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Trump slams Zelenskyy amid Russia sanctions rift and says ‘somebody else’ should negotiate for Ukraine - live
President facing criticism for his move to waive sanctions for Russia as a new poll by Reuters shows only 31% of Americans approve of his performance in office Sign up for US Breaking News email
Ultra-endurance athlete completes 900-mile swim along entire California coast
Catherine Breed began unprecedented journey at northern end of state, swimming 10 miles a day to reach other end in less than four months
Morning Mail: Shock after alleged attack on MP; Australia’s banana shortage; and Boland shines in second test
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Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes
Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaign
Scott Boland shines against South Africa but rain dominates again
The veteran quick ended the day with four wickets South Africa struggle to 97-5 on second day
Minister says Mahmood’s migration policy will ‘prolong integration’
In now-removed post, Miatta Fahnbulleh criticised home secretary’s proposal to extend qualifying period for settlement in UK
Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited
More than 200 mostly young people said to be injured after ballistic missile attack on training camp for government forces
Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds
Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low
No 10: Hegseth ‘wrong’ to say most non-US Nato soldiers didn’t fight in Afghanistan – as it happened
Downing Street delivered a rare rebuke to a senior member of Donald Trump’s administration
South Africa close on 97-5 against Australia on day two of second men’s cricket Test after rain delays – as it happened
Australia pick up three wickets in extended evening session but Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41
David Perman obituary
My brother, David Perman, who has died aged 90, spent much of his journalistic career with the BBC, where he was head of its Arabic and South European services, before setting up his own publishing company, Rockingham Press, which concentrated on two of his great interests: poetry and local history.
Hywel Lloyd obituary
Brighton are the apex B club – their next target should be a Champions League place | Jonathan Wilson
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Foamy war? St Andrews students play out modern take on ancient ritual
Scottish university’s annual tradition once involved giving out raisins but fancy dress and shaving cream now in vogue
Ebola cases in Kenya highlight US failures amid Trump cuts to key services
Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHO
Violent street protests in France and Italy trigger stock and bond sell-off and send euro lower – as it happened
Roaring exports lift China’s economic growth
Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner says
Rachel de Souza names Middlesbrough and Hounslow among hardest places in which to grow up and says some children are being ‘radically failed’
Gurdeep Loyal’s quick and easy recipe for masala chickpea-parsnip fritters with coconut sambol | Quick and easy
Tasty, spicy fritters to dip into coconut sambol as a snack or treat, or serve with avocado or egg for a more substantial supper
Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History by Benjamin Moser review – the deep roots of a contemporary movement
A biographer’s affecting account of prominent critics of Zionism, from Hannah Arendt to Nan Goldin
Sticker tycoon. Trump cheerleader. Rapper. Congressman?
Anthony Constantino wants to fill Elise Stefanik’s seat in New York. But his lead in the formerly Trump-loving district is narrowing
Pregnant women face workplace hostility and ‘sham redundancies’, Australian human rights report finds
Sex discrimination commissioner says too often ‘it’s the woman who has the burden of bringing a complaint’ in parental discrimination cases Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast
More than half of UK first-time buyers paying more for mortgage than they did for rent
Hamptons says figure of 56% is highest in at least a decade, with mortgage rates rising since start of Iran war
Kings Cross strip club owner fails to overturn ban on entering his own ‘high-risk’ venues
NSW tribunal upholds liquor authority’s decision preventing Manthos Papadopoulos from entering Sydney Elements and Showgirls Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Seabird numbers bounce back in Solent region after 2022 avian flu wipeout
Conservation work by RSPB has led to recovery of terns, gulls, plovers and oystercatchers on England’s south coast