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David Beckham consoled by Victoria after heartbreaking World Cup defeat
The former England captain and his wife Victoria have been regular fixtures in footage from the matches.…
The political risks from war in Iran. And, ICE's use of force is rising, report finds
The political implications the war in Iran is having on the GOP. And, a new report has found that ICE officers' use of force is not rare since Preside…
MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.…
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use…
First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen
US renews blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran attacks sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, legendary director John Waters on 60 years of screen carnag…
‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU
The vague language of the US-Iran MoU made the present escalation in the Strait of Hormuz all but inevitable.…
Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister
Mykhailo Fedorov has been credited with reforming defence procurement and tackling corruption.…
More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar
The IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed Rakhine State in late June.…
Trump to meet Darline Graham at the White House today – US politics live
President will meet new Republican senator who has taken over the seat following the death of her brother Lindsey GrahamSign up for the Breaking News …
What is cyclospora? Diarrhoea symptoms, foods linked to US outbreak
Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Here's what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention.…
Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.…
Yemen is edging closer to renewed confrontation
The Iranian aircraft incident has exposed a fragile calm that may not survive a wider regional escalation.…
US releases video of strikes on Iran
US releases video of strikes on Iran…
Vance says Epstein had connections to US, Israeli intelligence
The US vice president says Epstein 'seemed' to be connected to elements of the 'Israeli deep state'.…
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall prof…
Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s
US Defense Secretary says plan is 'about restoring and optimising ... natural capabilities' of troops.…
Starmer nationalises British Steel and visits Ukraine on last full day as Labour leader – UK politics live
Outgoing PM moves to cements his legacy before his replacement by Andy Burnham as party leader tomorrowGood morning. Conventional wisdom has it that, …
‘Escaping Beijing’: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital
A slowing economy and rising prices are making it harder for young Chinese to thrive in the city.…
US launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sites
Iran's Health Ministry has said at least 35 people have been killed and more than 300 injured since fighting resumed.…
Greece pins hopes on heat-seeking satellites to predict wildfires
The country, which suffers each summer, builds an arsenal of high-tech surveillance to help pre-position firefighters.…
US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latest
Strikes have hit closer to Tehran for the first time since the latest wave of attacks started.…
Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism
Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez…
Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for farewell visit as British PM – Europe live
Arrival of outgoing British leader in Ukraine comes as Zelenskyy faces outrage after removing popular defence ministerand Artem Mazhulin in KyivFedoro…
Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park
Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich as firefighting continues.…
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.…
US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
Iran reports explosions in several cities including capital while US military says it also hit and disabled tanker in strait of Hormuz US attacks oil …
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.…
'Her ear was shattered' - home piercings leading to deformities, says expert
From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.…
Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed
Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.…
Hundreds of refugees feared dead after two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN
Vessels believed to have departed from Myanmar in late June, with mostly Muslim Rohingya minority onboardThe United Nations has said more than 500 peo…