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Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs
Tory leader reprimanded by speaker for invective against minister and saying Starmer had ‘400 knives in his back’Labour MPs have criticised Kemi Baden…
Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Tucker Carlson in breaking with Republican party
Former Georgia congresswoman on social media says she’s ‘fed up’ and done backing a party ‘that betrays its voters’Former US congresswoman and Trump l…
Postal Service says its cash crisis is delayed until at least 2031, but problems loom
The U.S. Postal Service is no longer set to be out of cash in 2027, the agency's head says. But its finances remain shaky as Trump officials keep putt…
IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.…
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.…
How Colombia’s traditional midwives serve as lifelines to rural communities
Parts of Colombia are isolated, with no hospitals nearby. Experts say midwives can help bridge the healthcare gap.…
Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker …
Colombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire
Leftist Iván Cepeda conceded to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella who won by razor-thin marginThe defeated leftwing candidate in Colombia’s pr…
Why Accra slavery reparatory justice meeting matters
From apology to action: the renewed push for slavery reparations amid questions over delivery.…
Labor tax critic deletes anti-immigration AI video reposted from rightwing nationalist account
Fund manager Geoff Wilson says he did not watch full video and deleted it after ‘inappropriate associations were identified’Get our breaking news emai…
'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.…
Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon
Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’The advisory firm led by Andy Burnh…
Senators alarmed at Trump administration website Moms.gov promoting anti-abortion facilities
Administration claims website is resource for ‘new and expecting mothers’ but group of senators says it raises ‘profound’ health and safety concernsA …
Keir Starmer to stay on as MP but unlikely to want cabinet role
Spokesperson says departing PM will serve out remainder of his term representing Holborn and St PancrasUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer w…
German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers
Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the e…
Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan bill aimed at lowering cost of housing
President is demanding Senate approve Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulationsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter …
Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester
Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office as part of measures to devolve power away from LondonUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Bur…
Zohran Mamdani has lost none of his political magic
The New York Knicks might have won in five, but the city’s mayor did it in three: a trio of candidates backed by Mamdani appear set to land seats in U…
France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC
French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very lowThe first case of Ebola has been confirmed…
Bahraini award to UK envoy shows ‘our diplomats are up for grabs’, says peer
Rights activists call UK ambassador ‘morally compromised’ for accepting honour from Bahraini king in apparent breach of Foreign Office rulesThe Britis…
New York primary could forecast future for Democrats. Here's what you need to know
New York's primary election highlighted a question the Democratic Party is facing: just how progressive does it want to be? In safe seats, progressive…
Star Fox Review: Can't quite teach an old Fox new tricks
The Switch 2 Star Fox remake comes with high-effort visuals and a fun battle mode, but its campaign feels stuck in the past.…
Why off-duty cops in second jobs ‘kill and die more’ in recession-hit Argentina
Growing number of cases involve police working as rideshare drivers while carrying government-issued gunsWhen the gap between his salary and his famil…
Mamdani-backed candidates win big in New York Democratic primaries – US politics live
Three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani win in clear sign of New York mayor’s growing influenceElsewhere in New York, Jack Schlossberg, the…
Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties
Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995Almost one in four voter…
Surging pokies revenue proves NSW Labor has failed to reduce gambling harm as promised, advocates say
State budget suggests Minns government is addicted to pokies revenue, with tax take predicted to jump from $1.6bn to $2.2bn annually within four years…
Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation
Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is b…
Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?
Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead…
Deadly heatwave grips Europe as temperatures soar across continent
A blistering heatwave has swept across Europe triggering the highest-level red heat warnings in Britain and France.…
Former WH Smith’s small suppliers to lose at least half of debts in rescue plan
If TG Jones’s aggressive restructuring is voted through, the charity Help for Heroes and other creditors will be out of pocketSmall suppliers includin…