Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
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Fire Island, the ‘hottest’ beach in the world: 100 years of art, parties and wild sex
An hour and a half from New York, the island has been a creative haven and playground for the LGBTQ+ community for an entire century. A new book explores its history and influence on artists such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Robert Mapplethorpe
Witness video of Madison police killing raises questions of why lethal force was used
Local authorities said that the matter is being investigated and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.
Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators
The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
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With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
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Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
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Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not commented on the attack.
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US state department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office
Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, says Department of State The US Department of State has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Donald Trump returned…
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Summer 2026 on course to be UK’s hottest on record, says Met Office – latest news
Prediction comes amid warning of ‘extreme heat’ this week with temperatures of 38C possible The Guardian’s environment editor, Fiona Harvey , has written a useful explainer about the UK public serv…
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Jury in Luigi Mangione’s trial will be anonymous to shield their identities from the public, judge says
The judge also ruled that an overflow courtroom would be made available for the press and the public
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Greece ravaged by wildfires as hundreds of firefighters battle blaze near Athens
The risk of wildfires is set to increase across southern areas of the country this week
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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
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Probation officers vote for strike action after warning early releases will add to excessive workloads - UK politics live
Union chief says vote is about staff ‘warning they cannot protect the public properly’ In his pooled TV interview, Andy Burnham repeated the point he made in his Facebook post earlier (see 9.58am )…
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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
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U.S. sells two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers for scrap. One switched to a Russian flag during its seizure.
The U.S. government has sold two sanctioned oil tankers it seized in January 2026, the trade publication Lloyd’s List reported.
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Baptist University reviews IT security after ransomware group claims breach
Baptist University has said it is reviewing the security of its information technology (IT) systems after a ransomware group claimed online to have illegally accessed the Hong Kong institution’s da…
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Nicola Jennings on a partial solar eclipse on the eve of the Clacton byelection – cartoon
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Former judge Baka elected new Hungarian president in another break from Orbán era – Europe live
The new president is a former judge on the European Court of Human Rights Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insisted that Madrid had it all under contr…
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Press corps traveling with Trump kept in dark about president’s catering container switch to secret plane – live
Reporter says media got no extra guidance about president’s movements amid questions over secretive plane swap Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments to a key Pentagon a…
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Images From Colombia, Battered by Quakes
The strongest temblor in years struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
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Melania Trump has appeared in public just 38 days so far in 2026
The first lady skipped the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner as well as Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral
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University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal
Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rules A University of Cambridge whistleblower who allege…
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Russia frees imprisoned US Marine as ‘goodwill gesture’ citing Putin’s friendship with Trump
No Russian prisoners were traded to secure Gilman’s release, an American official said
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Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions
Lawsuit challenges executive order targeting international criminal court for investigating Israeli crimes in Palestine Four prominent US human rights organizations have accused the Trump administr…
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University of Michigan drops grades for freshmen in the first semester to ‘curb mental health crisis’
Come fall 2027, official transcripts for first-semester freshmen will record only whether credit was earned
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A new surveillance tool can trace people through the devices they carry
SignalTrace, a system marketed by the security company Leonardo, is designed to work alongside automatic license plate readers
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Robocalls are spiking — especially for phone numbers with these area codes
Is your phone getting lots of random calls lately? You're not alone. Americans received an estimated 4.4 billion robocalls in July — the highest robocall volume in a year, according to tracking by …
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Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.
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Evergrande wins HK$6b debt-recovery case after court rejects ‘fabricated’ claims
A Hong Kong court has ruled in favour of embattled conglomerate Evergrande in a debt-recovery case, allowing it to recoup about HK$6 billion (US$764.7 million) from a third party after a judge foun…
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The RBA likely believes it won’t need to hike rates again – but the worst thing it could do is say that out loud
When it comes to the Reserve Bank, there’s a whiff of a parent making a threat they have no intention of carrying out Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Every parent makes…
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Coalition to back One Nation policy barring overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan will support Pauline Hanson’s migration bill despite vowing to fight her rightwing party Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition wil…
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Missing in the US Senate: Manliness!
Republican Sens. Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Bill Cassidy faced criticism for confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general despite his lack of qualifications and previous betrayals by Donald Trump.
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Investigators say Myanmar's military has escalated airstrikes against civilians
A U.N. investigation says that Myanmar's military is using low-cost aircraft like motorized paragliders and gyrocopters in escalating aerial attacks that kill civilians in the military's conflict a…
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Bill Cassidy who voted to confirm RFK Jr blasted for his criticism of Trump’s vaccine plan: ‘You own this mess’
‘You voted for RFK Jr. despite knowing full well he’s an anti-vaxxer…You own this mess,’ wrote one commenter
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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
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Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.
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Ohio city declares beaver historic symbol amid Buc-ee’s trademark lawsuit
Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart on July 28, alleging its name and beaver branding infringe on the chain’s trademarks
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Carville backing El-Sayed against ‘clown’ Rogers
Democratic strategist James Carville said he is backing Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in spite of his criticism of El-Sayed and especially when compared to the Republican in t…
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Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.
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Why Rumors About Morocco Followed Spain’s Ceuta Migrant Surge
Claims swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicate…
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Hackers launch defense network for public water systems after attacks on US infrastructure
Cybersecurity experts unveil national security program that ‘only the hacker community’ could come up with after latest attacks
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After Deadly Earthquake in Colombia, a Late-Night Hunt for Survivors
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where rescuers face a race against time to find the living.
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The best hair rinses for dull hair, itchy scalps and more
Hair rinses can help treat dull, lifeless hair, dry, itchy scalps, breakouts and more. Browse the best expert-recommended hair rinses from Oribe, Cecred and more.
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Ebola deaths surge past 2,000 – as outbreak spread for months undetected
The fastest growing Ebola outbreak in history – and the second deadliest – began in February, months before it was declared, the World Health Organisation has said
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Trump was shuttled between planes in a catering truck during NATO trip as a ruse, major U.S. papers report
U.S. President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, a deception prompted by an Iran…
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Parisians get ready for the eclipse
Paris is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.
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Live Results: Alabama midterm U.S. House primaries after redistricting
Voters in four of Alabama's seven congressional districts will select U.S. House nominees Tuesday under a new map that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts currently represent…
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DOJ opinion extends executive privilege to president’s communications with private advisers
A new Justice Department memo argues the president can assert executive privilege not just over communications with his White House staff but also with “private advisors” outside of government, an …
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Trump lashes out after liberal think tank says National Guard deployments did not reduce violent crime
President Trump on Monday lashed out at the Center for American Progress (CAP), a liberal think tank, after it released a report last month suggesting the National Guard deployments failed to reduc…
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Mexican reinforcements arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee
The deadly wildfire has destroyed homes and other properties in Western Canada.
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Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge
Hungary's Parliament has elected András Baka as president as the new government dismantles structures left by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
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Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away
Prosecutors allege that Mangione gunned down Brian Thompson outside New York City hotel in December 2024 Luigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , a…
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