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Replay: Andy Burnham addresses Labour MPs as he becomes new party leader
Rewatch Andy Burnham's address to Labour as he officially becomes the new party leader, and is a few days awat from becoming the n…
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Wildfire smoke: How to protect yourself when air quality worsens
Health experts are urging people to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets New York City. They recommend limiting…
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Vikings, Trump cards and baby fans: The 10 biggest viral moments of the World Cup 2026
From Erling Haaland's social media domination to the controversial Trump card and Lamine Yamal's little brother Keyne going viral …
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German CDU leader Spahn faces ouster over US surrogacy
The revelation that top German conservative Jens Spahn used a US surrogate to father a child has triggered calls for his resignati…
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EU secures Djibouti naval deal amid Red Sea closure threat
The EU has signed a new security agreement in Djibouti to sustain its naval missions, moving to protect a crucial shipping route f…
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Zelenskyy's dismissal of Ukraine defence minister sparks street protests
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's removal of a popular reformist defence minister has triggered sustained public protests, risking a political…
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Orange lips and a froglike roar: New monkey discovered after 18-year search in Congo rainforest
A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.
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EU targets 46% electrification by 2040 to slash fuel import costs
The European Commission has set a 46 percent electrification target for 2040, a push to eliminate €260 billion in annual fossil fu…
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Travel firms expect Nolan's Odyssey to drive European tourism
The release of Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" is prompting European tour operators to launch targeted itineraries, betting that…
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The Cure’s Robert Smith lashes out at the World Cup halftime show
Not everyone is a fan of the upcoming World Cup final halftime show, with The Cure's Robert Smith posting his blunt but oddly poet…
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Greek LNG shipping demand blocks new EU Russia sanctions
Athens is holding up a new EU sanctions package by demanding an exemption for shipping Russian liquefied natural gas, a move that …
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UK appoints Andy Burnham as seventh prime minister in a decade
Andy Burnham has been appointed as the UK's latest prime minister, bringing a critical stance on Brexit to a country facing deep e…
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CIA files confirm Venezuelan vote-rigging capacity
Newly declassified CIA documents confirm Venezuela's former regime built a system capable of altering millions of votes, yet the k…
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German word of the day: Klimaanlage
As the weather heats up in Germany - in some cases, to unbearably high temperatures - this is a word that can be useful in a range…
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Wildfires, giant hailstones and deadly storms: Tinder-dry Europe hit by extreme weather
The World Health Organization warned that Europe could face ‘more deadly weeks ahead’
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Sour grapes: Michelin’s first winery ratings draw immediate backlash
Within days of Michelin releasing its inaugural winery guide, one Burgundy estate requested to be removed from it.
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Brittany tourism booms amid heatwaves, but water shortages loom
Rising temperatures are driving a 13 percent surge in western French tourism bookings, bringing an economic boost to Brittany that…
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How new PM Andy Burnham will change UK's international role
From northwest England to the global stage: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new prime minister on Monday. How will the former mayor…
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British students in EU to face tripled UK tuition fees from 2028
British nationals living in the EU will lose access to subsidised tuition and state loans from 2028, a financial shock that will r…
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Polish hate crimes against Ukrainians rise 30%
A sharp rise in reported hate crimes against Poland’s 1.6 million Ukrainians threatens businesses and social stability as politica…
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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions
India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emiss…
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Watch live: UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM
Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the Labour party clearing the way for him to become the UK Prime Minister next week f…
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I have visited Russia every year since the Ukraine war began. The mood has changed
Fuel shortages are starting to bite across Russia – but is Putin heading for a Soviet-esque regime collapse?
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French drought dries up a quarter of small waterways
Three intense heatwaves have dried up a quarter of France's small waterways and placed 100 departments under restrictions, sparkin…