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Australia offers astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, for space mission to International Space Station
Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on the 2028 missionThe federal government has sent an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send …
Powerful earthquake hits Tibet killing 16 people, reports say
The quake hit a mountainous, sparsely-populated region in north-eastern Tibet.
Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
A possible three tornados wallop Arizona, bringing golf-ball sized hail
Violent storms overnight knocked over utility poles and trees and carried thunder and heavy winds through stateYet more severe weather struck Thursday in the US south-west as the Four Corners region surveyed blown-away r…
Trump defends Ohio Democrat’s estranged mother after Ramaswamy’s widely criticized campaign ad – live
Trump defends Amy Acton’s estranged mother, who stayed with her husband charged with raping her daughter, and touts Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘well coordinated’ attack adSign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump attacks Ohio g…
King Charles urged ‘as human brother’ to support reparations talks at Caribbean summit
Caricom commission chair Hilary Beckles wants king to ensure Commonwealth becomes a ‘moral institution committed to human justice’The head of the Caribbean’s reparations commission has appealed to King Charles III as a “…
Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in careThousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare…
Hundreds of Ethiopians cross into Kenya to flee regional fighting
Dispute over raising flag of Somali Regional State devolves into fighting between regional forces.
Serbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo
Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his grip, using the Balkans’ unresolved nationalist resentments.
L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales
The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".
US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award
The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix
41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights recordLewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand P…
US judge blocks federal operations seeking to identify non-citizen voters
Homeland Security targets nine states in fraud investigations that critics say intimidate voters.
Michigan voters closely divided between Rogers and El-Sayed
Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some Michigan voters are still deciding.
What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?
What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem?
Sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump
Datacenter and chip costs fueled sharp decrease in AI sector although non-AI stocks still had a strong showingThe latest shudder for stocks in the AI industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices …
Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network
Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for BritainAndy Burnham has said he will not “aba…