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EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’
Officials admit new post-Brexit EES system is ‘not perfect’, as airports and airlines voice fears over delaysThe EU has rejected calls by airports and airlines to suspend the implementation of new fingerprinting and facial recognition border controls even though it admits there are “20 difficult spots” with queue chaos.With just a week to go before the peak summer holiday season starts, EU officials admit the new entry/exit System (EES) is “not perfect” but will tell travel industry representati...
Farage to make statement on his 'future in public life'
Farage to make statement on his 'future in public life'Image source, ReutersByRichard WheelerPolitical reporterPublished9 minutes agoNigel Farage says he will make a statement on his "future in public life" amid renewed scrutiny over financial support he has received.The Reform UK leader's statement from 14:00 BST comes after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. Rival parties want this to be subject to a parliamentary probe. Separately, Fa...
What does Trump want from his NATO allies?
What does Trump want from his NATO allies?
Labour accused of 'taking the side of criminals' after early release of grooming gang ringleader: 'It's not right!'
Labour has been accused of "taking the side of criminals" in a scathing takedown by the Shadow Justice Minister.Speaking to GB News, Kieran Mullan hit out at Labour's early release prison scheme enabling criminals convicted of rape, sexual assault and grooming to be included.Reacting to Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed being released early, Mr Mullan said it is clear the Government is "choosing sides" with their policy.He told GB News: "Today we're making it really clear for MPs ab...
'Brought India, Indonesia closer': PM Modi heaps big praise on Biju Patnaik
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik for his role in Indonesia's independence movement, saying his actions helped bring India and Indonesia closer.
Trump to Meet NATO Leaders Amid Doubts Over His Commitment
President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are set to gather in Turkey for a critical two-day summit, meeting with allies on Iran, Ukraine and other critical foreign policy challenges. NBC’s Garrett Haake report for TODAY from Ankara.
Calls Grow for Graham Platner to Quit Race Over New Allegation
A growing number of prominent Democrats are calling on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race following a new sexual assault allegation. The claim comes from a former romantic partner who shared details of an incident from five years ago. Platner has explicitly denied the allegations. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Kirk named Durham boss two years after Leicester sacking
Kirk named Durham boss two years after Leicester sackingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Willie Kirk guided Leicester from the bottom of the WSL to safety in 2022-23, overturning a record points deficitByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoWillie Kirk has been appointed head coach of Women's Super League 2 side Durham, two years after he was sacked by Leicester City Women's team for having a relationship with a player.The 48-year-old was dismissed in March 2024 follo...
What will define Elon Musk’s legacy? Doge cuts to USAID Ebola programs
Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deathsElon Musk has an Ebola problem. SpaceX stock dropped precipitously after its initial public offering, and Tesla faces a wave of lawsuits. But instead of focusing on his companies, Musk has posted frequently on X about the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which he helped dismantle – or, in his words, feed into the woodchipper – last year.“Elon’s USAID crash-out over t...
Far-right French leader Le Pen able to run in next presidential election after court ruling
A French appeals court has cleared the way for Marine Le Pen to run in the 2027 presidential election - but with an electronic tag.
Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think
Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Coach Mauricio Pochettino consoled defender Jeffrey Richards after Monday's defeatPublished4 minutes agoAfter the thunder of some resounding wins early in the World Cup, the USA men's team left the stage with a whimper, not a bang.On Monday, they were well beaten by Belgium, 4-1, and never reached the heights of previous games.After a few weeks in which some pulsating performances by the men'...
Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
Politics Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation July 7, 20266:44 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Elena Moore , A Martínez Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation Audio will be available later today.
Democratic strategist says transparency is Platner's 'only path forward'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about prominent Democrats on the national and state level urging Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.(Image credit: Laura Brett)
'Stop the genocide': Baloch protesters in Germany raise alarm over Pakistan atrocities
Baloch activists gathered in Bremen, Germany, to protest against what they described as a worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan's Balochistan province, accusing Pakistani authorities of enforced disappearances, custodial killings and collective punishment. Organised by the Baloch National Movement (BNM), the demonstration called on the international community and human rights organisations to intervene, citing fresh allegations of military raids and civilian abuses in Gwadar district.
The Responsibility to Protect doctrine can be resurrected
The legal norm has been manipulated and forgotten. But today it is needed more than ever
UK High Court to rule in Prince Harry’s Daily Mail privacy case
UK High Court to rule on a privacy case brought by Prince Harry against Daily Mail publisher.
Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit: What we know
Blasts occur near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departs for presidential palace.
Israeli FM says next round of talks with Lebanon to be held in Rome
The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is expected to take place in Rome, Italy next week, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa
'I copy your career': Indonesia's President praises PM Modi's 'progress'
#WATCH | A light-hearted moment with a deeper message. 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇩Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto drew smiles as he said during the banquet lunch “I copy your career and many of your progress…”“I’m happy there is no copyright in following this progress”, he said amidst the… pic.twitter.com/EVPSlt2Pib
Key Democratic figures call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately’ withdraw from Senate race – US politics live
Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emergesHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Maine’s Democratic party leadership has called for US Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race, as the scandal-hit Marine veteran loses support from his previously most vocal backers.Trump’s latest attempt to delay payment of a $5.8m judgment for defaming a magazine columnist whom a jury determined he sexually abused has been emphatic...