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Cases have passed 4,000 and health watchdog plans to go door to door to find patients in major response escalation The virus causing a massive outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be mutating, health officials fear, as confirmed cases pass 4,000. Africa’s public health watchdog said the time for incremental action was over as they announced plans to scale up every…
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon The US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean, drawing criticism that it is leaving a diplomatic vacuum at risk of being filled by China. The US Congress has been served notice of the impending closures, which are…
The luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement.
The Wales Office and MoD also repeated the claim that £270bn more was being spent on defence.
Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalists Bangladesh has lashed out at India for allowing the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi, plunging already strained bilateral relations to a fresh low. Dhaka accused India of giving a platform to a fugitive it labelled a “convicted genocider” and of…
David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phone The Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the capital, Kampala, on Tuesday night. David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa, a Uganda Premier League club, and represented the national team, was attacked after…
The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.
The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.
The measure would allow victims of pornographic deepfake images to file civil suits against perpetrators. Rhian Lubin and Eric Garcia report on survivors’ frustrations with Republicans stalling on the bipartisan bill brought by AOC, as Paris Hilton exclusively tells The Independent ‘there is no legitimate policy reason’ for the hold-up
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
The New York Times WorldNearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
BBC News (Front page)Climate change and El Niño are working together to make your summer extra hot
The Independent WorldFederal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments t…
The Guardian WorldThe United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being "deprived of their liberty," many held incommunicado and on grounds that do…
PBS NewsHourJustice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism charges The White House has asked the Department of Justice (DoJ) to weigh new charges again…
The Guardian WorldThe 17-year-old boys were killed when their car veered off the road late Saturday night
The Independent WorldNepokoy (“Restlessness”), a feature-length art-house animation for adults, is now playing in Russian theaters. That in itself is news: 18+ animation is a real rarity not only in Russia but worldwid…
Meduza (English)A judge issued a Monday order requiring the Kennedy Center to pay the legal fees of Chuck Redd, a jazz musician who dropped out of his annual Christmas Eve show last year following President Trump’…
The HillDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama on Wednesday where he will meet with the country’s President José Raúl Mulino and hold a meeting with Colombian senior officials as the U.S. dee…
The HillMany women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.
The New York Times USRepublican Sen. John Cornyn is raising concerns about the Trump administration’s construction of a border wall through national and state parks in his state. In a letter released on Tuesday, Cornyn…
The HillThe university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.
The New York Times USThe Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced guidelines for employer-sponsored programs for contributions to Trump accounts, a tax-deferred investing option for children. Th…
The HillThe U.S. military disabled a Panama-flagged cargo tanker on Tuesday attempting to transit the Gulf of Oman in violation of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (Cen…
The HillOne journalist accused the president of ‘hiding from the consequences of his own decision while endangering others’
The Independent WorldThe former Fox News star and judge’s damaged reputation in Trumpworld over the Reflecting Pool saga draws another critic — one whose loyalty to the president is unquestioned
The Independent WorldIran's proxy says it hit a ship with Saudi military equipment in the Red Sea, as tensions over the US-Iran war remain high.
BBC WorldInternet sleuths questioned whether an image shared by Eric Trump was edited with AI
The Independent WorldThe creator of ‘Queer as Folk,’ ‘It’s a Sin’ and ‘Years and Years’ has devised one of the year’s most talked-about series. ‘Set in a polarized Manchester, ‘Tip Toe’ begins as a light comedy and end…
EL PAÍS - EnglishPresident Trump on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) attempt to tax second homes worth over $5 million. Trump called the proposed “pied-à-terre” tax a “dangerous political…
The HillGreen said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997
The Independent WorldThe judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.
BBC WorldA $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.
The HillColombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
BBC WorldResearch suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.
The HillThe 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
The New York Times WorldPolitiFact analyzed all of Trump's public events and speeches over the first seven months of 2026 in which he mentioned his construction projects — including the White House ballroom and Reflecting…
PBS NewsHourMichigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once urged government officials to consider defunding the police amid a string of other progressive left-wing policies that he now says are no long…
The HillThe family of a New York City fashion designer found dead on a boat in the Hamptons last year is preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the man she was with when she died.
NBC NewsEverything you need to know about the phenomenon: from where to watch it to how long it will last
EL PAÍS - EnglishThe creator of games such as Through the Ages and Dungeon Petz reflects on his career, his creative process and his most celebrated works
EL PAÍS - EnglishAll day on August 10, Russia’s Supreme Court heard a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Yabloko (“Apple”) party’s registration for the State Duma elections. Hundreds of people stood outside the courthou…
Meduza (English)The Perseids’ peak coincides with another highly anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Europe.
NBC NewsUNESCO calls this a grave violation of fundamental rights and on Tuesday urged the immediate restoration of education for women and girls.
PBS NewsHourConcerns raised over proposed changes to early release scheme as probation staff vote to strike over workloads Andy Burnham’s plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers and other …
The Guardian WorldTwo veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday.
PBS NewsHourThe WNBA is finding itself at the center of escalating culture wars over issues relating to gender, race and equity as the league’s popularity grows and players continue to be outspoken on politics…
The HillUkrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
The Independent WorldDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong delivered her closing pitch to voters on Tuesday, hours before polls close in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. Hong, who leads the Democratic field in recent…
The HillThe latest Apple Watch Series 11 is 25% off right now, matching the lowest price outside of Amazon Prime Day. It has great health tracking features and easily syncs with any iPhone.
NBC NewsAn Arkansas high school football player discovered a venomous snake in the helmet he was wearing during practicing for almost an hour last week.
NBC NewsSince taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
BBC WorldCalifornia cities and counties are struggling to meet state housing targets. Despite having state-approved plans, actual construction lags behind.
PBS NewsHourThe Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait while the Iran-backed Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of transporting weapons.
The New York Times WorldLuigi Mangione is set to be tried by 12 anonymous jurors following the notoriety the case and trial has received in the two years since his alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On…
The HillWhile the judge presiding over the trade court litigation determined that restrictions regarding universal injunctions do not pertain to these tariff proceedings, the government maintains its oppos…
The Independent WorldThe victim had returned from a beach trip with her two young children shortly before the incident. Neither child was physically harmed, and they have since been placed in the care of their biologic…
The Independent WorldHunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, took a swipe at President Trump Monday, describing him as an “existential threat” to the U.S. During an interview with conservative media person…
The HillA federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Kennedy Center to pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician Chuck Redd, whom the arts center sued for canceling a Christmas Eve concert after President…
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