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Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in…

Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late

The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn't…

OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI …

Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies – UK politics live

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesGood morning. Keir St…

Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds

Success of statins and blood-pressure drugs hailed as researchers find some people with obesity were ‘better off’Many adults who are obese have “indis…

Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.…

Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer

A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing.…

Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder

Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.…

China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.…

Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers

Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.…

More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests

Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.…

Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait?

The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.…

England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power o…

Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election

Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt …

Potentially inappropriate asset transfers could deprive Christian Brothers abuse survivors of pay, government tells court

‘Obviously disturbing’ if Catholic order’s historical sales of millions in property for $1 results in lack of money for victims, NSW supreme court hea…

China’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups

Law comes into effect that critics fear will further erode rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans, as well as allow Beijing to pursue dissidents abroadA new e…

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Trump sees bond with ‘great he-man’ Theodore Roosevelt at lavish library opening

Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th presidentThe sound of YMCA…

Nancy Guthrie: FBI clarifies it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate

Statement comes a day after report that three messages received in case were determined to be fakeThe FBI is investigating extortion demands related t…

US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests

Analysis reveals extent of impact on NHS of placating Donald Trump over price of British medicine exportsThe NHS will have to divert £45bn from essent…

E Jean Carroll demands Donald Trump pay $5.8m in damages from 2019 case

Carroll's lawyers have asked for an expedited resolution to the payment question after US Supreme Court declines appeal.…

Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power

Set backs on tariffs, birthright citizenship overlay broad interpretation of presidential power supported by Trump.…

Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football w…

Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste

Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news em…

Seven more sentenced over Texas ICE detention centre shooting

US prosecutors have alleged those involved in the Prairieland Detention Center protest were linked to antifa.…

All the angles of Kane's brilliant winner

All the angles of Harry Kane's winning goal against DR Congo for England in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.…

Trump attorney general plots crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ after supreme court ruling

Todd Blanche to target tourists and migrants despite such births accounting for less than 1% of US babies born yearlyA day after the supreme court uph…

Democratic socialists ride wave of momentum in primaries from New York to Colorado

Surging membership and pro-Palestinian activism reshape debate on how campaigning movement governs in officeInside a Brooklyn industrial garage turned…

Seven more sentenced to prison over protest outside Texas detention center

Judge hands down 50-year sentence to defendant Ines Soto, whose wife Elizabeth was sentenced to same prison termSeven more people were sentenced to pr…

Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.…