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Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.…
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’Donald Trump is pushing longtime v…
Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter
In recordings made in 2016 and 2017 former president also appears to describe possessing classified informationFormer US president Joe Biden appeared …
Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office
Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to TrumpCanadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the…
Classy Mandhana helps Super Giants beat Sunrisers
Smriti Mandhana's masterful unbeaten 88 off 50 balls guides Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred.…
Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency
IOM chief says victims from more than 80 countries are lured into scam centres through fake job offers on social media.…
Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?…
Leaders gather in Washington to pay their final tributes to Lindsey Graham
Lawmakers, foreign leaders and President Trump are gathering Tuesday for the first of two days of funeral services for the late South Carolina Sen. Li…
Hull & Woad provide hope for home Women's Open win
The previous two Women's Opens held at Royal Lytham and St Annes were won by British golfers - Charley Hull and Lottie Woad are hoping to make it thre…
Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony
Hundreds of officials gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to honour late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.…
Lindsey Graham remembered as ‘true American original’ at Capitol memorial
Political leaders honor the longtime Republican senator, whose hawkish foreign policy shaped decades in WashingtonUS politics live – latest updatesWor…
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?…
Funeral director treated deceased 'like a piece of meat'
The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush has heard from dozens of affected grieving families hears.…
Burnham bounce: Labour overtakes Reform in polls – The Latest
Labour has overtaken Reform UK this week for the first time since March last year, according to polls. The ‘Burnham bounce’ comes two weeks into Andy …
Amid U.S. funding cuts, the International AIDS Conference faces an uncertain future
Dr. Kenneth Ngure, president-elect of the International AIDS Society, says. "We have had very good scientific advances ... yet the funding cuts have a…
‘A control freak’: murderer James Desborough convicted of two further killings
Man already serving life for killing his cellmate while awaiting trial also murdered and dismembered his friends Claudio Aquilino and Daniel ColemanOn…
FIFA World Cup: For India, qualification is still just a distant dream
India failed to qualify for next year's Asian Cup, making a FIFA World Cup 2030 or 2034 appearance unlikely.…
Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".…
The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’
Erik Davis is accused by the government of a ‘conspiracy’ to obstruct ICE – experts say it’s part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ru…
Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle
Australian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…
Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says
Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruptionGet our breaking news…
Guardian Essential poll: Angus Taylor’s approval rating crashes and One Nation support plateaus
Survey also shows Australians rounding on the government over its handling of inflation and the cost of living crisisGet our breaking news email, free…
Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?
The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.…
Ex-FCC officials warn agency sending ‘chilling message’ with ABC license review
Ex-officials ask FCC to reject petitions to deny renewal of broadcast licenses for eight stations owned by ABCA group of prominent former Federal Comm…
Moment Canadian politician accidentally reads AI prompt during speech
‘Here’s a more natural flowing version of that section…’…
A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
The quake shook Kumamoto, on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.…
Cyclosporiasis cases show ‘vulnerabilities’ in US food safety system, experts say
US states and federal government tracking cases as outbreak comes amid cuts to public health fundingAn outbreak of cyclosporiasis highlights how US st…
Imprisoned writer Mumia Abu-Jamal seeks UN intervention after 44 years behind bars
The former Black Panther’s lawyers ask a UN panel to review his detention after US legal avenues were exhaustedAs he approaches the 45th anniversary o…
Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.…
'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with destructive wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.…