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Shabana Mahmood expected to exempt care workers from extended residency wait
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to adjust legal migration proposals by exempting social care workers already in the UK from an extended residency wait.
Riot police deployed as Poland's Constitutional Tribunal judge suspended
Riot police were deployed around Poland's Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw as an escalating institutional crisis triggered protests and presidential intervention.
US Orders Non-Emergency Staff, Families To Leave Saudi Arabia Over Security Risks
The US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to security risks from Houthi attacks.
Iran Says Four Tankers Hit Mines, Catch Fire in Hormuz Strait
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims four oil tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts and regional conflicts intensify.
Trump rallies Florida voters ahead of midterm elections
President Trump campaigned in Florida ahead of the midterm elections as various developments unfolded, including a historic mail-in vote cast by Pope Leo XIV.
G20 family photo cancelled after nations object to Russian minister
American organizers canceled the traditional G20 family photograph to prevent a diplomatic walkout after numerous nations objected to standing alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
US scraps G20 group photo after European objections to Russian minister Lavrov
The US scrapped the traditional G20 group photo at the Atlanta foreign ministers meeting after European officials, Australia, and Canada refused to pose with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Amanda and Clive Owen children showcase rapid growth in Our Farm Next Door
Amanda and Clive Owen's nine children are showcasing rapid growth and new independence in the returning reality series Our Farm Next Door.
Binance $6.3bn hack linked to North Korean TraderTraitor unit
Blockchain analysts have linked a devastating 20-minute cyber-heist at Binance to North Korea's TraderTraitor unit, resulting in a record $6.3 billion loss.
Evacuations begin in Oleshky as Melania‑brokered cease‑fire and residents eat grass
Evacuations began in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky under a temporary, localized cease-fire brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, offering relief as residents face severe shortages.
Trump Refuses to Endorse JD Vance for the 2028 Presidential Race
President Donald Trump declined to endorse Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential race during an Oval Office exchange, impacting his odds.
Pope Leo XIV Makes History as First Sitting Pope to Vote in US Election
Pope Leo XIV has rewritten papal history by becoming the first sitting pontiff to cast a ballot in a United States election, submitting a mail-in vote ahead of the midterm elections.
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Russia intensifies aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter, even as its forces face record casualties, severe fuel shortages, and strategic battlefield retreats.
Roy Hodgson hints at management return after describing Bristol City stint
Roy Hodgson has admitted he misses football management following a short-term spell in charge of Championship club Bristol City.
Novaya Gazeta shuts down after more than 33 years
Novaya Gazeta has announced its permanent closure after more than thirty-three years, citing severe state pressure and the threat of extremism charges.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery in Samara, ends 2-week pause
Ukraine has ended a brief suspension of long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure by targeting an oil refinery in the Samara region.
UK households urged to stockpile food and water under Be Ready campaign
The UK government has launched the Be Ready campaign, urging households to stockpile three days of essentials like food, water, and cash to face disruptions.
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries in defiance of Trump ban
President Volodymyr Zelensky ended Ukraine's pause on targeting Russian energy infrastructure, citing ongoing attacks and a US diesel deal.
US deploys military aircraft to Middle East amid Iran strike preparations
The United States has escalated its Middle East military posture by deploying transport aircraft and warplanes to Israel and Arab allies amid preparations for potential strikes against Iran.
Iran claims three oil tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions surge in the Middle East as Iran claims three oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US denies a drone seizure and Israel faces political deadlock.