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Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat amid intense El Niño
More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfiresMeteorologists are anticipatin…
Survivor buried by Venezuela quakes eight days ago is cheering rescuers on
Emergency workers have been trying to free Hernán Gil, who has been given an intravenous drip, for more than 100 hours.…
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.…
Grooming gang leader released from prison
Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012.…
Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoption scandal
After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised …
No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says
First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ addressDowning Street has acce…
Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains
Authorities say rainy season deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods also hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have kille…
German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.…
Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach
A string of high-profile victories by democratic socialists is posing a challenge for Democrats as they look ahead to midterms and seek a path back to…
Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."…
Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says
House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemesDonald Trump staged a hostile takeover of t…
Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.…
Anger as report says Trump hijacked US anniversary to serve own agenda – US politics live
Newly-released congressional report says president hijacked United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations to serve ‘political ideology and pet project…
England fans face resale prices of at least £2,600 for Mexico tickets
England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site.…
An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?
Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.…
FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.…
EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss
Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU's new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin's airport says.…
Jockey Frankie Dettori breaks ribs in car crash
The racing jockey is in hospital recovering from the crash.…
Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.…
Highland masterpiece by Queen Victoria's favourite artist sells for £5.9m
Scene in Braemar, by Queen Victoria's favourite artist Sir Edwin Landseer, fetched five times the previous record for one of his works.…
Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe
E-commerce giant admitted it failed to prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice Department.…
Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash
The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.…
Spurs sign West Ham midfielder Fernandes for £85m
Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.…
Government 'looking at every route' to deport grooming leader
Shabir Ahmed is barred from deportation by the provisions in a 55-year-old piece of legislation.…
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.…
Police officer who raped two women and abused a third jailed for 10 years
Cameron Ross carried out attacks in Stornoway in 2012 and 2014, before abusing another woman in Inverness between 2019 and 2022.…
The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.…
Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’
US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.…
Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany
At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.…
Race Across the World winner's car smashed into and laptop stolen before kids' mental health talk
Alfie Watts describes "enormous frustration" after the theft the night before a Welsh schools tour.…