How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David

Simona Mohamsson, Sweden’s minister for education and integration, wore a Star of David necklace during a televised political debate this week, seeking to spread awareness about the rise of anti-Semitism in Sweden, she said.

Rise in migrant deaths as 19 bodies found along Arizona border last month

According to newly released data from the medical examiner’s office in Pima county, Arizona, the remains of 19 migrants, including children, were recovered along the Arizona-Mexico border last month.

The figure accounts for the highest number of monthly deaths in that area since 2024 and brings the number of total remains found to 73 this year, 14 more than the same time period last year.

Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library

A book about the life of Sir Keir Starmer has become the newest addition to the Downing Street library, after being donated by Sir Keir himself.

Keir Starmer: The Biography, written by journalist and former Labour adviser Tom Baldwin, has now joined the collection of more than 400 books, some of which are kept in two bookcases in Downing Street's Cabinet Room.

Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia

Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.

Australian police have charged a dual Russian-Australian citizen for trying to pass Ukrainian military information to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence.

Footage shows clash with French police on beach as dinghy tries to leave for UK

Footage has captured the moment French police officers clashed with people on a beach in northern France as the authorities tried to intercept a dinghy attempting to reach the UK.

Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach

Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England’s new red-ball coach.

Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

French police tactics are becoming more effective in stopping small boats in the English Channel from reaching Britain, the Home Office has said.

It credits French authorities with intercepting 185 potential crossings involving 4,300 migrants this summer over four separate weeks, as well as stopping 12 boats at sea using new techniques.

England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook has found batting blueprint after captaincy disappointment - Jonathan Agnew

This should be a crucial moment in the career of Harry Brook.

After the thrilling highs and frustrating lows of the past four years and 38 Tests, he stroked 91 runs from 93 balls without breaking sweat on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.

‘Republicans ran up the tab’: Democrats outraged over $40tn national debt – live

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The US gross national debt reached $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, the highest in US history.

Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing?

More than two years after the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian child shook the world, the Israeli military has officially admitted to firing on the civilian vehicle she was trapped in and has announced a criminal investigation into the incident, following years of denial and intense international scrutiny.