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Footage of African migrants crossing a European-controlled border en masse is the newest red meat for right-wing politicians and commentators who want to make the border a hot topic for 2026 and especially 2028. The crossing took place last week, when tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta,…
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk could make his first appearance in 20 months on Wednesday after being named in the squad for a pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong. The Ukraine international has been out since a provisional suspension in November 2024 following an "adverse finding" for the…
This is NPR's daily "Up First" news roundup, covering several distinct stories rather than a single event. The lead items are primary elections in five US states and a Justice Department confirmation battle, alongside an arrest connected to devastating wildfires in Washington state and an ethics finding against…
An 88-year-old British man died after his car caught fire while he was driving to visit an animal shelter in Cyprus. His dog, which was travelling with him at the time, also died in the blaze. Beyond the man's age, nationality and the fact he was heading to…
Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day features a subtle cameo from Cindy Moon, the Marvel Comics character who becomes the superhero Silk, appearing as a student who questions Bruce Banner about Thanos's actions. The character has now appeared in a consistent string of MCU films over roughly a decade,…
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's newly installed Federal Reserve chair, has drawn criticism for suggesting the central bank can leave the job of tackling stubborn US inflation largely to financial markets rather than acting itself. Speaking after the Fed's policy committee voted not to raise interest rates despite inflation…
Federal cybersecurity officials warned that "malicious cyber actors" had targeted water and wastewater facilities across at least seven US states, with Minnesota the worst affected after 30 of its water systems were hit. The disruptions caused low water pressure and prompted some utilities to issue boil-water notices, though…
System Of A Down singer Serj Tankian has said that the band's drummer, John Dolmayan, has grown "tired" of Donald Trump, despite having been a vocal supporter of the US president in the past. Dolmayan, who is also Tankian's brother-in-law, previously drew attention within the rock community for…
AM4 is back on the menu.
A report highlights widespread confusion among Britons over which foods genuinely need to be kept in the fridge, with many households apparently getting it wrong. The mix-up matters because incorrectly storing food can affect its taste, texture and safety, potentially leading to unnecessary waste or, in some cases,…