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Supreme Court strikes down US campaign spending limits in landmark ruling
The High Court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decision…
Royal Navy man jailed in 2001 for two murders allegedly sexually assaulted four others, jury told
Winchester court hears accusations of offences by former petty officer Allan Grimson against males as young as 14A former Royal Navy petty officer, ja…
Quansah & James miss training as England right-back problems mount
Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.…
'Goal of the tournament' - Amad's brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast
Amad Diallo scores a "goal of the tournament" contender to equalise for Ivory Coast against Norway in their last-32 match.…
Patient tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
It is understood a patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the early hours of Tuesday.…
US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand
Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.…
Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers
LeBron James will continue his career with another team after leaving the LA Lakers - and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.…
'A moment of real quality' - Nusa's sensational strike puts Norway ahead
Norway take the lead in their round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast after a brilliant strike from forward Antonio Nusa.…
FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports
Documents reviewing the research on peptides note lack of good evidence of efficacy or safety. Yet an FDA panel will consider easing access to them la…
Palestine weekly: Israel accelerates land grabs in Gaza, West Bank
Permanent alterations begin at Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque as plans advance for settlements in Gaza.…
David Lammy to ask US about case of woman strangled by US fighter in UK
Parliament comments follow investigation revealing how man was tried at court martial on US airbase• A US military worker killed my son in Britain, an…
Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.…
Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnos…
Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy
Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.…
How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?
Analysts say Russia's fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.…
The path from Gaza to Trump’s return
How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.…
Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.…
Ivory Coast vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow live updates as Erling Haaland's Norway and Yan Diomande's Ivory Coast meet in last 32 match in Dallas.…
Heavy rainfall kills dozens in Ghana, Ivory Coast
Greater Accra Regional Fire Command says crews rescued more than 400 people.…
US-Iran talks over $6bn Iranian assets to restart
Two sides yet to have face-to-face meeting since signing deal to reopen strait of HormuzTalks at an indirect level between US and Iranian officials ov…
Iran to hold talks with Qatar on MoU deal with US, frozen assets
Iran says it will hold indirect talks with mediator Qatar, to discuss implementing its MoU deal with the US.…
‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomber
Questions remain as to why somebody would want to kill Vadym Iermolaiev, who has a personal fortune of $225mMonaco in shock after parcel bomb injures …
Monaco prosecutors say no ‘terror’ evidence after blast, suspect at large
Search under way for suspect who fled scene after explosive device placed at entrance to building wounded three.…
Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.…
Final warning for failing health board after nine years of special measures
The Welsh government says it will take a more direct role in improving Wales’ largest health board.…
US supreme court strikes down limits on campaign spending
Case stems from 2022 lawsuit challenging Federal Election Commission’s enforcement of limits on ‘coordinated party expenditures’Sign up for the Breaki…
Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls' sports
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has long coached his daughters' and other girls' basketball teams at school, wrote the court's majority opinion.…
Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants
Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to…
Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?
They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.…
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.…