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Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by…
Duran stars as Celtic ease to comfortable win over LASK
Celtic take a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes help carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against …
What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria?
US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.…
US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time, likely to escalate fears of fiscal crisis
Rising costs of social safety-net programs, military and Trump’s tax cuts strain federal government budgetsThe US gross national debt pile has topped …
Australian politics live: Penny Wong says government ‘outraged’ and will call in Israel ambassador over IDF decision not to investigate Frankcom killing
Foreign affairs minister says timing of decision was ‘especially insulting’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…
People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.…
Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment
Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation abou…
Duran's incredible double edges Celtic closer to Champions League
Camilo Duran scores two excellent goals for Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash against Austria's LASK, finding the top c…
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?…
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’US politics live – latest updatesIt…
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.…
Violence in the New Syria?
The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.…
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.…
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the pres…
Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections
Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.…
Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the …
582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave
A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.…
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.…
Murder investigation after woman dies and nine injured in fire in west London
A total of nine people were taken to hospital following the fire at a residential address in Hounslow.…
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
The ex-FBI chief faces accusations of transmitting threats and exploiting controversy to market his upcoming novel.…
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans
NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.…
Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana state
The bus was travelling to hospitals near Curitiba when the accident occurred.…
Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
Opponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the president's name from the building.…
Canada pledges $50m aid to Lebanon and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Canada official condemns Israel's 'invasion' of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.…
'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after wi…
Charity complains about Channel 4 documentary examining ADHD
The ADHD UK charity complains to media regulator Ofcom about the programme, titled The Great ADHD Myth?…
Lindsay Clancy's trial put postpartum psychosis in the spotlight
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.…
US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria
With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Presidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra dismissed day after former defence minister called for wartime electionUkraine’s president Volodymyr Ze…
Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.…