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Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after vote deletion
Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid.…
What to know about the Colorado primary elections in the US
The western state is the latest to see fierce contests between the Democratic Party's progressive and centrist wings.…
EU gets tough on China as trade imbalance stokes deindustrialisation fears
Talks between EU trade commissioner and Chinese commerce minister come as bloc seeks to limit influx of Chinese imports.…
Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes
Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed by some as ‘gamechanger’The unruly chaos of Delhi’s roads would be unr…
NSW’s deadly one-in-100-years floods could have been slashed by two metres using dams, CSIRO finds
Governments have not committed to measures modelled in the report on Lismore’s 2022 floods, which led to the deaths of 13 peopleGet our breaking news …
Bereaved mother says England maternity commissioner role would be ‘fundamentally dangerous’
Emily Barley, founder of Maternity Safety Alliance, says recommendation in Amos report will not solve wider cultural problemsThe appointment of a nati…
EY sacks graduate employee after he allegedly accessed Australian PM’s bank account
Two men – including one who worked for EY – appear in court after being charged over accessing restricted dataAn employee at one of the big four accou…
Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows
Hospitality trade bodies’ data published as celebrity chefs and restaurateurs launch campaign for VAT cutNearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaur…
Queensland government admits vulnerable children slept on floor of public service offices
LNP denies claims that recent changes to child safety practices have led to an increase in the use of office spaceFollow our Australia news live blog …
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s ele…
Trump tells US petrol retailers to reduce prices ‘immediately’
US president warns of 'big problems' if retailers do not cut prices at the pumps, condemns illegal gouging.…
Nerves and tears as Germany exits World Cup on penalties
Germany fans watched from Berlin’s Sony Centre as Paraguay stunned the four-time world champion 4-3 on penalties.…
Keiko Fujimori leads in Peruvian presidential race as vote count concludes
Daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori says the country is closer to 'order and hope' after prolonged vote count.…
Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules
Challenger Dan Sullivan had been booted from ballot, but supreme court ruled he can compete against senator of same nameA man with the same name and p…
Why £15 durians are being sold at half price - or given away for free
As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.…
Anxiety turns to joy as Brazil qualifies for the Final 16
Brazil fans at a fan fest on Rio de Janeiro celebrated after their team overturned Japan’s early lead and won 2-1.…
Sixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled
The DRC’s independence anniversary renews debate over progress, security and state capacity.…
‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial
Exclusive: Activist tells of his life as one of India’s most prominent political prisoners and his opposition to the government of Narendra ModiPrison…
Migrants in South Africa fear violence ahead of June 30 deadline
An anti-immigrant June 30 deadline not recognised by authorities is fuelling fear among migrants.…
Andy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'
Andy Burnham's plans to devolve power in Britain and build more council housing lead Tuesday's papers.…
Canale scores winning penalty after Tah blazes over as Germany knocked out
Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties as Jonathan Tah blazes over in sudden death before Jose Canale scores the…
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling to permanent role of labor secretary
Sonderling is filling in as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced she was leaving in AprilDonald Trump announced he is nominating Keith…
Peru’s Keiko Fujimori wins presidential election, in latest victory for Latin American right
The 51-year-old daughter of late president Alberto Fujimori secured the top office after authorities spent weeks reviewing contested ballotsPeru’s con…
Supreme Court takes sledgehammer to much of federal government's regulatory structure
The Supreme Court struck down most of the limits that Congress and the courts had previously established to protect the independence of regulatory age…
Transparency, standards and a new commissioner – but does the maternity review go far enough?
Amos review sets out recommendations for government, but falls short on systemic racism and traumatic birthsEngland to get powerful maternity commissi…
Venezuela's deadly quakes put its U.S.-backed government to the test
Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first ma…
Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report
The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.…
Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis
The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.…
Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison
Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murderOffenders who kill their curren…
High-street slot machines and casinos could face £460m tax rise under Burnham
Thinktank finds 43% of the public would support a move by Labour to raise taxes on adult gaming centresAll-night slot machine shops and casinos could …