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Fashion tycoon Bernard Arnault accused of stranglehold over French business press
Arnault’s addition of leading weekly to stable of publications raises concerns about media ownership in FranceHe is known as the “wolf in cashmere” – …
Sierra Leone’s first lady refuses to condemn FGM without ‘reliable data’ on harms
Exclusive: health professionals, survivors and politicians voice concerns in open letter over comments by Fatima Maadi Bio, who denies supporting the …
British Council faces more job cuts to help pay off £197m loan
National Audit Office says agency proposes closing operations in 11 countries as part of turnaround planThe British Council faces cutting its workforc…
Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria in 2026 edition.…
Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media? – podcast
Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same…
Rain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the system is expected to bring intense rain to southern states including Texas and Louisiana this week.…
No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier Leag…
Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff
Representative Mike Collins defeats former college football coach Derek Dooley, while Rick Jackson selected as governor pickGeorgia’s Republican prima…
Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.…
Georgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchup
The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate.…
Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother to get US visa
Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.…
England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.…
Ohio Republican governor urges end to death penalty, saying it cannot be morally justified
Departing Mike DeWine, who co-wrote state’s death penalty bill, says ‘I no longer believe [it] is a deterrent to murder’Republican governor Mike DeWin…
CBS reaches agreement over Stephen Colbert’s use of Peanuts music on The Late Show
On that last day of his hosting, Colbert played Linus and Lucy on air in final dig at the networkOn his last day hosting CBS’s The Late Show, Stephen …
Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?…
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees relocated, ICE announces
Officials decline to specify how many people have been moved from widely criticized Florida facility or where to Detainees from Florida’s notorious “A…
Brazilian court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of courting US interference
US placed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned judicial officials involved in trial of the father for coup plot.…
US midterm primaries 2026 live: results and updates as elections in Georgia and Oklahoma test Trump’s power
Voters have also been casting ballots in Alabama and Washington DC, where for the first time in over 10 years, the city will elect a new mayor in Nove…
Brazilian court convicts Jair Bolsonaro’s son of seeking US help for his father
Supreme court finds Eduardo Bolsonaro tried to get sanctions put on judges trying ex-president over coup plotA panel of Brazil’s supreme court has vo…
Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid cost Democrats the 2024 election
Former secretary of state says the winner of a genuine Democratic primary ‘would have beaten Donald Trump’Joe Biden’s decision to seek a second term w…
German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".…
Ronaldo’s last dance as Portugal face DR Congo in World Cup: All to know
Team news, prediction, and lineups as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal begin quest for maiden Cup trophy against DR Congo.…
Robinhood slashes workforce by 10 percent amid restructuring
CEO Vlad Tenev said while the firm is in a strong financial position, it has been a ‘heavily-layered organization'.…
Africa’s chances at the World Cup
There are six teams from sub-Saharan Africa to watch at this World Cup.…
Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job
Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was haltedThe Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the a…
EU and UK announce summit to discuss ‘reset’ in post-Brexit relations
The meeting has been delayed due to resistance over details of the youth mobility scheme allowing under-30s freedom to work and study in EuropeThe EU …
France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider
Move to ChapsVision is to avoid ‘strategic dependencies’, says PM amid concern about reliance on US-controlled toolsFrance’s domestic intelligence ser…
European parliament finally approves Trump tariff deal
MEPs agree to implement deal almost 12 months after it was proposed and just days before deadline of US threat to raise tariffsThe European parliament…
US judge recuses herself in Georgia election case after having sex with officer in chambers
Eleanor Ross cited an ‘abundance of caution for potential perception of bias’ over a Fani Willis-linked eventA federal judge who was disciplined after…
FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event
At least five people are in custody in an alleged plot that included 23 people, according to US media reports.…