Pete Hegseth orders testosterone screening for troops over 30
Pete Hegseth announces mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for US service members aged 30 and older to boost combat readiness.
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Save the Children clashes with Labour over Starmer Gaza post
Save the Children accused PM Starmer of complicity in Gaza deaths, prompting government backlash and demands for an explanation.
22nd death in ICE custody this year: Venezuelan man dies in Georgia
Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, 45, was found unresponsive during transfer between ICE detention facilities in Georgia, marking the 22nd death in ICE custody in 2025.
Blanche downplays Trump ties in AG confirmation hearing
Todd Blanche, Trump's pick for attorney general, faced tough questions over prosecutor purges, January 6, and Epstein files during his Senate confirmation hearing.
US heat dome shatters records; wildfires worsen air quality
Extreme heat warnings cover much of the US as a heat dome drives record highs, with Billings hitting 111°F and Salt Lake City 109°F. Wildfires in Canada and the US worsen air quality, prompting health warnings.
Burnham Signals Wealth Tax Off Agenda for Now
Incoming PM Andy Burnham says he won't create new divisions with tax policy, easing business concerns but limiting economic room. Shabana Mahmood tipped as chancellor.
Houston demands action after ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
More than 100 demonstrators demand accountability after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a father of three, in Houston.
Blanche: 'Follow the Law' on Federal Agents at Polls
DOJ nominee Blanche, pressed by Sen. Klobuchar, says he'll 'follow the law' on deploying federal agents to polling sites, amid concerns over voter intimidation.
US denies striking civilian wheat storage in Iran
The US military denies hitting a civilian wheat storage in Iran, saying it struck Iranian military targets to degrade ability to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Readers debate heat, welfare, and only child life
Metro readers discuss whether the summer heatwave signals global warming, the high welfare bill, and experiences of being an only child, plus a correction on Brompton Road station.
MP safety debate: Reform UK wants £100m security boost
After Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK's Zia Yusuf proposes £100m for round-the-clock MP protection. Met Police arrests man over Nigel Farage death threats.
England World Cup yellow card suspensions explained
No England player will miss the World Cup final if booked against Argentina, as yellow cards were wiped after the quarter-finals. Only a red card tonight will cause a suspension.
Family 'flabbergasted' by arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder
The family of the 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe's killing express shock. Counter-terrorism police investigate possible left-wing extremist motives.
Most popular baby names in every London borough
Muhammad and Sofia top the lists across London boroughs in 2025 ONS data, with Leo rising and Amelia declining in popularity.
Italy's popular beaches now require advance booking
Italy introduces booking systems for popular beaches to combat overtourism. From Sardinia to Lampedusa, capped entry and time slots are now in effect. La Pelosa beach is fully booked until September 15.
Sikh mum, 24, stabbed to death in suspected racist attack
Kirandeep Kaur, 24, was stabbed to death in her Uxbridge Road home. Her parents suspect a racist attack. A 44-year-old man has been charged.
Argentina fans brawl before World Cup semi-final vs England
A mass brawl erupted between Argentina supporters in Atlanta ahead of their World Cup semi-final against England, with police intervening and at least one arrest made.
Bromley reverses Biggin Hill youth centre closure plan
Bromley Council now plans to close Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre instead of Spitfire Youth Centre, citing space issues at the Sunningvale site.
Man arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of sending threatening communications after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage received a social media death threat.
Hollyoaks star confirms major missing person story in summer
Hollyoaks star Nicole Barber-Lane reveals a missing person plot and a spectacular wedding this summer, teasing drama involving Cleo, Dodger, and Myra McQueen.
Florida teen gets 45 years for killing cyclist 'for fun'
A Florida judge sentenced Savonne Morrison, 21, to 45 years for the random murder of cyclist Jeffrey Chapman, 49, in Clearwater in 2022. Morrison was on probation for a prior violent offense.
Starmer signs off with emotional final PMQs and 6-7 dance
Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs featured emotional tributes, a lighthearted 6-7 dance, and cross-party goodwill, marking the end of his premiership.
British man in Iran gets additional 2-year sentence
Craig Foreman, a British man jailed in Iran on spying charges, has been given an extra two years for speaking to media. He is on day 68 of a hunger strike.
Brad Pitt's kids Zahara and Maddox drop his surname
Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 21, and Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 24, have filed petitions to remove 'Pitt' from their last names, publishing notices in the Los Angeles Daily Journal as required by California law.
Hero shopkeeper saves customer after fatal grocery attack
Paul Heyfron, 53, died after being punched in a Sunshine shop in East Finchley. The shopkeeper intervened and performed CPR. A murder investigation is underway.
Alec Baldwin's bizarre Sam Neill tribute focuses on himself
Alec Baldwin's Instagram tribute to Sam Neill goes viral for all the wrong reasons, as he spends nearly three minutes talking about himself and other co-stars instead of Neill.
Asylum seekers jailed 60 years for Brighton beach rape
Two asylum seekers who repeatedly raped a woman on Brighton beach and a third who filmed the attack have been jailed for more than 60 years. The judge described the attack as 'predatory and callous'.
Hackers could have shut down London transport, court hears
Two hackers who infiltrated TfL for 16 hours could have shut down London's transport network, causing catastrophic damage, a court heard. The attack cost £29 million.
Elijah Seriki named as victim of Hackney stabbing
Elijah Seriki, aged in his 20s, was stabbed to death near Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney on July 13. Two suspects fled the scene.
Gray Atkins' EastEnders victims: Who did he kill?
Gray Atkins returns to EastEnders after four years. The killer murdered Chantelle, Tina Carter, and Kush Kazemi. Now he threatens Chelsea and Denise.
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