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US judge halts Pentagon plan to remove transgender service members from military

US court blocks Pentagon from removing trans troops
The court decision means that recruitment of transgender people is not allowed but that those already in the military can stay

A legal fight over transgender military service took a new turn as a federal appeals court said President Donald Trump’s administration may, for now, keep transgender people from enlisting — but cannot force out those already serving while the case moves forward.

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U.S. Says Iran Talks Still Ongoing Despite Reported Pause

US says Iran talks continuing despite reported suspension
Iranians sit on Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz

Fresh uncertainty clouded efforts to cool the Middle East crisis on Monday after US President Donald Trump insisted negotiations with Iran were still moving quickly, even as Iranian state media reported Tehran had paused indirect talks with Washington.

Nine Killed as Russia Unleashes Large-Scale Assault Across Ukraine

Nine dead as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

Explosions ripped through Ukraine’s biggest cities overnight as Russia launched missile and drone strikes that authorities said killed at least nine people and injured more than 60, hitting Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv after days of Ukrainian warnings that Moscow was preparing a major assault.

Kremlin Condemns France’s Tanker Seizure as “Unlawful” and Provocative

Kremlin slams French seizure of tanker as 'illegal'

France’s dramatic boarding of a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic has triggered an angry response from Moscow, with the Kremlin branding the operation “illegal” and likening it to “piracy” after Paris said the ship was breaching international sanctions.

Court Dismisses Rwanda’s Lawsuit Against UK Over Controversial Migrant Agreement

Court rejects Rwanda claim against UK over migrant deal
The plan was to send migrants arriving in the UK via 'dangerous or illegal journeys' to Rwanda (File image)

Rwanda’s bid to extract more than £100m (€115m) from the UK over the collapsed migrant deportation scheme has been turned down by an international tribunal, dealing a fresh blow to a deal that was mired in controversy from the outset.

Dozens rescued from elevated platform during Arsenal’s victory parade celebration

Dozens rescued from height during Arsenal victory parade
London Fire Brigade appealed to fans to refrain from climbing onto rooftops

Celebrations around Arsenal’s Premier League trophy parade gave way to violence in the hours that followed, with London’s Metropolitan Police confirming six people were stabbed and 24 people arrested over the course of the event.

Mandelson Says Government Won’t Regret Naming Him as US Envoy

Mandelson said govt would not 'regret' his US appointment
Documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US were released this afternoon

As Westminster continues to sift the political fallout from Peter Mandelson’s short-lived return to public service, newly released government files show the former UK ambassador to the United States privately telling ministers they would “never regret” choosing him for the Washington post.

Residents Escape as Israel Orders Strikes on Beirut’s Suburban Areas

Residents flee as Israel orders attack on Beirut suburbs
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have each spoken to US officials around de-escalation

Israel has widened its targets in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering strikes on Hezbollah-controlled districts in Beirut’s southern suburbs — a move that underscores the risk of deeper escalation as US-led diplomacy aimed at resolving the US-Iran conflict stalls.

Nigel Farage: Britain’s “Six Million Dollar Man” With a High-Stakes Comeback

Farage fires party spokesperson over Grenfell remarks
Reform leader Nigel Farage said Simon Dudley is 'no longer a spokesman' after his 'deeply inappropriate' words

Few TV characters captured 1970s imaginations like Steve Austin, the crash-landed astronaut rebuilt in The Six Million Dollar Man with pricey “bionic” limbs and dispatched as a super-spy to take down villains.

At least 22 killed in Russian bombardment of Ukraine

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill at Least 22 in Heavy Bombardment

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Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles rained down on Ukraine overnight, in a sweeping Russian barrage that authorities said left 22 people dead...
WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop as hundreds ruled out

WHO Reports Suspected Ebola Cases Falling as Hundreds Are Cleared

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Health officials have sharply revised down the number of suspected Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo after investigations ruled out hundreds of...
Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'weaponisation' fund

Trump administration scraps $1.8bn fund targeting alleged government weaponisation

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A rare revolt from Republican senators has forced the Trump administration to shelve President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “weaponisation” fund, US Acting Attorney...
Liverpool great Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish announces he has been diagnosed with cancer

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Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish has disclosed that he is receiving treatment for cancer, a personal update the club legend said was never intended for...
Flights suspended at Kuwait airport after missile strike

Kuwait Airport Halts Flights Following Missile Attack Disruption

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Kuwait woke to a fresh shock early this morning when an Iranian drone and missile attack hit the country’s international airport, leaving people injured...