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‘No one else like him’: Argentinians rally for Lionel Messi
Residents of Buenos Aires say they will miss the football legend who won the 2022 World Cup for Argentina.…
Family mourn 'deeply loved' girl killed in Middlesbrough fire
Valentina Foster's parents say their lives were changed forever by her "devastating loss".…
US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans
Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unionsTwo congressional Democrats asked a…
Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge
More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized ParamountA col…
New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblower
US senator says that project, a key part of Trump’s voting restrictions, is ‘perilously rushed and potentially unlawful’A new system to screen million…
Inside knowledge or ‘making stuff up’? Charles Perrottet’s advice to Jean Nassif put under microscope by Icac
Brother of former treasurer and premier faces questions about texts that appear to indicate he was aware of fast-tracking policy before it was announc…
NSW government to resume pill testing at music festivals but rejects calls for wider community rollout
Use of sniffer dogs and searches will continue despite health and harm reduction groups arguing they could lead to riskier drug takingGet our breaking…
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?
The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.…
Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
Haakon VIII promises to uphold 1814 constitution but his queen misses ceremony because of post-surgery ‘complications’King Haakon VIII swore an oath o…
As Democratic-led states block ICE cooperation deals, local sheriffs push back in court
President Trump's ambitious deportation goals depend on the cooperation of local law enforcement, but some states don't want to take part. Now, sherif…
Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?
A by-the-numbers look at Messi’s international career with Argentina, including his individual and team honours.…
UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum
The UN has raised fresh alarm over the climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, amid China-Taiwan tensions.…
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order
Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’A pioneering online mapping app that de…
DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school
Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.…
Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings
The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.…
Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains
The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.…
What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts
Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats’ progressive-moderate divide to the test.…
Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".…
Keir Starmer to stand down as MP
Former PM says it is right time to leave Commons, which will trigger byelection in Holborn and St PancrasUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer…
Why the issue of early prisoner release is playing out differently in Scotland
Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border.…
We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again
In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.…
Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.…
UK long-term borrowing costs hit 28-year high
Yield on 30-year government bonds jumps to 5.88%, the highest since 1998, in bond rout triggered by global factorsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK…
GB's Fery returns to Grand Slam stage - what lies ahead?
Shock Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery returns to the Grand Slam stage when he faces Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open.…
Aston Villa complete £47m Mbaye signing
Aston Villa sign of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain for a fee of 55m euros (£47m).…
Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over logging ties as Trump plans to scrap protections
Rollback of ‘roadless rule’ expected to benefit companies US Forest Service chief, Tom Schultz, previously lobbied forDonald Trump this month announce…
Transfer deadline day live: Premier League, La Liga news and done deals
Live updates and news on all signings for Man United, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid and others.…
Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms
A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" th…
Can 80-year-old Democrat Ed Markey clinch another US Senate term?
Age on the agenda in Massachusetts but octogenarian leftwinger leads younger rival Seth Moulton in primary pollDemocrats have spent the summer ousting…
House to vote on stopgap funding bill as lawmakers scramble to avoid government shutdown – US politics live
Speaker Mike Johnson to launch a floor vote designed to prevent any federal shutdown before the November midtermsGenerational change is on the ballot…