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Keisha Lance Bottoms made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the US

The race was among the most competitive of the cycle in a state that helped elect President Donald Trump just two years ago.

Gina Hinojosa made history as the first Latina to be elected governor in Texas

Hinojosa, a Democratic state legislator, challenged Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, who was running for a fourth term.

Man accused of HungryPanda delivery rider’s stabbing murder yells and exposes himself in Melbourne court

Roberto Urbano, 51, appears in court via video link after death of 47-year-old Feng Jianming in the CBD on Friday night Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A food…

Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean

Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.

'Time is up': Minister warns media industry to take abuse seriously in wake of Brand case

Lisa Nandy tells the BBC "many people" in the media industry have come forward to her.

2 Chennai Engineers Helped 130+ Buildings Save 5 Billion Litres of Water by Spotting Hidden Leaks

Turn on a tap to wash your hands. Notice how much water hits your palms, bounces off and disappears down the drain. Now imagine this happening hundreds of times a day across an office…

Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit

Pontiff tells Argentina’s president the economy must benefit all on second stop of 12-day Latin America tour Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stinging critique of Argentine president Javier…

Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says

The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to "get to the heart of the barriers holding children back".

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate

The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse

New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?

The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy

Jensen Huang also admitted to having been "unfaithful" to his wife and says he will cooperate with a security investigation.

Maya Jama steps down as Love Island host after nine seasons

‘Time to throw myself into something new,’ 32-year-old presenter announces on social media while hailing her ‘unforgettable time’ on the show Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as…

Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy

The chipmaking giant says it is looking into reports by The New York Times that its CEO, Jensen Huang, was the target of a Chinese intelligence operation.

Dermatologists weigh in on the eat-your-skincare TikTok trend

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If your For You Page has been full of people canceling Botox appointments because they started eating more salmon, you’ve found the “eat your skincare”…

‘This happened very quick’: Beau Lamarre-Condon reenacts shooting Jesse Baird during double murder trial

Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Paddington in early 2024 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau…

Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes

Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district.

Cold blast brings springtime snow to alpine regions as temperatures plummet across Australia’s south-east

Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham all recorded falls, along with Kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Tasmania Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Snow blanketed parts of…

Maya Jama steps down as host of reality TV show Love Island

The presenter tells fans it is "time to throw myself into something new" after recent Celebrity Traitors success.

Two police officers hailed as heroes for confronting Kraków gunman

Jakub Kulik critically injured and Artur Morański also wounded after actions that ‘prevented further casualties’ Two Polish police officers who were injured as they pursued and detained the…

Cruise ship pianist rescued after nine hours treading water miles from shore

Man taken to hospital after falling off Royal Caribbean ship in Pacific Ocean, with Coast Guard investigating incident A pianist for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship is expected to survive…

Dense fog threatens Monday morning rush-hour disruption

Fog could disrupt Monday morning’s commute

Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt

Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.