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Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".…
Trump meets with Iraq Prime Minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.…
Dua Lipa calls Albanian protests against Jared Kushner-backed resort ‘inspiring’
Pop star, whose parents are Kosovan Albanian, expresses admiration for demonstrations, which are entering their sixth weekAlbania’s “flamingo revoluti…
Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea
Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.…
Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa
Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.…
The £10bn wasted on Covid PPE
How did the government waste £10 billion on Covid PPE?…
Mexico: Football Without Fear
As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.…
World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir
Leaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim.…
Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say
Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.…
ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
It marks a major policy shift for the immigration enforcement agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of …
Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in t…
Mexico begins legal action in US over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody
Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.…
BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.…
Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.…
Family of a man shot by agents responding to a 911 call seeks answers
A troubling pattern of federal agents fatally shooting civilians is developing, with deaths in Maine, Texas and Tennessee. The family of a man shot by…
Jude Bellingham Station unveiled ahead of World Cup semi-final
A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station before the World Cup semi-finals.…
US rapper Boosie seeks $300,000 refund after failed Trump pardon bid
Rapper paid JM Burkman & Associates $600,000 to push for president’s pardon but firm says no partial refund promisedLouisiana rapper Boosie Badazz…
France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.…
Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.…
Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility
The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a…
EU rejects Trump administration claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty
US government says it wants to ‘systematically disable’ The Hague-based international criminal courtA spokesperson for the EU has pushed back against …
E Jean Carroll receives $5.6m owed by Trump after court releases damages
Funds released from escrow account after Trump’s efforts to block sexual abuse and defamation award failA Manhattan federal court has released more th…
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landownersThe Church of England has voted against plans …
‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE
Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on ‘VIP lane’Johnson government wasted £10bn on PPE, Co…
US House committee advances bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Bid to end clock-changing has bipartisan support, including the backing of Trump and some Democratic cosponsorsA bill to end the practice of changing …
Spanish PM’s brother banned from public office after misconduct trial
Conviction over hiring by socialist-led council is one of a series of corruption claims facing Pedro Sánchez’s familyThe brother of Spain’s prime mini…
UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling
Court ruled last week against policy to reduce protections for asylum seekers facing removal under one in, one out schemeThe Home Office is set to ign…
New US Ebola patient arrives in Germany for treatment
Aid worker flown to Berlin as Trump administration bars Americans from traveling to US on commercial flightsA US national who contracted Ebola in the …
Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment
PM to declare Australia the first country worldwide to bring economic, social, security and environmental issues from AI under single office in major …
Tories deny purge as Lord Barwell hits back after losing party whip
Former minister says decision suggests ‘intolerance of criticism’ but source says it was for problems with conductThe Conservatives have denied they a…