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Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’
Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.…
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.…
Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.…
Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on Tuesday.…
Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.…
Why Nepal floods should worry India
The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.…
US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.…
US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship
Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.…
Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.…
Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.…
The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?…
Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins
Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.…
Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system?
Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.…
Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta’s migration crisis festers a month on
Spain faces unrest as residents protest, while migrants and asylum seekers search for shelter and resources in Ceuta.…
Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.…
Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola
Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola…
Patagonia sues Trump over slashing of protected areas in Utah
President’s order strips nearly 3m acres of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, sacred tribal sites, of safeguardsPatagonia, the outdoor clothin…
What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face
The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country's currency.…
Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US
President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect".…
Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing
Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies.…
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Times and many companies are accusing OpenAI of misusing their material to train AI systems without compensationThe Trump administration is suppor…
Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can b…
JD Vance says he’s doing ‘God’s work – and if that leads to the end times, OK’
Vice-president says on evangelical podcast he would feel ‘not shocked if the antichrist was walking among us’JD Vance has said he is “doing as much of…
Trump ‘happy’ about Harry and Meghan UK return: ‘I was not a fan’
President praises late queen and King Charles but says duke and duchess treated royal family ‘with great disrespect’Donald Trump has weighed in on the…
Justice department orders US states to expand how they report undocumented immigrants
New DoJ opinion says entire state government has duty to report, not just agencies responsible for welfare programsThe US Department of Justice has or…
Green party members back Zack Polanski to stand in London byelection
Party leader in England and Wales seen as favourite to contest Holborn and St Pancras after Starmer’s resignationZack Polanski moved a step closer in …
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with CanadaApple has renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake Americ…
'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.…
UK’s Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.…
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve fight over Kalshi's future
If the high court accepts the petition, it would tee up a case with sweeping implications for prediction markets, an industry that has unleashed billi…