Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret programme after data leak
Defence Minister John Healey says about 4,500 people are in Britain or in transit under the secret programme.
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‘My heart is broken’: Indigenous Australians lose landmark climate case
Federal court says government not obliged to shield residents of Torres Strait Islands from effects of climate change.
How were babies’ mass graves discovered in church-run home in Ireland?
A local historian's research led the Irish government to find an unmarked mass grave with remains of about 800 children.
Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary return from space station
For the non-American crew, the mission marked a return to crewed spaceflight for their respective nations after decades.
Corbyn, Sultana to form UK party: Flash in the pan or a ‘real alternative’?
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana plan to launch a new political party, hoping to unite Britain’s fractured left.
Sudan’s RSF kills about 300 people in North Kordofan, rights group says
Emergency Lawyers says paramilitary force set fire to villages, killing dozens, including children and pregnant women.
US court briefly pauses Trump’s move to end protective status for Afghans
Appeals court blocks Trump administration from removing temporary protective status of nearly 12,000 Afghans.
China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump’s trade war
China's GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows.
Seven rescued, 11 missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia’s Mentawai
Rescue effort under way after boat carrying 18 people capsizes in bad weather off the Mentawai Islands.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,237
Here are the key events on day 1,237 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Sesame Street puppet Elmo’s X account posts anti-Jewish rant after hacking
Makers of Sesame Street blame an unknown hacker for slew of offensive social media posts.
Israel bombards Gaza, killing 78, as truce talks stall
The attacks come amid a worsening hunger crisis as Israel severely restricts entry of food, fuel, water and medicines.
US top court lets Trump proceed with mass layoffs at Education Department
Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Trump administration to continue dismantling the Education Department.
States sue Trump over more than $6bn in education funds
Officials from California, New York, Kentucky and 20 other states allege US administration acted unconstitutionally.
Andrew Cuomo says he will still run for NYC mayor after primary defeat
Cuomo to challenge progressive Zohran Mamdani in general election after being trounced in US city's Democratic primary.
EU warns of countermeasures after Trump threatens 30 percent tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Washington's latest threats against its exports are 'absolutely unacceptable'.
Why are Afghan refugees being sent back to Taliban rule?
Iran, Pakistan and the US send Afghan refugees back to Taliban rule, where they risk persecution.
Trump again slams ‘stupid’ US Fed chairman over interest rate levels
US president's frequent attacks against Jerome Powell have sparked concerns about independence of the central bank.
Church leaders, diplomats, condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Delegates from more than 20 countries visited the town of Taybeh after several attacks by Israeli settlers.
Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal
In dramatic U-turn, US president boosts arms for Ukraine and threatens tariffs on Russia.