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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening celebration with US amid trade tensions
The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goodsA…
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.…
Kate Ellis is back – and the heat of political debate is higher than ever, incoming Labor president says
The former Rudd/Gillard government minister has a plan for fighting back against populists including Pauline HansonFollow our Australia news live blog…
Historic $350m NSW funding boost helps launch new Aboriginal family program to help children ‘tell their own stories’
Holistic approach to care which preserves children’s identities part of Minns government reforms to broader child protection systemFollow our Australi…
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.…
What can Hearts pick from debris of ongoing summer of hurt?
There's crashing back to Earth with a bang, and there's whatever Hearts fans have been going through since 16 May.…
Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.…
Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership
Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.…
Senate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton
Committee voted 9-8 to advance Clayton’s nomination to serve as intelligence chief despite Democratic oppositionThe Senate intelligence committee on T…
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’
Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next monthSign up for the Breaking News US …
From defence uplift to national care service, Andy Burnham faces question of funding
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come fromUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnh…
Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids
The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.…
Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.…
France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning soc…
Liverpool FC in talks to sell minority stake to Mittal-backed consortium
The consortium is led by British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.…
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they'…
An embattled coal terminal could be a lifeline for US coal
West Oakland residents push legislation to block a coal terminal that could lead to air pollution in their area.…
Greek-American tourists stabbed near the Acropolis
Police arrested a 60-year-old man on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis.…
Where will LeBron James go next? NBA star ‘not rushed’ to make a decision
Reports have linked James to the Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, or the Cleveland Cavaliers.…
Returning Stokes hits ton as Durham beat Derbyshire
Ben Stokes marks his return to competitive cricket for the first time since retiring from Test matches with a stunning century to help Durham beat Der…
Starmer allies see ‘hint of retribution’ in Burnham reshuffle
Former PM’s supporters question pledge to end factional infighting after more than half his cabinet removed or demotedAllies of Keir Starmer have ques…
Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistan
Death toll rises to at least 23, with more than 100 people missing, as monsoon season spreads chaos across region.…
Police detain Rahul Gandhi at protest outside PM Modi’s home
Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.…
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.…
US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration
US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as Trump's temporary tariffs expire on Friday.…
Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.…
India’s Cockroach movement protesters show no sign of backing down
Thousands of people again on the streets of Delhi calling for education reforms despite police violence on MondayTaru had come to the protest prepared…
US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mahdawi
The decision is the latest court victory for US President Donald Trump’s campaign targeting foreign student protesters.…
The Queensland government promised to put victims first. Instead it buried a report from domestic violence survivors
Exclusive: Report from LNP-convened panel heavily criticises police responses to family violence and calls for civilian oversightGet our breaking news…
How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter?
The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.…