Judge orders return of alleged victim of trafficking sent to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme Ruling quashes Home Office policy to refuse asylum seekers’ right to have trafficking claims reconsidered after initial rejection
‘Poirot’s hotel was the place to stay in Istanbul’: the book that inspired my travels Falling in love with a novel motivated these five travel writers to immerse themselves in locations from the Yukon and Kyrgyzstan to the Côte d’Azur
Kay Granger, first Texas Republican woman elected to House, dies aged 83 Representative who did not seek re-election in 2024 died of Alzheimer’s disease, her son said
Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato Now UK envoy Valery Zaluzhnyi quoted as saying Ukraine can’t meet military standards needed to join alliance; Kyiv largely stalls Moscow’s advances, data suggests. What we know on day 1,623
10 of the best hacks for happy camping A campfire feast and a warm, comfy tent are among the many joys of a night in the great outdoors. Ten seasoned campers offer their best tips
Kmart sells out of low-cost rival to Meta camera glasses across Australia amid warnings of ‘privacy nightmare’ Expert says people face being filmed without their consent as $89 Anko smartglasses sell out in stores and online
10 of the best activity holidays in Ireland With its rugged coast, lakes and hills, Ireland is one big adventure playground – perfect for kayaking, hiking, cycling and road trips
Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiry
Russian star withdraws from Bayreuth Festival over Nazi tattoo Former heavy metal singer quits Wagner fest after TV footage shows him bare-chested with swastika on his chest
Wagner anniversary revives German debate over controversial composer New productions, statues and books commemorate Richard Wagner, who still divides Germany 200 years after his birth
A childcare worker was asked to take baby Lily home for the weekend after a court protection order last year. She’s still there Exclusive: Sofie is devoted to the baby who was removed from her family, but she and advocates say the situation speaks to a desperate crisis in Victoria’s child protection system
Seoul braces for first severe heat warning as heatwave sweeps South Korea Trucks are dousing capital’s roads with water and nurses are checking on vulnerable people as heat heads westwards
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount Government fears social discontent on ‘most important battlefield’ of economy and livelihoods as war takes its toll amid anti-state dissent
US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat Central Command says strikes aimed at diminishing Iranian military while mediators say talks are continuing
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central Yemen
Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept US president hails breakthrough but Israeli far-right minister says ‘only solution’ is ‘encouraging emigration and destroying Hamas’
Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating ground