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Whistleblower investigating Ecuadorian president’s family business was murdered, activists say
Monika Silva Koniuszek died from a blow to the head and strangulation, a postmortem found, despite government claim of suicideCampaigners in Ecuador s…
Pauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay
One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlementsFollow our Australia news live blog for la…
Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?
In today’s newsletter: Correspondents across the UK reveal the challenges that Labour’s newest MP will face from day one in the jobGood morning. It se…
From the NHS to new homes, Starmer’s successes and setbacks – in charts
The PM said in May that ‘stories beat spreadsheets’, but what does the data tell us about his time in office?Keir Starmer is to step down as prime min…
Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three
Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.…
Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France
Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.…
Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.…
Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain’s commitment to the team.…
A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?…
About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year
Exclusive: Charities say they ‘cannot continue to absorb the impact of child poverty’ without government supportFour hundred thousand children in the …
Three in five gen Z Britons would like new vote to rejoin EU, poll finds
Exclusive: Data reveals 60% of 18 to 28-year-olds would vote to rejoin bloc if given the opportunityA generation of young Britons who were locked out …
‘Canaries in the coalmine of populism’: an oral history of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front row seat
How five months in 2016 that encompassed Boris Johnson siding with Vote Leave, Jo Cox’s murder and David Cameron’s resignation shaped the UK’s futureD…
Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.…
What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay
France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.…
Stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times faces possible deportation
The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.…
US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman
Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.…
Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.…
Haaland scores two as Norway beat Senegal 3-2, enter World Cup knockouts
Senegal fought back until stoppage time but couldn’t draw level and must aim to beat Iraq for a chance to progress.…
Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'
Two senior party figures are considering bids in order to ensure the next leader's policy ideas are tested in a race.…
Where did it all go wrong for Starmer? – podcast
The UK has lost its sixth prime minister in a decade. How did Keir Starmer go from landslide victory to resigning in two years?When the former human r…
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy
City hails victory after US officials sued over ordinance that limits LA’s cooperation with immigration authoritiesA California court has dismissed a …
Labor reaches deal with the Greens to pass changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms
Minor party says it has also negotiated an extension to the inquiry into controversial changes to the NDISFollow our Australia news live blog for late…
The Papers: 'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate'
Sir Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's "coronation" lead Tuesday's papers.…
Belgium’s Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy
Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.…
Reflecting pool to be drained again as Trump claims five vandalism arrests
President says ‘vandals’ to blame for algae blooms and peeling paint as $14m renovation to undergo further repairsThe Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool…
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.…
US Senate passes bipartisan bill to lower housing costs
21st Century Road to Housing Act, which aims to boost supply and stop investors buying up homes, heads to HouseSign up for the Breaking News US email …
All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal
Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.…
UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues
Heatwave conditions intensify across parts of England and Wales as the Met Office issues a rare red warning for extreme heat.…
Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.…