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Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections
The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.
Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin
American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin
AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says
OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI.
Iran, Saudi, Turkiye and Pakistan agree to more talks amid Houthi attacks
Top officials from four countries to continue talks for peace and security as Saudi forces down more Houthi missiles.
People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon
Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon’s southern coast.
Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election
Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.
Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces tough test in high-stakes polls
Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.
Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield
Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.
Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution
Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.
Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta
Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta
Russia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect
The localised ceasefire, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, will allow evacuations and aid deliveries to Oleshky.
Trump suggests renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’ at a Republican rally.
Bolsonaro’s party accepts Brazil election after Trump calls vote ‘rigged’
Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season.
Serbia’s ‘students’ celebrate for a second night after election victory
Thousands gathered on the streets of Belgrade for a second night to celebrate the student-led movement's victory.
US court rules against Trump administration in California voting case
US appeals court blocks government effort to stop California from tabulating ballots from list of alleged non-citizens.
Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory
Authorities say the fire in September is part of a broader campaign against European countries that support Ukraine.
Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq
Iran says the United States is "not serious" about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.
Bolsonaro says police demand passports after Brazil election defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video on social media saying police ordered him to surrender his passports
Jordan launches air strikes in Syria in response to a fatal church shooting
Syria denies prior coordination with Jordan after deadly air strikes hit two provinces, killing at least seven people.
Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack
Jordan’s air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday’s church attack.
England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
Mass brawl between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce after Istanbul derby
A mass brawl erupted between players of the Turkish football teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
Former FBI director James Comey hit with third set of charges under Trump
Comey, who was fired during Trump's first term, has been accused of unlawfully divulging national security information
Africa food security under threat due to Iran war, trade officials warn
The war on Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security, trade officials say.
What will Lula’s fourth term mean for Brazil?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes the result. Can he deliver on his promises of change?
US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired
Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey, was target of Trump's ire.
Palestinian children crawl under Israeli military gates to get to school
Palestinian children in Jenin have to crawl under Israeli military gates to get to and from school.
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria