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South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investi...
The suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.
Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 ...
The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.
Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a ...
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to s...
The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.
Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre
About 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way.
Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election...
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on ...
Damascus called the attacks 'an unjustified act of aggression' that imperilled regional security.
How one man gets new laws passed - again and again
Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report s...
An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.
Is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards.
Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body par...
Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.
Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emiss...
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis...
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about her husband's own diagnosis.
The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'
Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.
The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan
An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan...
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.
Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea
A man, a woman and a teenage girl have died and a younger girl is in critical condition after getting into difficulty off the Sussex coast.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about cond...
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.
Man in doll-mask chases and threatens Philadelphia residents, pol...
"It was just weird, like some twisted game."
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period...
Bayern Munich say Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala will "speak out" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
US mother begged for help before her children's killings, mother-...
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three
A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has closed temporarily.
Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal
Barcelona announce the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a £65m deal.
Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m d...
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence ...
The network accuses the administration of retaliation against ABC, as it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup pla...
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, saying the organisation ...
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital f...
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.
Tarling death shows risks of smaller races - Vaughters
Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's governing body "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters...
Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10
Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.
Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegat...
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
Why Sheffield United are in the High Court and what it could mean...
Sheffield United's owners face a winding-up order in the High Court on Wednesday which could have a wide range of outcomes - including a 12-point deduction for the Championship club.
Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.
Earl Spencer to publish story of his sister, Princess Diana
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.
Buss trying to block her siblings' sale of family stake in Lakers...
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.
Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.
Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadlie...
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.























































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