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Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in six months
The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in JanuaryCuba on Monday suffered its third nati…
James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.…
Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions
The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures.…
Keir Starmer intervened to oppose Fifa’s plan to move England kick-off time
PM stepped in over proposal to shift World Cup match to an earlier time, amid concerns it would benefit MexicoKeir Starmer intervened through diplomat…
More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.…
Farage cries ‘witch-hunt’ but this may be Reform’s Partygate moment
Media scrutiny of party leader’s finances has undermined his claim to be a politician in tune with typical votersUK politics live – latest updatesWith…
US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal
US President Donald Trump defended FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.…
NY man sues DHS after agents tracked him for sending an email to the head of ICE
Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE…
Paolini summons 'superpower' to see off Eala and reach last eight
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.…
Celtic leaders doubt Burnham’s devolution drive will go beyond England’s borders
Would-be prime minister has made basic missteps in pitches to Wales, Scotland and Northern IrelandAndy Burnham’s devolution promises are yet to impres…
Higher-earning Australians flocking to 5% first home deposit scheme with some borrowers earning over $200,000
Exclusive: Economists warn Labor’s removal of caps could be pushing up prices as support flows to people in better financial positionsGet our breaking…
'Mansion tax' could double rates on Scotland's most expensive homes
SNP ministers have has proposed a steep council tax increase for properties worth more than £1m.…
Trump rings New York Stock Exchange bell to mark first trading day for ‘Trump accounts’
US president rings bell from White House and showcases initiative that gives children a $1,000 investment accountDonald Trump rang the bell of the New…
FIFA World Cup: Mohamed Salah and the ghosts of Egypt’s ‘golden generation’
Salah has previously taken flak from Egypt fans but now leads an undefeated team into the round of 16 to face Argentina.…
Trump denied latest bid to delay $5.8m judgment payment to E Jean Carroll
Carroll was awarded damages after New York jury concluded Trump sexually abused her, then defamed her after she publicly described the attackDonald Tr…
Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker's ban
The US president says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stai…
Conservative fight against license renewals for ABC stations heats up
Prominent organizations accuse network of political, racial and sexual bias and supporting Chinese communist partyA group of prominent conservative or…
Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities
About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.…
‘We have nothing to cool off with’: French heatwave exposes inequalities
As people living in low-income areas are unable to escape the heat, analysts decry the government's response.…
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.…
Trump, Mamdani give contrasting July 4th speeches. And, U.S. faces Belgium in World Cup
For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off toda…
Democrats to choose between progressive and establishment candidate in Michigan as McMorrow drops out of race – US politics live
Candidate Abdul El-Sayed emerges as the party’s frontrunner in the primary campaign after Mallory McMorrow withdrawsHello and welcome to the US politi…
Watchdog warns of risks to patients as private equity’s stake in US healthcare grows
New report details slew of ventures between private equity and nonprofits and calls for greater government oversight A watchdog group is calling for g…
EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs
Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging unitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s rollout of electric vehic…
Farage warned attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could lead to harsher punishment – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Keir Starmer has been posting on s…
Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turn…
Anthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances
Everything in Canberra is content now, from performative questions to calculated outbursts and comments about Kylie MinogueFollow our Australia news l…
Meta bosses grilled over decision to cut ‘censorship’ that has potentially unleashed more antisemitic content
‘Over-enforcement poses significant risk to the communities that we try to protect,’ royal commission told A decision aimed at reducing “censorship” o…
NHS to rate English trusts on tackling violence and racism towards staff
Exclusive: Published league tables will rank acute, ambulance and mental health trusts on six measures The NHS will rate trusts according to how well …
Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.…