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Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'
Canada announced the multi-billion dollar deal for 12 submarines from German company TKMS just as PM Carney heads to a major Nato summit.
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.
Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance
Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukesKeir Starmer will seek to work with European allies to shore up support…
USA set to take on Belgium in World Cup amid Trump red card controversy
Ahead of this evening's World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the drama about the eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun continues to swirl following his red card in …
France's Marine Le Pen, who brought hard-right National Rally to cusp of electoral success
She has tasted defeat before, but if the appeal court bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election, it could end her political career.
Jordan Bardella: The 'blank canvas' who could be France's youngest president
Now president of National Rally, Bardella could become the party's candidate for next year's presidential election if Marine Le Pen is barred.
Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "cate…
Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder
Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of murdering Kirk, a key Trump ally and founder of youth organisation Turning Point USA.
Israeli police officer filmed throwing stun grenade into car in West Bank
Israel's police force says the officer acted "not in accordance with procedure" and that it has opened an investigation.
Headteacher among four killed in deadliest Israeli attack on Lebanon since latest ceasefire
Three women and one man were travelling in a car after visiting their family home, Lebanese state media reported.
More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England
Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.
Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war
TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato tiesCanada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines i…
Britain’s defence spending plans need greater scrutiny | Letters
Readers respond to an article by Simon Jenkins that said sacrificing domestic projects is indefensibleSimon Jenkins is right to ask why the debate on defence spending is limited t…
The wrong man (of the match) - De Allende picks up Willemse's award
Damian Willemse missed out on the individual award after beating England after a mix-up meant it was presented to team-mate Damian de Allende instead.
Italy ordered to compensate woman who was told her rape allegations were ‘normal’
ECHR rules that Italian prosecutor’s remarks perpetuated ‘sexist stereotypes’ and downplayed gender violenceThe European court of human rights has ordered the Italian state to pay…
Frenchman convicted of 2020 murder of wife confesses from jail
Cédric Jubillar, who previously denied killing his wife, was convicted despite her body not being found.
'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban
USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended after the president's intervention.
Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973
"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.
Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kicko…
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.