Russia launches largest drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assaults since the war began
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Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid
Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.
Trump gets major win now - but it comes with risks down the road
The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split
The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections
After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.
Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches
The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
In a country where alcohol is banned, Pakistan’s top brewery has to make changes
Pakistan's top brewery has healthy financials despite an alcohol ban for Muslims in the Islamic country
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
The Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan in August 2021
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Australian teen Sonny Blundell dies after hitting his head in botched backflip to celebrate his ‘new life’
Sonny Blundell died from his injuries on June 30, 2025.
Teen beats rare cancer, then opposing soccer team with season-saving goal in first game back: ‘No dry eye in sight’
“For the remainder of that day, I just replayed the moment over and over,” Harry Jolly, 13, said.
Crowds gather for the saddest of homecomings for Diogo Jota and his brother
On a quiet side street by Capela da Ressurreicao, on the outskirts of Porto, the crowd had been building through the night.
Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut
States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals
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El Salvador’s president disputes claims Abrego Garcia was tortured in notorious prison
The Trump administration wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador in March
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New DNA evidence leads to man’s murder indictment four decades after ex-girlfriend’s disappearance
Teresa Peroni was last seen with her then-boyfriend around July 4, 1983
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Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by US immigration
The boxer, who fought against Jake Paul on Saturday, is accused of ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67
The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.
Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.
UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel
Francesca Albanese also accuses companies which equip Israel of complicity in war crimes.
