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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.…
A-level student elected to Jersey parliament congratulated by Trump
Gabriel Raimondo, who put his studies on hold to run in Channel Islands, is one of world’s youngest politiciansMost politicians who win an election in…
Badenoch criticises Macpherson report and calls for more stop and search
Tory leader takes aim at police guidance and says more black boys searched means more black lives savedUK politics live – latest updatesKemi Badenoch …
Man shot during protest against proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
Police used teargas to disperse demonstrators in Nanyuki, 120 miles from Nairobi, amid rising anger at US plansA man has been shot in the head during …
Mamdani scores goal at World Cup presser
Footage shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scoring a goal at a World Cup press conference.…
Venezuelans flood capital Caracas streets, demanding free elections
Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas.…
World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.…
American snapping turtle with bite 'like a car door' found at Welsh beauty spot
The turtle, which is native to parts of America, was found at Penllegare Valley Wood near Swansea.…
Donaldson told police letter to alleged victim was not an apology for sex abuse
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.…
New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral
New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral.…
Ken Paxton’s ex-lawyer endorses rival James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Attorney Dan Cogdell backs Paxton’s Democratic opponent and says the Republican is too focused on appeasing TrumpA lawyer who represented Ken Paxton, …
'If it could happen to Annabel, it could happen to any of us'
Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship.…
Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know
US President Donald Trump was booed during his appearance at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York.…
Carer who 'couldn't go on' not guilty of mother's murder
Stefania Glowka denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter based on diminished responsibility.…
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When U.S. foreign aid changed, AIDS workers in Africa felt it
In South Africa and Mozambique, health care providers say cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration have alrea…
Girl, 16, among five arrested over Nowak protests as three charged
Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.…
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It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers
The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests…
FIFA U-turns on water bottle policy in US, Canada stadiums after backlash
New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA’s decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.…
David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.…
Lammy told JD Vance his remarks about Henry Nowak were ‘wrong’ – as it happened
The justice secretary said he spoke to the US vice president after he blamed mass immigration for Nowak’s murderReform UK’s home affairs spokesperson …
As US turns 250, Trump adds fuel to battles over monuments and memory
Proposed memorials have become flashpoints in a wider struggle over history and political powerDisputes provoked by public monuments, flags and symbol…
‘Fear mongering is the main narrative’ in Armenia’s elections
‘Fear mongering is the main narrative’ in Armenia’s elections…
FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo
Firings are part of a broader personnel purge under under the leadership of director Kash Patel, a Trump loyalistSeveral FBI analysts tied to the crea…
Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff
Race between right-wing Fujimori, leftwing Sanchez follows first round of voting marred by logistical issues.…
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U.K. deputy prime minister: JD Vance was wrong to blame teen's murder on immigration
Britain's deputy prime minister says he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who …
Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss wanted 60 Minutes to say Renee Good was ‘driving toward officer’
Anchor who was fired accuses CBS chief of interfering with report because it echoed what Trump said of the shootingFired CBS 60 Minutes anchor Scott P…
Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police
US president says ‘I’d pay the kind of money they deserve’ amid questions over his administration establishing fundDonald Trump declined on Sunday to …
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s planned White House UFC match
Legal challenge claims US president did not seek proper approval for fighting event to be held on his 80th birthday.…
Bob Packwood, senator who resigned amid sexual misconduct scandal, dies aged 93
The moderate Republican, an advocate of abortion rights, resigned in 1995 amid accusations of sexual harassmentFormer US senator Bob Packwood, a moder…
Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territoryDonald Trump is reportedly weighing…