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Trump’s Department of Labor claims without data that states defrauded government
Keith Sonderling, acting head of the agency, threatens to withhold administrative funds from states for first time in historyKeith Sonderling sent let…
South Africa play Czechia, seek first World Cup win after Mexico defeat
After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.…
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continue despite US-Iran deal
There has been a reduction in violence since the US-Iran agreement was announced, but attacks have not stopped.…
Trump accuses Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran in 2015 nuclear deal at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran to agree to the 2015 nuclear deal.…
China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran
China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran.…
Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means
Palestinians controlled planning and construction in the entire West Bank city under the 1997 Hebron Agreement.…
First Thing: Trump backs G7 statement on Iran deal as domestic criticism grows
Republicans question details of deal set to be signed later in the week as European leaders seek to join talks. Plus: can we refreeze the Arctic?Good …
Donaldson sex abuse accusers 'not sufficiently reliable' for a guilty verdict, jury told
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he…
TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.…
Trump to face questions at G7 press conference. And, Tuesday's primary results
Trump has touted his tentative agreement with Iran at the G7 summit. Today, he is expected to field questions at a press conference as the summit wrap…
Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat
Thursday's contest could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's premiership.…
'Rejected': How federal prisons stonewall grievances and deny care for years
People who go to prison keep one important right — to file a grievance over their treatment: from abuse to denied medical care. But in the vast majori…
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".…
Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?
After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in the…
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.…
Real estate event in London ‘advertised sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements’
Pamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisersAn Israeli real estate event in north Lon…
Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg
Danny Rohl leaves Rangers after eight months in charge to become Red Bull Salzburg's head coach.…
WW2 soldier's brain buried with body 85 years after his death
Donnie MacRae's brain was removed by German researchers after his death while he was a prisoner of war during World War Two.…
Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.…
UK’s Starmer says Russian warship’s warning shots in Channel ‘reckless’
Russia says shots were fired to divert a yacht outside the UK's territorial waters.…
Man charged over Golders Green memorial fire
The wall has been used as a space to display photos of protesters killed by the Iranian regime.…
Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
Republican primary runoff voters chose US representative Mike Collins to face Ossoff in November Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald…
Grieving sister used tracker to catch memorial thief
Georgia Shaw found the man who repeatedly removed her brother's roadside memorial.…
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war
As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.…
Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring
Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the 'enormous scale' of the country's cat meat trade.…
Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programme
Joint statement welcomes Trump’s deal with Iran to end war and calls for further talks involving European leadersEurope live – latest updatesDonald Tr…
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk
Abdiqadir Salah was pierced by shrapnel in a bombing that killed 12 in Somalia. But as the US denies civilians were hurt they face no hope of compensa…
World Cup predictions: Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia and more
Ronaldo chases goal-scoring record, as Portugal and England begin their World Cup campaigns.…
Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements
Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians but the war on Gaza could mean see properties discounted.…
US primaries in Oklahoma, Georgia, others: Key takeaways from the results
Trump-backed candidates fall short in primary results in the US ahead of crucial midterms in November.…