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Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
In a Time interview, Trump avoids directly endorsing Netanyahu but defends him over reported October 7 warnings.…
Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting
Lawsuits accuse Trump officials of recklessness and civil rights violations in Renee Good's fatal Minneapolis shooting .…
France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting
About 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents under way outside high schools around the countryA fast-growing protest by high-school stude…
Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles
Ministers discuss drawing down EU countries’ reserves after Donald Trump threatens to cut off US suppliesBritain is in talks with European allies over…
Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response
Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".…
Terrible idea or major coup? Galliano’s Zara collection launches after Met controversy
Collaboration regarded as ‘really big thing’ for retailer in some quarters despite backlash around designer’s antisemitic remarks in 2011A month after…
Who is Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto and what has become of him?
A look into the Portuguese whistleblower who played a key role in the Premier League's probe into City's inquiry.…
Family of Renee Good sues ICE agent who shot her and top Trump officials
Wife and brother of Minneapolis woman killed in immigration crackdown allege wrongful deathThe family of Renee Good, the woman killed by immigration a…
Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage
Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has claimed that Andy Burn…
Finnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power
Police investigating reports of politicians’ homes being broken into in last year with nothing being stolenThe Finnish prime minister, Petteri Orpo, h…
Anthropic pushes for opt-out model for Australian content as ABC warns of ‘cannibalisation’ of news
Maker of Claude claims AI could transform economy but ABC and SBS say the technology should be subject to media regulationsGet our new political email…
Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit
Exclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSWSign up for climate and e…
Burnham's Man City comments 'completely out of touch', Tories say
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.…
Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row
John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.…
Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.…
'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme
Offenders speak to the BBC as the first wave of early releases see hundreds of prisoners freed.…
Trump and his allies credit deportations with record low crime. Experts disagree
Administration says increased immigration enforcement led to fewer homicides, but they have been on the decline since Joe Biden’s termOver the last ye…
White House removes CNN from press pool for second time in a week
Network was listed as primary TV pool covering Thursday’s presidential activities but then was abruptly removedFor a second time in a week, the White …
Tennessee governor suspends all executions after Christa Pike’s lethal injections fail
Independent inquiry ordered after halted execution of Pike, who was convicted of murderTennessee’s governor has suspended all executions in the state …
British Sikh activist released from Delhi jail after nine-year detention
Indian government issued with warning it would be in contempt of court if it failed to release Jagtar Singh JohalThe British Sikh activist Jagtar Sing…
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks
President’s outlandish and extensive conspiracy theories endanger US freedoms, health and science, experts saySince the start of his second presidency…
Democratic senators accuse Trump administration of worsening childcare crisis
Six lawmakers demand information on childcare center closures, cost changes, Head Start and government grantsDemocratic senators have accused Donald T…
India to face Pakistan in Asian Games men’s cricket final
India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semis to book their spot with Pakistan for a first-ever Asian Games clash.…
Can Europe still compete with the US and China?
Europe faces growing pressure from the US and China as it struggles to stay competitive.…
Turkish fans show support for Palestine at friendly fixture
Turkish football fans displayed pro-Palestinian tifos and banners.…
Trump officials abandon effort to investigate election threats, experts warn
Credible threats appear to have been overlooked as administration focuses on unverified claims of voter fraudThe Trump administration has abandoned ke…
Tennessee governor halts executions after second botched lethal injection attempt this year – US politics live
Bill Lee pauses state’s remaining executions for the rest of the year after inmate Christa Pike survives two lethal injectionsTennessee woman on death…
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
The review comes after a woman spoke out after being assaulted in a Maidenhead hotel.…
Picanha, prices and politics: What Brazil's favorite steak says about the election
Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut…
England call up Crane and rest Archer for Pakistan series
Leg-spinner Mason Crane has the chance to play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-se…