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Labor under pressure to allow telehealth access for euthanasia but PM says ‘it should be face-to-face’
Campaigners say existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional AustraliaFol…
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.…
France and Spain fires force more than 200,000 to flee homes
At least one person has died in a fire in Spain, according to officials.…
One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at LGBTQ+ event in Germany
A search is underway for one or two suspects, according to Berlin police.…
UK papers: 'Burnham's big spree' and Streeting 'bid to win back Trump'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy proposals are prominent across Sunday's papers.…
People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating
Samantha Niblett officially launches her "summer of sex" campaign, as her educational bid ramps up.…
More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
Analysis finds more than 4 million Americans lost Snap benefits, or food stamps, from July 2025 to March 2026More than a million children across the U…
Gymnast Langton cleared of serious injury after shocking fall
English gymnast Gabriel Langton is cleared of serious injury after a sickening fall at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.…
Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by The Guardian
Scotland Yard is looking at two £250,000 donations to the party by Britain Means Business before the 2024 electionPayments to Reform UK first revealed…
Norris cautious despite pole as it 'falls apart' for Hamilton
Lando Norris has an opportunity for win his first grand prix of 2026 but Lewis Hamilton says his "positivity" is being tested after another penalty.…
‘We have done it’: Joy as ‘Cockroach’ protests push India minister out
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after youth-led protests over exam leaks rattle PM Modi's government.…
Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'
Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared.…
Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UK
Britain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election.…
India win second T20 in Zimbabwe to take series as Kishan and Varma shine
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma sets up 90-run win over Zimbabwe as India takes 2-0 lead in T20 series.…
Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegationsIn a race defined by scanda…
Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSG
Lee Kang-In makes the switch to Atletico after helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.…
The Global South is being forced to choose creditors over children
The education of millions of children is at risk because of the current global financial order. We need change…
India's 'cockroach' movement ousts minister, but can Modi calm youth?
Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office…
Former top US food safety official says Trump’s handling of cyclospora is ‘catastrophic’
Frank Yiannas, formerly of the FDA, calls for an independent review of federal response to illness causing explosive diarrheaDonald Trump’s former top…
Indian celebrities fiercely criticised for silence on Cockroach protests
Stars accused of ‘cowardice’ as hundreds of thousands of young Indians take to the streets to challenge governmentBollywood stars and other Indian cel…
Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.…
Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Essex
Essex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.…
Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins
Jackson, set to replace Graham Platner, is prominent workers’ rights advocate and a leading progressive voiceAs cinemagoers flock to The Odyssey, Demo…
India’s education minister resigns after mass protests by Cockroach movement
Dharmendra Pradhan steps down after demonstrations over exam leak scandal in major victory for youth political movementIndia’s education minister, Dha…
'Maybe he's a racist' - Trump critical of James
United States President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be "a racist" when asked if the basketball star is the "best ever" to play the sport.…
Trump: ‘I’m running for a fourth term as President of the United States’
During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term.…
USA's Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.…
Almost 75% of England’s riverbanks ‘off limits’ to public, figures show
Campaigners urge government to introduce right of access to water, particularly as heatwaves become more commonAlmost three-quarters of riverbanks in …
How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.…
Sean McCann - brother of Madeleine - to swim at Commonwealths
Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, will swim for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.…