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Meanwhile, top Iranian figures speak of "iron unity" after the US president's claims that the country's leadership is embroiled in infighting.
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan appears in court charged over online posts reportedly made in 2025.
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.
Officials in both states cite dry conditions, high winds and drought as key factors making the fires difficult to control.
Trump shared a transcript of remarks made by podcaster Mark Savage, who criticised birthright citizenship in the US.
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Trump-Xi summit may be rocked by US mulling huge sanctions.
“They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites.”
“If it doesn’t rely on a solid, there’s no reason why we can’t launch.”
Technically speaking, there’s no practical benefit to use PQC. So why is it being used?
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
Plans are approved for three buildings and a warehouse on the Skelton Grange site.
Can you wear white after Labor Day if your destination is Earth orbit?
While this material degrades over time, it could point to better ones.
Pending refresh? RAM shortage? AI agents? There are many possible explanations.
What happens when something that isn't human makes art? The answer lies with this image, and it will change what ends up on your screen and in your headphones forever.
Such experiments bring “order to the universe, whether or not the number agrees with the expected value.”
The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies.
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Clouds of microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in millions of them each year. A few changes can help us reduce exposure.
Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.
From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
The presenter said recent weeks had been "extremely testing" but he is "now on the pathway to recovery".
For a decade, we've been told our screens are wrecking our sleep. The real culprit is far bigger than the glow from your phone.
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.
A new generation of Chinese goods are riding a new wave as they become globally recognisable brands.
If Dems take Congress, Trump may face reckoning for “pay-to-play” memecoin galas.
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and into meat and vegetables. But there are things we can do to eat less of them.
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
Foods with added sugar are everywhere – even in some surprising places. So how easy is it to go without sugar and what difference can it make to your health?
In London and LA, we tried eating local food to make our diets more climate-friendly. Here's what happened next.
Charging cables are the most overlooked technology in your life, until they break and you're stuck with a dying phone. Here's how to take better care of them.
Instead of throwing away edible and nutrient-rich peel of bananas, oranges and other fruits and veg, here are five ways to make the most of them.
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
The Jam frontman is releasing his new album, Weller at the BBC 2, on Friday.
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Tickets for the festival start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.
