The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security, sending it to President Trump for signature. Read the full analysis.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to become a federally recognised tribal nation after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Discover the political journey and what it means for its 60,000 members.
Joe Root downplays his crucial Ashes century as England fight to stay in the second Test. Matt Prior warns the Ashes are 'on the line' after a tough day in Brisbane. Follow the latest.
Justice Secretary David Lammy's leaked plan to restrict jury trials faces fierce criticism from Mary Prior KC, who warns it strips a fundamental right and ignores chronic underfunding. Listen to the full podcast episode.
The BBC has issued a formal apology to Alison Prior following her 16-year legal fight over false allegations. Read the full story of her pursuit for justice.
Exclusive: Cancer patients and doctors reveal how insurance prior authorisations delay critical treatment, with some physicians reporting the process contributed to patient deaths. Read their urgent call for reform.
The Catalans Dragons delivered a crushing blow to Leeds Rhinos' ambitions of a top-two Super League finish with a stunning 22-12 victory at Headingley Stadium. Read the full match report and analysis.
Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a controversial pilot programme to introduce 'prior authorisation' to Medicare, a system mirroring the NHS's most criticised bureaucratic hurdles, if he wins a second term.