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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar
The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.…
Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.…
US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away
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'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued
The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.…
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says
Republican senator had served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backersUS senator Lindsey…
A revolution in ruins: fury amid the rubble of a housing project in quake-hit Venezuela
Discontent with Trump-backed government mounts as Chávez heirs struggle to respond to disaster for which they seem ill-preparedEven before two powerfu…
Whistleblower claims Kennedy Center ‘rushed’ renovations to please Trump
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details rusting columns, uneven paint and unnecessary demolition under Trump.…
Australia news live: man charged with murder after discovery of remains believed to be missing Queensland woman
Jana Armstrong was reported missing from Newtown after she was last seen on 7 July. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Arrests as man's body found in suitcase in woods
Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body is found in a suitcase.…
FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions
Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe, police say
A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.…
Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage and updates from our text commentary stream as Messi's Argentina face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.…
Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's ban questions
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England's Jarell Quansah bein…
Rate the players as England face Norway
Rate the Norway and England players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.…
US judge dismisses January 6 case against Proud Boys after Trump order
The case is the latest instance of the Trump administration seeking to unravel prosecutions against January 6 rioters.…
AI companies want to water down Australia’s copyright laws. Artists are outraged, Labor is split
Anthony Albanese will deliver a landmark speech on AI this week as MPs are torn between attracting datacentre investment and protecting the rights of …
Moldova’s president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister
The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.…
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.…
Justice Department subpoenas New York Times reporters over Air Force One reporting
The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of …
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Jurgen Klopp agrees a deal in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team after the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.…
Former milkman wins £4m mansion in prize draw
David Roper, from Rotherham, says the win has "changed everything" for him and his family.…
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over new Air Force One reporting
Outlet said journalists subpoenaed to testify before grand jury after story detailed security concerns with Qatar-gifted plane The Trump administratio…
UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
The former government minister is believed to have been attacked a full day before her body was discovered.…
‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?
China and North Korea are celebrating the 65th anniversary of a friendship treaty this week.…
Mitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered
Senator’s office has released only sparse details about hospital stay, leaving fevered speculation to fill vacuumMystery surrounding Senator Mitch McC…
‘Politicians have always been schemers’: upheld conviction fails to dent Le Pen’s popularity
Presidential bid by leader of far-right National Rally has no shortage of supporters in scenic MontargisIn the small French town of Montargis, Jean-An…
Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 – ‘He’s a machine’
A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi's 2026 World Cup but he has been Argentina's best player with eight goals.…
Meta backtracks on AI-image feature for Instagram due to privacy backlash
Meta has rolled back its ‘Muse Image’ AI feature after widespread backlash over privacy and consent.…
Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake
Volunteers in La Guaira have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic.…
Losing our religion? Australia would no longer be majority religious if format of census question changed, survey finds
Ahead of the census in August, campaign group suggests current poll design overstates the nation’s religiousnessGet our breaking news email, free app …