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In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final
Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.…
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.…
Memphis rallies for progressive Democrat after four fatal shootings by taskforce: ‘Fight of our lives’
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley join rally to support Justin Pearson’s bid for a seat in CongressMore than a thousand people rallied for J…
UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return
The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.…
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.…
Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity
Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.…
Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained
Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".…
Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.…
'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.…
The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife'
Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers.…
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.…
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".…
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire…
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.…
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.…
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US
Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in JulyLuis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent…
Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke
Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protectionsUS Republicans are threatening to sanction C…
Star speedcubers square off at European championship
More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.…
Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a Major
Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.…
Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino
Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.…
Off-duty employee at Colorado ICE facility arrested for shooting protester
Woman has non-life threatening injuries after Brandon Booth shot her with pistol outside ICE facility and drove offAn employee of a company that runs …
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.…
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.…
Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.…
Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.…
Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja
Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja…
ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history
Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.…
Watch: The Open second round highlights
Second Round Highlights. How is the stellar field coping at Royal Birkdale?…
‘Run, Darline, run!’: Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister for full Senate term
Sister of the South Carolina senator who died last Saturday has not previously held any elected officeDonald Trump on Friday said he had encouraged Da…
Five claims Trump made in primetime address not backed up by evidence
US president offered litany of misleading and false claims during Thursday speech on alleged threats to US electionsDonald Trump offered a litany of m…