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Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.

With lost livelihoods, destroyed homes and little security, many displaced Lebanese are facing an entrenched reality.

Angela Rayner says manifesto pledge is not being dropped but focus is now on building council houses UK politics live – latest updates The government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5m homes, Angela Rayner has acknowledged,…

Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.

Fire survivors and bereaved urge Barnet Group to ‘reconsider’ appointment of Laura Johnson, who pushed for cheaper contractor Grenfell survivors and bereaved relatives have criticised the “outrageous decision” to hire a director who…

The bloc struggles to translate its economic weight into geopolitical sway. But there may be a silver lining to it.

Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the election Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for…

The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.

Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economies Economics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to Trump Central bankers in economies including the US,…

Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes and Erling Haaland star in the derby.

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, scores, photos and text commentary stream from the final in Dubai.

Authorities were caught off guard by the disruption, which they labelled a ‘protest’ despite mass intimidation tactics To anybody watching the videos of a group of masked men, all wearing black, descending on the port of Dover last…

The 11-nation bloc avoids condemning the US-Israel war on Iran, showing the divisions among the members.

Key government meeting this month will consider US bid to try James ‘Fergie’ Chambers over alleged support for Hamas Attorneys for James “Fergie” Chambers, the US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects worldwide…

With constant degredation and no real prospects of improvement in the foreseeable future, Iranians are losing hope.

When pesticide proved no match for the insect, desperate Phyllis Nvuda tried a new way to save her infested orchard For two decades, Phyllis Nduva, 72, has grown mangoes and citrus in Wote, a town in Kenya’s eastern Makueni County. In the…

Philippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflict

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.

Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’ Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European…

Government forces and Saudi Arabia carry out air attacks to stop Houthis' advance as thousands displaced by conflict.

Minister points to legislation’s retrospective effect, but Reform says it is confident funding is within the law UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK’s record £72m in donations from two crypto billionaires could be caught in a new…

Israeli strikes on Palestinian territory persist despite a 'ceasefire' brokered by the United States.

Campaigners say at current glacial pace some unpaid carers will die before receiving a refund Unpaid carers who were pursued for bills for thousands of pounds after welfare officials unlawfully changed benefit rules could wait years before…

The kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval.

With sales up 12%, pickles are moving beyond traditional role as a side to become an ingredient in their own right The humble pickled onion, long associated with classic pub culture, the ploughman’s lunch and cold festive buffets, is…

Women say they are too fearful to pursue criminal prosecution of rapes, for fear of having their claims refused Female asylum seekers are reporting rapes and sexual assaults by British men but many say they are too fearful to pursue…

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

Pilot project in Preston comes with apprenticeship offer for Neets at end of three-week course In a youth centre opposite Preston bus station , the UK government is trying to address two of the greatest challenges facing the national…