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Murkowski won’t vote for Trump’s nomination of Blanche as attorney general
Alaska Republican is concerned that proposed fund to compensate January 6 rioters will proceed even though Blanche confirmed it was deadUS politics li…
Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections
DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country Hundreds of thousands of Haitians ar…
Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.…
Thai pupil describes harrowing moment teacher was shot in front of her
The student says she had to climb over a school fence to flee the shooting which killed five teachers.…
Donald Trump refuses to say whether Ohio Republican Max Miller should step aside by tomorrow – US politics live
Former senior adviser to Trump is seeking reelection despite domestic abuse allegations by his ex-wifeHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.D…
Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips
Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producerDonald Trump has ordered a n…
Labour government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deported – UK politics live
More than double number of arrests made since 2024 compared with previous two-year periodMorning and welcome to our UK politics blog.The government sa…
Thailand school shooting: seven killed including suspected attacker, police say
At least 15 other people injured after student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi school, north of BangkokA Thai teenager killed at least six people …
Primary schools to be told to identify children at risk of future unemployment
Exclusive: Neet crisis review to call for teachers to be asked to spot those at risk of leaving education jobless at 16What can Dublin teach us? Milbu…
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.…
Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency – podcast
Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles…
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses congressional primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.…
Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor win primaries for key Tennessee House seat
Nominees to face off in November in redistricted seat central to Trump’s bid to retain slim Republican majorityTennessee primary voters picked a pair …
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.…
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.…
Do you know who owns the media you watch?
Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.…
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.…
Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.…
Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.…
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.…
Trump’s birthright citizenship attack the latest effort in obsessive campaign
For more than a decade, president has been fixated on trying to undermine a key constitutional right With a pair of executive orders on Thursday, Dona…
Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.…
Trump administration announces changes to Head Start in overhaul
While officials say proposed revisions will encourage more enrollment, advocates say it will undermine the programThe Trump administration has said it…
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovationDonald Trump has doubled down on h…
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?…
Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.…
How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.…
Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn
Al Jazeera's Nils Adler reports on how far-right 'Active Clubs' use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.…
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to curb 'birth tourism,' limit birthright citizenship
Additional details weren't provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be constitutional.…