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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.…
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.…
Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones with message on UK wildfires
Many complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisationOn Friday at 7pm, Thérèse Coff…
Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Former VP sent fundraising appeal for Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign – with half of donations going to Harris’s organizationAlaska US Senate candida…
How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico
Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.…
Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests
A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.…
Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden
Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stayBack in October 2020, the UK immig…
First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island
Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’Get our breaking news email,…
Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The New York congresswoman’s power is in the spotlight as people wonder if the stars are finally aligning for her to run for US president in 2028“They…
Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.…
Coalition split on Andrew Bragg speech as South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges colleagues to ‘follow his lead’
Senior colleagues dismiss Bragg’s migration figures as ‘personal views’ while others say critical response is an ‘overreaction’Get our breaking news e…
Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake
Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.…
How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?
In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.…
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.…
Like Greg James, I lost my dog - and my grief was overwhelming and complicated
The grief of losing a pet is complicated and often comes with guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.…
Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators
A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.…
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit
The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2…
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.…
Trump downplays concerns about sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln amid record deployment
President said nine months at sea ‘not nearly long enough’ even as families call for attention to mental health crisisDonald Trump has downplayed conc…
Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules
Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic illsThe Ontario government is now free to rip out To…
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump’s eldest children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit
Network wants to serve Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr after president sues over January 6 documentaryThe BBC is trying to subpoena Do…
Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirsFarmers must not carry the risks of t…
Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa
The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.…
Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundr…
‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas parkBulldozers have begun plowin…
Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead
Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, officials said.…
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.…
Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed
Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.…