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Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia

Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – as it happened

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on Moscow A fire ⁠broke ⁠out ​at an ⁠industrial facility in ⁠Russia’s ​Tyumen…

We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why

Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says

Regulator finds many insurers raising premiums faster than inflation and advises customers to ask for better deals Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Car owners…

SpaceX plan for vast rocket launch site on Louisiana coast sparks backlash

Opponents fear Elon Musk firm’s plan to develop 18-mile strip of Pecan Island will badly damage fragile ecosystem Plans by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build a vast rocket launch site on a stretch…

From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift

Only spending outlet for man accused of helping to control a third of Europe’s cocaine supply will be prison tuck shop It sounds like the penal equivalent of five stars: a private gym and…

People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires

Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expected Authorities in Spain have warned of an increased risk of fires when hundreds…

Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed

Abdul Khan attacked the girl at a nature reserve after pretending to be 14 on Snapchat.

British couple held in Iran end hunger strike

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.

Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder

Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than one from today

The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.

Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms

A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact…

'Dust devil' spins through London park

Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily

Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’ A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 amphorae…

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan | First Thing

Israeli PM is insisting on a full Hamas disarmament before the deal can be implemented. Plus, what it feels like to get locked into an opera performance that lasts nearly 24 hours Don’t…

New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down

Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU head Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Melissa…

Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar

Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east Asia High pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August…

The FAA wants to reboot the nation's airspace. This airline shows how it might work

When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S…

In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders

The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc…

An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse

In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his…

Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes

A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote…