RT producer speaks out after UK detention (VIDEO)
An RT employee was detained and interrogated after arriving in the UK from Russia several days ago under the country’s counterterrorism laws.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump declares himself Iran’s ‘number one target’
US President Donald Trump has warned he could be assassinated by Iran, claiming that Tehran considers him its “number one target.” His comments came as a tentative ceasefire between Washington and Tehran collapsed, with fighting flaring up anew around the Strait of Hormuz.
· RT
China alleges secret data-sharing mechanism in Anthropic’s Claude AI
China has accused Anthropic’s AI coding tool Claude Code of containing “security backdoor vulnerabilities” capable of transmitting sensitive user information without consent, warning the mechanism poses a “serious security risk.”
· RT
Herzog, elections chief, Shin Bet head warn of efforts to disrupt upcoming vote
President Isaac Herzog met Thursday with Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head David Zini, issuing a joint warning that internal and foreign actors were seeking to undermine the integrity of Israel’s upcoming election.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Few Jewish adults think Trump or the parties support their community: poll
A woman holds a sign saying, “end antisemitism” while attending a March for Israel rally Nov. 14, 2023, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
· Steve Peoples
Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
The Welsh star died aged 75 after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year
· Bbcnews
'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
Watch: A look back at Bonnie Tyler's career from Swansea to superstardom
· Bbcnews
Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open
Andy Burnham is on course to become Labour's new leader, with no other candidate running against him as nominations in the contest open.
· Bbcnews
Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
The most popular names for babies born in 2025 in England and Wales have been revealed - with Lily moving up the charts into second place for girls.
· Bbcnews
AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll
Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
· Kristen Cheung
AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll
Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
· Kristen Cheung
The Welshman inside Morocco's rise to football powerhouse
Morocco are currently ranked sixth in Fifa's world rankings
· Bbcsport
Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco
Michael Olise leads the World Cup for assists with five
· Bbcsport
Nominations open in the contest to be the next UK prime minister
Labour Party’s Andy Burnham reacts as he delivers a speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, England, Monday, June 29, 2026.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
· Jill Lawless
Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
Quenda agreed a deal to join Chelsea 16 months ago
· Bbcsport
Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
Belgium's Youri Tielemans (left), Argentina's Lionel Messi (centre) and Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha have all been involved in dramatic matches at the World Cup
· Bbcsport
How Wimbledon semi-finalists have found their feet on grass
Coco Gauff is the only Wimbledon women's semi-finalist to have won a Grand Slam singles title
· Bbcsport
How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Erling Haaland has seven goals and Harry Kane six at the 2026 World Cup
· Bbcsport
Drug mules flooding region face tougher penalties
There has been an "explosion" in the amount of cannabis being smuggled into the UK from Thailand
· Bbcnews
Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun campaign to New York
Nongshim is partnering with restaurants and cultural institutions in New York this month to promote Shin Ramyun and strengthen the brand's presence in the US, the company said Thursday.
· Lee Han-gyoul
HMP Pentonville handed my son a death sentence
An inquest found multiple failures at the prison had led to Gareth Chumber-Kelly's death
· Bbcnews
Berlin Wall in garden breaches planning rules
Steven Thorpe installed this segment of the Berlin Wall in his garden in February
· Bbcnews
How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workers
"They grabbed me from behind and started punching me, hitting me with spades and machetes," says Daniel Uyirwoth Welo, one of four Red Cross volunteers injured when a crowd tried to open a coffin carrying someone who had died from Ebola.
· Bbcnews
WA Labor reveals candidate for Secret Harbour byelection after minister steps down
WA Labor hopes a long-time Warnbro local who has worked with the federal government and oil and gas giant Woodside will be the key to retaining Paul Papalia’s seat of Secret Harbour in a looming byelection.
· Holly Thompson
Brussels gives cows a promotion
Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
· Zoya Sheftalovich, Sarah Wheaton, Dionisios Sturis, Saga Ringmar
Democratic Senate hopeful Haley Stevens says she knows how to win in Michigan
Michigan U.S. Sen candidate, Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., speaks with media after a debate at WoodTV studios on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Kristen Norman)
· Joey Cappelletti
Populism unites Le Pen and Farage. But she is a step closer to power
Marine Le Pen is a convicted criminal. But now she’s running for office and there is still no credible candidate to oppose her
· Catherine Fieschi
Trumps Irrsinn bei der Nato und die Krise der GIZ
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Accused rapist Graham Planter’s 11-minute video blaming everyone but himself for campaign collapse ripped apart online
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· Victor Nava
Accused rapist Graham Platner trashed as ‘narcissistic sociopath’ after ‘delusional’ 11-minute video ending Senate bid
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· Victor Nava
What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?
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Candace Parker blasts Caitlin Clark’s low ranking in WNBA All-Star vote
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· Ryan Anderson
The most shameless pitches for a job in Andy Burnham’s team — ranked
LONDON — It’s like The X Factor never went away.
· Noah Keate
US to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles – Trump
The US could grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, President Donald Trump has said during a meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Türkiye. He maintained, however, that Washington would not supply the missiles directly.
· RT
MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for an "open and transparent process" for top diplomatic posts
· Bbcnews
Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine suspended his campaign on Wednesday following a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault, that have plunged one of the most competitive races in the 2026 midterm elections into turmoil.
· REUTERS
Graham Platner's exit throws a must-win race for Democrats into tumult
Graham Platner's meteoric rise from relative obscurity to the Democratic nominee in this year's marquee US Senate contest has now ended in catastrophic collapse.
· Bbcnews
US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the 2026 US midterm elections after a series of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault from a former girlfriend.
· Adam Hancock
Burnham eyes a casual version of the special relationship
LONDON — Efforts to preserve a close White House relationship dominated Keir Starmer’s premiership and ultimately helped doom him.
· Esther Webber, Nahal Toosi
The great France-Morocco reconciliation faces a World Cup test
PARIS — The newfound harmony between France and Morocco will be tested Thursday night when the two nations clash in the World Cup quarterfinals in Boston.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
Le Pen’s strategy to win French presidency: Bring Bardella everywhere
PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s first campaign stop in western France on Wednesday revealed a major clue on how she plans to win over voters long skeptical of the far right: Keep her charming, 30-year-old protégé attached at the hip.
· Clea Caulcutt
Laurie Daley is set to step down after his greatest coaching achievement. So who will replace him?
Laurie Daley has yet to make a definitive call on whether this will be his last campaign as NSW coach, but it is expected he will step down after his side’s stunning upset win in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
· Adrian Proszenko
Malaysians in Hong Kong locked out of state elections amid tight voting deadlines
Hong Kong is home to an estimated 15,000 Malaysians, many of whom remain closely engaged with politics back home
· Vincent Tan
Malaysians in Hong Kong locked out of state elections amid tight voting deadlines
Hong Kong is home to an estimated 15,000 Malaysians, many of whom remain closely engaged with politics back home
· Vincent Tan
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
The final match of the 2026 World Cup will take place on Sunday 19 July
· Bbcnews
Maine Dems planning convention for next candidate after scandal-ridden Graham Platner drops out of Senate race
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· Associated Press
Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
Police are investigating a donation given to Robert Jenrick's Conservative leadership campaign in 2024, BBC News understands.
· Bbcnews
Iran condemns Trump’s ‘vulgarity’ amid new escalation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran’s leadership “scum” and “violent people.”
· RT
Democrat Graham Platner drops out of key US Senate race in Maine
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine, following a series of scandals that included a woman accusing him of sexual assault.
· Bbcnews