US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to listed entities ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves’
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In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine
Legislation would also sanction key segments of Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders
Australia’s best apartment designs for 2026
The Houses awards shortlist celebrates the country’s most ‘intelligent, dynamic and visually compelling homes’
Trump claims Bill Pulte will investigate ‘rigged elections’ in temporary intelligence role
Pulte, who is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is a staunch loyalist of the president
Girl, 5, traumatised after GP assistant wrongly prescribed vaginal pessary, report finds
Mother, who thought daughter was being examined by GP, says girl began to bleed and scream in pain after device was inserted
New Zealand World Cup 2026 team guide
Despite being the lowest-ranked team at the tournament, All Whites are hoping Chris Wood can help fire them to a first appearance in the knockout rounds
Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up
Spain will depart from Santiago de Compostela at 10am on Friday morning bound for Chattanooga, via Nashville, but seven of the eight men who made their debuts in the final preparation game before the World Cup will not be on board with them. Nor will the seleccion be flying west with a victory after they bid adios with a 1-1 draw against Iraq at Estadio Riazor. Which may not sound very good – and it really was not very good either, a 22-minute cameo from Mikel Merino about the best thing about it – but is no cause for alarm.
Leeds end long wait for home victory against St Helens to build lead at top
Rhinos recover from eight points behind at half-time
‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote
Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech
Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians
Mule deer already using incomplete $20m wildlife bridge in California
Within the last few days, a camera trap caught images of three mule deer using structure for the first time
Ollie Robinson feared he ‘was never playing for England again’ before stunning comeback
Ollie Robinson admitted that just a few months ago he “thought I was never playing for England again” after he produced an extraordinary comeback performance on the first day of the Test summer, a return that started with a three-wicket maiden and saw him finish with figures of four wickets for 10 runs in six overs.
Success amid chaos is pure Bazball but it is not enough to inspire belief in McCullum
While England’s head coach has magic in his man-management, he may have run out of time with this team
The Ruiners by Ellena Savage review
In her sharp and intellectual first novel, the author finds tragic comedy in socialism, inequality and the flawed ways we connect as the world burns
Chwalinska makes history after stunning Shnaider to reach French Open final
Pole becomes first qualifier to play in Roland Garros final
Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts
It took two years for Ollie Robinson to force his way back into the England set-up and then about five minutes to win over their supporters. Steaming in from the Nursery End, Robinson produced a devastating triple-wicket maiden first up – and four overall – to cap an absurd opening day against New Zealand.
Wildfire smoke has reversed US progress toward ozone air quality, study finds
Since 2015, fires have undone years of effort to reduce ozone levels, underscoring a growing public health crisis
Iraola must move fast but the new manager has the tools to fix Liverpool
Two wingers and a right-back are priorities but the Basque’s flair for getting the best out of squad players will be crucial
Family of girl left brain-damaged at birth accept £28m NHS payout
Mother demands overhaul of maternity care after settling case over birth at Queen’s hospital in Romford in 2019
Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder
Exclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensions
