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Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march
Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.
Failure to win seat on UN security council sparks German soul-searching
Criticism comes from across political spectrum after decision regarded as blow to Friedrich Merz’s governmentGermany’s unprecedented failure to win one of the rotating seats on th…
Israel and Lebanon reach agreement, but ceasefire stalls
The U.N. peacekeeping mission for Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said Thursday one peacekeeper was killed and others were wounded when they came under mortar fire in southeastern Leban…
Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.
Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire
Senate Republicans are moving forward on a bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of Trump's term. And, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that could aid …
Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.
Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.
Europe’s far right exploit Nowak murder with populist rhetoric on race
Polish, Spanish and French populists focus on clips of teenager’s dying moments and accuse UK of descending ‘into depths of the earth’UK politics live – latest updatesPolish far-r…
Polish far-right politicians exploit Nowak murder with populist rhetoric on race
Comments from Europe and Japan focus on immigration and statements about ‘Britain’s descent into depths of the earth’UK politics live – latest updatesPolish far-right politicians …
Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several areas.
Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.
Disney racks up $4.2bn deficit on Paris parks
Exclusive: Analysis shows resort has yet to recoup Disney’s investment despite record revenue and 16m annual visitorsDisney has still not recouped $4.2bn of its investment in Disn…
Protesters clash with police in Albania over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort – video
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’…
Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
A handful of American households pay for AI. Is the future free — or a subscription?
Just 3% of U.S. households pay for AI for personal use. Sign ups are growing — even though Americans have subscription fatigue.
How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "righ…
How cellphone carriers prepare for hurricane season with AI, drones and 'cows'
Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that's not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops.
The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs
With 4,600 sailors finally home, USS Gerald R. Ford will finally receive some much needed repairs and an upgrade to its beleaguered sewage system.
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk, NPR analysis finds
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.
In photos: a preview of the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center opens later this month in Chicago. We take a look inside.
National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a…
Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?
The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.