Anthony Fauci invokes fifth amendment in Covid origins hearing, repeatedly declining to answer questions – live

Gianni Infantino is under fire from Uefa over plans to sell off commercial rights for the tournament but he says they are ‘about the democratisation of football worldwide’. A week…

Riyadh’s decision to join the US in striking sites associated with the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces further complicates a chaotic war. US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed…

FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner

Ryder Williams, 16, saved a boy from drowning in Santa Cruz, California – the first rescue of his career. A rookie, teenage California lifeguard who saved a young boy from…

In southern France, a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of foreign-produced humanoid robotic devices and power inverters, citing “national security” as its primary concern.…

Greek authorities identify remains after reported discovery in a derelict building by homeless man. A body found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in central Athens has been…

Researchers listening off the Caribbean island of Dominica found variations in the mammals’ audible clicks when marine traffic was close. Sperm whales produce a specific pattern…

Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the nation's infectious disease efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic , invoked the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday and declined to answer questions from a…

President Trump told Axios on Monday that he decided to pause U.S. strikes on Iran in order to give negotiations another chance, but stressed that he could order a return to…

Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national park. Officials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past…

US president promises major escalation a day after new Iran attacks and his White House meeting with Netanyahu

ChatGPT developer says activity by autonomous tool was not at severity or scale of what occurred at Hugging Face. OpenAI has revealed that a cyber-attack carried out by a rogue AI…

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature

The action is part of a wider US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology

Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard has been killed in a motorbike crash in Dublin

The White House fails to understand that Mark Carney and Canada’s regional leaders can’t cave in to the US president: it’s too toxic to voters. • Matt Gurney is a journalist based…

Five years ago, I wrote an open letter asking climate scientists to speak out against fossil fuels. Now governments are in retreat, it is surely time to act. France and Spain race…

Get rid of subtitles to hear what movies and TV shows are supposed to sound like – for as little as $130. I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in the US, and I…

Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40s. in Brussels. The European Union’s…

What once felt exceptional now arrives with grim regularity​ all over the continent, and it will only get worse. • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here.…

In Guatemala’s Maya biosphere reserve local people are making a living from trees at the same time as increasing forest cover, showing nature is best protected by those who depend…

Federal-state stoush comes as rating agency warns that electricity bills could skyrocket. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates. Get our breaking news email ,…

Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councils. Sign up for climate and environment editor…

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime

In normal times the Mashala shelter founder takes in strays, but in wartime, he is the only lifeline for animals in the area. During Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah, Houssein…

Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, shows in his latest book that even the most gruesome creatures have vital roles to play. Dino J Martins…

Nostalgic foods like toad-in-the-hole also in demand at Waitrose as people pivot towards familiarity amid climatic and political upheaval. Forget a crisp salad and glass of…

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times. • FA joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup…

In today’s newsletter: Across ​the country, a ​younger generation is turning private disillusionment into public defiance​ against a government that once felt untouchable. Good…

Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…

Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their work. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast. Software firm…

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Gamers are angry that Sony will be deleting TV shows and films from their libraries as well as getting rid of physical games. Will a boycott make a difference?. Name: PlayStation…