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Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks
Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airportEurope live – latest updatesGermany is urging its European p…
Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial resumes deliberations after dispute
Jury starts seven day of deliberations after foreperson told judge juror won’t follow instruction about reasonable doubtThe deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial started a s…
Has Reform UK donations exposé caused a split in Nigel Farage’s party?
Senior party figures do not appear united, but Farage may be more concerned about impact on performance in pollsUK politics live – latest updatesMidway through an event at Reform’…
Texas man sentenced to 20 years in prison over death of teen in 1980s
James Elmore Jr sentenced in death of Laura Miller, whose body was found in 1986 in notorious ‘Texas Killing Fields’A man found guilty in the death of teenager Laura Miller, whose…
Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls
Cotality says prices have declined in most capital cities over winter. Search the data to see how they have changed in your areaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
North Carolina becomes first state to send out mail-in ballots for US midterms
State decides to proceed hours after Trump administration asks supreme court to let it carry out proposed crackdownNorth Carolina became the first state to start sending out mail-…
Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices
Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exportsA summer of hostilities in the Black Sea proved deadly for seafarer…
Woman, 45, killed in Florence in seventh alleged femicide in Italy since mid-August
Lorena Isceri was thrown off a motorway bridge, allegedly by ex-boyfriend Federico VellaA 45-year-old woman has been killed and thrown off a motorway bridge near Florence, in the …
Colombian president posts video purporting to show 23 ‘neutralised’ guerrillas in body bags
Footage provokes outrage as bellicose and performative far-right politics continue to spread across AmericasColombia’s hardline president, Abelardo De La Espriella, has provoked o…
Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says
Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populis…
Latcho Drom director Tony Gatlif dies aged 77
Film-maker acclaimed for his celebrations of Roma culture had been working on a ‘historical film project’ in ProvenceTony Gatlif, the French director of more than 20 films that mo…
Man jumps out of first-floor window to escape kidnappers in Lincoln
Five jailed after targeting victim and subjecting him to ordeal linked to past relationship breakdownDramatic footage shows a kidnapped man jumping from a first-floor window into …
Russell Howard announces ‘devastating’ death of baby son
Comedian and his wife, Cerys Morgan, set up charitable foundation in memory of Felix, who died shortly after birthRussell Howard has announced the death of his baby son, in what h…
US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears
Senator releases letters from armed forces after reports of location data being used to track US troops in Middle EastUS military officials say they have disabled advertising trac…
Wallace’s dog Gromit was nearly a cat, reveals creator as Aardman turns 50
Nick Park began modelling the character as a feline, before finding it too difficult and changing him to a dogThe creator of Wallace and Gromit has revealed that the world’s most …
ICE bans hugging inside California’s largest detention center. Families are fighting back
In the California City facility, ‘contact visits’ are strictly forbidden – but detained residents aren’t staying quiet. Are officials listening?Teresa Reyes drove 300 miles to be …
JD Vance accused of ‘gaslighting’ after saying he is ‘skeptical’ US struck Iranian wedding | First Thing
Vice-president’s claim US-Iran conflict is not war draws ridicule from Democrat Ro Khanna. Plus, iconic feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92Don’t already get First Thing in your i…
Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms – US politics live
The decision marks a setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battleSign up for US Breaking News emailsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The Missouri supre…
Nepal-Tibet floods: two workers pulled alive from tunnel nine days after disaster
Officials say pair were rescued from Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Nepal after being trapped in depth of 170 metresTwo people have been pulled out alive from a hydropower tunne…
Thieves target mail order sales as Pokémon card prices soar
As one card recently sold for £12m, opportunistic thefts have surged – envelopes are being opened en route, costing small businesses thousandsPokémon’s success over the last 30 ye…
Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market
Firm has celebrity fans and ambassadors including Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim KardashianFans of Oura are accustomed to using its trendy smart rings to fastidiously moni…
UK ministers hit back at Argentinian Falklands claim and insist islands remain British
Ed Miliband says Britain’s position remains ‘unwavering’ in response to remarks by Argentina’s presidentUK politics live – latest updatesBritish ministers have hit back after the …
‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban sees diesel prices rise 10% in less than a weekFarmers are facing an “astronomical” jump in the price of fue…
Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering – Europe live
Authorities formally indicted the controversial manosphere influencer along with his brother for a number alleged crimesAir Tanzania is the first airline to suspend flights to Mos…
South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure
Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claimsSouth Korea is reviewing a possible deployment of mi…
Labour asks Met police to launch criminal inquiry into Reform UK donations after undercover report – UK politics live
Two key aides to Nigel Farage have stepped down pending an internal investigationLee Anderson, the Reform UK chief whip and party chair, has said that James Orr and Dan Jukes – th…
Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling as soon as next week, with Rosebank oilfield likely to followUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest update…
Farage aides step down after undercover report on Reform UK donations
James Orr and Dan Jukes have stepped down from positions pending outcome of party investigation, says Reform UK Two key aides to Nigel Farage have stepped down from their roles pe…
British army told to halt non-essential training exercises to save money
Collective training exercises for UK-based units to be suspended for most of this year amid budget pressuresThe British army has been ordered to halt non-essential training exerci…
Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears
Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to NassifFollow our Austr…