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What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in NYC
The celebrity couple’s nuptials, dubbed 'America’s royal wedding', light up New York with excitement and speculation.…
Pope Leo, Mamdani send pro-immigrant message for US’s 250th anniversary
Influential figures deliver speeches evoking US ideals to counter President Trump's hardline immigration policies.…
Ukrainian woman identified as main suspect in Monaco bombing
Interpol has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect in Monday’s bombing in Monaco.…
Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
The attacks mark a sharp spike in settler assaults on Palestinians and their homes and livelihoods in recent weeks.…
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.…
LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.…
England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.…
Parents criticise 'inappropriate' Caity Baser set at youth music festival
Children as young as seven were in the audience when Caity Baser asked the crowd whether they had ever had sex with a friend.…
Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.…
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London
Judge says Pouria Zeraati was targeted outside Wimbledon home because of his criticism of Tehran regimeTwo Romanians who took part in a “targeted” kni…
World leaders pay tribute to Iran’s late leader Khamenei in Tehran
World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran…
Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.…
Pakistan bus crash kills 40
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan.…
Djokovic fights off Rinderknech to claim more history
Novak Djokovic claims his latest piece of history as he equals Roger Federer's record total of 105 men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by battling p…
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.…
Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.…
Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday.…
Heavy rain floods Mumbai during intense monsoon spell
Heavy monsoon rains have inundated parts of Mumbai, India's financial capital, causing widespread flooding.…
Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.…
Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.…
William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".…
Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after alleged airspace intrusion
This is a breaking news story.…
Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels
The average temperatures on June 24 and 25 this year were the highest ever recorded in the country.…
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.…
Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’
Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.…
Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.…
Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper
Slain seeking cooking gas, Gaza goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar joins more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed in war.…
Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead
Syrian Bar Association mourns six lawyers amid international condemnation of Thursday's attack in Damascus.…
Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'
Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to…
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.…