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Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the nam…
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger…
Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank MCC Brussels in fresh crisis as its head quits
Frank Furedi announces resignation with immediate effect after organisation’s staff ‘not paid in July or August’The head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite B…
Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government t…
A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?
After Lindsey Graham’s death, Democrat Annie Andrews finds herself in a closely watched race as she seeks to flip his Republican seatAnnie Andrews was…
Can Reform UK recover from its summer horribilis?
Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of misstepsSenior Reform UK figures like to boast…
Ministers consider closing social mobility watchdog as part of planned shake-up
Exclusive: Labour MPs believe SMC has become ineffective and its work ‘should be a core function of government’Ministers are considering a shake-up of…
Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.…
Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems
Andy Burnham urged to seek consensus over response to extreme heat and forthcoming ‘super El Niño’Andy Burnham should call a cross-party meeting to di…
Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, says UN committee
Guidance says states must implement ‘comprehensive measures’ to address legacy of racial discriminationA UN committee has said countries are legally o…
Morocco not to blame for Ceuta border breach, says Spanish PM
Pedro Sánchez says two countries are cooperating after mass incursion by 70,000 people into north African enclave Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánche…
French high schools rush to put Macron’s phone ban into force
Unions say ban will take time to enact, while president also wants under-15s social media ban as key legacyFrench high schools are rushing to put in p…
Badenoch to reshuffle shadow cabinet following Patel and Cleverly resignations
Tory leader expected to install Tom Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary as Cleverly quits to run for London mayorKemi Badenoch is to reshuffle her s…
British Museum hosted Palantir founder Peter Thiel in private viewing of Bayeux tapestry
Concern among staff that fragile artwork’s scarce ‘light hours’ given to someone with no known interest in museumThe British Museum privately hosted t…
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president
Erlan Karin has served as a top aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.…
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.…
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy e…
Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates. Experts say there are lessons for the U.S.
Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birthrate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that…
Weather tracker: Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms in South Korea
More than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of South Korea, while parts of southern Europe to be 10C above averageSouth Korea’s prime minister, Han Seon…
'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.…
‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gasTurkmenistan has started p…
Hints of fiery finale for last ever episode of River City
The Scottish soap opera, based in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch, is coming to an end after 24 years.…
Fears over 'high risk' crossing after train crash death
An investigation is ongoing into the cause of a crash in which a delivery driver was killed on a crossing.…
FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini
In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.…
The transfers to watch before window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.…
Smartglasses should automatically blur people’s faces while filming, Australia’s online safety regulator says
Smartglasses with cameras can benefit the vision impaired but companies might pit ‘accessibility benefits against safety and privacy’, eSafety saysFol…
Victorian prisoners to be sent out to repair roads under Labor’s pothole plan
Inmates would take over ‘basic’ road maintenance duties, allowing skilled crews to focus on fixing 500,000 potholesFollow our Australia news live blog…
USDA reportedly shelves cyclospora research amid relocations and fund cuts
Trump officials shuttering three projects on foodborne parasite, two defunded by Congress, Politico reportsThe Trump administration is shuttering two…
News live: number of Australians missing in Nepal floods rises; Penny Wong announces $3m additional aid for disaster
Wong sats total number of Australians missing in the floods is now 43. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…
Trump ‘border czar’ denies swift deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos was preferential treatment
Tom Homan says rightwing influencer overstayed visitor visa after receiving final order of removalThe White House “border czar,” Tom Homan, denied on …