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‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.…
Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".…
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu brave the whims of Trump’s darkly confounding White House
Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from US counterpartThe converg…
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.…
Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins
A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins…
Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.…
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.…
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Company supplying drones said Ukraine-war inspired effort, where technique was effective in face of Russian attackSeveral schools across the US are se…
New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan's AK Party.…
Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Operating quietly, a human rights network is racing to document atrocities in Sudan before the evidence is erased.…
What are Trump’s military options?
The US president has at least three military options - none are good.…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
Discussions included joint production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russian aerial attacks.…
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17
Political déjà vu as US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are back on.…
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy meet Trump before Lindsey Graham funeral service – US politics live
Israeli prime minister meets US president after Trump’s closed-door meeting with Ukrainian presidentSign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump’s meet…
Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.…
German investigators find apparent motive after Berlin Pride attack
Prosecutors say they uncover video of accused Berlin Pride attacker pledging allegiance to ISIL (ISIS).…
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting
US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.…
Iran rejects Trump frozen funds plan, warns ships of Hormuz transit ban
Iran rejected Trump’s claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds.…
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.…
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cu…
Is Netanyahu’s Trump card losing its power in Israel?
As US ties fray, Netanyahu's claim to unrivalled influence in Washington is under growing scrutiny.…
Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".…
Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says
Letter, published before Anthony Fauci will appear before Congress, accuses Republicans of ‘waging a war on individual scientists’US politics live – l…
Captain Chris ‘Hunter-Killer’ Philp takes on French navy single-handed
Shots fired in the Channel are all in a day’s work for the intrepid shadow home secretaryC’est magnifique, mais ce n’est pas la guerre. Captain Chris …
Angus Taylor has inadvertently taken centre stage in an Icac hearing – and the fallout could be profound
If the opposition leader was funding one side of a vicious factional war, it would be hard for many in the party to stomachGet our breaking news email…
Israeli soldier runs marathon around Gaza outpost
An Israeli soldier filmed himself running a marathon around a military outpost in Gaza.…
Led By Donkeys wins compensation over seizure of Gaza protest banner
Waste firm Veolia pays £27k after ‘Yes it’s a Genocide’ banner taken by Greater London Authority was destroyedThe campaign group Led By Donkeys has re…
Pregnant Palestinian woman loses baby after Israeli checkpoint stop
Pregnant Palestinian woman loses baby after Israeli checkpoint stop…
Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know
Negotiators are trying to break the deadlock over transit fees and management of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.…