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'I'd wait forever, but 334 days is crazy.' USS Ford finally comes home

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The USS Ford came home to a hero's welcome. Sailors had been away from home for nearly a year, through two conflicts, a fire and problems with the sew...

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

BBC News - Politics

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines

Al Jazeera - Politics

An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped

Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears

Al Jazeera - Politics

Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences

BBC News - Politics

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid

BBC News - Politics

Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.

Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit

BBC News - Politics

Reform have hit back at the criticisms suggesting they were "politically influenced".

Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer

BBC News - Politics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

Congress delays vote on Republican-backed ICE funding after GOP infighting

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Republicans upended plans to pass a partisan bill to fund ICE after party infighting over unrelated issues snarled their progress.

DHS says ICE has 'no relationship' with spyware maker Paragon Solutions

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The Department of Homeland Security says ICE has no current contract or relationship with the company, but questions remain about ICE's use of commerc...

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

BBC News - Politics

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation

BBC News - Politics

Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.

Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

BBC News - Politics

The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".

Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera - Politics

Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.

GOP senators delay immigration funding. And, what to expect this hurricane season

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Congressional Republicans left for recess without passing Trump's top immigration enforcement package. And, forecasters are predicting fewer storms th...

Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies

BBC News - Politics

Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged.

Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'

BBC News - Politics

Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout

Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000

BBC News - Politics

A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.

India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach Party’ is going viral

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A satirical political movement called the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ has gone viral in India.

Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval

Al Jazeera - Politics

Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.