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Read More Exclusive: critics say British American Tobacco’s plan to ‘flood a country in crisis with cheap cigarettes’ is ‘shameful’ A subsidiary of British American Tobacco is lobbying the government of Pakistan to allow it to export 10-packs of cigarettes to war-torn Sudan, prompting criticism from a smoking campaign group. Pakistan is among more than…

Read More It is the most recent show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza. (Image credit: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) It is the most recent show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in…

Read MoreNasa’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were welcomed with hugs and applause, after docking successfully.Nasa’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were welcomed with hugs and applause, after docking successfully.

Read MoreThe flight marks a major milestone for a rocket system that may one day send people to Mars.The flight marks a major milestone for a rocket system that may one day send people to Mars.

Read MoreGreg Quicke was one of Australia’s most famous astronomers and appeared on the BBC’s Stargazing Live.Greg Quicke was one of Australia’s most famous astronomers and appeared on the BBC’s Stargazing Live.

Read MoreA flurry of recent attacks in Iraq, apparently orchestrated by supporters of Iran-backed, anti-American militias, reflect surging anger against the United States, Israel’s top ally, over the war in GazaA flurry of recent attacks in Iraq, apparently orchestrated by supporters of Iran-backed, anti-American militias, reflect surging anger against the United States, Israel’s top ally,…

Read MoreMany major farm belts turned against India’s ruling party in the election, contributing to the sharp fall in seats.Many major farm belts turned against India’s ruling party in the election, contributing to the sharp fall in seats.

Read More Liz Kendall, shadow work and pensions secretary, tells pensioners in Essex repayment demands ‘unforgivable’ Unpaid carers being left with crippling debts and threatened with prosecution after Department for Work and Pensions overpayments is “unforgivable” and would be investigated by a Labour government, the shadow work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, told the Guardian.…

Read More Exclusive: Star’s Windrush ITV show cut after just one series as TV industry loses funding streams Lenny Henry says “many black dramas” are being axed after one series, with his Windrush ITV drama Three Little Birds becoming the latest victim. Henry said he would turn Three Little Birds into a book instead as…

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Read MoreNational Samsung Electronics Union, which represents tens of thousands of people, is pushing for better wages.National Samsung Electronics Union, which represents tens of thousands of people, is pushing for better wages.

Read MoreWith the voting age lowered to 16 in some parts of the EU, politicians are targeting the youth vote.With the voting age lowered to 16 in some parts of the EU, politicians are targeting the youth vote.

Read More Official says no sign of permit in Ottoman archives, in blow to British Museum, which defends legal right to statuary Greece has won an unlikely ally in its campaign to retrieve the Parthenon marbles from the British Museum after Turkey publicly rejected the claim that Lord Elgin had received permission from Ottoman authorities…

Read More Record number of far-right candidates on the ballot as polls show almost two-thirds of voters want tougher controls on immigration Voters in Ireland are going to the polls in local and European elections that have been dominated by a housing shortage and a backlash against immigrants and refugees. A record number of far-right…

Read More Czech billionaire’s long-time business partners linked to controversial global property deals On Prague’s exclusive Pařížská Street sits a nondescript brown door. Lodged between a designer clothing shop and a luxury luggage store, it is the gateway into a discreet sixth-floor office from where one of the Czech Republic’s richest people runs his empire.…

Read More Heat stress and increase in insect-borne diseases particularly acute in smaller states, warns secretary general Lady Scotland Climate change is now the biggest concern facing health ministers in Commonwealth countries, the organisation’s secretary general has warned. Patricia Scotland said it was a “reality today” rather than a problem of the future, with impacts…

Read More The U.S. cricket team toppled Pakistan, a powerhouse of the sport, in a stunning upset at the Men’s T20 World Cup in Dallas on Thursday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The U.S., which is co-hosting the tournament with the West Indies, were given just a 7% chance of winning by some bookmakers before the match. But…

Read More Moscow believes foreign officials don’t want to waste time on an “absurd activity” Argentinian President Javier Milei has decided to skip the upcoming gathering in Switzerland next week to attend national holidays at home, becoming the latest foreign leader to snub the so-called “Ukraine peace summit.” President Milei will shorten his originally planned…

Read MoreThe Israeli Prime Minister will speak about his vision for peace in the region, US lawmakers said.The Israeli Prime Minister will speak about his vision for peace in the region, US lawmakers said.

Read MoreCentre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) confirms 47-year-old Laurent Vinatier was detained in Moscow.Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) confirms 47-year-old Laurent Vinatier was detained in Moscow.

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Read MoreA selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent.A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent.

Read More The FDA announced that it would be rescinding its action against Juul due to new case law and the agency’s review of information The FDA announced that it would be rescinding its action against Juul due to new case law and the agency’s review of information

Read More Decision was announced at the Art Gallery of NSW, where all finalists will be exhibited to the public from Saturday How to win the Archibald prize: what a century of data tells usArchibald prize 2024 finalists: Julian Assange, Tony Armstrong, Chloé Hayden and more – in picturesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email…

Read More During an interview with Dr. Phil, Donald Trump talked about his wife, Melania, and his son, Barron, dealing with the constant headlines During an interview with Dr. Phil, Donald Trump talked about his wife, Melania, and his son, Barron, dealing with the constant headlines

Read More Some flash flooding causing road closures and inundating homes but rainy weather forecast to ease later on Friday, BoM says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Heavy rainfall overnight has resulted in Warragamba Dam spilling over, amid evacuation…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 833rd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 833rd day, these are the main developments.

Read More NEW YORK — Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Scholastic announced Thursday that “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth volume of Collins’ blockbuster dystopian series, will…

Read MoreRecords tumbled across the Southwest U.S. as temperatures soared past 110 degrees in parts of Southern California, Nevada and ArizonaRecords tumbled across the Southwest U.S. as temperatures soared past 110 degrees in parts of Southern California, Nevada and Arizona

Read More Former president was allowed to lie repeatedly in interview done at Mar-a-Lago Former president was allowed to lie repeatedly in interview done at Mar-a-Lago

Read MoreIsrael says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.Israel says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.

Read More Immigration minister announces direction 110 after previous rules used to overturn visa cancellations for non-citizens who committed serious offences Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New rules on visa cancellation that emphasise the importance of community protection and…

Read More St. Petersburg, Fla. — At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the sea floor off Florida’s Gulf Coast was a piece of wood. It turned out to be something far rarer, Lundberg said: a large section of tusk from a long-extinct mastodon. Lundberg and his diver companion had found…

Read More St. Petersburg, Fla. — At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the sea floor off Florida’s Gulf Coast was a piece of wood. It turned out to be something far rarer, Lundberg said: a large section of tusk from a long-extinct mastodon. Lundberg and his diver companion had found…