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Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government's handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24.…
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate
Exit leaves primary voters to choose between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens in must-win seatMallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democr…
Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s emergency earthquake response as number of bodies expected to soar
Many Venezuelans have accused the government of an inadequate response to the 24 June disasterVenezuela’s interim president has defended her country’s…
How will the rise of right-wing populism affect Latin America?
Conservatives are winning elections across the region.…
Albanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resort
The planned resort linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law has become a flashpoint for anti-government protests…
Florida Republican says deporting Haitians with TPS would be ‘huge mistake’
‘Haiti is a failed state’, says Carlos Giménez, congressman and Miami Cuban exile, after controversial court rulingCarlos Giménez, a Republican congre…
AI poses ‘Hiroshima’-style threat to humanity without global rules, says Cooper
Exclusive: Foreign secretary warns of combined risks of AI, climate crisis, irregular migration and foreign interferenceArtificial intelligence poses …
EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.…
The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s anti-Trump essay from 10 years ago
Magazine invites readers to judge Vance’s ‘assessment’ of Trump, whom he called ‘cultural heroin’ during first termThe Atlantic on Saturday republishe…
US Congressman denies existence of Palestinians in interview
US Congressman Randy Fine claims “there is no such thing as Palestinian”, on interview show The Next Generation.…
Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’
Mining minister Dale Last says the state has an ‘enormous opportunity’ to become a global leader in critical mineralsFollow our Australia news live bl…
Coal is back in AustralianSuper’s portfolio. What happened to that net zero pledge?
In 2020 Australia’s biggest super fund dumped its Whitehaven shares. Fast forward to 2026 and it is now the coalminer’s single biggest investorGet our…
Extreme weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations
Extreme weather disrupted the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations, forcing evacuations, cancellations and delays.…
Construction is a man's game. These women are demolishing the barriers
Women make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the game ... and to get ahead.…
Trump’s $2bn bonanza heralds the rise of political grifters across the west
With voters embracing leaders who brazenly monetise public office, experts say an ethical code is breaking downDonald Trump came to office in 2017 aft…
Man claiming world’s smallest penis says he’s booked enhancement surgery after public’s help
Michael Phillips says he suffers from micropenis – but he’s now fundraised enough to increase his member’s girthA US man who has staked the unconteste…
How xenophobia went viral in South Africa
The online campaign stoking South Africa's latest xenophobic backlash.…
Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.…
A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again
For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.…
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
Anthony Albanese mocks ructions on conservative side of politics and says three rightwing parties are caught up in ‘race to the bottom’Get our breakin…
Trump lauds Americans in storm-delayed 250th anniversary speech
President Trump has praised Americans as ‘a historic and heroic people’, in a speech on the nation's 250th anniversary.…
NSW Labor to adopt tougher pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor says ‘momentum for real reform unstoppable’
State Labor conference expected to pass a motion which would commit to 50% of machines being removed from operation in next 10 yearsGet our breaking n…
Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations
Trump says he will still speak in Washington, DC, after a thunderstorm delayed celebrations in the US capital.…
Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot
France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.…
Australia news live: Albanese to target rightwing ‘race to the bottom’ at NSW Labor conference; first east coast bird flu case confirmed
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA giant petrel found on the New Sputh Wales coast at Hawks Nest, …
Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.…
Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care?
There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family.…
What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.…
Scotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller
Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentin…
Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.…