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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Drug Gang Strikes With U.S., Expanding Trump’s Campaign
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations
The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.
The Real Story Behind “Pressure,” the Film About the D-Day Weather Forecast
The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.
Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m
Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.
What’s Inside New York’s $269 Billion Budget: Second-Home Tax, Restrictions on ICE and More
Gov. Kathy Hochul used the budget as a vehicle for policy initiatives, including a new second-home tax and a push to make the state less hospitable to ICE agents.
Jimmy Kimmel Can Hardly Believe the Reality of L.A.’s Mayoral Race
“Mayor should not be your first job,” the host said of the former reality show star and mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is polling in second place.
Two more boys die in latest heatwave water deaths
The body of a boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teen dies in the River Thames in Oxford.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
Will Carrick's first Man Utd signing address hole he left behind?
Manchester United are prioritising central midfield signings this summer under Michael Carrick.
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Mamdani Vowed to Back Espaillat. Now He May Endorse a D.S.A. Challenger.
The mayor is seriously considering getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary.
TT competitor killed in qualifying crash
Daniel Ingham, 33, died in the crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday.
Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump
The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.
Hampered Sinner out in second round in seismic shock
Jannik Sinner's hopes of winning a first French Open to complete a career Grand Slam are over for another year after an injury-hampered five-set defeat by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.
How nine teams in Europe affects Premier League - and maybe York City
For the second season in a row, the Premier League will have nine teams in Europe - and that will have knock-on effects domestically.
Bare-Knuckle Tactics and Brash Promises: How Howard Lutnick Operates
Before becoming U.S. commerce secretary, Mr. Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their dealings sheds light on his freewheeling first year in government.
Big Swells of Rancor Are Capsizing America
Texas just got a lot more interesting.
'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
A Violent Education
We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.
Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route
A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.
Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
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