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Rights group says drone strike kills 11 in central Sudan market — Emergency Lawyers said dozens were also wounded in the strike that came less than 24 hours after similar drone attacks.

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China — Five elderly people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind in Japan.

US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms — Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.

Smallpox Scabs That British Doctors Used to Inoculate Patients May Have Introduced the Deadly Disease to Australia, New Research Suggests — Two new studies find that British colonists arriving via ship in the late 18th century likely introduced smallpox, which devastated…

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Kansas City for Jazz, Barbecue, and the World Cup — Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026—but year-round, the Midwestern city's unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.

Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list — Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.

Tennis: World number one Sabalenka ousted in Toronto by Alexandrova — Ekaterina Alexandrov took down four-time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.

Dolly Parton: The country legend who sang from the heart — The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq — The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.

Turtle rescued from rubble a month after Venezuela earthquake — A turtle who survived for over a month under the rubble of a collapsed building following Venezuela’s earthquake rescued

EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova — Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.

UEFA confirm legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino World Cup plan — UEFA confirm to Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.

Altman forced to confront claims at OpenAI trial that he's a prolific liar — Very painful": Altman relives his Muskian reaction to losing control over OpenAI.

Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding — President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2 people have died in major flooding in Texas.

Thousands of children at risk as RSF besieges Sudan’s el-Obeid: Charity — Save the Children says families in and around the city of el-Obeid are facing increasingly difficult conditions.

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins — Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister — The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Power bank fire forces plane to emergency land in India — A plane flying from Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing after a power bank reportedly caught fire on board.

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions — After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

LIVE: Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026 — Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

CBS News Radio signs off Friday night after nearly 100 years of broadcasting: "An American institution" — After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.

Andy Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments — The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU.

OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack — ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a 'collective'.

Explosion in Damascus cafe causes casualties — An explosion inside a cafe in Damascus’s Hejaz district has caused casualties, according to Syrian state media.

PHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk — In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest neighborhoods wage a battle of survival with the sea.

Judge rules that the Pentagon's Anthropic ban was 'illegal and baseless' — 'The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics.'

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal — The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Watch: What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations — BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.

Germany Explores Ways to Avoid Other UniCredit-Style Takeovers — Germany is studying legal changes to avoid a repeat of UniCredit SpA‘s takeover of Commerzbank AG, where the Italian suitor was able to discreetly build large derivatives positions and surprise the bank as well as…

King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering — The King and Queen watched events including Highland dancing, caber tossing and pipe bands performing at the annual event in Royal Deeside.

Reuters built an interactive map of every bomb that fell on Ukraine since February 2022. The density around Kyiv is actually staggering 😭

Reuters built an interactive map of every bomb that fell on Ukraine since February 2022. The density around Kyiv is actually staggering 😭

Mourners gather to remember Lebanese conservationist killed by Israel — People gathered in Beirut in memory of beloved turtle conservationist Mona Khalil, killed in Israeli attack.

Apple’s flagship AirPods now up to $120 off for Prime Day - 9to5Mac — With the Amazon fall Prime Day event now underway, it is one of the best times of year to refresh...

Warsh Sets the Tone for Fed’s Road Ahead — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech gave central bankers and investors greater clarity on how he views the economy and the Fed’s path ahead, though questions remain about the timing and number of potential…

'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller — Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border — CCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.

Saudi health minister visits survivors of deadly Riyadh airport attack — Saudi Arabia’s health minister Fahad Aljalajel has paid a visit to survivors of Saturday’s deadly attack.

A hero’s welcome as Cameroon parades its first Women’s AFCON title — Cameroon’s women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Yaounde after winning its first Women’s Africa Cup

Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media — If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing — Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career — The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead — Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.

US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’ — Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it 'discriminatory'.

The UV index is not the warm sensation of sunlight on bare skin — The warmth of sunlight is not a reliable indicator of how quickly you will sunburn in a given situation. On one hand, you can still get sunburned on a cooler...

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations — The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

Four products that Dyson successfully revolutionised, and four it didn&#039;t — <p>As Dyson seeks to disrupt the toothbrush market with its CameraJet, we look back at how the technology company has fared in its attempts to transform other product categories over the years.…

USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts — Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.

150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data — Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.

When atrocities return: The cost of failed accountability in Tigray — Amnesty International says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable as fighting returns to Tigray.

Starmer vows to ‘get on with governing’ as scores of MPs urge him to quit — The British prime minister is under pressure after his Labour Party suffered election losses.

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party with Massie defeat — The defeat of a Republican rebel by a Trump-backed challenger in Kentucky shows the strength of the president, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Iceland rejects EU-accession talks plan in referendum — The 'No' camp had 52.5 percent and the 'Yes' camp had 47.5 percent with only a few ballots left to count, RUV reports.

Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut — From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."

Trump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks — A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally

India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns — A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month

Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan — Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.

NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 25, 2026 — Looking for a spoiler-free way to find a connection? We have you covered.

French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread — French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.

Strong Retail Sales Hide Consumer Divide: Analyst Kodali — Forrester analyst Sucharita Kodali says strong retail sales are hiding a major divide in the US consumer. Higher-income shoppers are still spending, while rising gas costs squeeze lower-income households. She explains…

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