Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive
Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive 20 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBC PA Media This July, just like last July, the prime minister has decided to kick…
Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California
Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as a ‘boondoggle’ and a ‘train to…
Dozens dead, others missing in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut
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Why is Pakistan so vulnerable to deadly flooding?
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Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start
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US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn
US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn Sentiment towards the US is deteriorating even among Washington’s closest allies, according to Pew survey data. US President Donald…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,239
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Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK 2 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporter AFP via Getty Images Germany is set to tighten its laws to crack down on gangs…
‘It’s just better!’ Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient
Coca-Cola said they “appreciate President Trump’s enthusiasm”, without confirming they plan to make the tweak.
Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees, says RAC
Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees, says RAC 4 hours agoBen KingTransport Correspondent Getty Images More than half of Britain’s busiest airports have raised “kiss-and-fly” fees for cars dropping off…