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Russia expels Moldovan diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Relations between Moscow and Chisinau have worsened since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
US House begins vote on motion to advance impeachment of Pete Hegseth
Defence Secretary has been accused of spearheading war on Iran without required congressional approval.
UNIFIL patrol comes under fire in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL said on Tuesday that 'about a dozen rounds' were fired at one of its patrols, without identifying the assailants.
US poll shows death penalty lost majority support for first time since 1971
Support for capital punishment has been declining in the US for years over concerns about fairness and racial bias.
IBM’s biggest division ends most US foreign worker sponsorships
Announcement follows Trump administration crackdown on visa programmes for skilled foreign workers.
Should you trust new AI agents with your money and data?
Tech companies want agentic AI to be the new way you shop. But should you trust AI when your money's involved?
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.
2026 Midterms: Blue wave or anti-establishment backlash?
Emma Vigeland and Olivia Troye join Josh Rushing to discuss the fallout of the 2026 midterm elections.
White House announces funds for law enforcement programme in several cities
Trump administration awarded more than $60m each to St Louis, Missouri, and Jackson, Mississippi, in crime push.
Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
Spain's king and queen attend memorial service for rail crash victims
Sixty-nine people died in the collision near Toledo two weeks ago and 28 are still in hospital.
US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
London Metropolitan Police says its 'counterterror' forces worked closely with the FBI and US military to make arrest.
Netanyahu and Eisenkot push for new government after election deadlock
Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon home
Surveillance footage from inside the home shows a mother and son noticing smoke coming from the battery before it suddenly bursts into flames.
Iraq blocks Iranian football team’s plane from landing over US sanctions
Iraq has barred Iran’s national football team from landing in Basra due to US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
Salvadoran troops target Haitian gang, leaving 20 dead
Salvadoran troops backed the police operation ahead of the Haitian prime minister’s visit to El Salvador.
US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton visits Gaza border
North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer briefs the British driver on Egypt-coordinated aid efforts through Rafah crossing.