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Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive
The recent flare-up in the Yemen conflict has seen tens of thousands of people displaced in Taiz governorate.…
In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses
The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.…
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.…
Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn
Moment Kash Patel's senate hearing takes bizarre turn…
Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.…
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine
National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.…
What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom
The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?…
Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.…
Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza
A child has been killed in an Israeli double-tap strike as he rushed to help a paramedic wounded in an earlier attack.…
House votes for a third time to end Iran war in symbolic move as conflict drags on – US politics live
The action is likely the last House vote on issue ahead of the midterm electionsSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US poli…
At least 16 killed after building in Gaza City damaged by Israeli strikes collapses
Rescue workers say search for dozens of people hampered by lack of heavy machineryA building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed on Wedne…
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter
Financial markets predict one-in-five chance of quarter-point rise in interest rates when Bank of England decides on ThursdayBusiness live – latest up…
Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage
Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly where he is expected to try to drum up more support for UkraineAndy Burnham is expected to meet Donald Tr…
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes
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Kosovo's ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prison
A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Se…
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in October 6 friendly against Benin
Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.…
Human rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested at hearing against Israel Bonds
Palestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat was arrested in Florida after speaking against an Israel Bonds investment.…
At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line
At least seven people also injured in attack near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk governor says.…
Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.…
Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?…
EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.…
Nandy pledges crackdown on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers see personal details online
The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.…
At least 20 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.…
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".…
Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty
Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this yearIr…
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in th…
Morning news brief
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, new reports detail the damage and $30 billion price tag of the Iran war, Kennedy Center board v…
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy…
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes
Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.…
Lisa Nandy brands Musk’s X a ‘disgrace’ as she pledges crackdown on social media doxxing – UK politics live
Culture secretary says X ‘didn’t even bother to turn up’ to meeting about abuse, intimidation and doxxing on social mediaAn Oxfordshire village which …