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Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.
India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
More Russian online retailer Wildberries sites hit by Ukrainian drones
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight on Tuesday.
EU bids to finalise new Russia sanctions amid discontent from some member states – Europe live
EU ambassadors head to Brussels aiming to sign off on 21st package of sanctions, after previous attempts ended without successUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the o…
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal gover…
Meat multinational faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion plan
Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rightsThe world’s biggest meat company, JBS, face…
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers
Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.
'It makes me different': Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwaveIn a control room in Wokingham, Berkshire, staff work around the clock, m…
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning si…
My friends left Ukraine after the Russian invasion. Now I wonder if we live in the same world | Diana Berg
Anger, guilt, shame: the deepest unseen wound of this war is the rift between those who left and those who stayed behind“Can we reschedule?”Over the years of working with western …
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.
House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown
Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
Ukraine war briefing: Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Kyiv’s top commander
Zelenskyy hopes to end debacle over sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov; Kremlin’s sympathies for Wildberries. What we know on day 1,610Medium and long-range strikes agai…
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.