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Trump’s pick for attorney-general faces Senate hearing later today – US politics live
Trump’s nominee – his former personal defense lawyer – will face what is expected to be a contentious Senate nomination hearing Hello and welcome to t…
Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treaty
A large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.…
Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territoryEurope live – latest updatesSpain and…
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she wil…
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.…
Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to fill his US Senate seat
Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to fill his US Senate seat…
Thames Water says it has enough funding to survive until end of year
Annual results show struggling firm’s net debt has risen to £18.5bn, up from £16.8bn a year earlierBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water has said…
Starmer faces final Cabinet and PMQs as Burnham nears Labour leadership finish line – UK politics live
The outgoing Labour leader will have final talks with his senior ministers in No 10 before taking his last PMQsGood morning. Everyone likes a leaving …
Andy Burnham urged to overhaul ‘timid and limited’ elections bill
Ex-minister who helped write draft calls for bolder action on voting reform, crypto donations and social mediaThe government was “timid” and “incremen…
Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente
After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.…
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.…
Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address
The speech comes as President Trump has escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November's midterm elections.…
University of Melbourne ‘sharply’ changed protest policies after pro-Palestine sit-ins, commission hears
Royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion hears of response of universities to incidents on campus Follow our Australia news live blog fo…
Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids
Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across LondonA Green-led London council…
Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for…
China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.…
Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.…
Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project
Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrong…
Melbourne council votes to scrap Lime ebikes after failing to meet ‘bare minimum standards’
City of Yarra councillors end trial, claiming the company has not done enough to stop dumping and misuse of share bikesFollow our Australia news live …
Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.…
Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.…
Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.…
Supreme Court Justices give chilling accounts of threats to their safety
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke with lawmakers about funding for security and other needs for the court on Tuesday.…
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay ministers $356,000 in defamation case
Bloomberg’s editor-in-chief, John Micklethwait, stands by reporting, saying ministers who sued ‘imposed an extremely strained meaning on what was a so…
Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.…
UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew
Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labour’s bid to protect young people from online harmsSixteen and 17-year-olds are to be encoura…
Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham
Bill marks a full-circle moment for the PM-in-waiting and encapsulates what he says his government will be aboutAndy Burnham has always said he took h…
MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’
As Ann Widdecombe’s death raises concerns over security, politicians reveal extent of problemJess Phillips has received so many death threats she has …
Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, sworn in to end late Republican senator’s term
Younger sister Graham was appointed by Henry McMaster, South Carolina’s governorDarline Graham Nordone: Lindsey Graham’s sister and interim US senator…
Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
Government to launch campaign to help people cope with events such as weather emergencies or cyber-attacksThe British public should begin taking “smal…