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Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.
India: Are food safety rules too much to swallow?
Recent raids at India's luxury hotels and a wider crackdown on its food companies have renewed the debate about food safety standards and their enforcement in the country.
‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation
Thinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week shortfall amid rent risesMore than 1.1 million low-income familie…
Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote
This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.
At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan
A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.
India news: El Nino leading to driest monsoon in 17 years
El Nino has put India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections…
From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary
As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaignFirst there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, in the Sala Gra…
UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel
UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was rejected.
Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.
Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor v…
‘My fear was too great’: the Pussy Riot member recruited by Russian spies to inform on fellow activists
Exclusive: In her first media interview since fleeing Russia, Rita Flores describes her three years of being run by the FSBFirst came the blackmail and death threats to secure coo…
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.
Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales rise
The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportatio…
Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution
Demonstrators gathered outside the building in Washington, after the president was spotted holding a placard that read: ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLIS ...’On Friday evening thousands of …
Aston Villa compound Tottenham’s misery despite Spurs ending goal drought
Unai Emery's side get first league win of season with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia.
Women's football in Germany booming but still much to do
Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.
More than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud
The FBI says Daejon Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, defrauded women they met on dating apps out of $1.3mAt least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud all…
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, prediction
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.
Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Disclosure comes after OpenAI and Anthropic hacks amid fears that tech firms unable to control powerful AI models In a first for Google, the company confirmed that its AI model, G…
Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know
Police examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway
California judge finds company ‘vicariously liable’ for driver’s negligence in death of Emily Normandin-ParkerUber was ordered to pay $40m to the parents of a 23-year-old woman wh…
An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
Some officials and state media have long openly described the industry as a ‘mafia’ system.
Tennessee woman falsely charged with bank theft in North Dakota sues for $10m in damages
Angela Lipps, 50, has alleged in suit that Fargo police wrongly relied on AI facial recognition to charge and arrestA Tennessee woman who was falsely charged with bank theft in No…
Taiwan flexes military capabilities ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Taiwan has staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones as Donald Trump prepares to host China’s Xi Jinping.
Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
Customs and Border Protection faces bipartisan backlash from locals for 30ft border wall through Texas national parkThe Trump administration is pressing forward with construction …
Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland
The agreement would allow the US to expand its military presence, while Denmark and Greenland say it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determinationDonald Trump announ…
What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
Sikh truck driver survives harrowing stabbing attack at Wyoming rest stop
Suspect charged with attempted murder as driver, identified by surname Singh, reportedly stabbed 17 timesA Sikh truck driver survived harrowing attack in which he was beaten then …
Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.