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Israel numbers Palestinian detainee foreheads: What we know

Palestinian news outlets reported a man with the number ‘44’ written on his forehead following a raid in Qabatiya.

Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.

'Terrible': UK PM Burnham after Palestinian refugee dies alongside wife, daughter in swimming tragedy

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Government rough sleeping funding may not ‘be enough’ to tackle problem, says Burnham – as it happened

PM pledges to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas but issues ‘rallying call’ for community and voluntary organisations to help with plan Andy Burnham has admitted government funding “may not fully be enough” to achieve his aim of offering a place to stay to every rough sleeper by Christmas, as he made a “rallying call” for communities to get behind his plan.Speaking on a visit to the nort...

Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blast

The suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.

Brazilian police say at least 23 killed in minibus and truck crash

Brazilian police say that at least 23 people have been killed when a minibus and a truck collided head-on in the southern state of Parana

Canadian official condemns Israel’s 'unlawful invasion' and announces new aid to Lebanon

A Canadian official has condemned what he called Israel’s “unlawful invasion” of Lebanon

Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark: 18,000 species documented to save wildlife

18-year-old builds AI system to track particle collisions, wins $40,000

Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.

Doctor to the stars cleared over failure to record reason for using labour drug

An obstetrician to the stars has been cleared of professional misconduct by Hong Kong’s medical watchdog over allegations she failed to properly record why she administered a labour-inducing drug to a patient who said the procedure left her traumatised. Dr Liang Shuk-tak, who reportedly had delivered babies for actresses Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia and Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, and Olympic diving champi...

Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation

A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.

Zelensky's office probed for corruption as fired defence minister demands elections

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday that they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, a day after the country’s recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion. The political drama was an unwelcome distraction for Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s war with its bigger neighbor extends int...

Premier League 2026-27 form guide: Title race, prediction, players to watch

Will Arsenal repeat, could Man Utd win, what about Liverpool? Breaking down the top clubs’ chances for 2026-27 season.

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’

She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China SeaUS politics live – latest updatesAsked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea threaten US national security, republican fill-in senator Darline Graham hesitated. “I’m just going to be honest here,” she told Tuesday night’s debate audience. “I’m – not that informed on national securit...

Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base

Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday ⁠what it called "untenable ​allegations" by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near ​the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there. Israel carried out airstrikes against the Abu al-Duhur base near Aleppo on Tuesday, drawing condemnation from Turkey ​and criticis...

Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle

Ukraine's lawmakers approved the country's new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle that triggered a public backlash after the dismissal of his popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision comes a day after Fedorov in a video statement called for a move towards elections that have been put off because of the Russian invasion. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kyiv...

'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

Asylum seekers warned not to make 'kissing sounds' at people in new guidance about living in UK

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

PA financial crisis: No budget for 'essential services' including infrastructure, education & health

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Joost Hiltermann, Special Adviser for MENA and training for the International Crisis Group. He sees the Palestinian Authority’s financial crisis not as an approaching emergency, but as an ongoing process of institutional and economic erosion. The PA has already lost much of its capacity to provide essential services, pay public-sector salaries in full, maintain ...

Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn

Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent backEurope live – latest updatesThe Spanish government has U-turned and said it will allow 500 migrant children in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland.The majority of the estimated 70,000 people who crossed into Ceuta – a Spanish territory on the coast of north Africa – on 30 July have retur...