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EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups…
Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram.…
Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’
Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment DemocratUS politics live – latest updatesProgress…
'Archer's got him again!' - Sooryavanshi goes for 15
India's star 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggles again as he scores just 15 before being caught by Sam Curran off the bowling of Jofra A…
Tinubu under pressure as fake Nigerian government agency sparks political storm
President ordered investigation after fictitious federal body allocated funding and office space, triggering renewed scrutiny of corruption A fictitio…
Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet
Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefsLouise Haigh has accused Keir Starmer’s allies o…
'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis …
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.…
Muchova beats Gauff in epic tie-break to reach final
Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.…
Growing legal bill for failed defence of controversial NSW protest laws runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars
Exclusive: Documents show $117,455.50 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attackGet our breaking news email, free a…
Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise
Exclusive: ‘The preferred policy is, of course, a carbon price,’ Dr Huw McKay says, amid slowdown in BHP action on emissionsGet our breaking news emai…
'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.…
Bar rules out jobs for young people if parents apply for them
Owen Williams says his bar has seen an increase in parents applying for jobs on behalf of children.…
Convicted fraudster was introduced as Farage’s chief of staff, says ex-Reform candidate
Exclusive: Questions grow over George Cottrell’s role as party says he has never held an official positionUK politics live – latest updatesWhy is Fara…
‘Not Nigel Farage’: Who is Count Binface, contesting as MP for Clacton, UK?
The joke candidate with a bin-shaped helmet is so far Farage's only challenger in the English constituency of Clacton.…
Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of Three Lions showdown
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.…
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging reflecting pool amid Trump’s renovation
David Hearn is accused of destroying ‘American flag blue’ lining material on the bottom of the reflecting poolDavid Hearn, a former Olympic canoe race…
School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid
The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.…
Doreen Lawrence will not foot any of legal bill in failed attempt to sue Daily Mail
Exclusive: Source close to co-claimant Prince Harry says he is ‘protective’ of social campaigner and will not ‘see her out of pocket’Doreen Lawrence, …
‘New terrifying levels’: 10 people fatally shot by immigration officials in Trump’s second term
As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s death marks another high-profile killing by ICE officersEarly on Tuesday morning,…
Germany set to make rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents
Measures would make it easier for victims to seek compensation, with companies such as Bolt and Lime held responsible for damageVictims hit by rental …
Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks
Clark has been on the end of hard fouls during careerBlack players routinely receive racist abuse in WNBAEleven Republican politicians have written to…
Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention
Democrat Graham Platner ended his bid last night for U.S. Senate. And, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help get answers…
New DNA samples to be taken from Lin and Megan Russell killer 30 years after murders
Evidence is being re-examined after serial killer Levi Bellfield reportedly admitted the murders.…
Family's 'unimaginable loss' as mum and daughters found dead
Bedfordshire Police is seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark.…
Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed
Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.…
US chemical accidents rising as Trump rolls back protections, report finds
Deaths and injuries up as critics condemn administration’s ‘appalling’ plan to gut federal disaster management systemThe number of US chemical acciden…
Labour MPs to rebel on political funding reforms, demanding tougher measures
Exclusive: Demands include ban on cryptocurrency donations after controversies over Nigel Farage fundingUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs ar…
Man denies attempted murder of 10 people on train
Anthony Williams pleads not guilty to various charges after passengers were stabbed onboard.…
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace scandal-hit Platner – US politics live
Senate pick announced his withdrawal in angry video accusing party and media of acting as ‘judge, jury and executioner’Sign up for the Breaking News U…