82 m. ago The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work

The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and drop them from airplanes over Mexico and even southern Texas

Economics

3 h. ago Trump claims Israel ready for Gaza peace deal in bid to boost Hamas ceasefire talks

US president says Qatar and Egypt will deliver ‘final proposal’ to Hamas, whom he urged to accept deal ‘because it will not get better’Israel-Gaza war: latest updatesDonald Trump has claimed that Israel is ready to agree to a peace deal with Hamas as he seeks to broker a ceasefire to the war in Gaza that has claimed almost 60,000 lives.In a post on Truth Social, the US president wrote: “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Inside Manchester City's Club World Cup failure: How saunas, crosswords and Rayan Cherki's French rap turned into an Al Hilal nightmare

JACK GAUGHAN: The beach yoga on Florida 's east coast wouldn't have felt quite so tranquil the morning after Al Hilal, as Manchester City prepared to board their 153-seat Atlas private charter home.

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4 h. ago US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low

Some shipments have been stopped ‘to put America’s interests first’, White House saysSee all our Ukraine war coverageThe US is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.Certain munitions were previously promised to Ukraine under the Biden administration to aid its defences during the more than three-year-old war. The pause reflects a new set of priorities under President Donald Trump and came after defence department officials scrutinised US stockpiles and raised concerns. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Germany foils 'Iranian spy's plot to attack Israeli and Jewish community leaders'

Federal prosecutor Jens Rommel said a suspect named 'Ali S.' was arrested in Denmark last week after allegedly being commissioned by a unit of Tehran's military to prepare the attacks.

Politics

5 h. ago Squirrels will dart away from gardens if they smell one kitchen ingredient

UK households are being advised to use this must-have household items to help deter squirrels and other garden intruders away from their patios - and it's harmless.

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6 h. ago Jon Bon Jovi refuses to sell his $43M estate in blow to plans for mysterious 'fortress' near Mar

The rock star's property has seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. It boasts a private gym, two elevators, a climate-controlled wine cellar and a beachfront cabana.

Politics

7 h. ago Rayner to back plan to build 180,000 social homes in next decade

The figure would be six times the number of social homes built in the 10 years up to 2024.

Politics

7 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham shares another tribute to Nicola Peltz's father Nelson for his 83rd birthday as he poses with in

Brooklyn Beckham has revealed that he spent the weekend celebrating his father-in-law Nelson's 83rd birthday as he posed for a happy family snap with the Peltzs.

Politics

7 h. ago Photos of Trump touring an immigration detention center dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'

President Donald Trump toured a newly built immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades surrounded by alligator-filled swamps and nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” He praised it as a model for future nationwide facilities aimed at accelerating deportations, including possibly deporting U.S. citizens.

Politics

7 h. ago Parents accused of murdering baby son 'smoked outside' as nurses battled to save him

The baby's dad Daniel Gunter, 27, and mum Sophie Staddon, 23, have been accused of his murder and causing or allowing his death.

Events

8 h. ago Harvey Willgoose texted dad about 'knives' at school days before fatal stabbing

Days before he was stabbed to death, Harvey Willgoose, 15, had texted his dad to warn him that people at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield had "knives"

Events

8 h. ago Key climate change reports removed from US government websites

The national climate assessments help state and local governments prepare for the impacts of a warming worldLegally mandated US national climate assessments seem to have disappeared from the federal websites built to display them, making it harder for state and local governments and the public to learn what to expect in their back yards from a warming world.Scientists said the peer-reviewed authoritative reports save money and lives. Websites for the national assessments and the US Global Change Research Program were down Monday and Tuesday with no links, notes or referrals elsewhere. The White House, which was responsible for the assessments, said the information will be housed within Nasa to comply with the law, but gave no further details. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago How Labour welfare vote rebellion compares to previous revolts by MPs

Keir Starmer has suffered a blow inflicted by his own Labour MPs, but how does it stack up against previous votes under other prime ministers, including Tony Blair’s controversial policies on university tuition fees and the Iraq war?

Politics

10 h. ago MPs vote to back Keir Starmer's welfare reform bill after government offers rebels more concessions

In a late climbdown as MPs prepared to vote, the Government shelved plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment

Politics

10 h. ago King and Queen begin Holyrood Week under guard of ceremonial female bodyguards

Charles and Camilla carried out solo engagements in Edinburgh before hosting a garden party later.

Politics

10 h. ago Moment dad and daughter rescued after she falls overboard on Disney cruise

A father and daughter were rescued from the water after the young girl fell off a Disney Cruise ship on Sunday (29 June).

Events

10 h. ago Ten plants most likely to be stolen from your garden this summer – see full list

The majority of Brits have had plants pinched from their gardens as thefts skyrocket and thieves eye up potentially valuable botanicals - now an expert has named the 10 plants most at risk

Politics

10 h. ago King Charles appears in his element as he joyfully greets guests at Palace of Holyroodhouse garden party alongside Queen Camilla and Princess Anne

The 76-year-old is currently in Scotland for Holyrood Week, where he spends time meeting Scots from all walks of life.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Beyond anything imaginable’: dozens killed at busy Gaza seafront cafe

Witnesses describe explosion, flames and smoke plumes as airstrike transforms peaceful scene at al-Baqa into a horrorEarly afternoon was a busy time in the al-Baqa cafe, on the waterfront in Gaza City. Under the wooden slatted roof, seated at plastic chairs and tables, were dozens of Palestinians seeking respite from the relentless 20-month war that has devastated much of the bustling, vibrant town.On one side was the Mediterranean, blue and calm to the horizon. On the other, battered apartment blocks, wrecked hotels and the close-packed tents of displaced families. Continue reading...

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