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Trump warning on diesel forces EU emergency talks as prices hit record highs

Donald Trump has said he may call on European countries to release diesel reserves as the UK joined crisis talks with…

SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the…

Hundreds of French schools to stay closed after violent student protests

Around 400 French schools are expected to stay closed on Friday to try to quell a series of violent student protests…

Russia moves to control bear population after 22 people killed

Russia is devising urgent measures to control its population of brown bears after at least 22 people killed in attacks.

FIFA looks at US for new women's Club World Cup

FIFA is looking to stage another major event in the US, with plans advancing for the launch of the women's Club World…

Briton jailed in India for nine years released on bail, rights group says

A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been released on bail,…

'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves…

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant deal scrapped

A UK-French pilot scheme known as "one in, one out," set up to cut the number of migrants crossing the English Channel…

Six men found guilty of manslaughter over deadliest small boat Channel crossing

A court in Paris has found six men guilty of manslaughter in connection with the deadliest small boat Channel crossing.

Former Ugandan TV news anchor crowned king after succession dispute

A journalist and former television news anchor has been crowned monarch of a Ugandan kingdom following a bitter royal…

Kim Jong Un's sister issues warning as she denies South Korea land mine claims

Kim Jong Un's sister has threatened retaliation and said claims North Korea planted land mines that injured three South…

Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv lands 'safely' in Saudi Arabia after 'brawl between pilots'

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has landed safely after an incident during the journey, the airline has said.

Morocco names first female prime minister after historic election victory

Morocco has named its first-ever female prime minister, and only the second woman to hold the position in the Arab…

South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killings

South Africa's president has announced urgent action after the killing of at least 11 women in just two months.

Eiffel Tower boss to stand down after female staff excluded during Hindu group visit

The head of the company which runs the Eiffel Tower is to stand down after female staff were excluded during a visit by…

Pakistan's battle over Imran Khan

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Russia's spy agency opens criminal case against Lib Dem councillor

Russia's spy agency has opened a criminal case against a Russian exile living in London, accusing her of being part of…

Man and woman charged with perjury following Conor McGregor's failed appeal over sexual assault finding

A man and a woman who swore affidavits on behalf of Conor McGregor ahead of his appeal against a sexual assault finding…

Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked protests can return home, lawyer says

Evicted 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal can return to the apartment she has lived in for decades, her lawyer has said.

Argentina threatens UK with legal action over Falklands oil exploration

Argentina's president has threatened the UK with legal action over an oil project off the coast of the Falklands.

US forces to leave last bases in Iraq despite fears Iran will exploit withdrawal

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq, leaving the country where 4,500 of their comrades died…

FIFA accuses European football chiefs of 'harassment' against Gianni Infantino

FIFA has accused European football chiefs of "harassment" against Gianni Infantino and trying to influence the…

Pope says concerns about AI going rogue are not 'fake news' after Trump 'hoax' claims

The Pope has repeated his warnings about artificial intelligence - saying concerns the technology could go rogue are…

Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US weapons, says ambassador

Donald Trump offered China's president Xi Jinping the chance to buy American weapons, the US ambassador to China has…

Bill Gates warns AI global framework talks harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has warned that getting countries to agree on a global framework for AI could be more…

Ireland players refuse handshakes before Nations League win over Israel

Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with the Israeli team before their Nations League match on Sunday night.

Two mass shootings kill at least 27 people in South Africa

At least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings within hours of each other in South Africa.

Only diplomacy ​can solve conflict, says Iran after Trump rejects peace plan

Iran has insisted that only diplomacy ​can solve its conflict with the US and Israel after Donald Trump said he…

87-year-old woman can return home after eviction sparked protests, lawyer says

An 87-year-old woman, who was evicted from her home in Madrid last week, sparking protests, can return to the apartment…

Uncertainty over Ireland vs Israel Nations League game after training and news conference delayed

The Republic of Ireland's men's football news conference and a scheduled training session ahead of their controversial…

Ireland goalkeeper boycotting Nations League game against Israel - but match will go ahead

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has left the squad while his teammates voted to go ahead with their…

Bangkok declared disaster zone after more than 30cm of rain in 48 hours

Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone after parts of the Thai capital saw more than 30cm (12 inches) of rain in 48…

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OpenAI models accessed US government data and 'tried to hack another site'

OpenAI models accessed data on two US government websites and carried out an unsuccessful hack on a Department of…

Gang jailed over plot to import cocaine and ketamine in frozen fish deliveries

A gang that plotted to import cocaine and ketamine worth more than £20m into the UK hidden in frozen fish deliveries…