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Poisonous invasion: What is the ‘devil’s trumpet’ harming crops in Iraq? The spread of datura has forced the Iraqi Interior Ministry to urge farmers and citizens to report if spotted.…

Yemen’s former leader Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi dies in exile at 80 Hadi was the internationally recognised president of Yemen who led a fractured government mostly from exile. Save Yemen’s former…

IOC chief Coventry stirs social media storm over athlete payment comments Olympians slam the IOC chief and Zimbabwe’s former medallist for saying athletes shouldn’t be paid at the Games. Save…

Neymar set to miss Brazil World Cup opener due to calf injury Neymar was injured playing for Santos in the Brazil domestic league, and is now confirmed to miss World…

The kingmakers of Makerfield: English town braces for crucial by-election On June 18, voters will determine the fate of Andy Burnham, a possible contender to replace embattled PM Starmer. Save…

EXPLAINER Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation? The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions…

Italy seizes $232m in Mafia assets tied to Cosa Nostra Probe uncovers luxury resorts and offshore wealth as government crackdown targets Mafia networks. Save This handout video grab taken and…

EXPLAINER Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses? FBI says ex-CIA official David Rush repeatedly lied about his credentials in US government job applications.…