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‘To play God’: Cuba’s healthcare system collapses under US pressure
As the Trump administration tightens US sanctions, Cuba's healthcare sector struggles with fuel and supply shortages.…
Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.…
UEFA members vote to boycott FIFA if Infantino’s World Cup plans pursued
European nations agree in virtual meeting to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at the private equity plan for World Cup.…
Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns
Senate committee postpones vote as key Republican says he has not received information on 'anti-weaponisation' fund.…
Spain’s enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco
Estimates suggest up to 2,000 have entered the Spanish territory in recent days in an attempt to reach Europe.…
Trump says he may ‘temporarily’ drop bid to make Blanche attorney general
President says he has no objection to pulling his former lawyer’s name until dissenting Republicans are out of officeUS politics live – latest updates…
US GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy
GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in the first quarter.…
How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.…
Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.…
England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role f…
Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.…
Pope Leo invokes immigrant and slavery roots in call for US to honour founding ideals
First US pope praises principles of freedom and opportunity in implicit critique of Donald Trump’s policiesPope Leo, the first US pontiff, has express…
Governor general warns of ‘growing catastrophe’ that threatens to undermine democracy in Australia
Sam Mostyn says there is a widespread ‘failure to understand and engage with and feel proud of the very civic underpinnings of our democracy’Get our b…
Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate Reform UK over donations
Exclusive: Reform’s Robert Jenrick says party confident it followed all rules at the time, after latest Guardian revelationsThe Electoral Commission h…
Police arrest dozens at London rally supporting Palestine Action
The protest is the first in support of the proscribed group since Andy Burnham became prime minister.…
Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescue
Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed is remembered as a boy who "never failed to bring happiness" to others.…
Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal
There is a growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer in a deal worth up to £80m.…
Three-quarters of Americans think Trump isn’t focusing on top US issues – poll
Trump’s overall approval rating slumps to 34%, according to new CNN poll, as midterms testing Republican power loomThree-quarters of Americans believe…
The economy slowed a bit -- but Americans continued to spend
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarte…
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games
The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games…
‘Go back to your own country’: NZ foreign minister faces backlash
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born MP to ‘go back to your own country’.…
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in BrazilA US government map of Africa mi…
El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison
El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison…
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.…
Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment
Democrat Kaohly Her, Minnesota’s city’s first female mayor, allegedly sent inappropriate messages to employeesThe first female mayor of St Paul, Kaohl…
Record absence of world’s oldest head of state reignites health speculation
Cameroon’s president has not made statement or been seen since leaving for ‘brief private stay’ at Swiss hotel on 7 JuneA record 53-day absence of the…
England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach
England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.…
US push to defund ‘DEI bike lanes’ will make roads less safe, advocates say
Trump administration boasts of cutting $1.73bn already allocated for cycling improvements to city streetsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter e…
Embattled German chancellor chooses papal pageturner for his beach read
With his popularity at historic lows, Friedrich Merz seeks spiritual guidance from Pope Leo’s encyclical on AIEurope live – latest updatesSummer is no…
Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.…