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Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog 14 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Noor Nanji Culture correspondent Getty Images Allegations that Married at First Sight Australia stars were not told about their on-screen partners previous drug and v…

'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kayla Epstein, Jessica Murphy and Will Grant New York, Toronto and Mexico City How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets? For many fans, going to the World Cup is a p…

Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years 31 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Kirby Europe digital editor NurPhoto via Getty Images The changes to the constitution would also mean Péter Magyar not being allowed to govern beyond 2034 The Hungarian p…

'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair 4 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Antonia Matthews BBC Wales Jade McKenna Sofia-Ann (left) and Tamika had been enjoying the heatwave when they got cut off by the tide A 12-year-old girl who dragged her drowning friend out…

Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men 24 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Aleks Phillips Getty Images The man was tried at a district court in Härnösand A 61-year-old Swedish man has been sentenced to four years and five months in prison for coerc…

'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kayla Epstein, Jessica Murphy and Will Grant New York, Toronto and Mexico City How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets? For many fans, going to the World Cup is a p…

Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Anna Lamche Shutterstock Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is pleased "justice has been done" after two men were convicted of arson attacks on property connected to him. Ukrainian …

Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog 13 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Noor Nanji Culture correspondent Getty Images Allegations that Married at First Sight Australia stars were not told about their on-screen partners previous drug and v…

Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men 21 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Aleks Phillips Getty Images The man was tried at a district court in Härnösand A 61-year-old Swedish man has been sentenced to four years and five months in prison for coerc…

A general view of Minle handmade wool carpet factory on 28 May 2024 in Luopu County of Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regio, China. Photograph: Zhe Ji/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A general view of Minle handmade wool carpet factory on 28 May 2024 in Luopu County of Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghu…

South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs on stage at Royal Festival Hall during the London jazz festival on 15 November 2014. Photograph: Andy Sheppard/Redferns/Getty Images View image in fullscreen South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs on stage at Royal Festival Hall during the Lon…

Algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 15 June 2026 in Washington DC. Photograph: Jessica Koscielniak/Reuters View image in fullscreen Algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 15 June 2026 in Washington DC. Photograph: Jessica Koscielniak/Reuters Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attemp…

Taty Almeida (centre) during a weekly march at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, in April 2017. Photograph: Eitan Abramovich/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Taty Almeida (centre) during a weekly march at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, in April 2017. Photograph: Eitan Abramovich/AFP/Ge…

Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Primary elections are taking place in Oklahoma today and a closely watched run-off is underway in Georgia, as Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican party faces its next test. In Washington DC - a Democratic stronghold - voters are also selecting a…

This provocative title suggests a powerful examination of Americas complex relationship with freedomhow the nation has simultaneously championed liberty while systematically excluding vast populations from that freedom. Its a compelling lens for understanding the gap between American ideals and real…

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