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How to find middle ground when your partner wants kids — and you don't
Psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri has been helping couples with this conundrum for decades. She shares four exercises to bring clarity to the situatio…
4 surprising things to know about abortion in America since Dobbs
A confusing patchwork of state laws began to take shape hours after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. Here's where thi…
Long before the World Cup, Ukrainian immigrants built a soccer powerhouse in Philly
World Cup games are underway in Philadelphia. Long before Americans caught the world's soccer craze, Ukrainian migrants made Philly a soccer town. Tod…
ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful
Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.…
Oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels as more tankers exit strait of Hormuz
Fears of long-lasting energy crunch ‘slinking away’ as vessel traffic doubled in 24 hours to highest level since late FebruaryBusiness live – latest u…
Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Energy prices have been on a wild ride since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.…
Council sorry for parking fines after train crash
Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.…
Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’
A response to Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda’s misleading opinion article.…
Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests…
Thursday briefing: Why EU-Taliban talks have sparked outrage among Afghan women
In today’s newsletter: Amid rising anti‑immigration rhetoric across Europe, the decision to engage with the Taliban signals a profound shift in how th…
BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033
BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.…
Rescuers race to find survivors as Venezuela reels from massive quakes: Everything we know so far
Venezuela has suffered its worst tremors in a century, with the scale of damage likely to be significant.…
How the US bypasses British courts to try its military over crimes in the UK
Even sexual assault or paedophilia cases are heard by US courts martial, using an obscure 1951 agreementA little-known system in which US military per…
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.…
Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war
Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.…
What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts?
After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.…
What to know about the SAVE America Act
Republicans say the legislation is necessary to stop voter fraud, but Democrats say it disenfranchises voters.…
The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.…
'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.…
2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest t…
Rutte attempts to ease Trump-NATO rift over Iran ahead of annual summit
NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to ease tensions with Trump ahead of next month's NATO summit.…
'I saw the windows moving' - Venezuelans describe panic as tremors hit
One resident has described the ordeal as "the strongest quake I've ever felt".…
Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist political party
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.…
Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’
Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court toldFollow our Austra…
Trump launches America250 festivities with a rally on the National Mall
A flyover by stealth bombers, a performance by God Bless the USA singer Lee Greenwood, and a Trump speech in the nation's capital will kick off weeks …
Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?
Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?…
Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-war social media posts
Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-war social media posts.…
'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland
Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.…
Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales
A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue…
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOC
Olympians from both the summer and winter games can apply for $10,000 grants after competing.…