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Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts
Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.…
Trump administration arrests Southern Poverty Law Center expert for fraud
Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right groups, has been charged over alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.…
The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'
The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.…
Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves
US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president's immigration crackdown.…
Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken
Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning aroundGet our breaking news email,…
Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns
RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisisNurses are collapsing during shifts …
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says
US president announced departure on social media, saying Leavitt was leaving to ‘spend more time’ with familyUS politics – live updatesKaroline Leavit…
‘A magical eeriness’: Cornwall comes together for communal moment during solar eclipse
People came from far and wide to witness phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of yearsAt 6pm the beach and village began to empty, and th…
GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birm…
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn
Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.…
Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.…
White House press secretary leaving
Karoline Leavitt will continue to be an outside adviser, Trump said…
‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta
Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.…
Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.…
Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children
Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and it says it helps law enforcem…
Wisconsin primary provided snapshot of Democratic party – can it now win?
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for November’s general electionDemocratic socialist Francesca H…
Everything you need to know about university costs
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?…
How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.…
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death
Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.…
Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.…
Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.…
Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid decline
Thousands of hunger-stricken families have lost their livestock and farms due to a yearslong drought in Somalia.…
Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’
A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.…
Trump’s justice department arrests expert on far right as part of SPLC crackdown
Prosecutors charge Heidi Beirich with financial crimes as part of case against the Southern Poverty Law CenterThe justice department on Wednesday arre…
US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used.…
Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results
Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.…
New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.…
Judge awards $252,480 to musician who canceled Kennedy Center performance
Kennedy Center had sued Chuck Redd for canceling Christmas Eve concert after Trump renamed institutionA superior court judge in Washington DC has orde…
Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling
Move defies US envoy’s claim that Americans could be extracting crude by as early as next yearThe Greenland authorities have forced a US oil company c…
Mount Etna eruption disrupts travel at Italy’s Catania airport
Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Italy’s Catania airport after Mount Etna erupted.…