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Body found in search for student missing on hike
A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.…
Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham
England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.…
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.…
Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.…
Tropical Storm Lala expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii
Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.…
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.…
Inter Milan sign England’s Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur
The 26-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal, cost the Italian champions about $40m, according to media reports.…
US aircraft carrier expected to relieve USS Lincoln in Middle East
The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.…
Cleanup underway as Russian oil spill reaches Oman’s coastline
Cleanup crews are responding along 12 kilometres of Omani coastline following an oil spill from the grounded tanker.…
La Liga: Real Madrid key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season
Real Madrid welcome back Jose Mourinho as manager as they attempt to stop a three-peat by Barcelona in La Liga.…
Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board
President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comment…
Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return
Al-Burhan pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a Sudanese national dialogue.…
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in occupied West Bank
Three Palestinian families say they have been trapped inside their homes in the occupied West Bank for nearly a week.…
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.…
Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hears
The man, who is in his 40s, cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.…
The next Yemen war might be different
Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.…
Five injured, one critically, in shooting at Virginia State University
Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.…
Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University
Police found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.…
Vienna woman sues city for discrimination over toilet fees
An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.…
Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead
Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.…
Afghans mark five years of Taliban rule
Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.…
Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.…
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.…
Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private owners…
Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right
With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.…
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.…
Is China seeking to copy Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?
Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.…
Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update…
US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboardTrump downplays concerns about sailors …
What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years
The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.…