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Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.…
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
US Central Comand said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.…
Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland
Force disperses crowd of 300 people who burned truck and reportedly planned to target hotel hosting migrantsPolice have used water cannon against riot…
‘I love the inflation’ US President Trump dismisses price concerns
Trump said he ‘loves’ inflation as new data showed US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years.…
First image in months emerges of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia
The first image in months of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia has been released.…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Israeli real estate ad goes viral
Gwyneth Paltrow sparked widespread outrage by becoming the face of an Israeli real estate project.…
Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed
Referee Omar Artan was denied from the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup.…
Israel kills 16 in Lebanon, UN to probe international law violations
UN investigators to arrive in Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties.…
Pro-Palestinian activists accused of intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials
Federal prosecutors unsealed indictment against activists trying to force the school to cut financial ties to IsraelSign up for the Breaking News US n…
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service …
Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict
The Israel-Iran ceasefire may be holding, but for many in Lebanon, the war continues.…
Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties
In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'.…
Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.…
Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”
When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.…
Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire.…
FBI searches southern California facility where chemical incident spurred evacuation
Chemical tank overheated in May and forced evacuation of 50,000 nearby residents due to danger of explosionThe FBI is searching a southern California …
Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing…
Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.…
After a Democrat standoff, Trump signs $70bn immigration enforcement bill
Immigrant advocates warn the funding bill offers few guardrails for ICE and CBP amid Trump's mass deportation campaign.…
A&E patients with non-urgent ailments may be told to come back later under NHS plans
NHS bosses urge all hospitals in England to use ‘digital triage’ process to combat overcrowding in emergency servicesPatients who turn up at A&E w…
Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.…
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.…
Keir Starmer aides ‘war gaming’ over leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest - including sacking ministers who support BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s …
UK PM Starmer slams ‘unjustified’ anti-immigration violence in Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence swept through Belfast, with homes and vehicles torched following a knife attack.…
US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms
Hegseth's visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba's government.…
Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons in visit to Guantánamo Bay
US defense secretary continues ramp-up of pressure against country including sanctions and devastating oil blockadePete Hegseth has warned Cuba agains…
Trump, ever the unreliable narrator, is unable to force reality to match his preferred story
A cycle of threat, detente and deadlock repeats itself wearisomely as the president’s war in Iran drags onUS politics live – latest updatesAs the stor…
Trump hardens tone against Iran, says ‘may keep going’ with strikes
US president claims Iran is 'completely defeated' and renews threats to bomb the country's civilian infrastructure.…
The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador
In a Salvadoran prison, young women from rival gangs learn to co-exist and prepare for life beyond penitentiary walls.…
Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.…