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Mother and daughter detained by ICE in hospital after car crash
Mother and daughter detained by ICE in hospital after car crash…
CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.…
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.…
Why India is sharing missile secrets with its private sector
New policy allows India’s private sector to produce advanced weaponry, supporting its goal of military self-sufficiency.…
Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.…
Ex-chief constable investigated over ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.…
Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows A pr…
On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Efforts to rebuild domestic food production face severe challenges and have come at deadly costAs Gaza’s population of 2.1 million has been hemmed int…
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.…
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse
Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries logistics centre "completely destroyed by fire".…
One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy
Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.…
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimatedAre you a Canadian boycotting US products? …
Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan’s Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva
Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.…
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.…
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.…
Man United’s Fernandes, City’s Shaw named PFA Players of the Year
Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.…
The RSF’s defeat will not end Sudan’s war but merely fragment it
Sudanese army's battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.…
Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry
A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospita…
Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre
Video shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.…
Ex-England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crashing Lamborghini
Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.…
UN rejects Israel’s threat to expel Gaza residents over kite-flying
UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.…
US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.…
Massive natural gas leak in Wisconsin puts community on alert
A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.…
Fireworks factory goes up in smoke in Mexico
Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions…
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.…
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorit…
Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'
Retailer Target pulled a children's Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment criti…
Wednesday briefing: How Canada has turned a trade dispute into a defence of its sovereignty
In today’s newsletter: A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US presidentGood morning.…
Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.…
Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?…