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In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump …
Republicans have ‘nothing to run on’ in midterms after Trump failures, Jeffries says
Top House Democrat says US president ‘failed to deliver’ on campaign promises to lower costs and avoid overseas warsDonald Trump’s Republican party ha…
Diomande, Real Madrid ‘agree terms’ for transfer of Leipzig winger
After an impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, Yan Diomande will reportedly join world's richest football club.…
The Ban: A censorship loophole during the conflict in Northern Ireland
A censorship saga about how the voices of republican leaders in Northern Ireland were banned by the British government.…
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.…
Morning news brief
Three people were killed in a shooting at a Seattle food festival Sunday, U.S and Iran pause airstrikes, with less than 100 days left until Election D…
Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.…
Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea.…
Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him an…
The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it?
Billions of dollars are flowing into a handful of companies now leading the AI transformation of militaries.…
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ ahead of US visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate'.…
World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years
World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years…
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time
The Tour triumph marks the Slovenian's third win in a row and draws him level with four others on the all-time list…
Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.…
German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.…
Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces
Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.…
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.…
Alonso has 'plan' for playing Rogers with Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.…
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.…
Funeral boss who lied about burying dad has shown no remorse, victim says
Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.…
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.…
Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.…
Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to tr…
Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage
Exclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in BurnleyFive Palestine Action activists fac…
The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.…
Sudan’s army regains control of highway linking Khartoum with El Obeid
Sudan's army says it has regained full control of Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum to El Obeid…
Vendor’s livestream captures chaos as gunfire erupts at Seattle Center
A vendor livestreaming from the Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment shots rang out near the Space Needle.…
Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
Capture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army block the RSF's push to seize el-Obeid in North Kordofan.…
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Kyiv says Russian strikes killed six, including a child at a supermarket, as Moscow says Ukrainian strikes killed four.…
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.…