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In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensur…
Six more due in court after Henry Nowak police protest

Six more due in court after Henry Nowak police protest

Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.…
PM Pashinyan’s party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show

PM Pashinyan’s party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show

Nikol Pashinyan's Civil ​Contract party wins 49.81 percent of ​the vote, the ​Central Election Commission says.…
Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.…
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.…
Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections…
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola

In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola

Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower's Accoun…
DUP leader defends MP who attended Palestine solidarity counter-demonstration

DUP leader defends MP who attended Palestine solidarity counter-demonstration

Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".…
Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales

Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales

Government urged to help speed up vital industrial project amid growing alarm over National Grid delaysTrade unions have called for the government to …
Trump repeats claim that California election was rigged – US politics live

Trump repeats claim that California election was rigged – US politics live

President posts screenshot on Truth Social attacking Californian election, after walking out of NBC interview after refusing to substantiate his claim…
Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang

Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang

China’s Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years.…
Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era? – podcast

Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era? – podcast

Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about t…
John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’

John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’

The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agendaJohn Oliver dedicated Sunday’s episode…
Trump’s border czar threatens to send ‘more ICE agents than you’ve ever seen’ to New York City

Trump’s border czar threatens to send ‘more ICE agents than you’ve ever seen’ to New York City

Tom Homan says he made Kathy Hochul promise after governor signed bill protecting New Yorkers against ICEDonald Trump’s hardline border czar has again…
Calls to review ‘unduly lenient’ sentence for rapist in Andrew Malkinson miscarriage of justice

Calls to review ‘unduly lenient’ sentence for rapist in Andrew Malkinson miscarriage of justice

Paul Quinn will serve at least 14 years for the 2003 rape in Salford and could spend less time in prison than MalkinsonThe government’s most senior la…
Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.…
Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.…
Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns

Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns

Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for appsA rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel a…
Epstein victim says she had dinner at Andrew's palace apartment

Epstein victim says she had dinner at Andrew's palace apartment

Testimony to US Congress members is the first time a woman abused and trafficked by the late financier has publicly spoken of attending royal residenc…
Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote

Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote

The split illustrates deep political polarisation in the South American country.…
Federal judge rules Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas unlawful

Federal judge rules Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas unlawful

President dramatically raised cost of visa for highly skilled workers in executive order last yearA federal judge on Monday declared a $100,000 fee th…
Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues

Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues

Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen BassNithya Raman, the progressive Los Ange…
US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death

US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death

The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has prompted calls from UN experts for an independent investigation.…
Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children

Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children

Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.…
Albanian PM Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort

Albanian PM Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort

Albanian Prime Minister Rama vowed to press ahead with a billion-dollar luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner.…
China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang

China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met on Monday at a rare summit in Pyongyang.…
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?…
Trump nominates Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general

Trump nominates Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general

Former Trump lawyer, acting in the role since April, faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ movesSign up for the Breaking News US newslette…
Todd Blanche: devoted Trump enforcer rewarded with top nomination

Todd Blanche: devoted Trump enforcer rewarded with top nomination

Attorney general pick joined Trump’s legal team in 2023 – there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president’s wishesSign up for…
Australia news live: poll piles pressure on Jacinta Allan; women ‘biggest losers from NDIS cuts’

Australia news live: poll piles pressure on Jacinta Allan; women ‘biggest losers from NDIS cuts’

Survey puts Labor behind the Coalition and One Nation in state election race; advocacy groups say care burden will shift to womenGet our breaking news…