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Man fatally shot by ICE is mourned at vigil: ‘dedicated to the American dream’
Congressman says Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s ‘blood is on Trump’s hands’ after federal agents killed Texas builderThe builder got up every morning long b…
At least 27 killed in blaze at Bangkok pub, Thai officials say
Fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in the popular tourist destination in recent yearsAt least 27 people have been killed in a fire at a p…
Reform would have kept just a fraction of £26.7m donations haul under a £100,000 cap, analysis shows
Exclusive: Party’s average registered donation was £137, 496 last year, almost six times that of Labour or ToriesReform UK would have held just 15% of…
One Nation’s rise puts the next election in ‘unknown territory’ – but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government?
Data shows the rightwing party faces an obstacle in the form of urban seats – and the effect of preference flows is harder to predictGet our breaking …
Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers
Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialGet our breaking news email, free …
Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue Britain’s biggest community solar project…
Two charged as body found in suitcase in woods
A man from London is charged with murder after a man's body is found in woods in Kent.…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations…
How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s soft power
Leader known as Qatar's father emir was able to redefine his nation's position on the political map of the Middle East.…
Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.…
Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures
Byelection winner says heatwaves are causing ‘absolute chaos’ and workers need protection from unsafe conditionsHannah Spencer is to introduce a bill …
Trump praises Lindsey Graham as ‘one of the greatest people I have ever known’ after senator dies of sudden illness – live
Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican partyLindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden…
A Bible passage is at the center of a debate over how the U.S. should treat immigrants
A debate over the Bible verse Matthew 25 is pitting mainline pastors, Black protestants and the pope against evangelical politicians put on the defens…
‘Nothing to suggest’ Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police
Officers say they are not looking for anyone else after arrest of man, 28, on suspicion of murdering ex-Tory politicianDetectives investigating the de…
Reeves tells Burnham to expect ‘shocks and challenges’ from get-go in No 10
Chancellor says PM-in-waiting needs ‘worked through plan’, in what could be one of her final interviews in No 11Rachel Reeves has urged Andy Burnham t…
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks…
US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness.…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar
The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.…
Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.…
US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away
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'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued
The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.…
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says
Republican senator had served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backersUS senator Lindsey…
A revolution in ruins: fury amid the rubble of a housing project in quake-hit Venezuela
Discontent with Trump-backed government mounts as Chávez heirs struggle to respond to disaster for which they seem ill-preparedEven before two powerfu…
Whistleblower claims Kennedy Center ‘rushed’ renovations to please Trump
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details rusting columns, uneven paint and unnecessary demolition under Trump.…
Australia news live: man charged with murder after discovery of remains believed to be missing Queensland woman
Jana Armstrong was reported missing from Newtown after she was last seen on 7 July. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Arrests as man's body found in suitcase in woods
Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body is found in a suitcase.…
FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions
Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe, police say
A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.…
Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage and updates from our text commentary stream as Messi's Argentina face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.…
Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's ban questions
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England's Jarell Quansah bein…