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England maternity commissioner role would be ‘fundamentally dangerous’, says campaigner
Founder of Maternity Safety Alliance says recommendation in Amos report will not solve wider cultural problemsThe appointment of a national maternity commissioner would be “fundam…
DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.
Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch
Source says Vadym Yermolaiev was one of two adults left with life-threatening injuries after apartment blast on MondayA parcel bomb blast wounded a Ukrainian oligarch and two othe…
Moscow Is Attacked by Dozens of Drones, Its Mayor Says
Sergei Sobyanin said the Russian military had shot down more than 60 drones. He did not report any injuries.
Social media calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?
The average user spends roughly two hours, 39 minutes on social media daily, adding up to more than 40 days a year.
Middle East: Trump announces new Doha talks, Iran demurs
The US and Iran have agreed to refrain from hostilities after a recent flareup, according to Washington, with US President Trump anouncing new talks will be held in Doha. Iran has…
How I survived the record Paris heatwave while seven months pregnant
It feels as if we are being abandoned to our fate by those in power, with further extreme heat expected next weekIn the summer of 2019, I had a “fun” idea for a piece. Paris was d…
Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows
Hospitality trade bodies’ data published as celebrity chefs and restaurateurs launch campaign for VAT cutNearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, accord…
What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?
Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.
Queensland government admits vulnerable children slept on floor of public service offices
LNP denies claims that recent changes to child safety practices have led to an increase in the use of office spaceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…
US: Self-exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in prison
Guo Wengui was a close ally of former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon, with whom he co-founded a movement aiming to overthrow the Chinese government.
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.
Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks through the…
Unite boss to face leadership challenge amid concerns over rise of Reform
Simon Dubbins to announce he has secured required number of nominations to challenge Sharon GrahamSharon Graham, the leader of the UK’s second biggest union, Unite, is to face a c…
Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday
Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usageMillions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to…
Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California
A popular stream set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley caught the moment a juvenile eagle nicknamed Luna spread its wings.
Paraguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upset
Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany
South Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Anti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests planned across South Africa. Large numbers of security forces ha…
Tuesday briefing: Inside Shabana Mahmood’s new UK asylum reforms
In today’s newsletter: As the home secretary details reforms to the asylum system, a look at the challenges Labour faces – and what better story could be told about immigrationGoo…
Why America’s global appeal is in decline
As US foreign policy leans on war, sanctions and tariffs, Joseph Nye’s soft power concept looks less like a guide and more like an obituary Read Full Article at RT.com
With little help, Venezuelans try to rescue themselves: ‘We have only each other’
Residents say that years of mismanagement by the authoritarian socialist government — exacerbated by U.S. sanctions — have left the government ill-equipped to respond to the earth…
Three people injured after explosion in Monaco
The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud
A federal judge said Guo's fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.