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US chemical accidents rising as Trump rolls back protections, report finds
Deaths and injuries up as critics condemn administration’s ‘appalling’ plan to gut federal disaster management systemThe number of US chemical acciden…
Labour MPs to rebel on political funding reforms, demanding tougher measures
Exclusive: Demands include ban on cryptocurrency donations after controversies over Nigel Farage fundingUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs ar…
Man denies attempted murder of 10 people on train
Anthony Williams pleads not guilty to various charges after passengers were stabbed onboard.…
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace scandal-hit Platner – US politics live
Senate pick announced his withdrawal in angry video accusing party and media of acting as ‘judge, jury and executioner’Sign up for the Breaking News U…
Why is the cryptocurrency market slumping?
Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.…
France national team uses ICE deportation planes for World Cup travel
The plane that French team used after match with Paraguay flew 44 deportation-related flights this year aloneThe French men’s national soccer team, wh…
Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.…
A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?
Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming,…
Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live
Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, outlines foreign policy principles largely in line with StarmerBurnham promises he will not us…
Drug mules flooding region face tougher penalties
The National Crime Agency and Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on drug smugglers.…
As the Telstra crisis unfolded, the Coalition fell victim to another communications failure
He should be upping pressure on the government over the second major telco breakdown in 12 months, but Angus Taylor can’t stop scoring own goalsFollow…
Modi and Albanese to ink major uranium deal as Indian leader’s visit expected to draw 30,000-strong crowd
Ahead of Modi’s Marvel Stadium event, Anthony Albanese credits Indian PM’s ‘leadership and personal engagement with Australia’ for strength of bilater…
Taylor defends Sarah Henderson’s triple-zero calls amid questions about claimed Telstra-outage death in SA
South Australian police say they’re unaware of death despite claim by Liberal senator Kerrynne LiddleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along".…
Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is re-exposing rifts between the party's left wing and moderates.…
Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600
The number of deaths comes as healthcare workers threaten to walk off the job over a delay in payments.…
US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations
A string of high-profile Democrats have withdrawn support for Platner following sexual assault allegation.…
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".…
Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'
New research found bumblebees showed 'emotion-like behaviours' previously only seen in mammals.…
Trump to ask US supreme court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling
Request for rehearing comes after Fox News report of Texas hospital advertising maternity services in MexicoDonald Trump said on Wednesday he would as…
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".…
Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".…
Eight killed as landslide hits Rohingya school in Bangladesh
At least seven children and a teacher were killed after a landslide hit a girls’ school at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.…
Morocco dealt huge blow as injured Saibari out of World Cup quarterfinal
Ismael Saibari will miss the match against France in Boston due to a hamstring injury he sustained last week.…
Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
FairSquare says it will lodge the complaint regarding the FIFA president's 'repeated breach of political neutrality'.…
Trump to ask US Supreme Court for new hearing on birthright citizenship
In June, the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for individuals born in the US.…
Kane and Bellingham murals celebrate World Cup run
Fans say the Harry Kane mural looks "a lot bigger than it does online" and "his eyes are alive".…
Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.…
It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
The case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it.…
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Democratic marines veteran and oyster farmer has been dogged by controversy since entering contest last yearWoman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graha…