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WorldTrump officials pursue record number of cases to strip US citizenship
Top officials have sought to expand the use of rarely invoked laws that can strip naturalised Americans of citizenship.
New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US
US had largely eliminated disease by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.
Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from Houthis
Turkiye and Pakistan agree to rapidly deploy militaries to bolster Saudi security as part of the Mecca defence pact.
Australian soldier killed and five others injured in training exercise in the Northern Territory
Defence confirmed the fatality occurred on Monday at the Mount Bundey training area, with next of kin informedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian soldier has died and five others were injured in a training accident at a facility outside Darwin yesterday, according to the defence department.The department on Tuesday morning released a statement confirming the incident, which occurr…
Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Oil is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the war in Ukraine, a move one expert said “undermines” Seoul’s public backing for Kyiv.Guardian analysis of port records and ship-tracking data found that in July…
A simple guide to the US midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
What’s happening in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is facing renewed fighting in the north, just four years after the devastating Tigray war ended.
UK MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI companies ‘don’t fully control’ their models.
Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing
The world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026.
Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.
Airstrikes, artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say
Air attacks killed at least 17 people northwest of Tigray’s capital Mekelle — which federal government forces took over the weekend — according to a bulletin circulated among humanitarian groups
Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.
Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea
The cause of the fire was not given and authorities did not answer questions on whether a drone was involved
Trump’s approval hits new low among Hispanic voters ahead of midterms
Hispanic voters are twice as likely to favour Democratic Party over Trump's Republican Party in the November elections.
Switching on brain cells: the Nobel-winning science of optogenetics
The Nobel medicine prize was awarded Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work in the neuroscience field of optogenetics. In optogenetics, scientists control neurones by stimulating them with light -- potentially unlocking breakthroughs for conditions such as dementia, depression and blindness. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis rep…
‘Smash the patriarchy’: Activists graffiti Cornell hall over gang rape case
Student groups call for the abolition of Greek life and more punitive action in the wake of fraternity assault allegations.
Brazil lurches to the right as Lula falters in the first round of presidential election
Instead of winning in the first round, as his supporters had expected, Lula trailed his challenger Flávio Bolsonaro by about 1.8 percentage points, or 2.2 million votes
Quebec votes as separatist surge poses test for Canada PM
Quebec separatists eyed a return to power in Canada's majority French-speaking province Monday in an election that could test Prime Minister Mark Carney's message of national unity to confront the United States. Carney is popular in Quebec, and the possible success of the separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ) is not seen as a repudiation of his stance toward President Donald Trump, whose trade war and annexation threats ha…
Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway
The Yemeni military said it carried out more than 1,000 strikes and began an offensive against the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, while the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government said 100 warplanes flew sorties at dawn
State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases rise
A state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.
New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday as a measles outbreak spreads through under-immunised rural communities, with 108 cases reported this year. The order expands who can administer MMR vaccines and comes as neighbouring Pennsylvania battles an outbreak that has killed five people.
Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s rise
Sources say the opposition’s target will be below Labor’s but won’t match One Nation’s goal to limit net arrivals to 130,000Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is expected to reveal deep cuts to immigration today which the party says would maintain working holidaymaker places and prioritise skills as part of attempts to dent growing support for One Nation.The opposition leader, An…
France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
Super-subs help France demolish Belgium with late flurry
Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from 1-0 with 13 minutes left to beat Belgium 4-1
Ethiopia’s PM insists on access to Red Sea despite regional conflict threat
Neighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia.
ICC unseals Taliban leaders' warrants over persecuting women
The court gave more details on the warrants for four Taliban leaders accused of the crime against humanity of gender persecution of women, girls and the LGBTQ+ community. The Islamist group rejected the warrants.
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff
Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro
What’s next for Bosnia after elections?
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election strengthened nationalist parties.
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