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Newest first · UTC+11:00Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.
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Federal prosecutor investigates LA County ballot facility after Trump sounds alarm
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· Jamie Paige
‘If it wasn’t Jared, they wouldn’t give a shit.’ Albania PM defends Kushner resort against protestors
TIVAT — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed growing protests against a planned luxury resort as a politically charged campaign fueled by critics of U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting the project poses no risk to flamingos and other wildlife.
· Jakob Weizman
Rapist Paul Quinn sentenced to 24 years in case that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongly convicted
A sex offender who was found guilty of a rape which saw an innocent man jailed for 17 years has been sentenced to 24 years.
· Lauren Hirst
England collapse as they lose three wickets in five balls
England lose three wickets in space of five balls as New Zealand dismiss Harry Brook, Joe Root and Ben Stokes on day two of the first Test at Lord's.
US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies
The US Senate has approved more than $70bn (£52bn) in funding for President Donald Trump's immigration agencies.
· Maia Davies
US backs out of Germany-Tomahawk missile deal over Russia fears – Politico
The Pentagon is set to cancel a Biden-era agreement to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany due to fears that it would provoke a Russian retaliation and concerns over depleted weapons stockpiles, Politico reported on Thursday, citing sources.
· RT
Back to Back Barries: Does One Nation have a ceiling or a wall? - podcast
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry break down the new Redbridge polling that shows One Nation with the highest primary vote in the country, a result unprecedented in Australian politics. They also discuss Peter Garrett’s appointment to head a new public inquiry into Aukus and whether Anthony Albanese has enough political…
Mass protests grip Albania over Trump family-linked resort project (VIDEO)
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital, Tirana on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day of protests against a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
· RT
US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why
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· Elliot Mamet, Austin Bussing
California governor’s race remains too close to call as vote-counting continues
Experts warn primary vote-counting could go on for days in governor’s race, LA mayoral race and congressional races
· Guardian staff
Gay makes half-century on England debut
Watch the best shots from England debutant Emilio Gay's half-century on day two of their Test match against New Zealand.
'We waste so many clothes': UAE plan to recycle textiles wins public support | The National
A new nationwide campaign to reduce the amount of clothing going to waste in the UAE has received enthusiastic public support.
· The National
Florentino Pérez faces first election for Real Madrid leadership in 20 years
Real MadridPresident Florentino Perez reacts before a La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
· Joseph Wilson
Senate approves $70bn for immigration crackdown amid splits over Trump fund
Senate votes 52-47 to fund ICE and border patrol for three years, ending partial shutdown, with House still to vote
· George Chidi
'Oh crikey!' - Bethell bowled by ball that keeps very low
Jacob Bethell gets a delivery from Matt Henry that stays at ankle height and crashes into the stumps.
Pro-Palestinian activists force EU commissioner to move meeting with arms manufacturer
Belgian local authorities asked the European Commission to move a meeting between defense chief Andrius Kubilius and a French arms manufacturer on Friday due to security concerns.
· Ferdinand Knapp, Jacopo Barigazzi
Teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old on a beach in Ayrshire last year.
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EU negotiators reach compromise proposal on air passenger rights
BRUSSELS — After months of wrangling over EU air passenger rights reform, negotiators appear set to leave the most contentious issue — compensation for delays and cancellations — largely unchanged, five people involved in the negotiations told POLITICO.
· Tommaso Lecca
The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot
The focus of world football will be tight to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland when Norway play at their first World Cup finals since 1998.
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Feds announce several election-fraud investigations in California while revealing ‘serious structural vulnerabilities’
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· Patrick Hedlund
Graham Platner, Susan Collins tied in Maine Senate race post-sexting scandal, new poll shows
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· Samuel Chamberlain
NATO allies weigh new €70B military aid pledge for Ukraine
BRUSSELS — NATO countries are considering a new €70 billion military funding commitment for Ukraine that would be unveiled during the alliance’s summit in Ankara next month, four NATO diplomats told POLITICO.
· Victor Jack
Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000
A painting bought for less than $100 (£75) in a US charity shop in the 1960s has sold for almost £190,000 at auction.
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Two Romanians found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist
Two Romanian nationals have been found guilty of stabbing a journalist in Wimbledon on behalf of the Iranian regime in an attempt to "silence" him.
· Daniel Sandford
Golf pals defy 17m-to-one odds with holes-in-one
The Royal Liverpool Golf Club has hosted the Open 13 times
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Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election
Nearly two months ago, on April 12, Peru held the first round of its presidential elections. But in the eight weeks since, confusion, protests and scandal have engulfed the results.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Three men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder following protests held in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak.
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Israeli ambassador to France accused of 'foreign interference' after election remarks
The Israeli ambassador to France has been accused of "foreign interference" after saying he would prefer "anyone rather than Jean-Luc Melenchon" to win the 2027 presidential election.
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House GOP endorses Trump’s Department of War renaming
The move by the House Armed Services Committee injects another partisan wedge issue into an already fraught defense bill.
· Connor O'Brien
EU-Handelkommissar fordert neues Instrument zur Diversifizierung von Lieferketten
BRÜSSEL - EU-Handelskommissar Maroš Šefčovič hat ein neues „Diversifizierungsinstrument“ gefordert, um sicherzustellen, dass die europäische Industrie in sensiblen Sektoren wie Mikrochips und Seltene Erden nicht von einzelnen Bezugsquellen abhängig ist.
· Camille Gijs
Tottenham sign Robertson after Liverpool exit
Andy Robertson is set to captain Scotland during their first World Cup campaign since 1998
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Leclerc heads Hamilton in Monaco first practice
Charles Leclerc won in Monaco - his home race - in 2024
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Ukraine strikes 'illegal' cargo ships in Sea of Azov as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine says it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
· Kathryn Armstrong
Primavera fans react after headline acts Doja Cat and Massive Attack cancelled over weather
Primavera Sound festivalgoers say poor communication has put a "dampener" on the event after numerous headline acts were cancelled last minute as severe weather hit Barcelona.
· Naomi Clarke
Sanctions on Russia don’t work – US business lobby chief
Imposing additional sanctions on Russia will not help resolve the Ukraine conflict, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) President and CEO Robert Agee has said.
· RT
EU trade chief calls for new tool to diversify supply away from China
BRUSSELS — EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič has called for a new “diversification instrument” to help ensure that industry is not dependent on single sources of supply in sensitive sectors such as chips and rare earths.
· Camille Gijs
Celtic fans in Palestinian solidarity campaign against Robbie Keane appointment | The National
Celtic fan groups have expressed opposition to the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of his previous role in charge of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
· Phil Johnson
Donaldson trial hears pastor say it was 'obvious' who alleged abuser was
In a police interview shown at the Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial, a Christian pastor said that one of the two alleged victims told him she could not tell anyone about the abuse because it would "destroy their political reputation".
· Lyndsey Telford
Robinson takes five wickets on Test return
England's Ollie Robinson completes a five-wicket haul on his return to Test cricket against New Zealand at Lord's
LA-bound Boeing 787 collapses before take-off (VIDEO)
Several crew and staff members received injuries when the front landing gear of a Boeing 787 unexpectedly collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport, aviation news outlets report, citing the aircraft’s operator, Lufthansa.
· RT
Suspected Ukrainian drone explodes in Romanian port
A suspected Ukrainian maritime drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanta on Friday morning, prompting a major emergency response and the evacuation of the area, local media and officials said.
· RT
Senate Republicans pass bill authorizing $70bn for immigration enforcement in vote-a-rama – US politics live
Republican senator Lindsey Graham said he was ‘very proud of my Republican colleagues for… making sure that Border Patrol and ICE are fully funded’
· Vivian Ho, Chris Stein
UK’s Starmer accuses Musk of ‘whipping up division’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in British politics and “whipping up division” over the murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak. The X owner has made several posts about the case, which has triggered public outrage and protests in Britain, as well as a public apology …
(3rd LD) Angry voters block vote-counting facility in protest of ballot shortages
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· Kim Seung-yeon
Trump never wanted to invade Greenland, US envoy to EU says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to invade Greenland earlier this year were misunderstood, the American ambassador to the European Union said Friday.
· Jonas Loesel, Koen Verhelst
Paddleboard firm owner who caused four deaths has bid to cut sentence refused
A former paddleboard firm owner who caused the deaths of four people in south west Wales has been refused permission to appeal against her sentence.
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Teen rapists spared jail partly because of intellectual limitations, judge said
Three boys convicted of raping two girls in separate attacks were spared custody by a judge because of detailed evidence about the precise nature of their offending, prospects for rehabilitation, and the profound intellectual limitations of two of the teenagers.
· Dominic Casciani
Macron invites Coalition of the Willing nations to attend Bastille Day
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday invited Ukraine's allies to attend France's Bastille Day celebrations in Paris on July 14.
· Clea Caulcutt