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Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness

Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.

Most of Uganda’s population is under 17 – will they give an 81-year-old another term?

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

‘We were tricked’: How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia’s front line

Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing – and if I could hack my own gut to age better

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre

The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

A ‘weird’ and ‘incredible’ error – but was Szoboszlai disrespectful?

Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half error that had lots of people talking.

Late goals add shine as Liverpool beat spirited Barnsley in FA Cup

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents

The administration has said it will send "hundreds more" federal officers to the state, after a woman was shot dead by an agent last week.

Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests

3 hours agoShareSaveBecky MortonPolitical reporterShareSaveHome OfficeA crackdown on migrants working in the UK illegally has led to a surge...