From plumber to Parliament, who is the Green Party's new MP?
Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.
Watch: How Green Party victory unfolded
Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan and declares 'open war' on Taliban - what we know so far
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley in serious condition after makeshift weapon attack
Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands.
Man arrested after Winston Churchill statue defaced with graffiti
The statue of the former prime minster at Westminster was vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint.
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Gregg Wallace drops personal data claim against BBC
Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".
Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison
Chloe's mum visited her drug-driver killer Keilan Roberts in jail and says he will live with the guilt forever.
Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
Chris Mason: Green Party win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for Starmer
The prime minister is facing questions about whether Labour's focus on Reform left them exposed among some of their regular supporters.
Police say no reports of electoral offences after 'family voting' concerns raised
It comes after election observers raised concerns about "extremely high" levels of family voting.
Sir John Curtice: The future of British politics is more uncertain than ever
Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.
Listen to By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton
Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.
Six planets to be visible at same time in celestial 'parade' - here's how to see them
Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.
Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
Olivia Dean's radiant show warms Manchester up for the Brits
The star, nominated for five prizes at the Brits, plays a low-key gig to get Manchester in the mood.
Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns
Security experts have warned that Western governments are poorly equipped to counter a new frontier of online disinformation.
How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.
Weekly quiz: Which baby monkey broke the internet's heart?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
US Olympian says 'I would never say that' after White House AI video shows him insulting Canada
USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".
Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.
Driver who inspired F1 film 'looking for closure' 35 years after near-death crash
Martin Donnelly has finally driven a Formula One car in Adelaide following his horrific crash in 1990.
Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi - but the purchase was never completed.
Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden
Sweden's defence minister says there is likely a "strong link" between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.
Walkers' bodies found on ridge near the summit of Wales' highest mountain
Jayden Long, 19, and Eddie Hill, 20, from Norfolk, were found on a Crib y Ddysgl, near Wales’ highest mountain.
Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."
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Will The US Attack Iran?
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Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech
Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?
Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.
Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.
Chelsea v PSG, Man City v Real & Newcastle v Barca in Champions League last 16
Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.
'Borthwick relaxed but defiant amid England Six Nations slide'
Instead of asking what has gone wrong for England in the Six Nations, the question is more why has it gone wrong?
Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects
Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions. Both know they have some way to go before achieving that aim.
Gordon needs to stay 'fully focused' after Arsenal talk - Howe
Head coach Eddie Howe has urged Anthony Gordon to stay "fully focused" after the Newcastle United forward was linked with a move to Arsenal.
Italian Pavan seriously hurt after lift shaft fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is seriously injured after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before this week's South African Open.
'I would never say that' - US Olympian on White House AI video
USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".
Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe
Crossing to Europe offers hope but exposes refugees to peril, as militia abuse persists in unsafe Libya.
Man City play Real Madrid, PSG face Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Elsewhere, Barcelona will face Newcastle, Tottenham will play Atletico Madrid and Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen.
US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll
Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.
Behind the myths of the British Empire: Nigel Biggar and Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Nigel Biggar on the brutal legacy of Britain’s colonial past.
F1 driver Doohan says armed men confronted him in Miami after death threats
Australia's Jack Doohan says received death threats before being dropped by F1 team Alpine, six races into last season.
Did Epstein help Israel push for a security deal with Ivory Coast?
Latest Epstein files released in January reveal the extent of his relations with some prominent African leaders.
South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns
UN report warns of 'escalating atrocity risks' amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity over abuses.
Barcelona vs Villarreal: La Liga – preview, team news, start, lineups
Win would provisionally take Barcelona four points ahead of Real Madrid who host Getafe on Monday night.
Hillary Clinton comments after Epstein hearing
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters after finishing her testimony on Epstein.
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer
Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.
Pakistan bombs Kabul: Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
Pakistani defence minister says Pakistan and Afghanistan are now at 'open war'.
‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison
Recently bailed Palestine Action-linked activist Charlotte Head, 29, spent 18 months in pre-trial detention.
Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report
A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira.
‘A dangerous thing’: S Africa’s gang-ridden townships fear army deployment
Critics wary of President Cyril Ramaphosa's move to send military to tackle crime, drugs and gangs in three provinces.
UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking
Probe of Royal Air Force bases comes amid concerns trafficked women were brought to UK on board Epstein's private jets.
Inside Israel’s airport interrogations
At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.
RAMpocalypse Hits Global Tech
Tensions in the global tech market are rising as AI fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips.
Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds
President Maduro's lawyer said his client's right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.
Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe
Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it’s in an ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.
‘No longer a threat’: How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit
Canadian officials say India is no longer a 'security threat' after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.
World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan
Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza
Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.
Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza
President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.
Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties
Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?
Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'
Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM
Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador
Investigative report on 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang released
China successfully launches Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, carrying civilian taikonaut, 'space mice'
PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG step up law enforcement around China's Huangyan Dao
Japan, South Korea leaders meet in Gyeongju; avoid sensitive historical issues
Most desired vision of GGI is a future of fairness: Chinese FM
China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier
Mourners from all walks of life pay final tribute to late Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang