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‘Our country is the mission’: more than 100 ex-Nasa astronauts launch new voting campaign

Astronauts for America liken effort to instill trust and faith back in constitution’s principles and democratic institutions to ‘making a course correction’Orbiting 250 miles above the US in the international space station, astronaut Cady Coleman did not look down and see red or blue states, sanctuary cities or communities occupied by thousands of federal immigration enforcement agents in camoufla...

He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun

After masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed – only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice, and says the harrowing experience is part of a troubling patternIt was just after 8am on 16 August and Francisco Longoria, who runs a party supply business, was driving his truck down a suburban southern California str...

Moment Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Belgorod

Dramatic videos captured the moment Ukrainian drones hit Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.

Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians

The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.

US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo

The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?

Tit-for-tat strikes have halted in the Middle East even as the scope of the US-Israel war on Iran widens.

Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win

Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader granted 6-month UK stay

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to enter and remain in Britain as a visitor for six months, after UK authorities reversed an earlier decision requiring him to leave the country by Wednesday, the South China Morning Post has learned. Paul Harris, Wu’s lawyer, said immigration authorities had informed his legal team in writing that the former chairman of the...

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader appeals UK order to leave as he seeks BN(O) route

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has appealed against the UK government’s decision to grant him only seven days’ temporary admission, requiring him to leave the country by Wednesday, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Monday that Wu had written to the British Home Office asking it to reconsider the decision and could potentially seek a judicial review if the ap...

Two die after being pulled from sea at Cornish beach

Man and woman pronounced dead at Fistral beach in Newquay after large emergency responseTwo people have died after being pulled from the sea at a popular surfing beach in the Cornish resort of Newquay.A man and a woman were pronounced dead at Fistral beach on Sunday after a large emergency response involving coastguards, a rescue helicopter, an RNLI lifeboat, paramedics and police. Continue readin...

Two die after being pulled from sea near Cornish beach

Man and woman pronounced dead at Fistral beach in Newquay after large emergency responseTwo people have died after being pulled from the sea off a popular surfing beach in the Cornish resort of Newquay.A man and a woman were pronounced dead at Fistral Beach after a large emergency response involving coastguards, a rescue helicopter, an RNLI lifeboat, paramedics and police. Continue reading...

Charli xcx portrait added to National Portrait Gallery collection

Pop star is celebrated as ‘one of the defining cultural figures of her generation’ by gallery, which acquires Brat-era portrait by Harley WeirA portrait of Charli xcx has been added to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection, in the week that she hopes for a No 1 chart position for her new album Music, Fashion, Film.The photograph by Harley Weir was taken in 2023 and became one of the key image...

Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm

Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in EnglandUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesA US private equity firm will take control of NHS patient records in a deal experts say should “ring alarm bells” amid concerns sensitive health data is increasingly being handed to private companies.The investment firm TPG has bought ...

Alarm over NHS patients records being placed in hands of US private equity firm

Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in EnglandA US private equity firm will take control of NHS patient records in a deal experts say should “ring alarm bells” amid concerns sensitive health data is increasingly being handed to private companies.The investment firm TPG has bought Optum UK, the healthcare technology business behind the electro...

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

東北から九州にかけて大気が非常に不安定 静岡では猛烈な雨も

湿った空気の影響で、東北から九州にかけての広い範囲で大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、静岡県では夕方に猛烈な雨が降るなど、各地で雨雲が発達しています。27日夜遅くにかけては局地的に非常に激しい雨が降るおそれがあり、気象庁は土砂災害や低い土地の浸水などに十分注意するよう呼びかけています。

Hong Kong to offer 5% shopping and dining discounts for major event participants

Residents and visitors in Hong Kong can enjoy discounts on dining, shopping, and attractions in August by presenting tickets for five major events, including an exhibition, as authorities seek to boost the retail and catering sectors. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on Monday that ticket holders for the selected events in the city would be able to enjoy 5 per cent discounts at more than 100 ...

Israeli forces storm multiple West Bank towns, settler violence worsens

At least 20 West Bank towns and villages have been raided, with homes demolished and dozens of Palestinians arrested.

西日本・東海で気温上昇 九州で統計開始以降 初めて40度以上に

27日は西日本と東海を中心に気温が上がり、大分県日田市では最高気温が40度ちょうどを観測し、九州では統計開始以降、初めて40度以上となりました。28日も西日本を中心に危険な暑さが続く見込みで、引き続き熱中症への対策を徹底してください。

U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives "diplomacy a chance"

The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.

Elon Musk says a future on Mars could help humanity survive pandemics, AI and global disasters

Elon Musk believes a Mars colony can protect humanity from global disasters. He argues the vast distance offers a crucial buffer against pandemics and cyber threats. A six-month journey to Mars acts as an automatic quarantine period for diseases. Digital attacks also face significant delays, providing time for mitigation efforts. This expansion ensures human civilization is not solely confined...

Baby missing after mother and toddler found dead off coast of South Australia

Emergency services pulled the bodies from the ocean at Port Macdonnell amid ‘grave concerns’ for second childGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA baby is missing off the coast of South Australia after the bodies of a mother and her toddler were pulled from the ocean.Emergency services were called to the state’s southernmost coastal town, Port Macdonnell, at about 11.15am on...

Canadian TikToker with early-onset Alzheimer's ends her life through assisted dying

Pentagon created separate category for Iran war deaths, making tally harder to track: Report

'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment

Tehran's third warning to Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for providing air base support.