Chinese filmmaker who exposed Xinjiang abuses granted US asylum
US judge grants asylum to Chinese filmmaker Guan Heng who filmed alleged Xinjiang abuses, citing well-founded fear of persecution.
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US and Ukraine unveil updated peace plan after European pressure
US and Ukraine agree an updated peace framework after European allies criticise the original plan's pro-Russian elements.
Michael Tilson Thomas, influential American conductor and composer, dies aged 81
American conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas has died aged 81. He led the San Francisco Symphony and London Symphony Orchestra, and won 12 Grammys.
Scotland Yard expands Epstein inquiry to Andrew's former protection officers
Met Police contacts Andrew's former protection officers and reviews London airport flights as part of expanding Epstein-linked investigation.
Man Charged With Supplying Gun to Old Dominion Shooter
Kenya Chapman faces federal charges for allegedly selling a firearm to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who killed one and injured two at Old Dominion University.
Green leader calls for UK to withdraw Israel trade agreement after Lebanon strikes
Green leader Zack Polanski urges UK to scrap Israel trade deal and impose sanctions, while criticising Labour housing policy and backing rent controls.
After war, Iran's leaders face uneasy peace at home
Iran's regime survived the war but faces the challenge of reconciling with a population hit by protests, inflation and political realignment.
Platini: 'A group of people decided to kill me' over Fifa ban
Michel Platini breaks silence on Fifa ban, acquittal, and criticises Infantino as liking rich and powerful.
Starmer urges Labour unity ahead of double threat over Mandelson row
PM faces standards vote and testimony from ex-chief of staff as allies rally support.
Epstein victim journal pages claim she was used as 'personal incubator' to carry his child
Unverified journal pages from an Epstein victim claim she was used as a 'personal incubator' to carry his child, with references to Ghislaine Maxwell and Leon Black.
Spain name first World Cup squad without Real Madrid players; injured Yamal selected
Spain's 26-man World Cup squad excludes Real Madrid players for the first time, with injured Lamine Yamal included despite fitness doubts.
Rob Jetten: anti-Wilders centrist poised to become Dutch PM
Rob Jetten's D66 gains in Dutch election, poised to become PM as far-right loses ground. Liberal centrist's positive campaign wins through.
Swinney Re-Elected First Minister Vows To Get On With Job
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland's First Minister after winning 56 of 105 Holyrood votes, pledging to get on with the job and continue pushing for independence.
David Walliams dropped from Waterstones festival after HarperCollins decision
David Walliams removed from Waterstones festival after HarperCollins drops him over allegations of inappropriate behaviour; he denies claims.
Dozens detained in New Jersey warehouse immigration raid
Federal agents detained dozens of workers at a New Jersey warehouse, prompting emotional scenes and renewed criticism over warrantless immigration enforcement.
Iran president's no-attack pledge sparks hardline backlash
Iranian President Pezeshkian's pledge not to attack neighbours unless used against Iran triggers internal backlash, with hardliners seeking a new supreme leader and Gulf tensions rising.
Queensland gun law reforms labelled 'weakest in Australia' as no cap on weapons imposed
Queensland unveils gun law changes criticised as weakest in Australia, with no cap on firearms and new hate speech laws sparking backlash.
US lawyer urges Met Police to reopen Prince Andrew case as new Epstein files emerge
Gloria Allred says Metropolitan Police should investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after latest Epstein documents; political pressure grows.
Architect Anthony Burke: Sydney Fish Market is a rare 'brave' building, but Australian homes are 'ki
Architect Anthony Burke calls Sydney Fish Market 'brave' but says Australian houses are 'killing us' due to size, insulation and focus on ROI.
Trump gives 'no comment' on using military force to take Greenland
Trump declined to answer whether he would use force over Greenland, as Sir Keir Starmer called for calm and dismissed invasion fears.
Italy demands reversal of IPC decision allowing Russian and Belarusian flags at Winter Paralympics
Italy urges IPC to reverse decision allowing Russian and Belarusian flags at Winter Paralympics, citing invasion of Ukraine.
Record deaths in US immigration custody expose systemic failures
Families seek answers as 42 die in ICE custody under Trump, with systemic failures and lack of transparency exposed.
Merseyside couple's £15,000 Tenerife wedding thrown into doubt after planner's insolvency
Merseyside couple's £15,000 Tenerife wedding was thrown into doubt after their wedding planner filed for insolvency, leaving suppliers unpaid.
Sturgeon open to debating Rowling over trans rights but doubts author would take part
Nicola Sturgeon says she is open to debating JK Rowling over trans rights but doubts the author would agree, amid ongoing gender reform controversy.
Hong Kong court overturns Jimmy Lai fraud convictions but activist remains in jail
Hong Kong court quashes Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions but he stays jailed; separate national security case jails activist's father.
Mandelson's lobbying firm sought Russia and China work, Epstein emails reveal
Emails show Mandelson's Global Counsel pursued Russia and China state-linked clients, as Epstein scandal intensifies for Starmer.
Prince Andrew Tests Positive for Covid and Will Miss Jubilee Service
The Duke of York tests positive for Covid and will miss the Queen’s jubilee service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Senate fails for fourth time to fund homeland security as partial shutdown nears one month
Senate fails for fourth time to fund Department of Homeland Security as partial shutdown nears one month.
Tommy Robinson protest draws 110,000 as violence erupts in London
More than 110,000 attend far-right Tommy Robinson protest in London; clashes with police, 25 arrests and 26 officers injured.
Trump hits out at Supreme Court 'fools' over tariff ruling
Trump attacks Supreme Court justices after they strike down his tariff policy, vowing to use other trade laws to impose import taxes.
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