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Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President Trump’s “Lake America” decree with a billboard declaring “Lake Ontario.
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
Photos: Nepal issues alerts as region’s flash flood death toll reaches 750
Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.
Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.
Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum | Miranda Bryant
The no campaign was well-funded and accused of scaremongering, but the wording of the question may also have made a difference It was always going to be a close contest. But on the night, the figur…
The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.
Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
AA could face £5bn takeover move by German insurer Allianz, reports claim
Breakdown recovery group’s private equity owners reportedly in talks with various suitors to sell company Germany-based financial services company Allianz is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for …
Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?
Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.
Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze
Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze
Women in UK arts feel they do not have equal opportunities for roles, says report
Exclusive: Research says sector is fixated with young talent, with most women experiencing unconscious bias or sexism Women working in the arts believe they do not have equal opportunities for role…
Iceland appears to have rejected EU accession talks in referendum, reports say
The no camp looks to have prevailed, holding 52.5% of votes with only a few left to be counted, says public broadcaster Iceland appears to have rejected the government’s proposal to hold access…
Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump
Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump
Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal
Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal
Pogacar to have surgery on broken collarbone after horrific Vuelta crash
Pogacar suffered concussion and broke two bones after losing control of his bike when it hit a stone on the road.
PC Andrew Harper’s killers will stay in prison as Burnham changes early release scheme
PM says anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including all forms of manslaughter, will be excluded from the scheme PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars after Andy Burnham announced c…
One person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Police said a manhunt is under way following the incident at the annual techno party.
Pet owners at risk of being ripped off by private equity firms as vet ownership rules change
Critics say changes by CMA will allow multinationals to obscure their ownership of vet practices Pet owners have been warned that they could be unknowingly ripped off by private equity firms who ha…
Iceland rejects EU-accession talks plan in referendum
The 'No' camp had 52.5 percent and the 'Yes' camp had 47.5 percent with only a few ballots left to count, RUV reports.
The toxic waste of the Gaza war has reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers
Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.
Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at th…
Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon
Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal
Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.
A lone Black woman’s defiance of Swedish neo-Nazis, 10 years on
Protester Tess Asplund on the photo that made headlines, and why she sees it as a sign of the change in Sweden today The striking photograph showed a lone Black woman, her fist raised, standing in …
Trump’s ‘economic D-day’ against Iran risks driving the stakes even higher | Sina Toossi
As with its approach to Hormuz, the US has mistaken applying pressure for an actual strategy. But Tehran has chips of its own to play Donald Trump has found a new way to promise victory over Iran. …
Large Lake Ontario sign installed in Canada in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
Humanitarian crisis worsening in refuge for civilians fleeing Sudan’s civil war
Conditions are deteriorating in city of El Obeid and camps on its outskirts, with more people arriving every day Humanitarian conditions in the Sudanese city of El Obeid and two camps on its outski…
‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution
Checking for sewage spills has become as normal as checking the weather forecast, say swimmers on East Sussex beaches South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows “I’m…
Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised
Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.
‘We owe it to history’ to defeat One Nation, PM tells Labor faithful – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Joyce explains One Nation’s migration policy with sheep and cattle Barnaby Joyce has used sheep and cattle to ill…
Mapping Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy and its impact on future of oil
US energy companies have reaped billions from rising oil price, but their assets in the region remain at risk.
The president and the penthouse: how Madrid’s government spent €6.3m on a temporary ‘office’
Saga surrounding purchase for outspoken rightwing regional leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso refuses to go away The outspoken rightwing leader of the Madrid region is under growing pressure to explain why h…
Arms and the £5m man: Farage megadonor Christopher Harborne’s military empire
Reform UK denies donor and crypto-billionaire’s global interests in arms and military could present a conflict of interest over its defence spending policy As he struggles with questions about the …
US police officer pulls hair, throws punches during arrest in Arkansas
Footage shows an Arkansas state patrol officer pulling a passenger by his hair and punching him during an arrest.
Protests as India’s Hindu nationalists take centre stage in New York
Demonstrators rallied against a celebration in New York City that was hosting Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the RSS.
Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining ground
Rebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.
Sudanese repair roads by hand in Darfur to improve emergency access
Residents of Golo in Sudan’s central Darfur are clearing and repairing a rugged road by hand to help emergency vehicles.
Venezuela says it retains ‘sovereignty’ following US oil deal
Under the deal, $19 from every barrel of oil sold to the US will flow to Caracas, interim President Rodriguez says.
US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa
Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation
Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, …
Bullet-riddled car on display in Berlin to remember Hind Rajab
A memorial display in Berlin has recreated the scene of the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab.
Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation
Footage shows a house surrounded by raging floodwaters at the Nepal-Tibet border, with people trapped on rooftops.
Number of missing in Nepal and Tibet rises to 3,000 as bad weather hampers search
Nepal requests foreign help in identification and storing of bodies, DNA testing and rescuing people from tunnels Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded New flood fears and a race to free …
Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations
Plaskett fire has swept through more than 5,900 acres in Monterey county and remains un-contained, says Cal Fire A fire in California’s Big Sur region doubled in size overnight, forcing the evacuat…
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game
Junior taken to hospital after first-quarter emergency Division II season opener suspended and later canceled School plans vigil for Barnett and his family William Jewell College running back Micah…
Renee was at Gyirong Port minutes before flood struck, now her family want to travel from Australia to help search
Missing woman’s partner and daughters fundraise to join search in one of the hardest-hit areas of Nepal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app …
Novak Djokovic feels ‘as best as I can be’ before tilt at 25th grand slam title in New York
Serb hopes to take advantage of wide-open men’s draw Elena Rybakina has eyes on No 1 world ranking Novak Djokovic said he was as prepared as he could be for the US Open as he attempts to take advan…
One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection win shows Labor is at a loss when it comes to calming angry voters | Analysis
Even after a week in which Pauline Hanson and One Nation candidates tripped over themselves trying to explain key policies, voters still backed the party Get our breaking news email, free app or da…
Palestinian woman and NBC News team reportedly attacked in West Bank
Matt Bradley and crew assaulted while interviewing woman who said settlers had driven family out of home A Palestinian woman and an NBC News team are reported to have been attacked and injured by m…
Nepal-Tibet floods: Nepal calls for technical support for rescue efforts as number of missing rises to nearly 3,000 – as it happened
This blog is now closed. ‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal Chinese rescuers find ‘nothing but ruins’ at border crossing as Nepal seeks…