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The bigger story behind Donald Trump's Kennedy Center clash
The US president's efforts to leave his mark on America's institutions are proving deeply divisive.
Does the sight of small holes make you feel ill? There's a reason for that
Trypophobia, a well-known aversion to small holes or circular patterns, is having a viral moment on social media.
Why this tiny English village voted to 'secede' from the UK
Residents of a small English village have voted to leave the UK in a symbolic independence referendum.
US rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'free Palestine' speech
During a tour date, Macklemore told a crowd he wanted Palestinians to know they had not been forgotten.
The EU wants a new kind of member — and Australia could be in the mix
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola suggested Australia and New Zealand could explore a similar arrangement to Canada.
Ireland's RTÉ to boycott Eurovision over Israel inclusion for second year
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ said it will not send an act to the 2027 competition or broadcast the show.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying Trump
US President Donald Trump has called for interest rates to be below 1 per cent after the US Federal Reserve raised rates.
The world relies on this hidden water buffer. A ‘super’ El Niño is coming
A decade-long decline in freshwater reserves is raising concerns about future water security.
Saudi Arabia warns it will respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks, as oil prices surge
Saudi Arabia responded to the attacks with more than 50 strikes of its own.
Four more acts quit Ed Sheeran tour as singer says Macklemore decision 'was not mine'
Several acts have now followed the US rapper out the door after his onstage comments led to him being dropped from Sheeran's tour.
EU proposes landmark associate membership for Canada
The offer marks a significant shift in how the EU approaches international partnerships.
'Hoax': Donald Trump dismisses warnings that AI could destroy humanity
The United States president said the US already has guardrails in place to regulate and prosecute AI companies.
Inquiry's new light on 'complete failure' around Lucy Letby murders: Here's what we know
UK nurse Lucy Letby was sentenced to life in jail in 2023, but her case has continued to attract attention and debate. Here's why.
Ed Sheeran rarely talks politics. The Macklemore controversy has put him at the centre of it
As artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore, a wider debate is unfolding.
An unexpected move by the US has sparked anger from China and Russia
Russia and China have expressed alarm at the revelation, warning against the idea of space becoming a "battlefield".