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Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries
Tariffs ranging from 10%-12.5%, taking effect on Friday, are US president’s latest effort to circumvent Congress Just before a temporary levy on global imports was set to expire, the Trump administ…
Trump to impose fresh wave of tariffs on more than 80 countries
New tariffs to replace 10% global duty set to expire on Friday as administration cites concerns over ‘forced labor’ Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs on doz…
Pentagon list of service members killed in Iran war removes most recent four
New York Times reports that list of those killed changed from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on Thursday The Pentagon’s official online list of service members killed in the ongoing Iran war does not includ…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.
Prosecutors say blood stains on objects in D4vd’s home probably of victim
Defense attorneys question LAPD criminalist on third day of hearing to decide whether singer will stand trial Blood stains on objects recovered from singer D4vd’s former Los Angeles residence proba…
Mike Waltz pressed over Al Jazeera video during congressional hearing
Ted Lieu challenges UN Ambassador Mike Waltz after playing Al Jazeera footage of Iranian strikes in Jordan.
Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime
Suspect allegedly yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ before attacking a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man New York City police are investigating a pair of stabbings near Central Park as a possi…
Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaki…
Analyst: voting against Iran war funding a tough sell for Congress
The US says it has spent more than $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far.
Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians
Humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'desperate', UN official says, as Israeli violations of 'ceasefire' intensify.
India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
Sonam Wangchuk halted strike amid concerns about ‘possible violence’ in India as protest movement urges demonstrations across country on Friday over police brutality Indian “cockroach” activist Son…
Thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe
Spain declares national emergency around Madrid, as marine heatwave sees some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal Brutal heat torching southern Europe has forced about 30,000 people to…
UN envoy for Yemen ‘alarmed’ by Houthis’ Red Sea attacks, calls for talks
Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks 'deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people'.
Iran war live: US completes 13th night of strikes on Iran
Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran's Araghchi says 'mindless aggression' won't help a deal.
Trump expands voluntary pledge to blunt AI-driven utility bill surges
White House hails pledge that seeks to shield consumers from the cost of energy for data centres as 'historic'.
Two Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza City
Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City.
Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’
Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with US Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world
The Houthis' blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route.
Trump hosts champion Dodgers at White House as some players stay away
Betts and Hernández opt against joining team for event Back-to-back World Series winners gift ring to Trump Many loyal fans had conflicted feelings over visit Donald Trump hosted the World Series c…
Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli settlers' storming of Islam's holy site fuels 'hatred' and obstructs lasting peace, joint statement says.
US health panel recommends easing restrictions on controversial peptides
Vote from advisory group – whose members include people linked to peptides industry – likely to embolden RFK Jr A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to …
UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases
IRGC claims base in south-west England was used by US to launch bombing missions, making it ‘legitimate target’ Middle East crisis live – latest updates The government has said the UK is “ready to …
Is this Italy’s ‘George Floyd moment’?
The death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir after he was restrained by police in Bologna has sparked protests.
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.
US war on Iran: The $110 billion price tag
America's war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Trump seizes on New Jersey election error to boost misleading fraud claims
Republicans have latched on to the announcement after Trump’s lie-laden speech, but experts say DHS’s data is ‘designed to create a false argument’ Donald Trump and his allies quickly seized on an …
US attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes
The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel
President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords
Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans
Burnham says ‘no one in government loses when power is shared’ as he revives Brown-era national economic council It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole U…
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".
Louisiana House candidate accused of rape says he hopes to again ‘earn’ Trump endorsement
Republican Blake Miguez is weighing what district to run in after state redrew map following supreme court decision A congressional candidate from Louisiana who was the subject of a police report a…
Rally attendee steals the show by mimicking Trump’s gestures
A rally attendee seated directly behind Trump drew attention by mimicking the president.
France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
Videos show the moment police officer shoots man on street in Wisconsin
Outrage is growing after videos show a police officer fatally shooting a man in the US state of Wisconsin.
Trump’s DoJ drops effort to subpoena New York Times over Qatari jet story
Journalists had reported on security concerns about US president flying on $400m Air Force One plane from Qatar Donald Trump’s justice department has abandoned, for now, efforts to subpoena New Yor…
White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK
Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.
Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India
At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters
Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster
English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.
Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news
Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian warrior princesses.
Trump cuts target federal advisory boards. What does it mean for agencies like NASA?
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.
Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.
Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks
Sonam Wangchuk says he ended his fast to demand education minister's resignation 'in view of possible violence'.
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
Kemi Badenoch ‘has to adapt’ her rhetoric to take on Andy Burnham
Conservative leader is becoming more confident and forging a message for her party, but faces a new opponent “So, Andy Burnham seems like a nice guy.” Those were the slightly unexpected opening wor…