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'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'
Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.…
Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers
Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast.…
The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.…
Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others
Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our…
Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major partiesFollo…
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.…
Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech
The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.…
Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve
Fawning, deferential, oleaginous – this was the Untruth and Reconciliation Commission as Trump called in to 77 WABC“Our next guest is a ‘racist’, a ‘c…
My family have fished this river for 300 years - now pollution has killed all the fish
A tradition on a river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.…
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat
Progressive wins bitter fight for seat formerly held by congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claimsProgressive Aisha Wahab was elected to Congr…
McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff
Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.…
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.…
McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championsh…
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.…
Website behind widely shared fake election polls run by 21-year-old
Exclusive: Rahil Prakash tells the Guardian: ‘I wanted to see if fake polls could penetrate the ecosystem that easily’A 21-year-old recent college gra…
Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp’s security clearance
Ex-White House ethics tsar calls it ‘shocking’ that executive assistant to US president didn’t have clearance for a yearUS politics live – latest upda…
Australia news live: PM says he shouldn’t have gone on Bush Deep podcast; home sales to overseas buyers plunge
Albanese said now-infamous interview, dubbed ‘melon-gate’, taught him he needs ‘to do better every day’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking new…
Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules
State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening A controversial oil pipeline can con…
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.…
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.…
Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack
Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness.…
James Harden agrees to three-year, $97m Cleveland Cavaliers deal: Report
Harden previously declined $42.3m player option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year basketball deal.…
Fishermen rescued after five days clinging to cooler at sea
Fishermen were rescued after being found floating in the Pacific where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler…
Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League – prediction, lineups, teams
Holders Arsenal face Coventry in the Premier League opener with doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka's match fitness.…
University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.…
Walmart sees sales drop as US consumer spending retreats
Fuel prices above $4 per gallon impact consumer behaviour, driving spending trade-offs and slowing Walmart's growth.…
Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of …
Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test
England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan's meagre first innings of 171.…
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up …