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Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris
Women aged 19, 24 and 36 taken to hospital after assault in Porte de Clichy area in north of capitalA French off-duty police officer has detained a ma…
‘Our country is the mission’: more than 100 ex-Nasa astronauts launch new voting campaign
Astronauts for America liken effort to instill trust and faith back in constitution’s principles and democratic institutions to ‘making a course corre…
Macron calls crisis meeting of French cabinet as blaze approaches Bordeaux
The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.…
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Lawyers predict ‘more suppression and no active investigations’ but victims’ groups determined to continue fightAs Donald Trump’s former defense lawye…
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
Mass hearings, removal orders ‘in absentia’ – judges are wrapping up immigration cases in unprecedented numbersThe second Trump administration recorde…
Tories and Reform UK tell Burnham they will fight any plan to reform adult social care involving tax rises – UK politics live
Defence secretary Wes Streeting says the country will see a prime minister that ‘runs towards big and difficult issues’Good morning. Yesterday Wes Str…
Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger
Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutritionUganda has launched emergency food relief…
For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the timeA blaring emergency warning alert Austra…
Who is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?
Carroll, who has confirmed he will make a leadership challenge, was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitiousIn 2023, when t…
Monday briefing: How the Cockroach protests have exposed the cracks in India’s government
In today’s newsletter: Across the country, a younger generation is turning private disillusionment into public defiance against a government that o…
Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.…
Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid election unrest
Thousands gathered in Rawalakot before marching towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.…
Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain’s eastern Castellon province
Wildfires in Spain’s Castellon region have burnt more than 4,300 hectares and forced 15,000 residents to evacuate.…
Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts
Protesters shut roads and ministries in Tripoli as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts spreads to more areas.…
NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.…
Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.…
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
PM says that without rapid action the NHS could effectively collapse, in first full interview since entering No 10Andy Burnham has pledged to use “wha…
Reform UK levy on employing overseas staff ‘would harm NHS and social care’
Exclusive: Experts say policy could also cause shortages of school teachers and drive some universities to bankruptcyReform UK’s plan to make employer…
My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham
The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.…
With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense…
Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds
Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper showsExpanding Heathrow airport…
Jacinta Allan expected to face leadership challenge after Victorian Labor factions meet
Minister says premier ‘not going anywhere’ and describes leaking of Sunday night meeting as attempt to build momentum for spillFollow our Australia ne…
UK papers: Youth benefits 'crack down' and Gatwick 'Fly and dry'
Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.…
Former President Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon
Trump called Hernandez's drug-trafficking trial a set-up by the Biden administration.…
Craig Overton stars against brother Jamie as Rockets beat Spirit
Craig Overton came out on top in his head-to-head with twin brother Jamie Overton, to help Trent Rockets secure a thrilling four-wicket victory with t…
‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says
Scott Gottlieb responds to report that company contacted the White House seeking to delay a recall announcementFormer Food and Drug Administration com…
Australia news live: new Sydney Harbour pool slated to open in summer; AusAlert warning test to blare siren across phones nationally this afternoon
New tidal baths on banks of Callan Park in Lilyfield expected to attract thousands to Parramatta River’s southern banks. Follow the day’s newsSydney’s…
Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting
Tom Homan comments on officer’s eligibility to serve after reports that agent’s two ex-wives had accused him of abuseTom Homan, the Trump administrati…
Greaves wins Women's Matchplay in last-leg decider
Beau Greaves wins the Women's World Matchplay for the third time after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to beat Fallon Sherrock.…
‘Climate of fear has collapsed’: India’s protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
Strongman leader’s grip over media channels has been rocked and opposition parties reinvigorated by CJPEven the night before Narendra Modi accepted th…