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Nasa space telescope set to launch after surviving Trump budget cuts
Searching for exoplanets and clues on planet formation, the Roman telescope will lift off Sunday morning in FloridaA $4.3bn space telescope that Donal…
Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?
The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, b…
How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon …
Norris signs new McLaren contract until 2030
Lando Norris signs a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.…
They laid down arms. Now ex-guerrillas in Colombia fear fate under new hardline president
‘Total peace’ plan of previous government led only 99 of Colombia’s 30,000 armed combatants to disarm, but new president Abelardo De la Espriella oppo…
Households could save up to £173 a year by switching to fixed energy deal
Moving tariffs will cushion the blow from the October price cap rise and the increase widely predicted for JanuaryWith higher energy bills looming and…
Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti
Eight years into his own managerial career, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard cites Jose Mourinho and Carli Ancelotti as the main influences on his sty…
Iceland heads to the polls in knife-edge vote on restarting EU talks
Amid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks.…
Ireland will be united, says Gordon Brown
Former PM believes Northern Ireland will leave UK in the long term – but remains opposed to Scottish independenceThe former prime minister Gordon Brow…
Ecuador sentences ex-president Moreno to five years in jail in bribery case
Lenin Moreno, 73, has also been permanently barred from holding any public office in the future.…
‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89
Norwegians are saying goodbye to King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch.…
What’s in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history?’
US President Donald Trump has claimed the US and Venezuela have reached the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’.…
I couldn't reach Wales' highest summit because people jumped the queue
Scores of visitors have climbed Yr Wyddfa this summer, with some facing long waits at the top.…
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reservesDonald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Vene…
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.…
Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government
The $134,000 cost of the statue of the former Victorian premier has been heavily criticised by the Liberal oppositionGet our breaking news email, free…
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
Cambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.…
'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'
Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.…
US and Venezuela reach 'historic' oil deal, Trump says
The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump said.…
Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights
Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.…
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.…
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.…
Los Angeles fire survivors face record wait for federal disaster aid under Trump
Nearly 600 days after the devastating 2025 fires, thousands of Los Angeles residents are still waiting for more than $15bn in federal funds to rebuild…
Trump arch will alter sightlines of many Washington DC landmarks, report says
National Park Service, which backs the 250ft arch, says it is likely to disrupt historical significance of dozens of sitesA new National Park Service …
Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report
Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital seeks to acquire land to construct private road to development outside parkThe Trump administration is reportedl…
Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’Reports that the US is preparing to …
LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Premier League
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Erling Haaland will look to fire City to consecutive wins.…
Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash
President faces criticism over plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffsDonald Trump has pledged to all…
Labour rejects Zack Polanski’s call to ‘slam brakes’ on building AI datacentres
Government says Green leader’s proposed moratorium on ‘energy-guzzling’ AI projects would be disaster for economyLabour has rejected calls to pause co…
UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns
Brazil failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farmingThe UK’s leading farming organisations and animal h…