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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base
It was not immediately clear if any casualties in crash at base north of Los Angeles, California.…
Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure
Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignationDan Jarvis has told MPs that the…
Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years for torturing for al-Assad
The sentence is the latest in a series of European cases against Syrians since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in 2024.…
Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight.…
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?
Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history…
US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
Officials did not say if anyone was injured in the crash, but the aircraft typically carry a crew of five.…
California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him
Newsom says he and wife targeted because he is considering running for president in 2028; DOJ has not confirmed probe.…
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in southern California
B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday at Edwards air force base in California's Mojave Desert, officials saySign up for the Breaking News US ne…
The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.…
What Israeli leaders are saying about US-Iran ‘peace deal’
Israel’s political leaders, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have reacted to the US-Iran agreement.…
Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave occupied land in Lebanon
Israel's occupation of territory in Lebanon and Syria will continue, PM Netanyahu said, despite US deal with Iran.…
Australia news live: police to investigate Gaza flotilla activist claims; Victorian law set to enshrine right to WFH
Police meet activists and will inquire into abuse and sexual assault allegations. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or dai…
Trump touts Iran deal and Ukraine ambition as he arrives at G7
Amid G7 tensions, Trump says Iran agreement is a step towards peace in the Middle East and beyond.…
EU fails to agree on sanctions for far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas confirms EU remains divided on sanctioning Israel…
Trump declares US-Iran peace deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders battle to tie up loose ends
US president says strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but questions remain over waterway fees and Israeli breaches of ceasefire in LebanonTallyi…
US judge dismisses Musk’s xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
The lawsuit originally filed in September focused on broader alleged misappropriation of confidential information.…
Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral after deadly Russian strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a landmark Kyiv cathedral damaged by Russian missile and drone strikes.…
Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi pays the price for 5-1 football defeat to Sweden in Group F opener at World Cup 2026.…
Canada eliminates human rights watchdog that oversees companies operating abroad
Mark Carney says Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise office hasn’t been ‘effective’ since its 2019 setupCanada is eliminating a watchdog …
France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele
Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.…
Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha produci…
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.…
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.…
Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Brazil helicopter collision
Two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing six people, including American musician Oliver Tree.…
US visa rules leave Iraq’s World Cup fans behind
Iraq’s fans are celebrating their country’s first World Cup qualification in over 40 years.…
Police, mourners clash over coffin of suspected Ebola victim in DRC
Clashes have broken out between police and mourners during a funeral of a suspected Ebola victim in the DRC.…
If US-Iran peace deal is signed, nuclear talks can finally resume
Inherent ambiguities could yet derail signing, with Trump so far achieving none of his stated goals of the warTallying the global cost of the US-Israe…
As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here
Iranians are sceptical that a US-Iran agreement will end their hardships.…
Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.…
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.…