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Victim in her 20s was attacked after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub between 2am and 4am on SaturdayA woman was raped by several men outside a church after leaving a nightclub in Surrey, police said.The woman in her 20s reported she was attacked after being followed leaving Labyrinth Epsom between 2am and 4am on Saturday. Continue reading...

Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have repercussions for Europe, the US and RussiaEurope correspondentNot a regular observer of Hungarian politics? We’ve got you. Continue reading...

US president had earlier said Nato allies would support the action and UK would send minesweepersMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK will not be involved in any blockade of the strait of Hormuz, the Guardian understands, despite claims by Donald Trump on Sunday the US was “going to be blockading the strait of Hormuz” with the assistance of Nato allies.Speaking to Fox News, the US president said “it won’t take long to clean out the strait” and claimed “numerous countries are going to be helping us”, adding the UK and other nations were sending minesweepers. Continue reading...

Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilitiesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe failure of negotiations to end the US war with Iran has unleashed a barrage of starkly partisan political responses, with leading Republicans making hawkish calls for Donald Trump to “finish the job” while top Democrats warned that it would be disastrous for the president to resume hostilities.The former UN ambassador during Trump’s first presidency, Nikki Haley, led the Republican charge. She told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday that the current two-week ceasefire was a test of nerves. Continue reading...

Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe stateA Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said.Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading...

Police arrest man, 37, on suspicion of being in charge of dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in deathA 19-year-old woman who died after a dog attack in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe. Police said the victim was found with serious injuries after emergency services were called to a property in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday. Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, who was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, has been bailed until July while inquiries continue, Essex police said on Sunday. The canine, which was a family pet and believed to be a lurcher crossbreed, was seized and tests are under way to formally establish the dog’s breed, the force added. Assistant chief constable Stuart Hooper said: “Our thoughts remain with all those who knew and loved Jamie-Lea. Her young life has been so tragically cut short. “Our detectives are continuing to work around the clock to establish exactly what happened and specialist officers are continuing to support Jamie-Lea’s family. “This is unimaginable for her loved ones and friends and, as such, I would ask people to respect their grief and privacy at this extremely difficult time. “Our officers remain at the scene and anyone with concerns or information can speak with them there or contact us in the usual way.” A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday, police said. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact Essex police through their website or anonymously through Crimestoppers. On Thursday, a three-month-old baby died in a suspected dog attack at a property in Redcar, North Yorkshire. The baby girl is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite in the Dormanstown area and a woman, aged 31, was treated in hospital for an injury to her arm from a bite, police said. Armed officers destroyed one dog that had gone on to the street and a second recovered by police has since been destroyed. A man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and was released on conditional bail. Continue reading...

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius.On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass legislation within the current parliamentary session, which ends in the coming weeks, after a lack of support from Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.

I had met Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach murderer, through work on my co-op board. He lived in a dilapidated house on Long Island but interacted with privileged New Yorkers as an architect.

All six board members that oversee the national historic landmark were terminated, part of the administration’s efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy.

Conversation is not a reward to be bestowed on those with whom we agree; it’s a base line practice.

“I don’t like it,” the pop singer had said from the festival stage, after mistaking a celebratory Middle Eastern cry as a form of yodeling.

The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

Vice President JD Vance said that marathon talks between the United States and Iran had failed to produce a deal to fully reopen the strait and end the war. Iran’s top negotiator suggested further talks were possible.

Israel’s campaign targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a source of tension in the U.S.-Iran cease-fire. Israeli and Lebanese officials plan to meet for rare talks in Washington this week.

Nguyen Van Loc was persecuted for performing Hanoi’s old romantic music during (and after) the Vietnam War. He can’t stop. He won’t stop.

With the U.S. and Iranian delegations gone from Islamabad and the cease-fire uncertain, Pakistan faces its own economic and diplomatic challenges.

Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.

Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.

The tragedy took place at the Citadelle Laferrière, a historic fortress in northern Haiti and one of the country’s defining symbols.

The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

Orban’s failing election campaign has been backed by US president Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance

Talks collapse without progress as Tehran stands firm on nuclear ambitions

Donald Trump has conceded gas prices may remain high for several months amid the Iran war

Police responded to reports of a shooting at the fast-food stop in Union Township on Saturday night

The US president announced American warships will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed Islamabad peace talks

ITN, which is also named as a respondent to Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije' case, said it is "denied in full".

Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty.

Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall.

Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference.

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

"We're taking it one step at a time," Declan Holmes also said, as his 66-year-old father recovers in hospital.

About 100 people missed their flights because of border control queues at Milan's Linate airport.

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

Jannik Sinner is back to world number one after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Monte Carlo.

Hungary's opposition Tisza party could win Sunday's national election, two surveys showed, delivering a landmark defeat to veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast on Saturday night.

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

Edna Foa, Who Pioneered Exposure Therapy to Treat PTSD, Dies at 88  The New York Times

Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms  ReutersPeru votes for ninth president in less than decade  Al Jazeera10 years, 10 presidents. Peru’s leaders don’t last. Voters will try again.  The Washington PostPeru Votes for President, With 35 Names on the Ballot  The New York TimesPeruvians go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability  The Guardian

Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover  The GuardianUK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support  AP NewsU.K. Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold Following Criticism From Trump  The New York TimesChagos Islands: UK shelves Diego Garcia deal after Trump opposition  BBCUK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition  Reuters

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.  The New York TimesFailed U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire  PBSTrump claims U.S. will close Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse  NPRROBERT MAGINNIS: Why Islamabad talks were always doomed to fail  Fox NewsIranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US  wivb.com

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Iran's delegation in talks to end the war, said US delegation 'failed to gain trust'.

Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.

Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country.

The blockade could derail a tenuous ceasefire after just five days. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy if Iran takes “our final and best offer.”