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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
Greetings from Mexico City, where a bullfighting ban doesn't stop this matador training
One plays the bull, the other the bullfighter, as a pair practices a dance of death in a sport that's prohibited in the Mexican capital city.
Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices
Some key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.
For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.
What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird?
The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.
Actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after participating in protest
The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case
The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse – latest updates
Ex-leader deserves ‘every day of lengthy sentence,’ says DUP Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years The DUP has disowned its former leader and condemned his crimes but faced a backlash from suppor…
Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump Labour says it’s told all of its local councils who share power with the Gre…
Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the Starlink restrictions Just as the leaders sit down at the big table in Brussels, Romania has said that seve…
Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up – US politics live
The US president said that the war will end ‘as soon as I want it to end’ as the midterms take place under a cloud of economic uncertainty Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter a…
Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case Serbia’s authoritarian ruler personally i…
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
William Chapman’s family describe ‘severe distress’ after Donald Trump shares footage of the attack on social media A man who was killed by a tiger at a South Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, …
Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets Business news – live updates Larry Elliott: the global economy is muddling through.…
Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
Demonstrators are demanding resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in Tirana Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, has said he will not resign over student-led demonstrations, as protest…
Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries Europe live – latest updates The White House’s unilat…
US officials considering ad campaign to urge South African Afrikaners to emigrate
Exclusive: Trump has falsely claimed Afrikaners are facing ‘white genocide’, but very few have applied to live in US The US government could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a media campai…
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure has renewed scrutiny of the president’s picks for diplomatic posts, from France to Jamaica Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political alli…
Anatomy of a lie: how misinformation is spreading through US midterm campaigns
Claims that James Talarico suffered a mental health crisis spread across rightwing media, offering a warning about disinformation ahead of the US midterm election Where is James Talarico? The quest…
Trump should fear the BBC – these are the people who made Noel's House Party | Emma Brockes
The public broadcaster has often spoken truth to power, and can more than match the president’s prized unpredictability For the greatest account of the BBC’s finest hour, one must turn to Penelope …
Why are prices so high? Robert Reich answers your questions – Stateside with Kai and Carter
The vast majority of Americans say they are struggling to pay for gas and groceries, and are cutting back on luxuries. But what or who is actually behind these price rises? We asked you to tell us …
Why one of the US's reddest counties is losing faith in Trump – video
As the midterm elections loom, Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to rural West Virginia, a Republican party stronghold, to explore how soaring gas prices, war in the Middle East and datac…
Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll Send us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm elections W…
After struggles v Spain, the USWNT’s midfield puzzle won’t be easily solved
The lack of cohesion in the center of the park is evident for the US, with Emma Hayes continuing to try different combinations The discourse around the US women’s national team may have been a hars…
Bueckers broadsides to Lady Magic’s spice: the greatest trash talkers in WNBA history
With the season approaching its climax, we look at the players who have perfected the art of smack talking through the years Today, even the most casual of WNBA fans have watched some of the league…
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over returns policy
Move comes after east African country abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year UK politics live – latest updates Eritreans could be stopped from coming to the UK unless the country a…
LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reports Mass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of…
Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague’s curry lunch with snail pellets
Western Australian police say woman ‘experienced numbness to her tongue’ after tasting the curry at her workplace in Perth Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A woman has be…
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Trump's campaign tour continues as Republicans rally voters ahead of midterms, Ukraine faces limited access to Starshield technology, Houthi rebels hit Saudi oil company building.
ADF member ‘person of interest’ after video recorder found in HMAS Leeuwin women’s showers
Vice Adm Buckley calls incident an ‘act of sexual violence’ and a ‘despicable betrayal of trust’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The defence department says a member of …
Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit
Animation studio narrows annual loss to £1.1m amid ‘challenging market’ in children’s content Don’t break out the celebratory Wensleydale just yet. Aardman, the British animation studio behind the …
FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports
The governing body's council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions.
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
Dozens of children killed after roof collapses in Pakistani school
At least 29 people, mostly children, have been killed after the school collapsed on them in Pakistan’s Peshawar.
Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries
Ukraine's president earlier said Kyiv was 'done' with energy ceasefire and that strikes on Russian oil refineries would resume.
Long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens
China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.
‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel
Countries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.
Could France trigger another Eurozone debt crisis?
France's soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.
The irony of OpenAI crying foul over spying
A company that owes its existence and enormous valuation to stealing others' work is now up in arms about theft.
Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo
The government hopes a weaker dinar will help pay salaries, but traders face rising import costs and uncertainty.
‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
School roof collapses in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 29 people
At least 28 students and one teacher killed in incident at Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in Peshawar.
Man United’s Martinez takes to social media to defend his criticism of club
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez follows up criticism of his club with social media explanation of frustration.
Messi’s Inter Miami beat New York City to reach third straight MLS playoff
Messi assist sets Inter Miami on way to 2-0 win against New York City FC as back-to-back wins guarantee playoff place.
Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz
Video shows containers and debris scattered around the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent attacks on vessels.
Police arrest US teen in alleged Illinois Hindu temple mass shooting plot
Coworker alerted police after receiving disturbing messages from 19-year-old suspect.
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Political and religious critics accuse India's Modi government of curbing Kashmir's freedom of religion and expression.
Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever
Timekeepers add a leap second occasionally to keep our clocks and the Earth's rotation in tune. That could now change.