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Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei lies in state
Iran begins seven-day state funeral for late ayatollah as some 100 foreign delegations arrive under a tense ceasefire
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials
People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punishedLenoxdatacenter.com went live in May, promoting what it called a “proposed advanced technology and data center c...
Indian student with US visa denied entry at Atlanta airport, raising worries over online privacy
An Indian student was allegedly denied entry into the U.S. after a phone inspection revealed their involvement in a WhatsApp group.
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
DMK moves Supreme Court to bar TVK leaders from making ‘threatening’ public statements on Karur stampede
The DMK petition has pointed out that Chief Minister Vijay’s proposed visit to Karur has the potential to give rise to an apprehension, regarding the fairness and independence of the investigative process.
"Counselling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on": What CBSE's new policy means for students and schools
The CBSE's revised affiliation by-laws make counselling mandatory across affiliated schools, requiring dedicated wellness and career counsellors with a 1:500 ratio for students in Classes 9–12. Introduced amid rising st...
'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
Egypt team staff member forcefully pushed by US police officer as fans gather outside team hotel ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 Australia clash
The build-up to Egypt’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia took an unexpected turn after a confrontation broke out between a member of the Egyptian delegation and a US police officer outside the team’s h...
Perry comes through training ahead of T20 World Cup final
Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry appears on track to be fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against England.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
João Fonseca departs Wimbledon with a whimper but deafening hype army roar on
Roman Safiullin ousts Brazilian but fails to dampen the relentless noise that follows the 19-year-oldThe first chants of “FON! SE! CA!” started up shortly before noon, and it’s fair to say João Fonseca was in need of al...
NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films
Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW technol...
A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done?
In the third of a series on nationalisation, we look at the huge challenge as 1.5m families wait for social housing‘Commanding heights of the economy’: the postwar blueprint that inspires BurnhamWill Andy Burnham ‘go bi...
Wales' hockey team crowdfunding for World Cup
Wales men's hockey team are aiming to raise £40,000 through crowdfunding to aid their Hockey World Cup bid.
Authorities issue arrest warrant, Interpol red notice for Monaco blast suspect
Suspect of the June 29 blasts in Monaco subject to an arrest warrant.