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Read More The results are not yet in. But if challenger Edmundo González beats president Nicolás Maduro, it could have ripple effects throughout the Americas. (Image credit: Eraldo Peres) The results are not yet in. But if challenger Edmundo González beats president Nicolás Maduro, it could have ripple effects throughout the Americas.

Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for Episode 7 of House of the Dragon Season 2. Rhaenyra has spent the bulk of Season 2 of House of the Dragon in desperate need of new dragonriders. Now, in the penultimate episode of the season, she’s finally got what she needs. The addition of Ulf the…

Read More When Olivia Cooke, who portrays Alicent Hightower on House of the Dragon, touched down in Paris a few weeks ago to promote the HBO show, she was embarrassed. She was looking at large structures being assembled, and found herself in disbelief of the fuss they seemingly went to for the show’s French premiere.…

Read More Opinion polls suggest president Nicolás Maduro is facing possible defeat against little-known ex-diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia Venezuela’s future was on a knife-edge on Sunday night after millions of voters headed to the polls to choose a new president and potentially end 25 years of socialist rule amid a historic economic and humanitarian meltdown.…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 885th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 885th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Sakina Muhammad Jan to serve at least 12 months in prison in Australia’s first forced marriage conviction Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ruqia Haidari wanted to marry for love. Instead, she had an arranged marriage at the age of just 15, with the relationship ending…

Read MoreSome Japanese businesses are charging multiple times their usual prices amid a record influx of tourists.Some Japanese businesses are charging multiple times their usual prices amid a record influx of tourists.

Read MoreThe opposition urges supporters to verify the count at polling stations amid fears of vote fraud.The opposition urges supporters to verify the count at polling stations amid fears of vote fraud.

Read More Experts say policy changes that include scrapping Māori-led programs will harm communities and put New Zealand’s ‘great reputation’ at risk Revealed: the impact of shifts to policies affecting Māori Leading Māori figures from across New Zealand have sounded the alarm over the government’s changes to policies that affect Māori, after analysis by the…

Read More BELÉM, Brazil, Jul 28 (IPS) – The decade-and-a-half-long battle for life in the so-called Volta Grande (Big Bend) of the Xingu river, a stretch of the river dewatered by the Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant in the Brazilian Amazon, has a possible solution, albeit a partial one. Read the full story, “Life or…

Read More Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles is bringing the fun to her second Olympic Games, this time through her floor routine set to the tune of Beyoncé. Chiles’ stellar performance on the floor at the Paris Summer Olympics is set to a mix of anthems such as “My House,” “Energy,” and even “Lose My…

Read More Nationals MP also told anti-renewables protesters at Lake Illawarra to ‘load that magazine’ and that the ‘bullet you have is that little piece of paper’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Nationals firebrand Barnaby Joyce has apologised for…

Read MoreMyanmar youth recount life inside a cyber-scam mill before a city’s fall brought the scheme crashing down.Myanmar youth recount life inside a cyber-scam mill before a city’s fall brought the scheme crashing down.

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Read MoreAre billionaires good or bad for society – or simply very very rich? The BBC’s Simon Jack investigates.Are billionaires good or bad for society – or simply very very rich? The BBC’s Simon Jack investigates.

Read MoreScientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than previously believed.Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than previously believed.

Read MoreScientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thoughtScientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought

Read MoreThe U.S., U.N. and Lebanon called for restraint after a rocket attack by Hezbollah on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday left at least 12 people dead, including children. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire along the Lebanese border since Oct. 7, but officials fear this latest attack could…

Read MoreA fierce wildfire swept through the Canadian municipality of Jasper, home to Jasper National Park, devastating the popular tourist destination in the Canadian Rockies. Carter Evans reports.A fierce wildfire swept through the Canadian municipality of Jasper, home to Jasper National Park, devastating the popular tourist destination in the Canadian Rockies. Carter Evans reports.

Read More Hailing the success of carrier bag laws, the Marine Conservation Society urges nations to push forward with plans for other single-use items The number of plastic bags washed up on UK beaches has fallen by 80% over a decade, since a mandatory fee was imposed on shoppers who opt to pick up single-use…

Read More Jonny Clothier was refused graduation at Bristol University over unpaid bill relating to flatmate’s bird A man who was denied his graduation for 41 years because of an unpaid bill of £64.80 relating to a parrot has finally donned his cap and gown on the same day as his son. Jonny Clothier studied…

Read More Experts warn patients are making ‘significant life changes’ based on the anti-Müllerian hormone test, which they say is not reliable for many of its advertised uses Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Accredited fertility clinics are among companies misleading women about a blood test used to…

Read More Man, 45, has been arrested on suspicion of murder following early-morning assault on Anita Rose in Brantham A 57-year-old woman has died in hospital four days after she was attacked while walking her dog in Suffolk, police have said. Anita Rose was found unconscious with a serious head injury by a member of…

Read More When you’re a world-record holder, there are a lot of expectations. When you’re a world-record holder racing in your home country’s Olympics, those expectations expand exponentially. The frenzy began the morning of July 28, when Léon Marchand clocked the fastest qualifying time in the 400-m individual medley, in which swimmers race in all…

Read More Tony Burke picks up the home affairs and immigration portfolios from Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Minns says ‘we’ve got a long way to go’ in NSW towards addressing gendered violence Chris Minns was asked…

Read More Chancellor to lay ground for spending cuts and tax rises, and to say Conservatives ‘covered up’ true state of finances Rachel Reeves will lay the ground for cuts to public spending, tax rises and delays to some major infrastructure projects as she sets out the toxic inheritance the Labour government inherited from the…

Read More US backed Israel in blaming Hezbollah for strike on Golan Heights but is ‘working on a diplomatic solution’ Global leaders were engaged in intensive diplomacy on Sunday to dissuade Israel from increasing attacks on Lebanon, amid fears that a wider regional war could erupt in response to a rocket strike that killed 12…

Read More Swimmer narrowly misses third successive Olympic gold, as Andy Murray keeps tennis alive in doubles comeback World record-holding swimmer Adam Peaty was left in tears after being beaten to gold by the smallest of margins on a day of disappointment for Team GB at the Paris Games. The 29-year-old had been seeking to…

Read More U.S. gymnast Jade Carey cited an illness for her uncharacteristic performance during the first day of the women’s gymnastics competition on Sunday after she fell backward and out of bounds during the last tumbling pass of her floor routine. It was one of three times she stepped out of bounds, which resulted in…

Read MoreWorld record holder Leon Marchand stormed to 400m individual medley gold, and Adam Peaty was upset in 100m breaststroke.World record holder Leon Marchand stormed to 400m individual medley gold, and Adam Peaty was upset in 100m breaststroke.

Read MoreThe scene during Friday’s ceremony featured DJ and producer Barbara Butch — an LGBTQ+ icon — flanked by drag artists and dancers.The scene during Friday’s ceremony featured DJ and producer Barbara Butch — an LGBTQ+ icon — flanked by drag artists and dancers.

Read More Ex-president Trump confuses Minnesota progressive member with her fellow “Squad” Democrat Ex-president Trump confuses Minnesota progressive member with her fellow “Squad” Democrat

Read MoreThe actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.

Read MorePanama’s Hillary Heron performed the first move named after Simone Biles, the Biles I, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in a history-making moment.Panama’s Hillary Heron performed the first move named after Simone Biles, the Biles I, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in a history-making moment.

Read More Shadow minister, the bookies’ favourite, says if elected she will focus on renewing the party to serve the British people Kemi Badenoch, the shadow housing and communities secretary, has entered the Conservative leadership race with a pledge to get the Tories back into government by 2030. Badenoch, the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Rishi…