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.
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Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup
Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup.
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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…
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West Ham women’s team not told of David Sullivan’s restricted access to them
Sources say it would have breached regulations to tell WSL or team details of safeguarding investigation into…
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Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.
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Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election: A tale of two high streets
The fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP,…
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Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.
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Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain
Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.
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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…
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent…
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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% since she became chief executiveThe chief…
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Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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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.
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Rapist jailed for trafficking and abusing girls
Bawan Harwe is jailed for a series of child abuse offences against girls aged 12 to 16.
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Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his…
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Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims?
The maths doesn't appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.
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Care worker fears being parted from unborn child and family after Home Office ‘go home’ letters
Pregnant woman in Scotland ‘stressed’ and unsure what will happen as result of UK government visa clampdownA heavily…
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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…
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Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team
Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben…
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Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you…
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India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack
All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.