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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France
The military government, in power since 2022 coup, accused France of having 'neo-colonial ambitions'.…
A day after Alito's testy response to Sotomayor's dissent, court says it was a 'misunderstanding'
During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotoma…
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests
Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests…
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.…
The King (sort of) reveals his finances
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.…
Boiling point: The week of extreme heat
Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.…
Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.…
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes…
US federal judge questions DOJ decision to drop Adani charges
Judge says DOJ's reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity; orders detailed explanation from prosecutors.…
Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: World Cup 2026
All the updates, with team news coverage and our text commentary stream, as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Uruguay.…
Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building
Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper.…
Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with German MP Maximilian Krah on the AfD’s hardline immigration agenda…
Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested as drone strike off Oman draws stern warning from the US president.…
Trump threatens tariffs for countries that levy digital tax on US firms
The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.…
How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes leave behind destruction.…
Israeli attack on car in central Gaza kills three Palestinians
Palestinian Interior Ministry says those killed in attack on Maghazi refugee camp were police officers.…
David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government
The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive".…
Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal after US-mediated talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a US-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.…
Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deckUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on…
Advocates warn of wide-ranging implications of US Supreme Court TPS ruling
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haiti and Syria, threatening family separation say advocates.…
Israeli prosecutors charge six settlers after West Bank mosque attack
Israeli attacks on Palestinian villages have increased in the occupied West Bank, even as settlers charged.…
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.…
Rescuers race to find survivors of Venezuelan earthquakes
Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing to find earthquake survivors as the critical 72-hour "golden window" nears.…
Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.…
New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
New York City's rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria
Twenty seven people were rescued with injuries of varying severity; governor orders safety checks on surrounding area.…
U.S. pledges generous earthquake relief to Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be effective."…
Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zea…
US announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the deal after talks unfolded in Washington, DC.…
Hottest June day record broken again as temperature passes 37C
Suffolk reaches 37.3C on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease as the weekend progresses.…