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Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions
Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mountDemocrats on Sunday intensified their demands…
Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet
Suspect, 19, who is not enrolled at the university arrested in connection with shooting of five people, authorities sayA young man suspected in connec…
Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair
Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Ba…
Hurricane Lala weakens to a tropical storm, but flooding persists in Hawaii
The devastating hurricane grazes the Big Island in Hawaii in the US, but avoids making landfall.…
‘The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border’
Chris Fearne says Europe must look beyond its borders to solve its migration problem.…
Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’
Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert saysGet our breaking news email, fr…
Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii’s Big Island as heavy wind and rain lash region
One person died in a car accident, governor says, while rainfall could produce flooding and mudslidesHurricane Lala skirted Hawaii’s Big Island on Sat…
Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery
Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten futureWildlife groups in Florida are celebrati…
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.…
Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.…
As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.…
Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.…
Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers
Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissalAndy Burnham is being urge…
The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.…
US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years
Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028Congress passed a law to help federal agencies…
Angela Rayner moves to protect pubs from being turned into houses or offices
Housing secretary says developers will have to prove there’s no way to save pub, as she prepares planning shakeupAll pubs will get protection from bei…
King Charles and Prince William face £10m energy upgrade bill for estates
New rules could affect nine in 10 rental properties in duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster and at Sandringham King Charles and Prince William could be f…
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast commentsJapan’s defence minister will …
Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?
Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.…
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.…
California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain
The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.…
Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave
A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.…
Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures
The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.…
Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils ac…
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans gather to pay respects as coffin brought home
Fans line streets, singing Total Eclipse of the Heart ahead of Welsh singer’s Swansea funeralThousands of Bonnie Tyler fans lined the streets of her h…
Body found in search for student missing on hike
A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.…
Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth
Family paid tribute to Bristol University geology student, 18, after being notified by Avon and Somerset policeA body has been found in the search for…
Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham
England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.…
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.…
Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.…