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Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12 amid soaring temperatures
Wildfire comes as Spain suffers a heatwave, with scorching temperatures triggering orange weather warningsTwelve people were reported killed in a wild…
Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’
Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other dutiesDonald Trump has terminated the remaining members …
How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.…
Ominous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 com…
Do height limits apply to Trump's arch? A debate looms as it clears another vote
The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's …
How World Bank and IMF loans are reshaping policymaking in Africa
As debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.…
The Papers: 'Bereaved families' fury' and 'Happy feet'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured posing with penguins on a number of today's papers during the UK heatwave.…
Trump’s proposed 250ft Washington arch clears key planning hurdle
NCPC gives preliminary approval to plan for skyline-altering arch despite overwhelming public oppositionDonald Trump’s plans to build a skyline-alteri…
Keir Starmer may award resignation honours when he leaves No 10
Outgoing PM has not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down in just over 10 days time, despite previously opposing itKeir Starmer has si…
'The whole match was the tie-break' - how Muchova-Gauff semi-final unfolded
Twenty-two points, 18 minutes, one winner - how Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff's "rollercoaster" semi-final was decided by an astonishing tie-break.…
Meghan not expected to appear at UK events during Harry visit
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.…
Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House report
The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven b…
England seal first T20 series victory over India
England seal their first-ever T20 series victory over India as their opponents suffer a record fifth straight defeat in completed 20-over matches.…
US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices
Bipartisan group warns HHS that older adults and people with disabilities risk being pressured to end their livesLawmakers urged the health and human …
Archer gets into the World Cup spirit with clever run out
Jofta Archer shows off his football ability to run out Axar Patel for one, as India finish on 158-7 in the fourth T20 against England in Bristol.…
OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT model after delay over White House cybersecurity concerns
Staggered release of ChatGPT 5.6 follows similar restrictions on rival firm Anthropic’s latest AI modelsOpenAI released its latest advanced AI model, …
EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups…
Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram.…
Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’
Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment DemocratUS politics live – latest updatesProgress…
'Archer's got him again!' - Sooryavanshi goes for 15
India's star 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggles again as he scores just 15 before being caught by Sam Curran off the bowling of Jofra A…
Tinubu under pressure as fake Nigerian government agency sparks political storm
President ordered investigation after fictitious federal body allocated funding and office space, triggering renewed scrutiny of corruption A fictitio…
Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet
Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefsLouise Haigh has accused Keir Starmer’s allies o…
'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis …
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.…
Muchova beats Gauff in epic tie-break to reach final
Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.…
Growing legal bill for failed defence of controversial NSW protest laws runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars
Exclusive: Documents show $117,455.50 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attackGet our breaking news email, free a…
Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise
Exclusive: ‘The preferred policy is, of course, a carbon price,’ Dr Huw McKay says, amid slowdown in BHP action on emissionsGet our breaking news emai…
'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.…
Bar rules out jobs for young people if parents apply for them
Owen Williams says his bar has seen an increase in parents applying for jobs on behalf of children.…
Convicted fraudster was introduced as Farage’s chief of staff, says ex-Reform candidate
Exclusive: Questions grow over George Cottrell’s role as party says he has never held an official positionUK politics live – latest updatesWhy is Fara…