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Andy Burnham: Who is the new PM?
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?
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Afghanistan floods kill at least 20 people, with more than 100 missing
Precarious mountainside homes in the Parun district of Afghanistanβs Nuristan province last month. Photograph: Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Precarious mountainside homes in the Parun district of Afghanistanβs Nuristan province last month. Photograph: Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty β¦
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Canada issues air quality warnings over US wildfire smoke after Trump tariff threat
Wildfires have already had an impact on air quality in Toronto. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Wildfires have already had an impact on air quality in Toronto. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Canada issues air quality warnings over US wildfire smoke after Trump tariff threβ¦
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Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser Donaldson
Image source, PA/ Liam McBurney Image caption, Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal his convictions Published 8 hours ago The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said it will appoint an independent, external organisation to establish a process for people to confidentially share information about Jeffrey Donalβ¦
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Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Image source, US Central Command Image caption, Explosions were heard across several Iranian cities after the US launched strikes overnight By Lana Lam Published 6 minutes ago President Donald Trump says the latest strikes by the US hit Iran "very hard", adding that the attacks were "in honour" of tβ¦
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Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win
Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win Close Thousands of fans watched Spain's World Cup victory at the Plaza de ColΓΒ³n in central Madrid on late Sundayβ¦
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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people
By β Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-6-people Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits β¦
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How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ryan Fox is only the fourth man in the past 30 years to win his first major aged 39 or older By Jonathan Jurejko BBC Sport golf reporter at Royal Birkdale Published 3 minutes ago As chaos unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the 154th Open Championship, Ryan Fox β¦
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Burnhamβs vow to end Labour briefing wars will test his grip on the party
Andy Burnham (left) with Ed Miliband outside No 10 in July 2024. Miliband has been the target of vicious briefing over his prospects of becoming chancellor. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham (left) with Ed Miliband outside No 10 in July 2024. Miliband has beβ¦
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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people
By β Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-5-people Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits β¦
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Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.
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Restoring Britainβs health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
Commuters travel to work in Liverpool Street in London. The report argues improving the nationβs health would boost economic growth and the public finances. Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Commuters travel to work in Liverpool Street in London. The report arguβ¦
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Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.
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Scores of carers overpaid more than Β£20,000 last year despite reforms
Carers were asked to repay Β£33m in 2025-26 as a result of DWP overpayments, new figures show. Photograph: Cultura Creative/Getty Images/Tetra images RF View image in fullscreen Carers were asked to repay Β£33m in 2025-26 as a result of DWP overpayments, new figures show. Photograph: Cultura Creative/β¦
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All Blacks punish Ireland in dominant Eden Park win
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, New Zealand have now won four in a row against Ireland By Matt Gault BBC Sport NI senior journalist Published 32 minutes ago Nations Championship round three New Zealand (28) 40 Tries: Tuipulotu, Savea, Jordan, Aumua, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown Cons: Love 5 Ireβ¦
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Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
By Chi Chi Izundu ,Γ Olivia Davies Γ and Γ Will Dahlgreen ,Γ BBC News Investigations Published 7 minutes ago In the week after the sex-criminal financier Jeffrey Epstein died, Anya (not her real name) opened the door of her New York apartment. Outside was Epstein's brother, Mark, telling her she hadβ¦
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Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs, violent tendencies
Ashley Brouillette has identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan SebastiΓ‘n DurΓ‘n Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. She said she learned he was the officer responsible when he called her on Wednesday.
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News Wrap: Smoke from wildfires leads to unsafe air quality in U.S.
Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-smoke-from-wildfires-leads-to-unsafe-air-quality-in-u-s Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In our news wrap Friday, health concerns are growing as wildfire smoke is bβ¦
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Trump administration races to rebuild tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
By β Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-races-to-rebuild-tariff-wall-knocked-down-by-supreme-court Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitβ¦
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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
Image caption, Lauren Laverne hosts the weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 6 Music By Ian Youngs Culture reporter Published 25 minutes ago Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has revealed she has been diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow disorder that can lead to blood cancer, but stressed that "at the β¦
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MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Patrick Spencer sits as an Independent MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich and had been on trial at Southwark Crown Court By Alice Cunningham Southwark Crown Court Published 17 July 2026, 16:24 BST Updated Just now An MP who was accused of touching the breaβ¦
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Oscar-wining actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Image source, Getty Images Published 7 minutes ago Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty, has died at the age of 81. Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Danielβ¦
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German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
Image source, Tristar Media/Getty Images Image caption, Jens Spahn (R) is accused of adopting double standards as he has opposed legalising surrogacy in the past By Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Published 17 minutes ago German centre-right politician Jens Spahn has been accused of double standardβ¦
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Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM
Andy Burnham is likely to become prime minister on Monday. Photograph: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham is likely to become prime minister on Monday. Photograph: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM Fβ¦
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'Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens
The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.
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βGreatest director out thereβ: Nolan fans fly into London to see The Odyssey at BFI Imax
Christopher Nolan speaks on stage at the London premiere of The Odyssey on 6 July. Photograph: Tim P Whitby/Getty for Universal Pictures View image in fullscreen Christopher Nolan speaks on stage at the London premiere of The Odyssey on 6 July. Photograph: Tim P Whitby/Getty for Universal Pictures ββ¦
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What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact
Image source, Cole Burston/ AFP/Getty Images Image caption, Wildfire smoke is expected to continue affecting air quality in Toronto and US cities throughout the week By Esme Stallard ,Γ Senior climate and science reporter ,Γ Erwan Rivault ,Γ Senior data designer Γ and Γ Pilar Tomas ,Γ Senior visual β¦
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Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified after more than 40 years
The Riverside county sheriff confirmed that remains found in a rugged area were those of Thelma Gaston. Photograph: Myung J Chun/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Riverside county sheriff confirmed that remains found in a rugged area were those of Thelma Gaston. Photograph:β¦
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Inquest reopened into death of 14-year-old boy after TikTok βblackout challengeβ
Ellen Roome with her son Jools Sweeney. She has campaigned for Joolsβ Law, which requires tech firms to preserve a childβs online and social media data within five days of their death. Photograph: Ellen Roome/PA View image in fullscreen Ellen Roome with her son Jools Sweeney. She has campaigned for β¦
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UK aid cuts βreduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%β
Emergency shelter provided by the UK in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai in 2019. Bilateral support will drop by 90% by 2019 as a result of foreign aid cuts. Photograph: Rein Skullerud/WFP/Rein Skullerud View image in fullscreen Emergency shelter provided by the UK in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai in 2β¦
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Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle an hour after federal judges appoint him
Then King county superior court judge Roger Rogoff in court on 10 October 2016, in Seattle, Washington. Photograph: Ted S Warren/AP View image in fullscreen Then King county superior court judge Roger Rogoff in court on 10 October 2016, in Seattle, Washington. Photograph: Ted S Warren/AP Trump firesβ¦
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Fears for New Zealandβs native species as first bird flu case emerges
A brown skua has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu on a beach in Wellington, New Zealand. Photograph: robertharding/Alamy View image in fullscreen A brown skua has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu on a beach in Wellington, New Zealand. Photograph: robertharding/Alamy Fears for New Zealandβs native β¦
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Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, 'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's deafeat against Argentina By Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent Published 5 minutes ago England head coach Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of theβ¦
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China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
A Pew survey has shown a remarkable shift in how major countries view the US and China. Photograph: Evan Vucci/Reuters View image in fullscreen A Pew survey has shown a remarkable shift in how major countries view the US and China. Photograph: Evan Vucci/Reuters China and Xi Jinping seen more favourβ¦
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U.S. Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America's 250th birthday
By β Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-mint-produces-a-1-coin-bearing-trumps-face-to-help-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook β¦
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Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
By β Bill Barrow, Associated Press Bill Barrow, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-endorses-pillow-man-mike-lindell-for-minnesota-governor Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump endorses 'β¦
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Venezuelan man becomes 22nd person to die in ICE custody this year
Detained immigrants play soccer behind a barbed wire fence at the Irwin county detention center in Ocilla, Georgia. in 2018. Photograph: Reade Levinson/Reuters View image in fullscreen Detained immigrants play soccer behind a barbed wire fence at the Irwin county detention center in Ocilla, Georgia.β¦
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Wisconsin panel finds Elon Muskβs $1m state supreme court voter giveaway was likely illegal
Elon Musk hands over a $1m check to Nicholas Jacobs during a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on 30 March 2025. Photograph: Jeffrey Phelps/AP View image in fullscreen Elon Musk hands over a $1m check to Nicholas Jacobs during a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on 30 March 2025. Photograph: Jeffrβ¦
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Mum who murdered son, 5, before his body was dumped in river wants sentence cut
Image caption, Logan Mwangi was murdered in July 2021 Published 18 minutes ago A mother who murdered her five-year-old son wants her case reviewed by the body which investigates potential miscarriages of justice. Angharad Williamson was jailed for life in June 2022 for the murder of her son Logan Mwβ¦
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Tommy Robinson says he 'got it wrong' over man he falsely accused of filming children
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Far right activist Tommy Robinson described a UK-born father-of-three as being an "invader" Published 14 minutes ago Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has admitted he "got it wrong" when he falsely accused a man on social media of filming children in a Glasgβ¦
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Travellers warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign
Image caption, Calum was travelling in South East Asia before suffering methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos By Olivia Ireland Published 21 minutes ago When Calum MacDonald visited a bar in Laos he later experienced "a blinding kaleidoscopic light", permanently impairing his vision, less than two β¦
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WATCH: Trump says FBI is 'wasting their time' if agency is investigating Sen. Graham's death
By β Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-fbi-is-wasting-their-time-if-agency-is-investigating-sen-grahams-death Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump sayβ¦
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Why it's so difficult for the U.S. to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By β Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press By β Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press By β Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/why-its-so-difficβ¦
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Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns
Image source, Getty By Hayley Clarke Education reporter Published 4 minutes ago The gap between how well pupils from better-off backgrounds perform at school compared with their classmates from lower-income households has widened, according to a new report. Despite some improvements in the years sinβ¦
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US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal
Trump had pitched the tariffs as a catch-all fix for the economy, but in February the supreme court shut down a big chunk of the extra tariffs Trump ordered Photograph: Carlos BarrΓa/Reuters View image in fullscreen Trump had pitched the tariffs as a catch-all fix for the economy, but in February thβ¦
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Marco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle International criminal court
Marco Rubio in Ankara, Turkey on 8 July 2026. Photograph: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Marco Rubio in Ankara, Turkey on 8 July 2026. Photograph: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Marco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle International criminal court US secretary β¦
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Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent
The bill aims to reduce small-boat crossings while expanding βsafe and legal routesβ into the UK. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA View image in fullscreen The bill aims to reduce small-boat crossings while expanding βsafe and legal routesβ into the UK. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Andy Burnham backs controβ¦
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Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
Image source, NurPhoto via Getty Images Image caption, President Donald Trump also said the US will impose a 20% charge on all Strait of Hormuz cargo By Jaroslav Lukiv Γ and Γ Bernd Debusmann Jr ,Γ White House reporter Published 13 July 2026, 17:23 BST Updated 42 minutes ago President Donald Trump hβ¦
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him
By β Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/michigan-sen-gary-peters-backs-haley-stevens-in-contentious-race-to-succeed-him Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Shareβ¦
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Trump backs Lindsey Grahamβs sister to serve rest of Republicanβs Senate term
Joe Biden administers the Senate oath to Lindsey Graham as Graham's sister Darline looks on during a ceremony on 6 January 2015 in Washington DC. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP View image in fullscreen Joe Biden administers the Senate oath to Lindsey Graham as Graham's sister Darline looks on during a cβ¦
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US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger
The Paramount logo on the water tower at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Paramount logo on the water tower at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images US state attorneys general fiβ¦
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British couple confirmed to have been killed by deadly wildfires in Spain
A vehicle belonging to Andalusiaβs emergency firefighting service crashed in the charred landscape of BΓ©dar, Spain on Monday. Photograph: Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A vehicle belonging to Andalusiaβs emergency firefighting service crashed in the charred landscape of BΓ©dβ¦
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Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
Image source, Reuters Image caption, A wildfire burns in Noisy-sur-Ecole near Fontainebleau, southern Paris By Chris Graham Published 13 July 2026, 04:34 BST Updated 1 hour ago Two firefighting planes have been rushed to the Paris region to tackle a large wildfire south of the French capital. The Foβ¦
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Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican senator, dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'
By β Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Seung Min Kim, Associated Press By β Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press By β Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/lindsey-grahβ¦
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US congressman says βIDF is lyingβ about his detention by settlers and soldiers
Armed Israeli settlers were seen blocking the convoy of a visiting US congressman, Ro Khanna, in an image provided by another member of the delegation, Cameron Kasky. Photograph: Cameron Kasky/AP View image in fullscreen Armed Israeli settlers were seen blocking the convoy of a visiting US congressmβ¦
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Dorothyβs aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasnβt alone
Dorothy Gillingβs aged care contract included an additional fee for services βshe simply couldnβt useβ, her son Jeff Gilling says. Photograph: Supplied View image in fullscreen Dorothy Gillingβs aged care contract included an additional fee for services βshe simply couldnβt useβ, her son Jeff Gillinβ¦
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'Finished' & 'career over' - is this the end for McGregor?
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Conor McGregor made his UFC debut in 2013 By Bobbie Jackson BBC Sport journalist Published 2 hours ago Moments after Conor McGregor did his trademark strut around the octagon before facing Max Holloway at UFC 329, he was hobbling out of the T-Mobile Arena. Mβ¦
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Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Alexander Zverev (left) and Jannik Sinner are set for their 15th meeting By Harry Poole BBC Sport journalist at Wimbledon Published 5 minutes ago Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be entirely confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but this Aβ¦
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Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The World Cup draw took place in Washington DC in December By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 19 minutes ago The top four teams in Fifa's world rankings have made the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time. And the progress of Sβ¦
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How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia Close Five-year-old Neil the seal has become an internet celebrity, attracting global attentiβ¦
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U.S. citizen working for humanitarian organization in Congo tests positive for Ebola
By β Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press By β Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-citizen-working-for-humanitarian-organization-in-congo-tests-positive-for-ebolβ¦
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Playing golf with Trump surreal - Kane
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Trump and Kane are both keen golfers By Mandeep Sanghera BBC Sport journalist Published 17 minutes ago England captain Harry Kane says he once played golf with United States President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal". The striker will leaβ¦
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Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Mikel Merino has been capped 49 times by Spain By Gary Rose BBC Sport journalist in Los Angeles Published 6 minutes ago For almost any side looking to be successful they need match winners throughout the team - and Spain are proving they have them asβ¦
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
By β Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press By β Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/apple-files-lawsuit-against-openai-accusing-chatgpt-maker-of-stealing-trade-secrets Emailβ¦
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This new bill hopes to 'put the brakes' on financial fraud targeting older Americans
By β Hannah Grabenstein Hannah Grabenstein Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/this-new-bill-hopes-to-put-the-brakes-on-financial-fraud-targeting-older-americans Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter This new bill hopesβ¦
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'Really frightening, unbelievably quick': Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire
Image source, Reuters By Amy Walker Γ and Γ Mary Litchfield & James Kelly ,Γ Your Voice Published 10 July 2026, 18:46 BST Updated 1 minute ago At least 12 people have died and 23 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain that emergency workers were battling to contain on Friday. Officials sβ¦
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US declassifies even more UFO videos
US declassifies even more UFO videos To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played US declassifies even more UFO videos Close The US government released a fourth tranche of records regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), marking the latest β¦
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East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Image source, EPA Image caption, Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km at its widest point Γ’ΒΒ roughly the width of France Γ’ΒΒ is sweeping across the Pacific towards Taiwan By Kelly Ng Published 9 minutes ago Landslides triggered by one of the strongest storms in decades have killed at least 15 people iβ¦
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Keir Starmer may award resignation honours when he leaves No 10
In 2023, Starmer criticised Rishi Sunak for allowing Boris Johnson to hand out awards, including knighthoods, to his political allies. Photograph: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing/Getty Images View image in fullscreen In 2023, Starmer criticised Rishi Sunak for allowing Boris Johnson to hand outβ¦
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Former Olympic canoe racer pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case
By β Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/former-olympic-canoe-racer-pleads-not-guilty-in-reflecting-pool-damage-case Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share oβ¦
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Five pressing questions for Reform UK about its finances
The questions raised about the partyβs finances have precipitated its biggest crisis and led even its supporters to question Farageβs judgment. Illustration: Guardian Design; Justin Tallis/Getty; PA; George Cracknell Wright; JNVisuals; Tayfun Salci View image in fullscreen The questions raised aboutβ¦
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βNew terrifying levelsβ: 10 people fatally shot by immigration officials in Trumpβs second term
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by ICE agents on Tursday morning. His family have called for a full investigation into his death. Photograph: Ronaldo Salgado/Reuters View image in fullscreen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by ICE agents on Tursday morning. His family have called for a full invesβ¦
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New DNA samples to be taken from Lin and Megan Russell killer 30 years after murders
Image source, PA Media Image caption, In 2005, a second appeal by Stone against his convictions was thrown out by judges By Brendon Williams ,Γ BBC Wales Γ and Γ Michael Keohan ,Γ BBC Kent Published 8 July 2026 Updated 5 hours ago New DNA samples will be taken from a man jailed for a double murder, β¦
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Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
By Theo Leggett International Business Correspondent Published 1 hour ago It's hot and bright beneath the high intensity lights in a cavernous crash and safety testing laboratory, hidden away in a business park outside Newbury. A siren blares and a disembodied voice counts down: "Three, two, one". Aβ¦
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Louise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87
Louise Lasser in 2014. Photograph: Joseph Marzullo/MediaPunch/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Louise Lasser in 2014. Photograph: Joseph Marzullo/MediaPunch/Shutterstock Louise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87 The 1970s soap parody maβ¦
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'Emotions I hadn't experienced before' - Fery on 'incredible' quarter-final win
'Emotions I hadn't experienced before' - Fery on 'incredible' quarter-final win This content is not available in your location. There was an error Arthur Fery is through to his first Wimbledon semi-final after an "incredible" victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court. The British wildcard β¦
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I've lost the fire to regain spot in new-look England side - Beaumont
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Tammy Beaumont will play her 12th Test match this week at Lord's By Ffion Wynne BBC Sport journalist at Lord's Published 19 minutes ago For most of us, freshers' week at university takes at least another week on top of that - or two - to recover from. But Taβ¦
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Officer in Chris Kaba shooting may not face misconduct case
Image source, Kaba family Image caption, Chris Kaba was shot in Streatham, south London, in September 2022 Published 1 hour ago The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba may no longer face misconduct proceedings after the government changed the rules on how officers' use of force is judged. Sgt Martynβ¦
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UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
Published 8 July 2026, 18:06 BST Updated 2 minutes ago The home secretary will change the law so the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang can be deported, the BBC has been told. As first reported by the Telegraph, Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 19β¦
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Judge rejects Justice Department's 'unreasonable' attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
By β Kate Brumback, Associated Press Kate Brumback, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-rejects-justice-departments-unreasonable-attempt-to-get-names-of-2020-election-workers-in-fulton-county Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblrβ¦
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Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Novak Djokovic is into his 55th Grand Slam singles semi-final By Emily Salley BBC Sport journalist Published 7 July 2026, 16:20 BST Updated 2 minutes ago Novak Djokovic produced an astonishing performance to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller lastβ¦
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Washington records worldβs worst air quality for a city after over 850,000 Fourth of July fireworks
Fireworks burst in Washington DC to celebrate Americaβs 250th anniversary. Photograph: J David Ake/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Fireworks burst in Washington DC to celebrate Americaβs 250th anniversary. Photograph: J David Ake/Getty Images Washington records worldβs worst air quality for a β¦
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There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope
The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.
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Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Image caption, "I have never heard such terrible screams before," says Liudmyla, recalling her first days in the Izolyatsia detention centre By By Tania Kharchenko and Samuel Horti BBC Eye Investigations Published 8 hours ago This article contains accounts of torture and sexual violence Early one Ocβ¦
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Harry begins UK visit as verdict due in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Prince Harry will find out the result of his latest newspaper battle later on Tuesday By Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Published 8 hours ago The Duke of Sussex will begin a week of engagements having returned to the UK, starting with an event in London fβ¦
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Europe faces up to prospect US may be unable to arm Nato allies
Ukrainian servicemen fire a Himars rocket towards Russian troops near the frontline in Donetsk region last month. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen Ukrainian servicemen fire a Himars rocket towards Russian troops near the frontline in Donetsk region last month. Photograph: Reuters Analysiβ¦
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βOverturn thisβ: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
Romelu Lukaku celebrates his teamβs fourth goal against the US. Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/AP View image in fullscreen Romelu Lukaku celebrates his teamβs fourth goal against the US. Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/AP βOverturn thisβ: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy Red Dβ¦
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Student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling, MPs say
Students protest last year against the chancellorβs decision to freeze the repayment threshold on plan 2 for three years from April 2027. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Students protest last year against the chancellorβs decision to freeze the repayment threshold on plaβ¦
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'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Image source, AuthenticallyDeb Image caption, Deb Marino spent more than ΓΒ£2,000 having her engagement ring reset in a new design after her divorce By Lucy Hooker Business reporter Published 43 minutes ago Shimmering on Deb Marino's finger are diamonds set in an eye-catching gold ring. "Of course itβ¦
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'Positivity is my superpower' - Paolini holds off Eala to reach last eight
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Paolini reached the final of the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024 By Emily Salley BBC Sport journalist at Wimbledon Published 6 minutes ago Jasmine Paolini secured a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina'sβ¦
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Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Thousands of people have been evacuated from towns and villages in the French Pyrenees region due to a wildfire By Neil Murphy Published 39 minutes ago A wildfire has forced the evacuation of thousands of people in southern France as the country grapples with theβ¦
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Tottenham seal Β£100m move for Newcastle's Tonali
Published 3 minutes ago Tottenham have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee which could reach ΓΒ£100m. The 26-year-old joins the London club after three seasons with the Magpies. Spurs had a bid of around ΓΒ£80m rejected by Newcastle , but reached agreementβ¦
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Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year
By Nick Mashiter Football reporter Published 7 minutes ago Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their fifth head coach in less than a year. The Austrian arrives at the City Ground as a replacement for Vitor Pereira, who was sacked on Tuesday. Forest triggeredβ¦
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How Mexico's World Cup run brought joy after a year of fear
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mexico's World Cup ended in the last 16 with a 3-2 defeat by England By Shaimaa Khalil North America Correspondent, Santa Ana, Orange County Published 2 hours ago The crowd in this packed local Santa Ana Bistro is on its feet. Some wave Mexican flags. Othersβ¦
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Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to reduce England's lead to 3-2 Published 4 minutes ago England were reduced to 10 men in their crucial World Cup last-16 match with Mexico and also had a controversial penalty awarded against them in a lively encounter at thβ¦
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AI poses βHiroshimaβ-style threat to humanity without global rules, says Cooper
Essay gives the clearest view of Cooperβs worldview yet as Labour figures jostle got places in a possible Burnham cabinet. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Essay gives the clearest view of Cooperβs worldview yet as Labour figures jostle got places in a possible Burnham cabβ¦
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British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds
The British swallowtail. Papilio machaon britannicus, is found nowhere else in Europe and is vulnerable to extinction. Photograph: Geoff du Feu/Alamy View image in fullscreen The British swallowtail. Papilio machaon britannicus, is found nowhere else in Europe and is vulnerable to extinction. Photogβ¦
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Farage denies breaking rules after reports of undeclared benefits from ally
Image source, Reuters By Nick Eardley Published 4 minutes ago Nigel Farage's spokesman has denied fresh allegations the Reform UK leader may have broken parliamentary rules - after reports the MP had failed to declare benefits from an ally convicted of fraud in the US. The Sunday Times says George Cβ¦
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Pubs, schools and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off
Image source, PA Media By Matt Spivey Published 4 July 2026, 10:46 BST Updated 1 minute ago England's early morning World Cup match against Mexico will kick off as originally planned at 01:00BST (18:00 local time) on Monday, after Fifa U-turned on a plan to bring it forward by six hours due to thundβ¦
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The schools starting late after 01:00 England game to 'reduce pressure' for parents
Image source, Kelly Wall Image caption, Kelly Wall is valuing spending family time with her children during the World Cup By Ewan Somerville Γ and Γ Emily Holt Published 2 minutes ago Some schools say they are planning to open their gates late on Monday morning after England play Mexico in last 16 oβ¦