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Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why
Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran ha…
Group encouraging people to join Green party to back ‘Zionism is racism’ agenda
Exclusive: Greens for Palestine group has links to activists who say pro-Israel ‘infiltrators’ must be rooted out of UKAn organisation pushing the Gre…
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Israel's prime minister says a pilot may have tried to crash a plane traveling to Tel Aviv, Trump visits Oklahoma to campaign for GOP candidates, Pete…
OpenAI ‘reviewing’ report of failed hacking attempt against Canada’s gov’t
AI giant says it is reviewing report of attempted cyberattack on Canada's national archives agency.…
Will Democrats move beyond rhetoric on Israel’s illegal settlements?
A new E1 sanctions bill could test whether US objections are finally backed by consequences.…
The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
Kordofan, between Darfur and central Sudan, has seen one in five recorded attacks in Sudan's war since April 2023.…
Tension and violence rising among young people in south London, police tell BBC
Some children in Lambeth and Southwark are highly vulnerable to gangs operating there.…
Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
Coffins containing the remains of those killed will be carried in a funeral procession involving family members.…
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live
Infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnightRussia has continued its attacks on Ukraine overnight, with infrastructure damage reported i…
Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.…
India vs Pakistan live: Asian Games hockey semifinal
Follow our build-up to the match in Japan, field hockey rivalry history, score, photos and live text commentary.…
Money, family and sexism - why the number of women coaches is dropping
Despite recent on-pitch successes and increased media exposure for women's sport in the UK, major barriers remain - particularly in coaching.…
Modi’s India takes on Trump more openly, from ‘terrorism’ to tariffs
After months of wait-and-watch, India is calling out differences with Trump head on as domestic pressure mounts.…
Gaza prepares to bury 105 Palestinians killed in October 2023
The bodies of 105 Palestinians have been recovered from the rubble of a residential block destroyed by Israel.…
Mourners bury DR Congo official killed after defending Ebola response
Marie-Celestin Karondwa died of his injuries after being beaten at his home in Butembo, an Ebola hotspot, on Sunday.…
Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees…
Australian couple among passengers on diverted flydubai flight to Israel, embassy says
Israeli embassy says the Sydney couple were on board flight that was dramatically diverted after one pilot allegedly stabbed the otherTwo Australian c…
Pakistan says 22 fighters killed in air attacks on Afghanistan hideouts
Kabul says the strikes on Kunar and Helmand provinces killed nine women and children.…
Execution of US woman Christa Pike fails after botched lethal injection
The high-profile execution of murderer Christa Pike is in disarray after two lethal injections failed to kill her.…
Netanyahu says too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvementBenjamin Netanyahu has said it was …
Kyiv Independent editor: ‘Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can’t be propagandists’
Olga Rudenko says news site has duty to report on Russian military gains and Ukrainian corruption even if subjects are not so well readReaders of Ukra…
New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
Satellite imagery shows further destruction of homes, businesses and places of worship since fragile ceasefire An update to Google Maps has revealed t…
Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for changeOn the streets of Jerusalem, crowded with secular and …
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".…
South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.…
Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.…
Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before hitting four people in British Columbia.…
UK says Iran may be linked to alleged airbase plot, drawing angry denial
Andy Burnham says UK has 'strong indications' Iran involved in alleged security incident at RAF base used by US.…
Hegseth announces 20% cut to US military commanders
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he’s firing 20% of the military’s generals and admirals.…
US Supreme Court clears way for Christa Pike’s execution in Tennessee
Top court's decision overturns last-minute stay that stalled Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years.…