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Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".…
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire…
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.…
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.…
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US
Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in JulyLuis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent…
Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke
Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protectionsUS Republicans are threatening to sanction C…
Star speedcubers square off at European championship
More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.…
Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a Major
Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.…
Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino
Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.…
Off-duty employee at Colorado ICE facility arrested for shooting protester
Woman has non-life threatening injuries after Brandon Booth shot her with pistol outside ICE facility and drove offAn employee of a company that runs …
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.…
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.…
Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.…
Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.…
Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja
Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja…
ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history
Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.…
Watch: The Open second round highlights
Second Round Highlights. How is the stellar field coping at Royal Birkdale?…
‘Run, Darline, run!’: Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister for full Senate term
Sister of the South Carolina senator who died last Saturday has not previously held any elected officeDonald Trump on Friday said he had encouraged Da…
Five claims Trump made in primetime address not backed up by evidence
US president offered litany of misleading and false claims during Thursday speech on alleged threats to US electionsDonald Trump offered a litany of m…
All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.…
Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’
Reform leader says he’s been ‘demonised’ since revelation he received £5m from billionaire before electionNigel Farage has accused people raising ques…
Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".…
Burnham elected Labour leader, vows new direction for UK
Britain's governing Labour Party elected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM…
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.…
DHS secretary doubles down on Trump’s baseless 2020 election claims
Markwayne Mullin at presser repeated many of Trump’s unverified claims from controversial primetime speechThe US homeland security secretary, Markwayn…
Villa complete club record Manzambi signing
Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m.…
Meta trying to destroy whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, US senator says
Republican Josh Hawley accuses Mark Zuckerberg’s firm of relentlessly pursuing and attempting to bankrupt herA US senator has accused Meta of using la…
Plainclothes ICE agents manhandle man during arrest attempt
Plainclothes ICE agents manhandle man during arrest attempt at the Las Vegas airport on July 13, 2026.…
Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young
Exclusive: Grants are part of controversial package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politicsDonald Trump’s state department…
Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic
Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.…