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Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’
But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphereGlobal heating will reac…
Architect of British government’s AI strategy joins Anthropic
Matt Clifford, who drafted AI action plan and advised Starmer and Sunak, hired for senior role at US firmThe architect of the UK government’s AI strat…
Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens
Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.…
Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return
At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.…
US aircraft carrier to dock near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The ship is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.…
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit over young trans athletes in California school sports
In a major LGBTQ+ rights victory, the justice department cannot force the state to ban trans girls from women’s sportsA federal judge has dismissed th…
The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
Burnham's first parliamentary day as PM and the UK records "hottest summer ever" - what is leading Wednesday's papers.…
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said …
Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
Incumbent, 80, beats back challenge from Seth Moulton, who argued Markey was too old to be effective at his jobSenator Ed Markey won the Democratic pr…
US officials defend Venezuela oil deal amid questions over rebuilding plan
Government talks up pact but Venezuelan opposition alarmed that democracy yet to return after Maduro exitTrump administration officials on Tuesday def…
US may require parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children
Proposal is how state department could enforce Trump’s executive order targeting what it calls ‘birth tourism’The US state department has proposed req…
US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.…
Trump homeland security chief says ICE agents could be sent to polling places
Markwayne Mullin says officers could be deployed ‘if there is a threat to that polling place or we’re serving a warrant’US homeland security secretary…
Fernandez transfers to Man City from Chelsea in joint British record fee
Argentina international Enzo Fernandez signs for Manchester City in a deal from Chelsea worth £125 million ($169m).…
Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey
Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitionsThe chancellor, John Healey, must be prep…
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations
The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against tw…
Bank of America executive identified as victim of stabbing in Times Square
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice-president at the bank, was killed in Tuesday stabbing in New York City, officials sayA corporate vice-president at B…
Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed hits back at JD Vance over ‘evil’ taunt
Michigan Senate candidate accuses vice-president of ‘dog whistle’ and says Republican policies are true evilAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic US Senate c…
Deported Milo Yiannopoulos says he is ‘ashamed’ of support for Trump
British far-right pundit breaks silence on ICE arrest and deportation and says he was ‘really, really terrified’Milo Yiannopoulos, the British far-rig…
Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers
The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.…
Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute
Carney and Trump continue to trade barbs amid ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty and economic disputes.…
Premier League breaks transfer record for second straight summer
Premier League clubs break their all-time summer transfer record after spending reaches £3.198bn.…
Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.…
Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time…
'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says
Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".…
China’s Xi makes his first visit to Egypt in a decade
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.…
Republican calls Leon Black and David Copperfield co-conspirators of Epstein
Outgoing congressman Thomas Massie urges justice department to launch immediate investigationAn outgoing Republican congressman accused billionaire Le…
UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis
UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis…
House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
Continuing resolution to approve government spending until 11 December passes 370-48 and will now go to Trump The US House of Representatives on Tuesd…
Burnham promises to bring optimism and ‘substantial change’ in first Commons speech as PM
The prime minister said Britain needed to be brutally honest about the ‘series of wrong turns’ it had taken in the last 40 yearsAndy Burnham has blame…