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Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024.…
N Korea and S Korea exchange threats over DMZ blast
A landmine explosion which injured three South Korean soldiers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone last week.…
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid
City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.…
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.…
Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms
The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfill the second fixture despite public opposition.…
Israeli minister claims ‘terrorist’ wanted to crash plane after Israel-bound flight’s emergency landing – latest
Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilotsFull report: Israel-bound passenger …
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.…
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.…
Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.…
Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups
Iranian court upholds sentence against 29-year-old star Parastoo Ahmadi and other musicians in crackdown on women flouting hijab lawAn Iranian court’s…
U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy
The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump admin…
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife…
We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey’s comments come as fears grow that rogue models could take financial system hostageBusiness live – latest updatesThe governor of the Ban…
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before ge…
What will happen to Man City after the Premier League’s guilty verdict?
Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. What happens next, and could they be relegated?…
‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food
Yemen's latest fighting has redrawn front lines after more than a decade of war, deepening hunger and displacement.…
What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.…
The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.…
'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.…
U.S. military withdraws from Iraq two decades after invasion
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country stil…
‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation
Denys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.…
Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.…
England's Underhill to miss autumn internationals
England and Bath flanker Sam Underhill is out for months with a ruptured bicep that requires surgery.…
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.…
Israel-bound passenger plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilotsA commercial plane travelling from D…
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.…
South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers
Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channelsSouth Korea has demanded an apology from…
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert
Airline says plane experiences 'incident' en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.…
S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.…
Russia targets communications and energy facilities in overnight drone attacks on Ukraine - Europe live
Kyiv mayor says debris had also been found at the site of a western embassy in the capital Belgian defence minister Theo Francken said “there will be …