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Iran miss FIFA congress but ‘will play’ at World Cup
Iran were the only country not represented as FIFA met on Thursday for its annual congress in Canada.
Melania Trump’s speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
As Melania Trump walked up to the White House podium on Thursday, standing where President Donald Trump had just over a week ago made his address to the nation on Iran, there was absolutely no indication that this would be a jaw-dropping appearance.
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Houthis held their fire for the first four weeks of the war, despite their affiliation with and backing from Iran.
Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object
The suspectin Ann Widdecombe’s murder investigation has been seen in CCTV footage appearing to get into a car in Yorkshire, hours before the former Conservative ministeris thought to have been attacked in her home in Devon. The man, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, can be seen getting into a red vehicle outside a [...
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The bus fare cap in England will revert to £2 from January, new prime minister Andy Burnham has announced.
‘Get him out of here’: Judge sends Gilgo Beach killer to prison for rest of life
Rex Heuermann, known as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, who admitted to brutally murdering eight women, received the maximum sentence on Wednesday.
French professor investigated for awarding himself fake prize
A French academic is under investigation for inventing a Nobel-style prize for philology in order that he could then go on to win it.
Mahama urges stronger UK–Africa partnership beyond aid dependency
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a redefinition of UK–Africa relations, urging a shift from aid-based cooperation to investment-driven partnerships. Speaking at the 12th Africa Debate, he said both Africa and the United Kingdom stand to benefit from deeper economic collaboration.
EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Europe will suffer jet fuel shortages in just three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen, the trade body for the continent's airports has warned.
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over alleged torture of human rights activists
The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior Tanzanian police official over his alleged involvement in the torture and sexual assault of East African rights activists. In a statement released late on Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation of Faustine Jackson Mafwele. Rubio stated t...
Jason Arday’s family ‘still coming to terms’ with his death as vigil held
The family of Jason Arday have said they are “still coming to terms” with his death in a statement shared at a vigil for the professor in Trafalgar Square. Arday, who became Cambridge University’s youngest black professor when appointed in 2023, had faced weeks of media coverage over plagiarism allegations and question...
US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
US prices rose in April at their fastest rate since May 2023 as the impact of the war in Iran was increasingly felt by consumers.