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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel

UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel

Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access crocodile attack boy's records

Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access crocodile attack boy's records

Cambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach.…

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after its costly refurbishment

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after its costly refurbishment

The decision was announced Thursday during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reveal the taxes he paid …

US ends deportation protections (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians

US ends deportation protections (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians

The US Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in its bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS).…

Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp – podcast

Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp – podcast

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the wat…

Wayne Swan likens Hanson to Trump and says Labor must stop One Nation’s ‘dark, dystopic picture of the future’

Wayne Swan likens Hanson to Trump and says Labor must stop One Nation’s ‘dark, dystopic picture of the future’

Australian Labor party president says authoritarian trends must not be ‘normalised’ in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…

New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence

New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence

Footage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.…

Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura

Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura

Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura…

Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?

Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?

Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.…

Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple

Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple

Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.…

What we miss when we ignore male infertility

What we miss when we ignore male infertility

How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?…

Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’

Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’

Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.…

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall

Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.…

Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188

Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188

Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.…

JD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ today

JD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ today

Vice-president declares admiration for 37th president and claims Nixon and Trump targeted by ‘deep state’ forcesJD Vance does not think the era-defini…

California billionaire tax will appear on ballot after deadline for deal passes

California billionaire tax will appear on ballot after deadline for deal passes

Proposal to introduce one-time tax of 5% will go to voters in November after backers decline to withdraw measureCalifornia’s billionaire tax, explaine…

California’s proposed billionaire tax: what you need to know

California’s proposed billionaire tax: what you need to know

Plan to levy 5% tax on California billionaires championed by progressives – but state’s super rich are forcefully opposedFull story: California billio…

UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis

UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis

The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.…

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend

Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.…

Weekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?

Weekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…

Pepe’s brace sends Ivory Coast to first knockouts as Curacao exit World Cup

Pepe’s brace sends Ivory Coast to first knockouts as Curacao exit World Cup

The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.…

India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid

India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid

Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.…

Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages

Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup,…

‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake

‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake

Devastated residents recall the moment when they experienced the twin earthquakes that toppled buildings and killed 188.…

Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident

Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.…

British actor praised for 'rugby tackling' handbag robber before film premiere

British actor praised for 'rugby tackling' handbag robber before film premiere

Aneurin Barnard was said to have stepped in to stop the robber while promoting new film Rogue Trooper.…

England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee

England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee

England can play on New Zealand memories of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 to turn around their series decider in Nottingham, according to …

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.…

Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over sacking of her junior minister

Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over sacking of her junior minister

No 10 refused demand to immediately remove immigration minister over breach of ministerial codeShabana Mahmood is locked in an extraordinary standoff …

Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future

Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future

Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 say he remains in post.…