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El Pollo Loco to Open First New York Restaurant

Internewscast Internewscast El Pollo Loco is making a second bid to break into New… This Post: El Pollo Loco to Open First New York Restaurant first…

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Asian Stocks Rise as Easing Inflation Fears Lower Odds of Another Fed Rate Hike

Internewscast Internewscast TOKYO — Asian markets moved higher Monday as investors prepared for a… This Post: Asian Stocks Rise…

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Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material

Abuse material monitor says number of AI images assessed this year is already 40% higher than last year’s total AI-generated…

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Trump renews calls for former Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's resignation

The Federal Reserve's watchdog on Wednesday found no grounds for a criminal referral over a roughly $1 billion cost overrun on…

Trump breaks silence on taxpayer-funded ‘campaign ads’ as even Republicans balk

Trump says he will ‘gladly pay the money’ to run the ads himself if it’s ‘wrong’ to use millions of taxpayer dollars

Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine

A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.

Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect

Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.

Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get new driving licensing laws

Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes…

Patrick Radden Keefe’s bestseller London Falling shortlisted for Baillie Gifford prize

The acclaimed American journalist, who won the nonfiction prize in 2021, is shortlisted alongside Andrea Wulf and Matthew Sweet…

Thousands of UK manufacturers offered new scheme to cut energy bills by 25 per cent

The scheme intends to aid more than 10,000 British manufacturers

Elon Musk’s advice, ‘beardos’...and Fort Trump? Hegseth’s bonkers speech reshapes military future

Addressing junior personnel at Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled six major initiatives to overhaul military standards

Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for…

Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the veteran broadcaster and campaigner had "changed countless lives".

'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says

Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.

Transcript shows woman told Cornell police 2 years ago she was 100% confident she was raped

A newly obtained transcript of a woman who has filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity…

Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’

Amid latest extraordinary attack on diversity, US defense secretary also suggests military is retaining service personnel at…

Pete Hegseth spiraled into religious fervor while shouting about killer bots in eye-opening ‘State of the Force’ speech

An energized, wide-eyed Hegseth claimed the entire free press is committing treason before suggesting that more Christian chaplains in the military…

‘He’s the drunk uncle, but he has the keys to the nukes’: Pete Davidson on Donald Trump

Actor spoke about the president while discussing his upcoming movie ‘How to Rob a Bank’ in new interview

Trump tells crowd he’s done a ‘very bad job’ touting his successes as president

President Donald Trump said during a White House event on Wednesday that he has done a bad job promoting his economic record in his latest attempt to…

Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by…

Trump’s older sons tied to drone firm importing Ukraine war tech for Pentagon

Powerus' president and a former US Army Special Operations intelligence analyst said he wants the firm to serve as a ‘one-stop solution’ for the…

Building of the Pep supremacy is an era that will be defined by sham-ball

Guardiola’s success at Manchester City was underpinned by financial cheating. Now he can only double down on his adherence to the…

Michigan has ended its plan to skip letter grades for freshmen after backlash over ‘swaddling’ policy

One expert called the new grading policy ‘exactly the wrong diagnosis’ for first-year students

Send us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the midterms

The war with Iran has had major implications for Americans’ wallets, government spending and US foreign policy. It’s also been…

British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday insisted that there were "strong indications" that Tehran was involved in a security incident on Sunday…

Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show

Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’ Stella McCartney has been…

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: Archaeologists race to save Gaza’s heritage

Alongside Israel’s genocide in Gaza, there has been an apparent attempt to erase the Palestinian enclave’s cultural heritage.

How That's Life! gave Esther Rantzen a career-defining moment

Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

COLUMNS AND OP-ED: Can Tajikistan’s economic boom survive its debt gamble?

Tajikistan’s gross domestic product grew by 8.2 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, while fixed-capital investment rose by 18.4 percent.…

Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea

The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.

No criminal wrongdoing in $2.5Bn Federal building renovation but it was mismanaged, watchdog finds

According to the findings, construction costs to renovate two central bank facilities more than doubled, climbing from an initial estimate of $921…

Syria removed from US arms export ban list

US has gradually loosened restrictions placed on Syria during the Assad era to aid country's recovery from conflict.

Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps

As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.

‘Whoever is hearing me, we need help’: how flight 1073 survived its 17,000ft plunge

On morning service from Dubai to Tel Aviv, 150 passengers witnessed a horrific cockpit assault and a daring rescue Pilot who…

AIIB reaffirms commitment to close global infrastructure financing gap at Doha meeting

The 11th AIIB annual meeting brings policymakers, investors and business leaders from around the world to Doha to explore how technology,…

Anti-Trump crusaders put up new video game display in DC to mock president’s Greenland hopes

The anti-Trump group was also responsible for a series of statues depicting the president alongside Jeffrey Epstein

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped

A British-French agreement aimed at reducing the number of people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, London said…

Gaza documentary NAZA beats Avengers Endgame: Encore to top Italian box office

Award-winning, Guardian-produced film focused on Israel’s mass killing of civilians extends run after sold-out screenings NAZA,…

MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese group over alleged spying

UK intelligence agency accuses Chinese institute of funding academic research to boost Beijing’s espionage capability.

Energy debt hits record £5bn as experts issue winter warning

Financial pressures will ‘intensify’ in the coming months, a debt charity has warned

Trump says he is reviewing US position on Falklands Islands

Donald Trump’s comments come after a report suggesting the US was considering an ultimatium on Britain’s sovereignty of the islands if it did not…

Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands

Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions Donald Trump has…

Burnham to argue for more public control of services in first Commons test as PM

Andy Burnham will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for stronger public control over many of the country’s services.

Campaign launches calling for 90-minute free parking to help revive high streets

A parliamentary petition has been launched urging the Government to launch a 90-minute free parking national standard.

Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown

Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job

Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is working to bring pandas to the Honolulu Zoo

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

Government fast tracks £110 million for new prison places amid overcrowding crisis

Around 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under measures to ease overcrowding

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom

But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".

Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world

The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Bad news for Trump as more Americans admit they regret voting for him

‘There are now clear, consistent signs of an erosion trend,’ says Alexander Theodoridis, co-director of the University of…

Everton agree Folarin Balogun deal to continue attacking overhaul

Balogun is set to join Everton as Beto leaves, with Fiorentina agreeing a deal to sign the 28-year-old

How will the Mecca agreement become an operational framework?

Officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan meet to discuss implementing the pact.

Federal Pell grant expansion offers a lifeline for students in short-term job training programs

Pell grants, which generally do not have to be repaid, are a key to affording higher education for many lower-income students

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks

Trump has vowed further escalation after Iran retaliated for US attacks on rocket launcher on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz

Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem

Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.

Kemi Badenoch sacks senior Tories in major shake-up of her front bench team

The Conservative leader carried out the reshuffle of her inner circle before Parliament’s return on Tuesday, and ahead of the…

‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US

Despite concerns over electricity and water consumption, US president calls on communities to embrace data centres.

New US missile touted for accuracy seems to have killed Iranian civilians far from blast site

Detonating over an athletic center and two residential neighborhoods, the strikes claimed at least 21 people’s lives, among them…

Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster

TCG Isin expected to play vital role in locating Filo Jet’s voyage data recorder 514 metres below surface A deep-sea search and rescue vessel is on…

91-year-old reclaims his record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, who hikes under the name Grey Beard, originally set the Appalachian Trail age record in 2017

Former Congressman George Santos has been banned from Kalshi for life

Former Congressman George Santos has been banned from the prediction market site Kalshi for life. The betting site announced several enforcement…

Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade

Drivers demand an exemption to 90-day limit to stay in Schengen area, saying current rules stop them from working.

Congressional nominee Brad Lander heckled over Israel stance at New York protest

Lander screamed at and verbally abused as he protested against Hindu nationalist rally in Madison Square Garden The New York Democratic congressional…

As Burnham’s bounce falls flat, Labour must focus instead on fixing Britain

Editorial: Returning to parliament, the new prime minister must commit himself and his party to better government as the only…

More mail-in ballots are arriving late and not being counted in key states, report reveals

At least 12 states holding House, Senate and/or gubernatorial races saw more late mail-in ballots go uncounted

Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most

Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time:…

AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20

The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan

New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choice.

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'

The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across…

Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?

Children to get free bus travel in England throughout August – here’s what to know

The initiative is designed to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays

Gavin Newsom reveals four years’ worth of taxes as he moves closer to possible run in 2028

The outgoing Democratic governor of California says he’ll decide on a White House bid after November’s midterm elections

Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham and wins back support in areas where Reform made gains in May Labour has stormed to a decisive…

Johns Hopkins researcher arrested by ICE at Baltimore airport

A recent surge in airport arrests follows growing coordination between TSA and ICE to target immigrants in American airports

Revolving door at 10 Downing St. is harming ‘special relationship’ between UK and US

Leadership turnover is hindering important reforms at home, but it is also preventing the U.K. from developing a clear strategy…

John Healey tells minsters to prepare for budget cuts to finance new Burnham pledges

Ministers have been told there is no new money to pay for these moves in a joint letter from the Chancellor and the Prime Minister

Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final say on late abortions

The law would be the latest change to the U.S. abortion landscape that received a shock four years ago when a Supreme Court…

MP asks retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Two more retailers committed to halting sales nationwide after he sent the letter

Miscarriages soar in Gaza and birth rate drops, UN report finds

More than 4 in 10 births in Gaza are a miscarriage

Trump tells Americans ‘you’re not going to get anybody better’ than Todd Blanche for AG. Here’s what he really means

The ‘slush fund’ may be dead but Trump isn’t killing or even narrowing his IRS immunity deal brokered by the man he wants running the DOJ, Alex…

Mayors welcome new powers from Burnham

Yorkshire's mayors will receive a share of income tax revenue for the first time, the PM says.

Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation

Does FIFA need private investment?

The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.

Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard

The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

Trump administration proposes stricter English proficiency rules for Mexican train crews

The proposed rule, announced Friday, aims to strengthen certification standards for safe train operations

A high-stakes test for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire board as Hamas disarmament looms

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and Israel's withdrawal from the area

Trump blames Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz for cyberattack that feds have traced to Iran

Trump has a history of downplaying U.S. intelligence community conclusions when it benefits him politically

‘It ain’t the same’: inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry’s

Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream in the tub is still great, but the brand’s newest chocolate-covered ice-cream bar on a stick?

Council packed with Trump allies aims to change historic site protections so he can remake DC in his image

‘For us, it felt like a bait and switch,’ says Ira Matt of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers,…

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

A crisis at the border in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, has led to unsubstantiated claims about Spain’s migration policies

Wheels could come off Stormont without reform, says Sinn Féin

The Democratic Unionist Party says it is interested in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.

Trump won’t give up the fight over his hush money case in ‘urgent’ attempt to scrap his felony convictions

Trump’s legal team is desperately trying to get his criminal case dismissed in federal court

Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky

Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the initial decision: "The opportunities for…

Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico beaches swathed in record levels of seaweed

Swaths of sargassum are blanketing the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, suffocating shorelines and snuffing out marine life while spooking visitors in…

Franco Baresi obituary

Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the club At a time when…

Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate

Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.

A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened

The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.

E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban

A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

UK poll highlights fears about access to emergency contraception

Doctors say survey shows need for morning-after pill to be available at corner shops, petrol stations and supermarkets Almost…

‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English

Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in common What does it mean to be…

Amazon and Argos among retailers selling e-scooters for ‘commuting’ despite risk of death

Major brands have used marketing pitches about ‘urban riding’, getting to work on time, and ‘long-distanced commutes’ to sell the…

Vance and Rubio diverge on Iran as both emerge as 2028 contenders

Their distinct backgrounds and policy experiences have led them down separate paths

Three arrested after news crew attacked while filming a report at Chicago’s planetarium

The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday near the Adler Planetarium, where a reporter and photographer were…

Blind veterans' lives being damaged by evictions, says former charity boss

Tenants at the Linburn estate in West Lothian were told by landlord Sight Scotland Veterans last June that they had a year to vacate their homes.

Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for federal student…

What is birthright citizenship, and what does the Supreme Court ruling say?

Nation's highest court strikes down executive order that would have restricted right established in US Constitution.

White House taps polarizing Harvard astronomer to lead new UFO council

The team’s mission is to investigate the national security implications posed by unidentified flying objects

Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

At age 72, Houston-area county commissioner Rodney Ellis has seen a lot of both progress and setbacks for America. He's celebrating America's…

Colorado firefighter deaths raise questions over Trump wildfire policy

The administration’s focus on ‘full suppression’ of new fires marks a sharp reversal from a decades-long trend toward embracing…

Toddler rescued from rubble six days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

A child has been rescued from the rubble in Venezuela, six days since the country was hit by devastating twin earthquakes.

Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?

When he resigned on 11 June, former Defence Secretary John Healey said that the DIP he had been presented with only committed to…

Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ is spreading across the US

The main symptoms of infection include loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea and fatigue

In Colorado, Latino voters will be crucial in deciding a toss-up congressional race

The state's 8th Congressional District stretches from the Denver suburbs deep into rural areas. It's Colorado's newest district…

Evolution under fire: Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ in a post-war era

Has Iran's regional deterrence been permanently degraded, or is its proxy network mutating into a resilient force?

A third of working Americans say they are left with $0 at the end of every month, study reveals

‘The cost-of-living crisis continues to put a heavy financial strain on many Americans,’ study finds

Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan

Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’ Britain has finally grasped the nettle on defence, but tough…

Nearly every state will owe the federal government millions under new rules for SNAP payments

States will collectively owe the federal government roughly $9 billion if they can’t lower the amount of payment errors in their…

Voices: Keir Starmer could have left a far prouder defence legacy than this

Editorial: The widely-criticised Defence Investment Plan may be a small step in the right direction, but is underfunded, overdue, and thus a strange…

NATO joins drills off US coast despite Trump’s repeated criticisms of European allies

Trump has long believed the U.S. shoulders too much of the cost for European security, upsetting many decades of bipartisan…

BTS’s sold-out Las Vegas shows bring record level of visitors to Sin City

Over 3 million visitors led hotel room rates and revenue to reach record levels in May, according to a report

The rise and fall of America’s all-you-can-eat buffet

A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas watched ‘officialdom and ‘cafe society’ turn out for the opening of America’s…

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Mexican cartel over fuel theft ring

These actions target the cartel’s expanding financial operations beyond traditional drug trafficking

RFK Jr appears to believe WWE is real: ‘Every one of them has lost fights’

‘You know, that's the beauty of WWE. You lose sometimes but you win sometimes,’ HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy said

As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives discredited policy to stomp out all fires quickly

The deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its…

‘Tonnes of rubble’: 58,000 buildings estimated destroyed in Venezuela earthquakes

Preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests magnitude of natural disaster could dwarf official estimates More than 58,000…

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.

Deaths of three women in sea at Brighton had no criminal involvement, police say

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters from Uxbridge were found on 13 May The deaths of three sisters found in the sea off Brighton…

Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign

Tensions grow as Trump tells he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebels Governments across the…

How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.

Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick

Matheus Cunha strikes late as Manchester United seal a 1-1 draw at Fulham, but pressure mounts on Michael Carrick.

Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine

Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.

Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

A 50 percent tariff has disrupted dairy exports, leaving Canadian farmers with milk that cannot be redirected overnight.

Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing…

Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

Prime minister of Italy's longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.

Greek police investigate death of 82-year-old man after beach brawl over sunlounger

Row at Athenian riviera resort turned violent after two elderly bathers reportedly argued over shortage of loungers Greek police…

European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato

Exclusive: Intelligence officers say Russian campaign could intensify ‘in months, not years’ – but that panic risks playing into Kremlin psy-ops…

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in feisty La Liga derby

The game hinged on Dean Huijsen's red card early in the second half for pulling down Giuliano Simeone in the box.

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers

Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?

Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.

Kenya’s Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon world record by a second

Agnes Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who came second.

Trump says monumental arch in Washington, DC will also be military complex

Plans for the arch had been met with opposition along with other projects by the US president to reshape capital city.

One Nation-linked company built $56,000 shed on private property of Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man

Exclusive: James Ashby also drives new Ford Ranger given to party and is main pilot of plane donated by Gina Rinehart, which he says are not for…

Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election

At least three people killed and oil refinery damaged as doubts cast over initial reports of ballistic missile use Ukraine has…

Venezuela quakes rescue dog ‘Tsunami’ honoured with statue

A Venezuelan rescue dog has been honoured with a statue for his search-and-rescue work after earthquakes in June.

Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists

Hundreds of Tunisians have protested in Tunis, demanding the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists.

The pro-Israel censors are starting to lose

The Macklemore controversy demonstrates that the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing.

Jews and Muslims lived together for centuries. Did Zionism tear them apart?

On Deja Vu, Rabbi Haim Sofer explores the history of the Neturei Karta movement’s opposition to Zionism.

What’s behind Iranian authorities’ push for a mass mobilisation campaign?

Iran has launched a major mobilisation drive, sparking fears of renewed conflict with the US.

Netanyahu tours tunnels underneath Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, walked through tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Iran win Asian Games basketball bronze amid emotional scenes

Players celebrate podium finish that brings exemption from conscription, saying the pressure was 'out of this world'.

Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran

Iran's cost of living crisis is affecting the dreams and everyday life choices of young Iranians.

Moscow attacked by more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones

This is the moment a drone exploded as it hit an apartment building in Moscow.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister arrested before planned PTI march

Khan’s party condemns his sister’s arrest as an illegal attempt to silence her over PTI leader’s ongoing imprisonment.

Gaza’s children return to classrooms after years of Israeli attacks

Palestinian children have returned to classrooms after Israel destroyed Gaza’s schools.

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened

All the updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage.

Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to become UN secretary general

Former president of Chile drops out after support collapsed in security council straw poll, leaving seven candidates in contest Michelle Bachelet, a…

‘I have nothing in the UK at all’: British man torn from his Swedish wife and home

Charles lands at Heathrow with just two bags and nowhere to go as a result of Brexit and Stockholm’s hardline immigration…

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first show since tour plunged into turmoil

Pop star has faced boycott calls since rapper Macklemore was removed from tour after shouting ‘free Palestine’ at concert Ed Sheeran has opened a…

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil…

The gunzels’ grand final: Melbourne Tramaroos’ campaign derails at European TramDriver Championship

The Warsaw event saw 26 teams compete across a series of demanding tasks, inspired - to varying degrees - by tram drivers’…

One child dead and two children in critical condition after Blue Mountains stabbing

Crime scene established at Waratah Road, Valley Heights as NSW police say they ‘are not looking for any other people at this time’ Get our breaking…

Three men charged with domestic violence-related murders after three women killed in separate incidents in NSW

A Bondi Beach woman in her 90s, a 23-year-old in Wagga Wagga and a woman in her 70s in Mole River died within hours of each other…

Why China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development

Beijing believes slowdown calls aim to lock in US advantage, and is pursuing a different balance between safety and pace China bogeyman looms large…

Melbourne finishes second-last at world tram driving championships – as it happened

This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The prime minister has been asked if…

Watch: Fans react as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show

Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

Saudi Arabia said Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time its capital has been targeted since the…

Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert

Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the…

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Authorities issued warnings for city in first such alerts for Riyadh since fighting with Iran-backed Houthis escalated in July Yemen’s Houthis said…

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic…

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

The 47-year-old ran - and won - a 3km race where she hoped to win enough prize money to buy study books for her daughter.

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker

Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide country Israel’s president has…

The new lines of southern Lebanon

The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting…

California warns of measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger

Health authorities work to notify people who were exposed to person who traveled through at least six counties California public…

Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

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Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash

Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone…

Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named

Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and…

France, Poland and European allies warn of escalating Russian 'hybrid' attacks

The leaders of France, Poland, and other leading European nations are alarmed over what they describe as Russian "hybrid" attacks.

Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return

Five years after the return of Taliban rule, visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict…

Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout

Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.

Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027

African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda…

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale…

As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread

Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile…

‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation

Thinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week shortfall amid rent rises More than…

U.S. and Denmark reach deal to build U.S. military presence in Greenland

President Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after…

Men deported from US bound and beaten in Equatorial Guinea detention hotel, lawyers say

Group trapped at Hotel Bamy after US removal as rights groups sound alarm over poor conditions and violence Two men that the Trump administration…

Tata Sons: India's corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt

The Tata boardroom battle has intensified over a re-appointment of its chairman and a diktat to go public.

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst

A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque

A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?

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Survivors recount panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died

Police fire teargas as protests break out in city of Minna after deaths of suspected illegal goldminers, many of whom were…

Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail nine years after being detained in India

The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.

Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of election

Critics say moves from leftwing incumbent president are electorally motivated two weeks before Brazil’s elections Brazil’s…

Senegal job an 'absolute dream' for new boss Vieira

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Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.

British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead

The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse

Rout raises questions about coordination and morale as some politicians claim billions of dollars were offered to persuade forces…

British Sikh man granted bail in India nine years after arrest

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‘The man’s a psychopath when it comes to hedgerows’: Derek vs Derek, the unexpectedly heartwarming doc about farmers at war

One Devon farmer, called Derek, is committed to rewilding his land. His neighbour, also a Derek, tends cattle and crops. What…

British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout

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Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting

The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.

Man acquitted in gruesome India murder case found dead

The 50-year-old was freed of all charges by the Indian top court in November last year.

Australian man accused of murdering Thai teenager and putting body in suitcase pleads not guilty

Simon Peter Carman appeared in a Pattaya court on Friday charged with killing Tunchanok Donhomla An Australian man accused of…

Louisiana firefighters find feline native to sub-Saharan Africa while responding to house fire

The African serval, illegally enclosed in the back yard, was subdued and transferred to an animal welfare facility Louisiana firefighters responding…

‘We demand the truth’: Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee lead calls for proof of life of disappeared Eritrean writers

More than 180 writers sign letter renewing calls for information on 12 authors detained incommunicado since 2001 crackdown on…

Swimmer killed in shark attack off Australian west coast

Emergency crews rushed to Sorrento Beach in Perth after witnesses reported a man being dragged under by a shark.

No Land to Stand On by Mahmoud Khalil review – a searing account of political imprisonment

The Palestinian Columbia student snatched by ICE writes about his Kafkaesque ordeal with a quiet fury Mahmoud Khalil was…

South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

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'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan

Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy

Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

India's hospital boom is improving access but pricing millions out of critical care

Indian hospitals have attracted billions in funding, but the gap between public and private care is widening.

Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?

Rare footage captured by researchers off Australia's Gold Coast suggests humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their…

All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan

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IS member sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing

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Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction

The goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

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No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan hospital ward where 14 babies died, report finds

A firefighter tells the that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies.

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Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa

Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.

Mali midfielder Bissouma completes Ajax move

Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.

The small fee raising big questions for India's payments revolution

Since its launch in 2016, UPI has become a central part of India's digital payments economy.

Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda

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Locked offices and millions in donations: Inside India's little-known political parties

Little-known political parties are receiving millions in donations despite limited electoral activity.

Messi in Argentina squad for farewell against Benin

Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's…

'We are a great sporting nation' - Kenya president

Kenya's president William Nato hails the country's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championship in Nairobi.

How an African country got the 2029 World Athletics Championships

Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney explains why the 2029 World Athletics Championships was given to Nairobi in Kenya, as the…

How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges…

Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father

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'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders

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UNESCO warns there’s close to a 100% chance of a Mediterranean tsunami

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When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?

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Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'

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Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?

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