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China defends human rights position at UN Council

China pushed back against criticism from several Western nations at the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, stating its position and urging the nations to stop politicizing human rights issues.

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war

Russia's oil refineries have been heavily targeted, damaging its energy facilities and the country’s fuel crisis.

Kremlin: Trump's envoy, son-in-law to visit Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will visit Russia soon, but the specific dates have not been determined.

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more

World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.

Raids On Many Hospitals Across Kerala In Organ Trafficking Probe

Kerala raids target hospitals and residences linked to organ trafficking racket and forged documents.

HMRC issues tax warning to workers and landlords with new rule now in force

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is contacting workers across the UK to remind them about major changes to tax reporting rules as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax becomes a legal requirement from April 6, 2026.Self-employed people and landlords with turnover exceeding £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year will be the first group required to comply with the new system.HMRC said: "If you're a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper, register for this webinar for the latest information...

Wang Yi to attend BRICS meeting on national security in India

BYD delegation meets Aurangzeb, emphasises Pakistan’s potential as market for new energy vehicles

A delegation from Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and emphasised Pakistan’s growing potential as a market for new energy vehicles, according to a statement issued by the finance ministry on Thursday. The delegation was led by BYD Group Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division Liu Xueliang and Mega Motor Company (MMC) Chief Executive Officer Aly Khan. Last year it was announce...

Scottish 'mafia boss' can be extradited to Spain, Dutch court rules

Scottish 'mafia boss' Steven Lyons can be extradited to Spain, a court in Amsterdam ruled.

WAG Megan Pickford scrambles to find a last-minute outfit for the England World Cup game after airline lost her luggage

WAG Megan Pickford scrambles to find a last-minute outfit for the England World Cup game after airline lost her luggageHave YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk How is Harper Beckham feeling after her brother Brooklyn snubbed her? Showbiz insider Katie Hind shares her exclusive, only in Tuesday's Spotlight newsletter See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHARLOTTE DEAN, ASSOCIATE SHOWBIZ EDITOR Published: 08:50, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 09:03, 18 June 2026 e-mail...

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live

The attack forced commercial flights and airports to be suspended for safety reasons Hegseth says that “some of Nato’s largest economies, some of our richest countries, allies that are happiest to go on about the rules-based international order and middle powers banding together still think the era of free riding is here.”He says Trump disagrees.“This is not what any reasonable person would expect, and it’s not going to cut it any more.”“The United States has defended Europe for generations, and...

Muharram gatherings, processions to be digitally monitored through drones as part of security arrangements

ISLAMABAD: Muharram processions and gatherings will be monitored digitally through drones while geo-tagging of all imambargahs, majalis venues and procession routes has been completed, according to an interior ministry statement detailing security arrangements for Islamabad. The statement was issued after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting to review security arrangements for Muharram in the federal capital. The statement said a specia...

Woman trades foster daughter for monkey as they 'weren't getting along'

A 70-year-old woman has admitted to endangering a child's welfare in a US court after she shockingly exchanged her foster daughter for a monkey because they "weren't getting along".Brenda Deutsch, from Winfield, Missouri, sent the eighth-grade-age girl in her care to a family in Texas and received the animal in return, according to witness testimony provided to investigators.Deutsch accepted a plea deal on Monday, entering a guilty plea to a single count of first-degree child endangerment.She ha...

Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’

John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first gardenHe coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of modern biology and is widely regarded as the greatest English naturalist of the 17th century.But it was while he was a young college tutor at Cambridge in the 1650s that the botanist John Ray – also known as “the father of natural history” – created his first known garden and began to systematically stud...

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred

All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.(Image credit: Rebecca Blackwell)

Caste Survey, Anti-Corruption Drive: Vijay Has His Work Cut Out

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar outlined the policy roadmap of the new Vijay-led TVK government.

ITV in World Cup sexism storm as pundit Emma Hayes does her tactical analysis in a 'kitchen' with blackboard during England's win against Croatia

ITV in World Cup sexism storm as pundit Emma Hayes does her tactical analysis in a 'kitchen' with blackboard during England's win against CroatiaSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER Published: 08:56, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 08:56, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCGunfire has been heard coming from the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to residents.It began around 06:00 local time (05:00 GMT) and the Reuters news agency, which is also reporting that there have been explosions, said it lasted for an hour.The gunfire was coming from the entrance to the airport, two witnesses told the AFP news agency.Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency fo...

'Dazzling, emphatic... and contenders to win the whole thing!': World's media are wowed by England with even rivals Germany and Argentina backing their chances to win the World Cup after Jude Bellingham starred in Croatia win

'Dazzling, emphatic... and contenders to win the whole thing!': World's media are wowed by England with even rivals Germany and Argentina backing their chances to win the World Cup after Jude Bellingham starred in Croatia winCan YOU master Craig Hope's World Cup quiz? Test your knowledge HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILL GRIFFEE Published: 08:32, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 08:52, 18 June 2026 e-mail 3 View comments

Aussie trapped in six-week quarantine speaks out on cruise from hell after hantavirus broke out and killed THREE people: 'Huge shock'

Aussie trapped in six-week quarantine speaks out on cruise from hell after hantavirus broke out and killed THREE people: 'Huge shock'Australian opened up on hantavirus cruise shipPeter Marsh is in six-week quarantineREAD MORE: Woman's body found at Gold Coast beachSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy AIDAN WONDRACZ, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 08:45, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 08:45, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments