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Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech on election security
The president claimed China and 'deep state' actors had deceived US voters, but critics say his claims were misleading.…
'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse
With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.…
IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.…
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".…
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.…
How Trump’s address bluntly aimed at destabilizing the US electoral system
US president using office and intelligence agencies to try to undermine confidence in elections before midtermsDonald Trump used the imprimatur of the…
An analysis of President Trump's address
President Trump gave a primetime address Thursday night in which he spoke about the integrity of U.S. elections — a topic he has spread disinformation…
Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea
Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.…
How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands
Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.…
US TV networks split on broadcasting Trump’s election-focused speech
NBC and CNN stayed away from White House speech, while Fox News, MS Now, CBS and some ABC affiliates aired itThe US’s largest television stations spli…
Goa’s forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens
Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.…
Prisoner arrested after escaping during hospital transfer
Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening.…
Pauline Hanson laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential
Appearing on a podcast with the far-right UK activist who goes by the name Tommy Robinson, Hanson makes evidence-free claims about migrantsFollow our …
‘Trump Accounts’ are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap
The wealth gap is wider than it’s been in three decades.…
Telstra staff unaware of mass outage risk as critical software failure ‘rippled slowly across the network’
Telco outlines reasons for network failure that hit mobiles, trains and retailers ahead of appearance at Senate inquiryFollow our Australia news live …
Family devastated by ‘unacceptable’ charges over methanol deaths of Australian teenagers in Laos
Australian government says it is ‘deeply frustrated’ and will continue to press for ‘real charges with teeth’ over deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Mo…
Dangerous wildfire smoke continues to blanket parts of the U.S.
Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expe…
‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts
Move would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to potentially profit from seeing president’s posts firstDonald Trump’s media compan…
Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump
William Upham, a 35-year-old former marine, faces federal charges and up to five years in prison, officials sayA former marine and Republican write-in…
Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure
The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to 'dismantle' the international court.…
Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse
The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.…
Donald Trump live: US president to deliver primetime address on elections
Critics fear Trump may use his podium to spread spread doubt about election integrity before the 2026 midterms.…
White House teleprompter operator put on leave over alleged bets on Trump speeches
Karoline Leavitt calls apparent bets on Kalshi prediction platform ‘deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace’Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter ope…
Iraq says $19M found in hideouts linked to ex-oil minister
Iraqi authorities say they seized the equivalent of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry…
Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination
Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel GibsonFormer pardon attorney Liz Oye…
‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials disparage leftism at event
Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violenceTop Trump officials on Thursday h…
Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series
An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.…
Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Mary Jo Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.…
‘Continuity Keir’: Burnham keeping on many of Starmer’s No 10 advisers
Lack of change in key roles could mean next week’s policy announcements may lack radicalism many hoped forAndy Burnham’s Downing Street operation is b…
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages dailyHigh-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and w…