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Chelsea open talks for veteran Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford's Jordan Henderson and Brighton's Danny Welbeck as the club looks to add Premier League experience to its squad.
West Midlands low-income families pay 241m poverty premium
New research reveals that low-income households in the West Midlands pay an extra £241m a year in high costs for everyday essentials, ranking the region second worst in Britain.
Sara Gilson ex-husband says he begged slain influencer to leave killer
The ex-husband of Sara Gilson reveals he spent five years pleading with her to escape an abusive relationship before her death protecting her children.
Police believe at least 3 suspects involved in deadly Seattle festival shooting
Investigators believe at least three suspects were involved in a deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival that left three dead.
US pauses Iran strikes amid concerns over depleted missile stockpiles
The United States has abruptly paused its airstrikes on Iran amid rising Pentagon concerns over depleted missile reserves and long production lags.
Houthis target Saudi oil sites as Yemen truce unravels
A fragile four-year peace in Yemen is fracturing as military actions and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities threaten global energy markets.
EU warns wildfires in France and Spain are pushing resources to the limit
The European Union has warned that historic wildfires scorching France and Spain are pushing emergency response systems to the limit, forcing over 300,000 people to flee their homes.
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day
As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Three dead and four injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle left three dead and four injured, including a toddler, as police search for a second suspect.
Fire Point manufactures 100 long-range missiles and thousands of drones monthly
Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point is producing 100 long-range cruise missiles and thousands of drones monthly to support deep-strike operations.
Singapore condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges restraint
Singapore has strongly condemned recent Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabian oil installations, urging restraint as Brent crude crosses $100 a barrel amidst escalating Red Sea tensions.
UBA wins dual Euromoney awards for retail banking and ESG leadership
United Bank for Africa secured dual honors at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, highlighting its retail growth and sustainability leadership.
Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula
Brazil has recalled its top envoy to Buenos Aires following an unprecedented diplomatic rupture sparked by Argentine President Javier Milei.
Iran vows retaliation after alleged Ukrainian strike on Caspian cargo ship
Iran has vowed retaliation following a strike on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured three others.
Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
After twelve years of lobbying, Mount Olympus has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural property.
Seattle food festival shooting kills two, wounds five
Gunfire erupted on the final day of the Bite of Seattle food festival, leaving two people dead and five others injured. Law enforcement and emergency responders flooded the scene as authorities investigated.
Seattle festival shooting leaves two dead and five wounded near Space Needle
A Sunday evening shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle left two people dead and five others wounded, including a toddler.
Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques after deadly Tal clash
Israeli settlers torched two mosques in the West Bank following a deadly village clash that left four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead.
Netanyahu blasts Mamdani over arrest threat, accuses NYC mayor of fomenting hate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate following threats to have him arrested on war crimes charges.
French firefighters battle massive wildfire approaching Bordeaux
French firefighters are locked in an unprecedented battle against a raging wildfire in the Gironde region as the monster blaze creeps toward Bordeaux, forcing nearly 260,000 evacuations.