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Belgium’s Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy
Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.…
Reflecting pool to be drained again as Trump claims five vandalism arrests
President says ‘vandals’ to blame for algae blooms and peeling paint as $14m renovation to undergo further repairsThe Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool…
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.…
US Senate passes bipartisan bill to lower housing costs
21st Century Road to Housing Act, which aims to boost supply and stop investors buying up homes, heads to HouseSign up for the Breaking News US email …
All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal
Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.…
UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues
Heatwave conditions intensify across parts of England and Wales as the Met Office issues a rare red warning for extreme heat.…
Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.…
US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids
Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would 'hold Big Tech accountable'.…
Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match
Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.…
A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful
Tens of millions of voters have had their data run through the Trump administration's revamped SAVE tool. A judge just found it unlawful.…
Plan to auction over 100 Titanic artifacts faces US government opposition
Company wants to sell objects despite agreements to only display them at museums and traveling exhibitionsA plan to auction more than 100 artifacts sa…
US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials
Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.…
Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’
The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.…
Burnham prepares for power as an emotional Starmer bows out
New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successorKeir Starmer has finally bowed t…
Australia politics live: NSW to lower road toll cap and Queensland to promise infrastructure in today’s state budgets
Weekly toll cap in NSW to fall from $60 to $50 for one year. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood m…
Thousands of kites soar over Denmark at annual beach festival
Roughly 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano for its annual International Kite Fliers Meeting.…
Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record
Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time lead…
Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
Lionel Messi is tournament's all-time and current edition's leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.…
Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour
Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.…
Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager
Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.…
John Swinney says victims of Edinburgh knife attacks deeply traumatised
Scotland’s first minister expresses solidarity with communities affected by apparently anti-Muslim violenceJohn Swinney has said victims of the allege…
Judge dismisses DoJ subpoenas against Walz and other Minnesota officials
Federal judge rules subpoenas linked to immigration crackdown ‘issued for unlawful reasons’US politics live – latest updatesA federal judge agreed to …
Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.…
Fans told not to travel to France-Iraq tie due to bad weather
Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the…
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. The Guardian explains how we got here and what challenges await Starmer’s successorUK p…
How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.…
LIVE: France vs Iraq – World Cup 2026
Follow the live build-up and team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group I game in Philadelphia.…
Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends
One of the most intellectually important relationships in the life of the late Fed chair Alan Greenspan was with his close friend, the formidable nove…
South African police tighten security as anti-migrant deadline approaches
Xenophobic protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30 .…
Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.…