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The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

The plane suffered an engine fire but was safely evacuated. Details were not available about the person the Frontier Airlines pilots said was hit.

The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.

Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.

The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.

Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.

A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

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Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.

The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.

US president says ceasefire will last until Monday and could be extended, with a suspension of ‘all kinetic activity’

Péter Magyar will be sworn in as the new Hungarian prime minister after winning last month’s election

US officials did not disclose any Iranian response to their offers as of late Friday, while ongoing hostilities inside the Strait of Hormuz threatened to upend the shaky ceasefire

Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale art exhibition

The British passengers will have to self-isolate for 45 days

Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the yearMapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsPippa Crerar: Starmer under pressure to agree exit planGordon Brown has been appointed as a special envoy on global finance.Number 10 said:The PM has committed to boosting the country’s security and resilience’In this role, Gordon Brown will advise on how global finance cooperation can help to achieve this. Continue reading...

As ceasefire begins, Zelenskyy says ‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home’Saturday is also Europe Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration that ultimately laid the groundwork for the European Union as it exists today.On X, Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that Ukraine – which is seeking EU membership – is celebrating Europe Day “not formally or through sloganeering, but fully aware that we are already an inseparable part of the European family”. Continue reading...

Initial counting shows David Farley with a clear lead ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe as Coalition support tanksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation appeared on track for its first ever lower house victory on Saturday night, with early results showing Pauline Hanson’s insurgent party taking the lead in the Farrer byelection.Irrigator David Farley looked well placed to beat independent Michelle Milthorpe in the closely watched race, confirming One Nation’s dramatic rise in public support since last year’s federal election and further weakening Angus Taylor’s depleted Liberal party. Continue reading...

Judges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government lineDavid Koelsch, a former immigration judge based in Maryland, was in Minneapolis visiting his mother and sister the day Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents. He drove to Nicollet Avenue, parked a few blocks away, and walked toward the scene.“I didn’t go there to protest. I didn’t bring a sign. I didn’t bring anything. I just went to stand and bear witness,” Koelsch said. Continue reading...

Diplomatic efforts continue despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent daysMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran to its proposals for an interim deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, as Iran accused the US of breaching the increasingly fragile ceasefire announced last month.In recent days there have been the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the contested strait of Hormuz since the informal truce began. The rise in violence followed Donald Trump’s announcement – then rapid pause – of a new naval mission aimed at opening the strategic waterway. Continue reading...

The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility as Labour lost more than a thousand municipal seats but insisted he would not resign.

The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.

A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

Our reporter John Eligon runs in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya to experience why it’s the mecca of distance running in the world.

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year

John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.

Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.

Pallegama Hemarathana, the chief prelate of Colombo, is accused of abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple.

The hacker group, ShinyHunters, threatened to leak student data after breaching the educational platform Canvas.

Putin invoked the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine, saying 'our heroes move forward'.

140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be 'completely isolated' and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.

Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.

Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.

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High prices of fuel, fertilizer and other essentials are forcing farmers in Thailand and elsewhere to skip a planting season to avoid losing money on their harvests.

The Trump administration said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war. Iran said the U.S. proposal is still under review.

The parade this year had no tanks or other military equipment rolling through Moscow's Red Square amid threats from Ukraine.

Smartphone startups are bringing back the Blackberry idea through physical keyboards and the classic square-shaped smartphone.