Mbappé draws fire from right wing in France, Spain over Ceuta t-shirt controversy

Noah Woods fundraiser nears £50,000 after public rally behind family of missing toddler found dead

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband shares his grief after losing 3 children in one day

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband shares his grief after losing 3 children in one dayPatrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, went to run an errand, and virtually his whole world disappeared.The father of three remembered coming back home and finding a disturbing picture: a pool of blood and his...

Chef David Chang hits the road across the US in new food-centric CNN travel series

Chef David Chang's new CNN travel series, “The Detour with David Chang,” explores America's culinary landscape

Bank of England warns interest rate rise ‘likely’ if Trump’s war in Iran continues

The Bank of England has held UK interest rates despite inflation hike

Jalen Hurts saw Philadelphia schools closing because they had no AC; after funding 300+ units...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has pledged $600,000 for air conditioning at Northeast High School. This significant donation aims to improve classroom conditions for over 3,300 students. The funding will address long-standing heating and cooling challenges in the large, older building. This initiative builds upon his previous pledge of $200,000 for other city schools. The new units are expected to be ready before future hot weather disrupts classes.

Elon wants to do good but that means you stand on a lot of toes: Maye Musk says people who attack his son are mean

Bulletin world briefing: Xi Jinping ‘taken ill’ amid speculation over his health

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Nicolas Winding Refn on nearly dying, reuniting with Ryan Gosling and why 'polarisation is success'

Ten years after The Neon Demon, Nicolas Winding Refn is back with 'Her Private Hell', a neon-soaked fever dream starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton. Speaking to FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson at the Deauville American Film Festival, the Danish provocateur behind 'Drive' and 'Bronson' opens up about the near-death experience that changed his life, why he believes “polarisation is success” and his plans to make a third film with Ryan Gosling – 15 years after 'Drive'.

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48 people have died after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state

Musk and Zuckerberg met with Trump to stall AI regulation plans, report says

Regulatory pushback comes amid widespread concerns at the pace of AI development

Jurgen Klopp pledges to reclaim German flag from ‘wrong people’ amid far-right rise

Klopp’s remarks are widely seen as a rebuke to the far right after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won an election this month

2 Washington entrepreneurs started with $1,000; Swoop Scoop now makes $200,000+ a month

Swoop Scoop, a dog-waste removal company that started in Washington in late 2020, has impressive monthly revenues surpassing $200,000. Initially catering to twenty clients, the business experienced rapid growth, now counting hundreds among its subscribers. Leveraging a subscription revenue model, Swoop Scoop has effectively established its presence in various markets throughout the United States.

Bulletin PM briefing: Reform’s crypto tax cuts and tributes to Noah Woods

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Diesel and gas prices are spiking and hitting record levels. Experts say it’s going to get worse

Trump calls fuel costs ‘a very inexpensive price to pay’ for his Iran war

Kevin Miller: Ex-Premier League goalkeeper dead at 57 as tributes pour in

Trump spotted looking at ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED’ poster as his pouting over name change grows

President Donald Trump has been caught up in a long-running legal battle to rename the performing arts venue after himself since late last year, culminating with its board voting to close it down for repairs earlier this week

America has a new favorite sport: Demolition ‘King of the Hill’ and it’s taking over the internet

In the ‘King of the Hill’ race, drivers are vying for the coveted spot on top of a moving trailer

Kennedy Center to close ‘temporarily’ for seven days as Trump threatens demolition

Steve Smith: I still get flashbacks to trauma of ‘sandpapergate’

Smith is due to take part in Australia’s Test tour of South Africa next month, their first since their 2018 trip that was marred by the ball-tampering episode

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Remains of woman missing for seven years found in London woodland after wildfire

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney poke fun at Southampton ‘Spygate’ scandal before Wrexham match

Wrexham will host Southampton in a Championship fixture this weekend

UPI MDR: PCI fact-checks Kerala Congress' ₹146 claim on ₹30,924 diesel payment, says charge is ₹5

The Payments Council of India disputes Kerala Congress's claim that a 0.4% UPI merchant discount rate on fuel payments affects petrol pump operators' margins, clarifying that a flat MDR of ₹5 applies instead to transactions over ₹2,000, not a percentage-based rate.

DWP should scrap PIP for millions of high earners to save £8bn, Burnham told

The sweeping proposals have been criticised by disability charities

Spain: Images of floods after torrential rain

At least one person was killed after torrential rain lashed eastern Spain overnight Wednesday, submerging streets and flooding buildings and metro stations.

Matthew Lillard admits ‘shame’ over Scream return after Melissa Barrera firing

Martin McDonagh on being scared of John Malkovich, the CIA and 'Wild Horse Nine'

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Reform to hand crypto investors hundreds of millions in tax breaks

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100m a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party

Revolut looking at dual stock market listing in London and New York

A London listing from Revolut would be a major boon for the city’s stock market, following a dearth of recent floats.

English village holds symbolic vote to leave UK

A village in Oxfordshire has held a symbolic referendum to leave the United Kingdom in protest against government plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base. While the vote has no legal force, it highlights wider tensions over the UK's asylum policy and migration debate.

This K-beauty sunscreen is a game-changer for oily skin

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How Reform’s crypto tax cuts would benefit a small group of millionaires

World’s coolest neighbourhoods 2026: 2 Indian spots make the cut — See where

The 2026 list of world’s coolest neighbourhoods reflects how neighbourhoods are increasingly being defined not just by major landmarks, but by their local businesses, food, culture and sense of community.

Fewer migrants are reaching Europe by sea but more people are dying, IOM warns

The U.N. migration agency reports that significantly fewer migrants are reaching Europe by sea this year, but more are dying on increasingly dangerous journeys

DIVIDED KINGDOM? Why Scotland, Wales and Ireland want to 'leave' the UK

Is the United Kingdom going to become divided? For perhaps the first time in their history, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are led by parties and politicians who want to change their nations’ relationship with the UK, a sort of Brexit, if you will, except this was never how Brexit was supposed to work.

FDA examines testosterone therapy as use by menopausal women rises

The FDA's request for public input ahead of the hearing drew hundreds of submissions, with many women describing enhanced libido, energy levels, and quality of life while on testosterone

How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.