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Federal judge blocks Trump policy that allows immigration court arrests
Judge vacates administrations policies, finding actions of ICE and another government arm ‘arbitrary and capricious’A federal judge in California vac…
No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.…
House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Donald Trump has indicated he will sign rare bipartisan initiative to tackle affordability after 358-32 vote in HouseThe House gave final approval on …
Weather for the week ahead
Will the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Chris Fawkes has the details.…
Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades
An expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is hea…
Protesters sentenced to decades in US prison over alleged antifa ties
Civil liberties advocates have expressed alarm over the case involving a protest outside Prairieland Detention Center.…
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.…
Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?…
Ronaldo late to World Cup party but still able to steal the show
Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo’s rivalry with the likes of Messi drives both players to stay at their best.…
Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.…
New Trump appointee fires several office of director of national intelligence staff – report
Firings come less than a week after US president appointed Bill Pulte as acting director after Tulsi Gabbard left the postSeveral staff members have r…
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.…
US Supreme Court says Rastafarian man shaved by prison guards can’t sue
The high court has upheld ruling that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for money damages under religious liberties law.…
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK’s net zero policy would di…
Largest maternity review in NHS history to be published
The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.…
Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?…
Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge
Christian Miles berated Oklahoma state troopers near Washington DC landmark subject to botched renovationA Washington DC resident arrested this week n…
England held by Ghana at World Cup as pair close on last-32 passage
England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L, despite a late barrage by the English.…
Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head
The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law…
England held to goalless draw by Ghana
England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Bost…
Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as his chief of staff
Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for governmentAndy Burnham has chosen his Blair…
Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.…
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.…
Is AI 'one big bubble?' Behind the tech selloff
Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment or wheth…
Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.…
Bev Craig to stand as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor
Leader of city council braces for bitter fight with Reform UK in byelection for Andy Burnham’s replacementLabour’s candidate to replace Andy Burnham a…
Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power
With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil serviceKeir Starmer has m…
Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope
Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and ThursdaySearing heat has swe…
Populist and rightwing figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’
Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’Britain’s net zer…
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.…