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In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store — and roller skating rink
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods…
Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.…
The gunzels’ grand final: Melbourne Tramaroos’ campaign derails at European TramDriver Championship
The Warsaw event saw 26 teams compete across a series of demanding tasks, inspired - to varying degrees - by tram drivers’ day-to-day tasksGet our bre…
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.…
Victims say Home Office attempt to curtail spycops inquiry will result in a ‘cover-up’
Shabana Mahmood is concerned about length and £144m cost of inquiry into intrusive police surveillanceVictims of intrusive police surveillance have ac…
Two German states go to the polls after far-right gains
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.…
Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.…
‘Flip the table and rise up’: Lib Dems’ president in combative mood as party gathers in Brighton
Josh Babarinde wants to target big tech and crypto billionaires while giving power and cash back to the publicStanding outside Toynbee Hall in the Eas…
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be nationalised since 2025Chiltern Railways has become the latest tra…
Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border
Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administrationNigel Farage has said he wants to “hijack” Dona…
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.…
Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump
Bills signed by California governor safeguard vote by mail and make seizing ballots or election records a felonyCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom has s…
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
The mega-star singer held his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.…
Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’
Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending Kemi Badenoch has accused Andy Burnham…
'Greater things to come,' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result e…
Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled cautionDonald Trump on Saturday said he would appoi…
Victorian Labor promises new offences to close domestic and family violence ‘loopholes’
Premier Ben Carroll vows to legislate new form of manslaughter and increase maximum penalty for rape to life imprisonmentGet our new political email, …
Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
'Hands Around the Kennedy Center' rally drew thousands after Trump-backed board votes to close the iconic arts venue.…
George Osborne ‘thought Peter Thiel’s Bayeux tapestry visit would be secret’
British Museum chair tells Big Brue festival he thought no one would find out about the private viewingGeorge Osborne has said he thought no one would…
CNN and MS NOW say reporters denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
The reporters' badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.…
Ratcliffe 'must go' says Man Utd Muslim fan group
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club says United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "must go" after he spoke out against immigration and said the coun…
Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know
Police examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.…
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, prediction
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.…
Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.…
Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk
The president has threatened to block renovations and suggested the landmark could be demolished after courts ruled against his bid to rename it It wa…
Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is pipped to victory in the men's 5km in a thrilling finish at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.…
Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
A number of apparent explosions have been heard and major disruption reported at the airport.…
MS Now says reporters denied access to White House after Trump media ban
President said he was banning MS Now, CNN and Politico journalists, saying of their coverage: ‘You get sick of it.’News outlet MS Now said its journal…
Likelihood of eating fresh produce increases with income for US adults, new CDC report shows
The report highlights deep divides between low- and middle- income, a disparity that dates back decadesA new report from the Centers for Disease Contr…
US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists
Steven Kolb of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was filmed during an altercation at New York fashion weekThe chief executive of the Council…