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Bullet-riddled car on display in Berlin to remember Hind Rajab
A memorial display in Berlin has recreated the scene of the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab.…
Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation
Footage shows a house surrounded by raging floodwaters at the Nepal-Tibet border, with people trapped on rooftops.…
Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU
The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.…
Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation
Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagersFollow our Australia news live blog fo…
Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations
Plaskett fire has swept through more than 5,900 acres in Monterey county and remains un-contained, says Cal FireA fire in California’s Big Sur region …
One Nation claims victory in Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia
One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen secures 57% of the vote after preferences as party’s WA leader says result will send shock waves across the country…
Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name
The 'Lake Ontario' sign comes in response to the US president's efforts to rename the body of water 'Lake America'.…
News live: missing Australian woman found safe in Nepal flooding
‘My heart goes out to all the Nepalese families who are grieving loved ones,’ Cara Severino says. Follow latest updates liveCara Severino, an Australi…
Anger mounts in Nepal over the government’s response to flash flood
Anger grows in Nepal as flood survivors accuse the government of delays in delivering aid and finding missing relatives.…
Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S.
The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says h…
Dubois beats Moore to keep Baumgardner in picture
Caroline Dubois coasts to victory over Amelia Moore in Birmingham to defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles and stay on course for a blockbuster me…
£300m spent, bottom of the table... but Spurs boss De Zerbi 'not angry'
Having spent more than £300m in the summer, Tottenham find themselves bottom of the Premier League, without a point or a goal, but boss Roberto de Zer…
Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singerBill Lee, the Tennessee governor, on Friday…
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students' rights to free speech.…
Tunisians desperate for water as taps run dry
Tunisians are struggling to access water as extreme heat, power cuts, and aging infrastructure disrupt tap supplies.…
US says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to UK
The social media personality had been detained by immigration agents at an airport in New Orleans earlier in the week.…
Jaissle claims first Premier League win at lacklustre Spurs
Second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoanne Wissa give manager Matthias Jaissle his first Premier League victory, as Newcastle United win 2-0 awa…
Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen received the Congressional Space Medal of HonorThe Artemis II astronauts who flew around…
Mum of Nottingham attacks victim backs calls to stop killers' early release
Emma Webber has joined more than 30 families in signing an open letter to the government.…
Leader Pogacar abandons Vuelta after crash
Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight of the three-week race.…
Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.…
Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border
Rescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China's Tibet Autonomous Region.…
Cells for arrested offenders may run out without early prison release, says Labour
Bridget Phillipson says government would not have to consider releasing prisoners early if Tories had created more capacityCells to hold newly arreste…
Gibbs-White shines - player ratings for Liverpool v Nottm Forest
How Liverpool and Nottingham Forest's players rated following their Premier League match.…
Mladic died a happy man. He won
He fought for fascism to triumph. And it did.…
Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined $172,000 for Trump speech bets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission said Gabriel Perez wagered on Kalshi about words president used in speechesA White House teleprompter operator wh…
Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter
British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.…
Forest to bid £40m for Everton teenager Armstrong
Nottingham Forest launch an ambitious bid to sign Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong.…
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE…
Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.…