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Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.

Silicon Valley donations make Colorado Democratic primary one of state’s most expensive
Manny Rutinel’s House campaign draws millions from big tech as pro- and anti-AI factions spar over regulationPolitical groups funded by top tech executives have been homing in on …
SCOTUS rules against Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.

US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.

House prices fall in four capital cities as Sydney values drop nearly $50,000 this year
More than half of homes taken to auction not selling while median property price in Adelaide started to slide in JuneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHou…

Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy
Critics say the new focus could reshape LGBTQ+ healthcare, abortion access and vaccine policyThe Trump administration is moving religious freedom to the forefront of its health po…

‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomber
Questions remain as to why somebody would want to kill Vadym Iermolaiev, who has a personal fortune of $225mMonaco in shock after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian-born business leade…

What’s the catch? Menus across Australia to show seafood’s country of origin
From 1 July, restaurants need to tell customers whether their fish and seafood was caught in Australia or overseasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrom 1…

Like being ‘stabbed in the back’: abuse survivors left without trials after Christian Brothers’ unprecedented legal tactic
Order wants to set up its own scheme outside of court to pay survivors, who have been told they will not get what they are owed in fullGet our breaking news email, free app or dai…
Iran to hold talks with Qatar on MoU deal with US, frozen assets
Iran says it will hold indirect talks with mediator Qatar, to discuss implementing its MoU deal with the US.

Shetland councillors back plans to build tunnels to link some of largest islands
Financing options to be investigated for first two subsea projects that would link Mainland with Yell and Unst Councillors on Shetland have backed plans to build up to four tunnel…

Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers
PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sackedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham …

US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda
Court rules against Trump administration on policy that people born in the United States are citizensSupreme court decisions – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US emailTh…

Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
US top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump
US President Donald Trump had issued an executive order that would have changed constitutional guarantees that people born on US soil are citizens.

Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Brother of late TV star Caroline Flack dies
Inquest opened into death of Paul Flack, who was found unresponsive at his Norwich home earlier this monthThe brother of the late TV presenter Caroline Flack has died.Paul Flack, …

US supreme court strikes down limit on spending by political parties in support of candidates
Case stems from 2022 lawsuit challenging Federal Election Commission’s enforcement of limits on ‘coordinated party expenditures’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsl…
World Cup 2026: What are the extra-time and penalty shootout rules?
Both Morocco vs Netherlands and Paraguay vs Germany ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.

Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes
Reform UK leader’s Direct Bullion payment is double his fee from 2025UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marketer for which he is a brand a…
US birthright citizenship: What does Trump's loss mean?
The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, leaving US law unchanged. But why was the issue so important to Donald Trump, and what does …
US birthright citizenship: What changes if it's removed?
The US Supreme Court will soon decide whether being born in the USA is still enough to make a person a US citizen. The repeal of birthright citizenship is important to Donald Trum…
'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdow…