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Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.…
Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions

Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions

Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan CollinsProgressive Democratic congressman Ro …
Labour urges Farage to stop evading scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Labour urges Farage to stop evading scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Call for ‘clear and truthful account’ comes amid questions about the Reform leader’s property spendingThe Labour party has written to Nigel Farage urg…
South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.…
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects munitions at weapons factory

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects munitions at weapons factory

North Korea has released photos of Kim Jong Un inspecting huge munitions at a weapons factory…
Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars reportedly created fake spy program

Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars reportedly created fake spy program

David Rush, who was arrested in May, stole millions from US government through ‘special access program’, officials sayA former executive intelligence …
Australia news live: Julia Gillard ‘disgusted’ by ‘ditch the witch’ ads targeting Victorian premier; One Nation ahead of Labor in new poll

Australia news live: Julia Gillard ‘disgusted’ by ‘ditch the witch’ ads targeting Victorian premier; One Nation ahead of Labor in new poll

Former Labor prime minister angered at use of ‘tired old trope’. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIs Australian m…
‘What if all cockroaches came together?’ The youth movement threatening to shake up India’s politics

‘What if all cockroaches came together?’ The youth movement threatening to shake up India’s politics

Cockroach Janta party began as online joke but is growing into one of the most unexpected challenges to country’s rightwing governmentThe call out to …
Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims

Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims

Kristen Welker questioned Trump’s allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were ‘rigged’Donald Trump walked out of an intervi…
Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.…
‘Disgusted’: Gillard and Albanese condemn ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian premier Jacinta Allan

‘Disgusted’: Gillard and Albanese condemn ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian premier Jacinta Allan

Trucks with billboards depicting phrase alongside Allan wearing a black pointed hat have been seen around Melbourne for about six weeksFollow our Aust…
Peru’s Sanchez visits jailed ex-president as votes are counted

Peru’s Sanchez visits jailed ex-president as votes are counted

Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez visited jailed former president Pedro Castillo.…
Push to regulate UK bailiffs too slow, warns supervisory body

Push to regulate UK bailiffs too slow, warns supervisory body

A year after government pledge to regulate sector, ECB criticises ‘lack of visible progress’ and ‘no clear plan’The UK government has been accused of …
Secret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3

Secret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3

Watch party bans, road closures and bag bans in place as US President Trump plans to attend Game 3 with Knicks in lead.…
Keir Starmer to say ‘tech revolution must work for everyone’ in speech on AI – UK politics live

Keir Starmer to say ‘tech revolution must work for everyone’ in speech on AI – UK politics live

Prime minister to give speech on the government’s technology policy this morning Jacqui Smith, the skills minister, has argued that Pete Hegseth, the …
Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones

Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones

Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Goo…
‘Extreme fear’ among immigrants as backlash sweeps South Africa

‘Extreme fear’ among immigrants as backlash sweeps South Africa

African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say th…
Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies New York, with Trump to attend key game

Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies New York, with Trump to attend key game

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its hom…
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit

A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang's main square.…
‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: firefighting union leader seeks to shake up Congress

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: firefighting union leader seeks to shake up Congress

Pennsylvania’s Bob Brooks is one of a slew of working-class Democrats on the ballot – can he beat a Koch-backed rival?Bob Brooks has worked a lot of j…
Maine voters head to polls on Tuesday for closely watched primary election

Maine voters head to polls on Tuesday for closely watched primary election

All eyes on US Senate race as Graham Platner, embroiled in controversy, is set to advance as Democratic nomineeVoters in Maine head to the polls on Tu…
In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensur…
Six more due in court after Henry Nowak police protest

Six more due in court after Henry Nowak police protest

Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.…
PM Pashinyan’s party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show

PM Pashinyan’s party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show

Nikol Pashinyan's Civil ​Contract party wins 49.81 percent of ​the vote, the ​Central Election Commission says.…
Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.…
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.…
Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections…
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola

In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola

Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower's Accoun…
DUP leader defends MP who attended Palestine solidarity counter-demonstration

DUP leader defends MP who attended Palestine solidarity counter-demonstration

Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".…