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Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for sharing image of daughter as part of custody battle
Republican congressman publicly shared links to evidence his team compiled in response to domestic abuse allegations Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of Max …
Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
José Chajón-Raxón experienced ‘seizure-like activity’ at Delaney Hall and later died after being hospitalizedA Guatemalan immigrant detained by US Imm…
Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal
Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilitiesNearly 100 children have been wrongly i…
Children in temporary accommodation in England hits record high
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.…
Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.…
Handling hate and seeking stability - Fofana's Chelsea journey
Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "a…
Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privil…
Who could potentially replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.…
One Nation staffer accused of posing as leftwing content creator in ‘undercover’ videos
Exclusive: The videos, filmed at anti-One Nation rallies, were posted to party’s social pages and appear to be endorsed by Pauline HansonGet our break…
Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?
As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truthAs Karoline Leavitt prepares to…
Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
Primary results this month in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin paint a muddled picture of just how far to the left Democratic voters want their candi…
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.…
Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.…
Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level Donald Trump’s use of his second…
Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her …
Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.…
Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with electric shock glove…
More than 135 million people in Europe set for temperatures over 35C
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.…
Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.…
Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.…
Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live
Leavitt’s departure three months before midterms raises questions over who will communicate Trump’s messages as his approval rating falls to record lo…
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure as Trump says she will leave post
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure…
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.…
First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low
Youngest White House press secretary in history says she wants more time to ‘be the best mom’. Plus are we losing the battle against AI slop in the mu…
Trump administration finalizes rule to end federal support for gender-affirming care
Move blocking funds through Medicaid and Chip to make it harder for vulnerable children to get healthcare, experts sayThe Trump administration finaliz…
How Trump’s order on vaccines is sowing confusion, doubt and fear
The order cannot affect change, and is only ‘undermining trust in vaccines’ as CDC guidance remains the sameDonald Trump’s executive order on vaccines…
‘Melancholic fantasy’: Wong escalates Labor rhetoric against Hanson, condemning ‘monoculture’ comment
Foreign affairs minister and first Asian-Australian to serve in federal cabinet to use Lowy Institute address to criticise politicians stoking racial …
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.…
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism…
US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’…