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Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'
Manchester United are in talks to make Carlos Baleba their 'third midfielder' as the club revamp Michael Carrick's squad.…
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrestFlorida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSan…
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.…
'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
Georgina Grasso said she is taking some time to understand bipolar disorder after receiving her diagnosis.…
Husband and wife died from impact trauma in plane crash, inquest hears
Sheetal Swali and Ketan Swali from Leicester were flying to Caernarfon Airport.…
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyerThe international criminal court on Wednes…
Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
Rescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.…
Andy Burnham warns of dangers of open-water swimming after ‘terrible family tragedy’ in Sussex
A mother, father and their teenage daughter died after getting into difficulty in water off Shoreham-by-Sea, and a younger girl remains in hospitalAnd…
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal Covid-19 records
David Morens confessed to concealing government documents linked to grant research fundingA former adviser to infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci …
First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal
US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus, why are people so obsessed with television vampire…
Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’
Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.…
‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.…
Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised
This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.…
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared i…
Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control SenateIncumbent Dan S Sullivan, the US sen…
Medical researcher who touted Covid ‘cure’ and was hailed by Dr Oz under fire over ethics
New findings further call into question scientific judgment of current health leaders in the Trump administrationA French researcher whose work was pr…
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots mo…
Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test
India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.…
Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.…
Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US
Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.…
Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive test for cocaine
The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.…
Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo
The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.…
Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile
Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.…
Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.…
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionUK politics live – latest update…
Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a gre…
Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
Florida primaries reveal political shifts, reshaping key races ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.…
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.…
Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed
Bayern Munich and Germany's Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but 'very optimistic' about condition.…
Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.…