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Species’ ingenious survival strategies no match for human destruction, red list reveals
Newly endangered animals include desert frogs and snails in extreme ocean depths, both threatened by miningLife has colonised every corner of the plan…
How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.…
NHS long-term damage warning as hundreds of graduates still without jobs
One paramedic student said she was considering leaving Wales for a career abroad.…
How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland play each other for a place in the World Cup semi-finals - but who would you rather hav…
Son of Mexican national who was fatally shot by ICE speaks out
The son of Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an officer from ICE.…
France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups
Title favourites France face African champions Morocco, as football's 2026 World Cup enters the last-eight phase.…
‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by agent in Texas while on his way to work, and family found out from news reportsThe family of a Mexican immigrant …
London City sign Ballon d'Or winner Putellas
London City Lionesses sign two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal in one of the biggest scoops in women's football history.…
Police hunting man after wife and two daughters found dead in Bedfordshire
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, believed to have left UK before bodies of partner and children were discoveredPolice are hunting for a man after the dea…
A striker duel for the ages & Qatar revenge - what to expect in quarter-finals
Setting the scene for each of the four intriguing World Cup quarter-finals that begin on Thursday.…
Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea
Karachi-bound aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after reporting navigation system fault.…
Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning
Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment.…
Arthur Fery: the Wimbledon wildcard carrying Britain’s hopes
The fearless 23-year-old is determined to keep a level head as he prepares to face Flavio Cobolli on WednesdayA week ago, very few people knew who Art…
Australian World Cup star Mabil fires back at far-right politician
Australian World Cup star Mabil fires back at far-right politician…
Egypt coach condemns silence on killing of Palestinian children
Egypt coach condemns silence on killing of Palestinian children…
Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.…
Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon
Gauff defeats Pegula to set up semifinal against Muchova, who overcame four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka.…
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.…
What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt?
A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.…
Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaini…
Wife killer who manipulated child has sentence increased
The Court of Appeal increases Robert Rhodes' sentence by four years after deeming it unduly lenient.…
Pair tell restaurant £115 dine-and-dash was a 'misunderstanding'
The bill at the The Old Custom House in Penarth included a £52 Dover sole, eight Cokes and calamari.…
Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.…
USA crashes out after 4–1 defeat to Belgium
Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned.…
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.…
At least 16 people buried following landslide in China
The country has been hit by damaging thunderstorms, leaving at least 275 people injured.…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0.…
US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China
Experts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity.…
Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.…
MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.…