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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Your country is killing other people’ – tennis star blasts Russian rivals
Marta Kostyuk says upcoming opponent Mirra Andreeva and others ‘know what’s going on’ but remain silent about war. What we know on day 1,561Ukraine’s freshly minted French Open se…
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system
Authorities warn that entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage
The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.
US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker
The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".
Video shows elaborate drug-smuggling tunnel between US and Mexico
Four people have been arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine, according to federal officials.
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.
Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured
Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians across Ukraine overnight, in one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months.
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident
The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.
'Whole of Ukraine is in grief' after attacks, but life in Kyiv goes on
Residents of the capital are shocked to see their neighbourhoods devastated by Russian attacks as they emerge from underground shelters.
Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire
CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.
Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
New Jersey alleges 'unsanitary' conditions in migrant facility rocked by protests
The state claims health violations at a centre that is a focal point for sometimes violent protests.
Kyiv picks up the pieces after another attack by Russia – photo essay
On Monday night residents faced the third heavy assault on Ukraine’s capital in less than a month, as Putin appears to be trying to take advantage of a shortage of US-made air def…
Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models
The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit their most powerful models for the government to test up to 30 days before releasing them to the public.
Mysteriously missing New Jersey congressman receives Trump endorsement
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen for months but is expected to win Tuesday's election.
Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.
5 ways to reduce everyday exposure to 'forever chemicals'
Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.