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Ex-NYC comptroller Brad Lander to stand trial after arrest at immigration court
Brad Lander and 10 other elected officials were arrested by federal agents at ICE facility last SeptemberNew York City Democrat Brad Lander, the forme…

Trump presses on with plan to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
Lawmakers warn appointment of presidential loyalist will scuttle bipartisan agreement to renew Fisa surveillance lawDonald Trump is pushing ahead with…
Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lyi…
Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.…

Japanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts
Renewed outrage at White House’s use manga and anime imagery after US president is depicted as ninja NarutoJapanese anime and manga fans are urging Do…

Dinosaur highway 'longest of its kind in the world'
The tracks were first spotted by a worker at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire four years ago.…

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.…
Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way
Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.…
Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match
A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.…
Anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast after knife attack
Northern Ireland’s political leaders call for calm after a knife attack led to anti-immigration protests in the capital.…

Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries
Outcome of polls in four states offer mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midtermsProgressives rallied round the cont…
Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?…
Bill Gates to appear before Congress over Epstein involvement
Gates will sit for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.…
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.…
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to gr…

Man to appear in court over Belfast knife attack as rioting described as ‘race-based pogrom’ by SDLP leader – UK politics live
30-year-old man to appear in court today charged with attempted murder, with Keir Starmer expected to face questions on the disorder during PMQsAnna T…

Disorder in Belfast ‘stoked by those who would struggle to find the city on a map’
Northern Ireland’s justice minister says online ‘bad faith actors’ have incited racism in city after knife attackThe disorder in Belfast was fuelled b…

Public procurement of electricity could save GB households £200 a year, says thinktank
Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in pricesHouseholds in England, Scotland a…

More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection
The 700 projects include wind and solar farms, battery storage, gas and hydro plansMore than half the renewable energy projects needed to meet the gov…

World-leading UK science facilities at risk amid £162m funding crisis
Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks savingsBritain’s scien…

High court paves the way for multimillion-dollar compensation claims to NZYQ cohort in blow to government
Australian human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’Follow our Australia news live blog for…
Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee
Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan…
In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo
In one of the most competitive races for governor this year, Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lomardo …

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.…

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast
Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.…

NSW admits pro-Palestine protester Hannah Thomas was assaulted by police officers and falsely imprisoned
State admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public o…
Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack
Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Belfast, where protests have escalated into violent riots.…
Protesters torch cars, buildings in Belfast after knife attack
Unrest comes after a Sudanese man was arrested over a stabbing attack in north Belfast, UK.…

Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?
Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in NovemberAfter ye…
South Korea’s booming stock market mints a generation of novice investors
South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme.…