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Two of the Kremlin’s most active hack groups are collaborating, ESET says
Turla is getting a helping hand from Gamaredon. Both are units of Russia's FSB.

French Constitutional Council upholds “frozen” electoral list in New Caledonia
France's Constitutional Council on Friday ruled that New Caledonia's list of eligible voters for local election should stay "frozen" for the time being.

‘He deserved the gold’: Dramatic finish as American wins 400 hurdles, is disqualified, and then reinstated
The numbers won't reveal a confusing night in Tokyo's National Stadium where Rai Benjamin was disqualified and quickly reinstated.

Recap: Black Ferns' three-peat dream crushed as Canada dominate semifinal
Look back at live coverage of the Rugby World Cup semifinal from Ashton Gate in Bristol.

Making sense of the Charlie Kirk suspect’s ‘big meme’
When Tyler Robinson etched messages on the shell casings later found alongside the rifle he allegedly used to kill the right-wing podcaster, he chose a scattered mix of references.

Islamophobic biker gang hired to guard Gaza aid distribution sites

Prison officer given suspended term for inmate affair
Megan Breen, 23, was given a 10-month suspended sentence for the relationship at HMP Prescoed.

Scottish government minister Jamie Hepburn resigns after assault claim
Conservative MSP Douglas Ross said the the SNP MSP grabbed him as he left the Holyrood chamber on Wednesday.

Self-styled African tribe in Scottish woodland served with second eviction notice
Three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala have already been evicted from one area of woodland in Jedburgh.

What you need to know about England's semi-final with France at Women's Rugby World Cup
Match preview, kick-off time, teams and head-to-head stats as England face France in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

The man taking on Trump's media foes
But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line.

The motive behind Charlie Kirk's killing: What we know and don't know
Prosecutors have broadly outlined suspect Tyler Robinson's political views - but many questions remain.

ERA intervention could break doctors' pay dispute deadlock, legal expert says
With doctors set to strike, Employment Relations Authority arbitration could be the circuit-breaker needed to end the impasse, Simon Schofield says.

Canada beat Black Ferns 34-19 in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
The Canadians put on a clinic in Bristol, ending the Black Ferns' reign as world champions.

Black Ferns crash to semifinal defeat against outstanding Canada
The Black Ferns’ reign as world champions came to a thudding halt after a comprehensive loss to Canada in Bristol.

IDF troops battle Hamas terrorists in Gaza City incursion

A powerful storm wiped out these baby pterosaurs 150 million years ago

Russian MiG-31s Busting Estonian Airspace Has Eastern Europe On Edge

Estonia requests Article 4 talks as NATO intercepts Russian jets

Sensational Canada shock New Zealand to make final
Canada inflict New Zealand's first defeat in 11 years at the Womens' Rugby World Cup as a sensational performance books their place in the Twickenham final.

Assisted dying bill moves one step closer to becoming law
The bill has passes its second reading in the Lords after peers agree to set up a scrutiny committee.

Suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris arrested in West Bank
Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra is suspected of leading an antisemitic terrorist attack in the centre of Paris in 1982.

Amy Hunt claims GB's second medal at World Athletics with brilliant 200m silver
Great Britain's Amy Hunt announces herself on the global stage by claiming a stunning 200m silver in her first major final at the World Championships in Tokyo.

One hellscape to another: Gazans tell of dire conditions in Israeli-declared humanitarian zone
Israel has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to head south to al-Mawasi as it seeks to fully occupy Gaza City.