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Carse left out of England squad for third Pakistan Test
England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.…
Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism
Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeks to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relationsThe US energy secretary, Chris Wrig…
Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row
How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.…
About 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plans
The new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.…
‘Timidity is a virus’: Paul Keating fights the fading of the light as he seeks to enshrine his legacy
As a major new biography of the former prime minister goes on sale, he talks about meeting the Queen, Trump’s aims, and why his big vision will never …
Bodies excavated from worst flood-hit district near Nepal-China border
Bodies are being excavated from the mud in Nepal's Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.…
Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons
Minister says Sweden has ‘fulfilled its commitments’ amid criticism of ‘unjust’ decisions such as case of Joyce ThomasThe Swedish government has doubl…
Andy Burnham blames Tory legacy for leaving UK economy vulnerable
In first PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch, prime minister rejects comparison to Liz Truss’s governmentUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham blame…
How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026
How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026…
Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.…
Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future
Leandro Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.…
British trekker's body found in northern Pakistan
The 30-year-old from Birmingham went missing on Saturday as he was descending from Musa Ka Musala.…
Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations
Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.…
ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents. And, Congress votes to fund the government, averti…
King Charles, Macron and Burnham to preview Bayeux Tapestry display
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.…
India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them
Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight ho…
Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest
Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage siteBarclays Bank is faci…
Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers
Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December electionsGuinea-Bissau voters have approved a new…
UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal
Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter.…
Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results
Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.…
Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures
Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’Successive politicians have clawed their…
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Wong, 29, is accused of urging foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades and other hostile measures against China Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s …
Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’
But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphereGlobal heating will reac…
Architect of British government’s AI strategy joins Anthropic
Matt Clifford, who drafted AI action plan and advised Starmer and Sunak, hired for senior role at US firmThe architect of the UK government’s AI strat…
Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens
Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.…
Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return
At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.…
US aircraft carrier to dock near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The ship is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.…
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit over young trans athletes in California school sports
In a major LGBTQ+ rights victory, the justice department cannot force the state to ban trans girls from women’s sportsA federal judge has dismissed th…
The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
Burnham's first parliamentary day as PM and the UK records "hottest summer ever" - what is leading Wednesday's papers.…
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said …