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US appeals court says Trump can proceed with fast-track deportation efforts
A panel of judges has overturned a previous ruling that found measures violated constitutional right to due process.…
EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations
The Taliban government is not recognised by any European country, despite this meeting in Brussels with EU officials.…
Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?
It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whol…
Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.…
Israeli police clash with anti-draft ultra-Orthodox protesters
Israeli police clashed with Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews on Monday as they protested against mandatory conscription.…
Tate brothers challenge decision to withhold names of their UK accusers
Andrew and Tristan Tate will face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, after they are extradited.…
Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event
At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.…
Missile strike kills three in Ukraine as Russia feels war’s economic strain
Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using cluster munitions, which, when dropped, scatter into smaller munitions.…
Have World Cup changes damaged the final round of the group stage?
With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the i…
New York lawmaker says it’s ‘sad’ that a cafe banned him over his pro-Israel views
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn now faces DoJ investigation after sharing post criticizing Democrat Dan GoldmanNew York Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman …
Promotion and relegation in revamped 2028 PGA Tour
Promotion and relegation will be a key element of a revamped PGA Tour from 2028.…
Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match
Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial gameTeam Melli have complained about travel conditionsThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS…
Jon Stewart on Trump and Middle East: ‘Iran is a circumcision away from becoming Israel’
The late night host slammed the US peace deal with Iran, discussed JD Vance’s snub by leaders and the ‘Mountain Dew green’ reflecting poolOn Monday ni…
England vs Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026
All our updates as Kane's England face Ghana in Group L, with buildup, team news coverage and text commentary stream.…
Chilean court convicts three former Pinochet agents in 1976 car bomb attack
The three who were convicted in the Washington DC killing were agents of Augusto Pinochet’s feared secret policeFifty years after Gen Augusto Pinochet…
Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations
Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.…
The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds
US businessman has been arrested in Turkiye after a year on the run from authorities.…
US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The Rastafarian man argued his religious rights were violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.…
A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives
Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British…
Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.…
Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.…
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.…
Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?…
Republican-linked PACs funding Democratic US primaries: Why it matters
Republicans and Democrats have both employed tactics to boost weaker rivals ahead of US midterm elections.…
More than 5,300 people still held in Myanmar scam centres: rights group
A UN report found the facilities are operated by foreign nationals who were trafficked by criminal gangs.…
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.…
Mexico exhibition relives memories of Qatar World Cup 2022
An exhibition in Mexico held during the World Cup explores the legacy of Qatar 2022.…
Demand for tunnel maps and personal weapons tests Gaza talks
Gaza talks remain active, but stall as the US envoy demands the handover of tunnel maps and family arms.…
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.…
Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave
Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to clo…