However, Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.

Rafael has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in western Cuba, where it was forecast to bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods.

The prime suspect in the murder of Suzy Lamplugh has died in prison at the age of 70, the Prison Service said.

Tesla dominates sales of electric vehicles in the US with 48.9% in market share through the middle of 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration. The firm’s shares jumped 13% on ...

Stock markets in the UK and across Europe faltered on Wednesday afternoon while Wall Street soared in reaction to Donald Trump’s election as president. The FTSE 100 – London’s top index – opened ...

A fourth UK case of a strain of mpox that is thought to spread more easily has been detected. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the overall risk to the population “remains low”. The patient ...

Donald Trump is the first person convicted of a felony to be elected president and, at 78, is the oldest person chosen for the office.

Adults are now deemed to have given consent as a potential organ donor after their death unless they choose to opt out.