Louise Haigh quit because she ‘had not told Starmer full story of fraud conviction’

China Objects to Meta Deal

Beijing ordered the unwinding of Meta’s deal with Manus, an A.I. start-up with Chinese founders, in a chilling signal to China’s tech industry.

Military spending surges

Ramped up defense spending in Europe and Asia pushed the world to levels not seen in 16 years, new report finds

The Gala Attack Suspect

The suspect traveled across the U.S. by train before checking into the hotel hosting the correspondents’ dinner. Here is what we know about him.

BREAKING

Keir Starmer faces MPs vote on sleaze inquiry into Mandelson vetting row

Donald Trump is being "humiliated" in Iran talks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

Opening bell

US stocks open mixed as markets brace for a big week of Big Tech earnings.

S&P 500 edges lower as Iran peace talks stall, oil rises: Live updates

Microsoft will stop sharing revenue with OpenAI, saying its partnership with the AI firm won’t be exclusive going forward

Breaking News

MPs to vote on whether Starmer should face Mandelson ethics probe

Breaking News

Birmingham bin strike set to end after major breakthrough

MPs to vote on whether PM should face sleaze probe over Mandelson vetting scandal

OpenAI shakes up partnership with Microsoft, capping revenue share

Birmingham bin strike end 'within sight' after more than a year, says council leader

HAPPENING NOW

Speaker Mike Johnson details his personal experience during the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner

Severe weather threat

Deadly tornadoes hit the central U.S. over the weekend as forecasters warn of even stronger storms to come