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Amid war with Iran, Trump muses renaming Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite ongoing clashes with Iran – then hours later implied he wasn’t serious. Trump has made a series of geographical name changes to international bodies of water in his second term, at least partly with the aim of trolling other countries. The latest suggestion came as Trump insisted the US had ful...
Iran war: Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!” Trump said on social media. It is the latest geographic...
Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote
While leaders focused on Hasan Piker, two of the party’s more conservative members salvaged a GOP measure that was poised to failHouse Democratic leaders have spent the past few weeks waging a bitter campaign against their own left flank over a leftwing streamer. On Tuesday, it was the party’s center-right who blindsided them.Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, announced late on Tuesday th...
In Havana, church meals become a lifeline for many
As the food shortage in Cuba worsens and some elderly residents look through the trash for their next meal, church volunteers provide what’s become some people’s only meal.
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Frecciarossa starting tests for new Rome and Milan high-speed rail links to Munich
Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.
Frecciarossa in Germany: tests begin for Rome and Milan rail links to Munich
Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria pave the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.
Belgium pushes back against new attempt to use Russian assets to support Ukraine
"The reasons behind our opposition have not magically disappeared," Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said as a group of EU countries tries to revive the idea of using Russia's immbolised assets.
UK politics: Andy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs – as it happened
Burnham faced questions from Kemi Badenoch and other MPs amid speculation over budgetIn the news release to mark the first anniversary of his election as the Green party’s leader, Zack Polanski highlighted what he described as 10 achievements during his first year in charge. For the record, this is how he sees his record.-Won the Greens’ first ever parliamentary byelection in Gorton and Denton-Mor...
George Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’
US actor George Clooney has described US President Donald Trump’s administration as a ‘kakistocracy’.
South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium
South Africa’s aviation authority is reviewing a dramatic passenger jet flypast over Cape Town's DHL Stadium
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak
Number of people killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo from disease exceeds 3,000 amid response funding gap.
Discovery of explosive devices at substation leads to sabotage probe
Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.
Germany probes possible acts of sabotage after explosives found at substation
Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.
Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport
After #Germany blamed #Russia for the explosive-laden #drone found at #Leipzig airport on August 4, #Berlin has introduced new sanctions against #Moscow. Namely, its consulate in #Bonn and the Russian House - a cultural centre thought to be a Russian #spy hub - in #Berlin.
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’Rupert Murdoch is “very happy” that he’s being portrayed by Guy Pearce in a new film about the origins of British tabloid the Sun, the Australian actor has said.Speaking at the Venice film festival ahead of the premiere of 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle’s Ink, Pearce said...
How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League
Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date.
Reform UK bans three journalists who have investigated party from its conference
Guardian City editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entryReform UK has banned at least three journalists who have investigated the party and Nigel Farage from its annual conference, which begins on Thursday.The Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, the investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and the broadcaster and biographer Michael Crick wer...
Reform UK bans three journalists who have criticised party from its conference
Guardian city editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entryReform UK has banned at least three journalists who have reported critically on the party and Nigel Farage from its annual conference, which begins on Thursday.The Guardian’s city editor, Anna Isaac, the investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and the broadcaster and biographer Michael...
Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules
Appeals panel says only military tribunals may assess court-martial convictions in blow to former Afghan war prisoner.
Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened
EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’German police have opened a investigation into yesterday’s attempt to disrupt the operation of a power substation near Brandenburg.In a statement, Brandenburg police said they were leading a probe on suspicion of attempting to disrupt public services, causing an explosion and damaging critical i...
Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza, ‘we are not withdrawing’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel does not plan to withdraw from Gaza
Baby stabbed to death in Sheffield was found on top of washing machine, court told
Two men and two women have been charged with murder after body of newborn girl found with 33 stab woundsA newborn baby girl died from multiple stab wounds before she was found on top of a washing machine in an outhouse in Sheffield, a court has heard.Two men and two women appeared in court on Wednesday charged with the murder of the newborn, named only as Baby S. She was found with 33 wounds from ...
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
EU countries showed 'broad support' for moving forward with visa ban for Russian combatants, Kallas says
EU member states showed "broad support" for moving forward with a visa ban for Russian ex-combatants and tougher rules for Russian tourists, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said, as the Leipzig drone attack renews security fears.
Dad who won a cabbage in 1977 scoops £4m Bath mansion, £250k cash and luxury perks through Omaze
Wayne Wood, 64, who last won a cabbage in a 1977 meat draw, has struck it big with a £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath. He and wife Catherine also won £250,000 cash, a mortgage-free property, covered legal costs and £140,000 worth of furnishings through Omaze, turning his decades-old cabbage joke into reality.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earningsUber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs.Drivers from the UK, the Netherlands and other countries have joined the compensation claim that could run ...