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Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’
Environment minister says Australia has ‘long and difficult journey’ and says more mass mortality events likelyGet our breaking news email, free app o…
U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides h…
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s ageing power grid collapsed on Sunday after a weekend of outages and amid US-imposed fuel shortages.…
Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ ahead of nomination hearing
Todd Blanche issues formal order terminating measure widely derided as a ‘slush fund’, in move that could clear path for his nomination as attorney ge…
How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won
Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.…
Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.…
Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to …
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted fo…
New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exerc…
One Nation unveils eight Victorian election candidates including former Liberal and anti-woke film animator
Local councillor who says he used to work on Daniel Andrews’ security team also part of upper house lineup for November’s state pollA former Liberal p…
Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframesMalaysia’s government is tightening h…
Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty
Lula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.…
The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.…
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season …
Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory
New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cutsMore than 100 artists, writers and scientists…
UK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossings
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.…
Rupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore Britain
Lowe says the two should put ‘personalities and our past disagreements aside for good of the country’The leader of Restore Britain, Rupert Lowe, has e…
US representative Marcy Kaptur taken to hospital after car crash
Toledo police say Ohio Democrat is active and alert after two-vehicle hit-and-run collision on SundayMarcy Kaptur is being treated for non-life-threa…
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties
Both countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.…
Is Washington dictating the agenda for talks in Venezuela?
Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the US.…
Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on US immigration: Poll
Half of Americans say Trump has gone too far on deportations, though most Republicans still support his approach.…
Body of climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche
Search for remains of three last climbers continues on Broad Peak, days after avalanche killed all 10 mountaineers.…
Israelis attack Armenian monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City
Six Jewish Israelis were filmed spitting at the entrance to Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem's Old City.…
Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations
Senator Bernie Moreno says congressman and former son-in-law should step down after ex-wife’s allegationsRepublican senator Bernie Moreno on Sunday pu…
Burnham to be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings after Ceuta crisis
Prime minister says UK needs to ‘bring back that control’, but safe routes for refugees are necessary to tackle traffickingAndy Burnham has pledged to…
Capital One cites anti-money laundering concerns in Trump Organization case
Capital One says Trump Organization account closures in 2021 followed review by anti-money-laundering team.…
Cleveland police failed to arrest man who later killed two-year-old girl
Paedophile breached non-molestation order before killing and sexually assaulting girlfriend’s daughterCleveland police failed to arrest a paedophile f…
Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn
Wheat is half normal height, while England is seeing earliest ever harvest as farmers battle to salvage what they can of their cropsBritain could face…
Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day
Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support servicesAndy Burnham is focused on preventing the release…
A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
An 18-month investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's Embedded podcast and a review of more than a dozen videos from the night of the shootin…