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Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire.

Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”

When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.

Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties

In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a grave error in judgment.

Perth comedian Jasky Singh claims he was banned from venues in Australia: 'I'm frustrated'

Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict

The Israel-Iran ceasefire may be holding, but for many in Lebanon, the war continues.

Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower

As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plansIt has been a long wait but 144 years after...

Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.

UAE students can retake exams remotely in certain cases, ministry clarifies

Watch: US shares footage of attack on MT Jalveer in Hormuz with Indians onboard

Nearly 3,000 NHS patients a day receiving corridor care in England, figures show

Published for the first time, the data recorded 2,241 daily cases of A&E corridor care, with 699 patients also treated in other inappropriate settingsAlmost ...

Trump threatens to strike Iran ‘very hard, tonight’ and to take Kharg Island

US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS politics li...

Starmer’s premiership ‘falling apart’, opponents claim, after Healey resigns over defence funding – UK politics live

Tories, SNP, Reform and Lib Dems all turn fire on PM with as Labour figures also call for greater defence spendingRyan Henderson, assistant chief constable f...

Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women

Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefitsAndy Burnham has ruled out paying compensation to the...

'Total control of their oil and gas markets': Much like Venezuela, Trump sets sights on Iran's Kharg Island

Former President Donald Trump issued fresh threats of military strikes against Iran, vowing to hit the country "very hard tonight" and seize control of its o...

Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at UFC Freedom 250: All to know

Fight time, undercard, stats and how to watch as Topuria and Gaethje tussle in front of Donald Trump at the White House.

Healey quits as defence secretary in row with Starmer over military spending

Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe defence secreta...

AI wealth boom sending San Francisco home prices surging: ‘It’s ridiculous’

Employees at artificial intelligence companies are coming into gargantuan sums of money amid boom in IPOsHome prices in the San Francisco Bay Area’s already ...

US House will attempt to pass extension of powerful surveillance law

Democrats say they will block renewal of Fisa over naming of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligenceSign up for the Breaking News US newslette...

Hugo Boss shares jump as it ‘thoroughly examines’ Frasers’ takeover offer

Mike Ashley’s retail group has made near-€2bn bid for the German fashion house, in which it holds a 26% stakeBusiness live – latest updatesShares in Hugo Bos...

I saw Kushner’s Albania resort up close — it is an environmental disaster

The damage at Vjosa-Narta is not fake news. Bulldozers are tearing into one of Europe’s most precious wetlands.

UK defence secretary John Healey quits after clash with Starmer over military funding

El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather

Meteorologists forecast it will rival – or exceed – record El Niño from 1997 and further heat globeEl Niño, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a w...

Toronto police officer shot while investigating US consulate attack

Officer shot before 6am on Thursday while searching an apartment allegedly linked to March shooting in TorontoA Toronto police officer has been shot as polic...

Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup

Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup.

From Queen Elizabeth's astrologer to Norway's clairvoyant princess: Royals drawn to the supernatural

Belfast knife attack: 'Hero' who stopped alleged knifeman says £30,000 fundraiser should go to victim

John Healey resigns as defence secretary in disagreement with Starmer over spending – UK politics live

PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel ReevesRyan Henderson, assistant chief c...

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine

Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.

Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens ‘very hard’ attack on Iran tonight and says US will seize Kharg island

President says US will take vital fuel hub ‘in not too distant future’ and will ‘assume total control of their oil and gas markets’ US strikes Iran for secon...

Indian-origin investor Vivek Wadhwa gets trolled for 'teach in rural Alaska' suggestion, says anti-India attacks are getting completely out of control

Supreme court to release opinions with major cases still to be decided before end of term – live

With the final weeks of the US supreme court’s term approaching, the justices are due to release another round of opinions today at 10am ETSign up for the Br...

​John Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending plans

Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe defence secreta...

OpenAI mulls price cuts as it prepares for public market debut: Report

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had earlier identified rising costs as a huge problem.

BT boss takes home £5.6m as pay and bonus package more than doubles

Allison Kirkby pocketed the payment after BT’s share price surged nearly 80% The chief executive of BT saw her pay and bonus package more than double last ye...

Two Utah women arrested for helping immigrants evade ICE arrest and transporting them away

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

ITV says its biggest-yet World Cup is a ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising

Broadcaster reveals revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than for Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports event IT...

Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know

Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as terrorists over Elbit factory raid in 2024.

Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?

The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.

‘Dignity has no passport’: Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands

Pope Leo will meet with about 1,000 migrants on Friday who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe.

At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir

Officials launch inquiry after technical fault causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain

Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.

Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland

PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violencePolice have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from Great ...

Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims?

The maths doesnt appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.

Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: "Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of..."

2 Days After 30 Deaths, 16 Killed As Forces Open Fire On Protesters In PoK

2 Days After 30 Deaths, 16 Killed As Forces Open Fire On Protesters In PoK

ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation

European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central ...

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'