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Pitchford was tried for capital murder and sentenced to death

Internal text messages showed a manager asked to change marketing materials to say products ‘are testing’ for the virus, though standard screening had not begun

Investigators now believe they have a more precise idea of where to search for Lynette Hooker’s body

Many Americans have had to change up their grocery lists or cut back on extras due to high prices, according to a poll

White House dismisses report of draft agreement with Tehran as ‘complete fabrication’

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is said to be assessing what a long-term response could require

President Trump has pursued an ‘unprecedented level of monetization of the presidency,’ according to a watchdog group

DOJ investigation will reportedly focus on whether Carroll committed perjury in her civil lawsuits against the president

Beaufort Castle was built in the 12th century, and Israeli attacks have repeatedly targeted the surrounding area

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

Manchester United are prioritising central midfield signings this summer under Michael Carrick.

Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.

Jannik Sinner's hopes of winning a first French Open to complete a career Grand Slam are over for another year after an injury-hampered five-set defeat by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.

A boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teenager dies in the River Thames in Oxford.

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

Gold ⁠trimmed losses Thursday after the release of U.S. April inflation data, but prices were still ​down for a third ​straight session.

Dutch cloud provider Nebius rose after an ex-OpenAI employee's fund took a sizeable stake in the firm.

CVS will add Zepbound coverage on Oct. 1, and start covering Lilly's newly approved Foundayo pill on June 1.

Oil prices pulled back Thursday, erasing earlier gains on a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached an agreement to extend ceasefire.

The PCE price index for April was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 3.8% for all items and 3.3% for core.

Asia-Pacific markets fell Thursday while oil prices surged after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

This comes as tensions in the Middle East escalated once again, with the U.S. military carrying out new strikes overnight in Iran.

The mayor is seriously considering getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary.

The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.

Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind of get it wrong.”

Before becoming U.S. commerce secretary, Mr. Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their dealings sheds light on his freewheeling first year in government.

Texas just got a lot more interesting.

The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.

We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.

US president said ally would be at risk if it did not ‘behave just like everybody else’Hezbollah has claimed dozens of drone and rocket attacks that it said targeted Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.The group said it launched several attacks on Israeli soldiers and tanks that crossed the Litani river into the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah near Nabatieh, as close-range fighting continues. Continue reading...

US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has circulated a draft peace agreement for the war with Iran among allies including Israel as both sides try to prevent fresh breaches of the ceasefire escalating out of control and scuppering any deal.In an attempt to speed up the negotiations, Pakistan‘s foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will fly to Washington on Friday to meet his US counterpart, Marco Rubio. Continue reading...

EU chief diplomat says: ‘Russia is on the back foot, militarily, economically, but also diplomatically’Meanwhile, Hungary’s Magyar hits a bit more upbeat tone in his latest post on Facebook, saying that while there are still some issues that need to be resolved, the two sides managed to agree a deal on “many important questions.”In a Facebook video, he takes viewers into a meeting room in Brussels from which he is working on ironing out the final details.“I will obviously not anticipate or prejudge what will be the outcome of that meeting, but a series of meetings has been taking place, as you know, between the teams on both sides to make as much progress as possible. …Let’s see what comes out of it. It’s not much more time to wait. We give it another day, and we should know more in terms of how far have we managed to get on both sides.” Continue reading...

Decision draws criticism from some commentators and free speech advocates as well as Tory leader, Kemi BadenochThe British Museum has postponed a lecture for Jewish culture month over concerns that the event would be disrupted by protesters.The museum announced that the talk on ancient Israel and Judah, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, would be held at a later date yet to be decided. Continue reading...

Major report on young people not in employment, education or training warns ‘we have neither a system or a plan to deal with it’Young people in the UK: how has the search for work been for you?Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, is introducing Alan Milburn.He says Milburn’s report is “really important and powerful”.I could see in the first few weeks after being appointed as the secretary of state what was happening, both in human and in financial terms, [in terms of youth unemployment].And I knew that we had to get properly under the bonnet of this problem, because there’s a lot more thing than one thing happening here … Continue reading...

Governor says law is a response to ‘legitimate anxiety’ about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and statesGavin Newsom, California’s governor, signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year.The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order. Law enforcement officers are restricted from disrupting election workers, except in public safety emergencies. Continue reading...

First details of agreement published, heralding end to EU-UK checks on dairy products, eggs, fish and fresh red meatBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU and UK have signalled an end to Brexit “sausage wars” with the first details of a new food exports agreement being published by the British government.The deal will mean no more paperwork or physical checks on dairy, fish, cheese, eggs and fresh red meat from the summer of 2027 for both British exporters to the EU and EU exporters to the UK. Continue reading...

Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate understood to have changed stance on no recourse to public funds policyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has rolled back from his previous calls for ministers to scrap a restriction on immigrants claiming benefits as the Makerfield byelection places greater scrutiny on his policy positions.As Greater Manchester mayor, Burnham has called several times for an end to the rule known as no recourse to public funds (NRPF), which since 1999 has prevented people moving to the UK getting access to benefits or public housing before they are granted settled status. Continue reading...

What’s Carol Vorderman moaning about? All I said was how fit she was … must be going through the menopause or somethingAnother sweltering sub-Saharan summer’s day in late spring. If this is global warming, I say: “Bring it on.” I go outside to the van, turn on the engine and leave it running. This is the kind of day you want to burn as many fossil fuels as possible. Back indoors, I turn on the radio where Tony Blair is talking. There’s a politician who talks sense.Bollocks to net zero. That’s what I say. It stands to reason. I mean, think back to the ice age. Let’s face it, there weren’t that many international flights a day while the Neanderthals were alive – five or six at most – and the world still got a whole lot hotter. So it’s all just woke nonsense. Make a note in my diary to ask if Tony is free to come up to Makerfield to do some door-knocking. Continue reading...

The lawsuit is one of several that the president has brought in his personal capacity against news organizationsSign up to the Breaking News US emailThe supreme court will hand down opinions at 10am ET today. Here’s a reminder of the major cases we’re tracking closely.Trump v Cook: Donald Trump’s case for firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, as he continues to exert greater control over the US central bank.Trump v Slaughter: A case which examines the legality of Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member, Rebecca Slaughter.Trump v Barbara: In which the court will decide if the administration’s attempts to restrict birthright citizenship are unconstitutional. Continue reading...

Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Lower, Oil Rises as Mideast Hostilities Flare — Live Updates  WSJStock market today: Dow slips, S&P 500 and Nasdaq waver following US strikes near Strait of Hormuz  Yahoo FinanceWall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects  ReutersStocks open flat as traders digest inflation data, fresh U.S.-Iran hostilities  Investing.comWall Street muted as investors assess inflation data, Mideast  The Detroit News

Scoop: U.S. and Iran reach deal but need Trump's final approval, officials say  AxiosOil prices fall more than 5% after Rubio says U.S. will give Iran talks 'every chance to succeed'  CNBCDeal or no deal? Trump’s social media posts add confusion to Iran conflict  nbcnews.comThe Lag Between an Iran Deal and Lower Oil Prices  The AtlanticIran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade  Reuters

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound  ReutersFoundayo and Zepbound now covered for millions of Americans  investor.lilly.comCVS to restore coverage of Zepbound, add Eli Lilly's obesity pill to drug plans  CNBCCVS Caremark will cover Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound again after patient backlash  nbcnews.comPharmalittle: We're reading about a hepatitis B drug, CVS returns Lilly obesity drug to formularies, and more  statnews.com

Report: Patriots, Eagles "not particularly close" on A.J. Brown deal  NBC SportsEagles' Jalen Hurts: Relationship with A.J. Brown 'really good'  ESPNNew A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Reveal Patriots, Eagles Have 'Grappled' over Compensation in Talks  Bleacher ReportAgent's Take: The Eagles and A.J. Brown are headed for a split. Here's what comes next  CBS SportsEagles stars maintaining focus despite 'if' of A.J. Brown trade lingering  NFL.com

World number one Jannick Sinner beaten by 56th-ranked Argentinian opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo at Roland Garros.

French teenager Moise Kouame, who became youngest Grand Slam match winner in first round, defeats Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.

Foreign nationals in Durban say they’ve been forced from their homes and businesses.

Impeachment committee to hold first meeting next week as President Cyril Ramaphosa challenges findings in court.

The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.