News briefs
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David Perdue described the question during a discussion of Taiwan. US officials say there is no offer or plan to sell arms to China, while a $14 billion package for Taiwan remains under...
The attorney general called White House access a privilege in a Sunday interview. A judge has temporarily ordered the administration to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Australia built a 25-point lead before four players were sent to the sin bin. South Africa scored three late tries, but the Wallabies held on to reclaim the Mandela Challenge...
Banton made 126 at The Oval as England posted 355 for seven and beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the deciding one-day international.
The 24-seat chamber has a substantially changed membership after the 24 September vote. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan retained his seat, but the next government’s leader has yet...
Republic of Ireland players bowed their heads during Israel’s anthem and wore black armbands before a 3-0 Nations League win. Their coach said the gestures raised awareness...
A study of three San Francisco Bay treatment plants estimates savings of up to $268 million over 30 years. The result depends on coordinated decisions that utilities have yet...
The CDU fell below the threshold for seats in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as the AfD came first. Merz says he intends to stay in office.
The Justice Department says the EU’s penalty raises questions about jurisdiction and liability for US companies. The European Commission says it is ready to defend its decision.
England’s manager says he wants to pursue a win against Czechia without allowing clubs or players to choose matches, while medical checks will still guide individual decisions.
Ben Davies’ own goal and Gustav Isaksen’s second-half strike left Wales bottom of Group A4 without a point or a goal from two matches.
New enhancement technology has allowed detectives to re-examine footage from Putney Bridge station, but the Metropolitan Police say the work is part of existing enquiries, not...
Ministers report a better reception for Labour at its Liverpool conference, but the internal measure behind the claimed rebound remains unpublished and borrowing is above forecast.
Labour figures describe a brighter mood under Andy Burnham, but polling shows persistent dissatisfaction and the 28 October Budget will put his economic priorities under scrutiny.
IllustrationThe prime minister says he wants care in England to be free at the point of use, with everyone contributing. He has yet to explain how the service would be funded or delivered.
Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali is stressing her local record as residents describe high rents and limited housing options ahead of the 8 October Holborn and St Pancras vote.
The temporary order lets the federal government resume its expanded citizenship-checking system, while election law limits systematic voter-roll removals close to the midterms.
Strikes damaged telecom facilities in Kyiv and disrupted service for about 100,000 households, Ukrainian authorities said. Russia alleges military use of some sites, a claim...