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The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.

Mokha's capture brings the Iran-backed group closer to controlling a key international shipping route.

Louise Rayner is still friends with the wife and children of Bob Lawrence, who died in South Tower.

New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.

The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.

Yasin Leli, 46, is charged with two counts of murder after his parents, 80 and 78, were found stabbed.

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

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The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.

After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma. Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.

The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.

For decades, the U.S. and Canadian auto supply chains have been tightly woven together. The trade war is threatening to unravel a complex system.

In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.

The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future.

President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka  The GuardianRybakina ends Gauff's run, gets reigning champ Sabalenka in US Open final  espn.comRybakina rallies past Gauff, sets Sabalenka showdown in 2026 US Open final  US Open TennisElena Rybakina stops Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open surge to face Aryna Sabalenka in the final - The Athletic  The New York TimesCoco Gauff’s US Open run comes to crashing end in semifinal loss to Elena Rybakina  New York Post

Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mention  MashableIntroducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System  AppleApple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches  CNETApple Takes on AI Wearables With Always-Listening Watch Features  Bloomberg.comApple's New Siri Recap Turns Every Apple Watch Into a Mass Surveillance Nightmare  PCMag

Bill would allow terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the approval of a panel of expertsWhile the debate continues, we have a comment from Sam Royston, executive director of research and policy at Marie Curie. He said the government must address the crisis in palliative care regardless of what happens with assisted dying, calling for a new framework and funding to ensure everyone has access to compassionate end-of-life care.He said:Whatever happens with assisted dying, the UK government must fix the crisis in palliative care.It is devastating that nearly one in three people die without the help they need. Too many spend their final days in pain or on busy, chaotic hospital wards, while families are left fighting for help instead of spending time with the people they love.I think it’s absolutely right that, for instance, the prime minister and the government have said that improving palliative care must be a priority for him and his government. I think that’s something that we can all support.I think everybody should have access to good quality palliative and hospice end-of-life care at their final moment.” Continue reading...

Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the USAs clear as that cloudless September morning, Jenna Jacobs McPartland remembers the moment everything changed. “I was cleaning the bathroom and watching the Today show in the background and nine months pregnant,” the 52-year-old recalls by phone. “I think they were showing ‘Today throws a wedding’ when the news broke in.”A plane had hit the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. McPartland did not know that her husband, Ariel Jacobs, was attending a conference at its Windows on the World restaurant. “I called his office to say, ‘Hey, turn on the TV. Do you guys know what’s going on?’ His assistant said, ‘Oh my God, Jenna, he’s there.’ The whole world disappeared and there was this sort of hollow collapsing feeling.”Donald Trump doubled down on his pledge to pay all US adults $5,000 if Republicans hold on to control of Congress in the midterm elections. He’s one of the few people to actually mention the pledge tonight, as many lawmakers and officials – including his vice-president, JD Vance – avoided mentioning the so-called “dividend” altogether. Trump defended his plan: “We can do that because our country has never done better. We’re taking in trillions, trillions of dollars.”In a shorter address to voters than his nearly two-hour speech on Wednesday, Trump again pleaded with voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” in November. In an improvised pledge of allegiance to himself, Trump directed the audience to commit to voting in the midterm elections at all costs. The president asked Republicans in the arena to repeat: “I don’t care if I’m registered or not. I’m going to try. And cheat like hell like they do.” Trump also told those gathered in Dallas that they would “go to hell” if they didn’t vote.Earlier, JD Vance urged Republicans who may oppose parts of the Trump administration’s agenda not to abandon the party in November’s congressional races. The vice-president pointed to Charlie Kirk – the conservative activist killed a year ago today – to argue that voters shouldn’t “throw the baby out with the bathwater” over “a policy issue here or there”, an apparent nod to dissent over the Iran war that he avoided naming.Vance’s speech, in many ways, was an audition for a possible 2028 presidential run. He spent much of his time on stage setting out the threats of the so-called “far left”, listing the administration’s greatest hits and slamming Joe Biden’s tenure in office.Meanwhile, dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the arena to protest Trump’s policy agenda. Dallas police said that two people were taken into custody after an alleged assault involving a counter-protester and for blocking a roadway. Continue reading...

Ukraine’s foreign minister says Russia is deliberately targeting civiliansThe Russian state news agency RIA ⁠has cited Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who has threatened that Lithuanian territory may “come into the ⁠sights” of Russia’s nuclear arsenal should ⁠Vilnius decide ⁠to host similar Nato weapons.Reuters reports Lithuania earlier this year said it ​would move to remove a prohibition on the deployment of nuclear weapons from ⁠its constitution by the end ​of ​the year. Continue reading...

Paul Roberts, who was employed by UPS for 44 years, was working at a customer care center when he was struckA longtime United Parcel Service (UPS) employee less than two weeks away from retiring was struck and killed by one of the company’s vehicles while he was at work in St Louis, triggering a federal labor investigation along with an intense outpouring of grief from his family and colleagues.Paul Roberts, 63, was on duty at the UPS customer care center in Earth City, Missouri, on the night of 4 September when a company vehicle hit him, authorities said. Continue reading...

Militant feminist led campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce and went on to become foreign minister Emma Bonino, the radical Italian politician who led campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce against the objections of the Vatican, has died aged 78.“Today we lose not only our leader but also one of the most clear-sighted, courageous and free figures in the political history of our country,” the small party she founded, More Europe, said on Facebook on Friday. Continue reading...

Prices for diesel fuel jumped to a new high over mounting fears that fighting in the Middle East could further threaten oil supplies.

Twenty-five years later, it is important to step back from today’s cynicism and remember the heroism and national unity in the hours and days after the attacks.

We can no longer pretend that this technology is safe.

On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.

The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.

The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.

Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.

On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.

Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.

The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.

Just 45 percent of U.S. citizens say midterms will be secure, according to latest YouGov poll

President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects

Ukraine wants to replace around one third of its frontline troops with unmanned ground vehicles by the ​end of the year

A Dutch tour bus has overturned in eastern Switzerland, resulting in several deaths and injuries, according to police

Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican convention in Dallas on Thursday in a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects

Lieutenant General Oleh Ivashchenko said morale is low and ‘nobody wants to fight’

Joachim Nagel told CNBC that a potential move in rates into restrictive territory was "very much dependent on how the energy prices evolve."

The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a large bank would be sanctioned next week.

The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they're testy about the colour shades.

The inaugural Ultimate Championship opens with Olympic Games champions competing for a record prize pot of $10m.

College lifts suspension amid criticism from student groups over crackdown on pro-Palestine sentiments.

US forces have bombed somewhere every year since 2001. AJLabs maps the so-called “war on terror”.

The 'war on terror' made Israeli repression easier to present as part of a shared struggle against a common enemy.

For decades, the U.S. and Canadian auto supply chains have been tightly woven together. The trade war is threatening to unravel a complex system.

A committee of elders has announced a successor to the late king of Tooro. His family says he had a son who should succeed him.