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US judge refuses to block UFC fight at White House event
Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges.…
Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison
If the former crypto billionaire loses all remaining avenues, he would be eligible for release in 2044.…
To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment
So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like al…
Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team
Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.…
Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract
Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and womanAsylum seekers have been removed …
Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq
Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq…
At least one killed and nine hospitalised in Texas shooting
Authorities in Midland, Texas, say that suspected attacker confirmed dead after shooting and standoff with police.…
UN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers
The protections included in the world-first agreement include enforcing minimum wage requirements and obligations.…
India’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis
Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported under West Bengal's new BJP government.…
Latest US release of UFO files reveals strange lights but few hard facts
New batch of government documents takes no position on origin of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs)A possible UFO sighting over a busy southern Afri…
Number of arrests after riots in Northern Ireland rises to 19
Police call for calm before anti-racist protests in Belfast and Glasgow as MPs warn of failure over online misinformationPolice said 19 people, includ…
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal challengesTeenagers und…
Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachments
President is first in US history to be impeached twice, over abuse of power and inciting an insurrectionDonald Trump is pressing Congress to erase one…
The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.…
Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Trump administration created fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returnsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter e…
Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge
Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent bodyUK politics live – latest updatesThe prime minister…
Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.…
NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say
Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in needGet our breaking news email, free …
Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.…
More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement said "significant progress" had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.…
Why Mo Amer jokes to survive
He’s become one of the most prominent Palestinian voices in comedy, but can Mo Amer laugh through this moment?…
Archaeologists find ancient female-led society in Turkiye
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient female-led society in the ruins of a city in present-day Turkiye.…
Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.…
Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.…
A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?
The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 70…
It's SpaceX's first day on the stock market
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely ma…
Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
Former defence secretary’s accusation, that PM lacks impetus and is easily swayed by chancellor’s demands, is familiar territoryOne of the most scathi…
Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in office safeThe former S…
Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget
Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowingUK politics live – latest updatesBusines…
‘Where can we find hope?’: your questions about the US supreme court’s voting rights decision answered
Guardian reporters Fabiola Cineas and Adria Walker held a Reddit Q&A about Louisiana v Callais – here’s a rundownIn April, the supreme court’s dec…