Ukraine launches one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia and Crimea
The Russian Defense Ministry says it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight
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A Hong Kong court has granted the guardianship of home-born baby Danny to social welfare authorities for three years after his parents were arrested on suspicion of child neglect. Danny’s father, Tsang Wai-bong, revealed on Friday that his two-month-old son would be under the Social Welfare Department’s care after the Juvenile Court granted the authorities’ application for a protection order at a…
Russian region caps fuel sales at 15 liters per vehicle — the tightest limit in the country
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Footage of person wanted after Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘destruction’ released by Park Police
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Ryanair Stops Charging for Parents to Sit With Their Children
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The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
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Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack across 12 regions
Russian air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia's Defence Ministry said Friday.
Satellite images of Venezuela show devastation caused by double earthquake
Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed across Venezuela as the most powerful earthquake in a century hit the country
Quake disaster tests Delcy Rodríguez’s leadership as Trump’s pick in Venezuela
The most powerful earthquake in a century strikes a country with an acting president and strained basic services
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New June record set as red heat warning in place but cooler weather coming
A red warning for extreme heat remains in place for the south-east but cooler air is starting to move in from the west as Elizabeth Rizzinni explains.
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Aid trickles in, survivors sleep outside, and looting breaks out in La Guaira, the Venezuelan city hardest hit by the earthquake
The government raises the death toll to 589 and lowers the number of injured to 2,980 one day after the back-to-back quakes
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Venezuela Live Updates: Death Toll Rises to 589 as Rescuers Search for Quake Survivors
President Delcy Rodríguez said that two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday had left nearly 3,000 injured. The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support, as hundreds remained mis…
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Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.
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Former Trump national security adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to US President Donald Trump who has since become one of his most vocal critics, pleaded guilty Friday to withholding classified documents related to…
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From The Sports Desk: The U.S. lost, but also saw return of star Christian Pulisic
The United States lost last night, 3-2, on a late goal by Turkey. But the biggest development? Star Christian Pulisic returned from injury and showed he was healthy in time for the knockout stage.
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case – US politics live
Bolton pleads guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fine Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hayes went on: As n…
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John Bolton, former Trump adviser, pleads guilty to 1 count of illegally retaining classified info
John Bolton, national security adviser during Donald Trump's first presidential administration, pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal p…
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Plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building; damage reported
The cause of the damage could not be independently verified, and authorities did not immediately issue a statement on the incident.
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John Bolton, Former Trump Adviser, Pleads Guilty in Classified Information Case
Mr. Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
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Esmeraldas, the secret behind Ecuador’s soccer miracle
One of the country’s most neglected provinces and home to a majority Afro-descendant population is the leading source of national team players, including Hincapié and Pacho
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‘I like football, but we’re nervous’: As Mexico revels in World Cup glory, cartel violence leaves many gipped in fear
In villages and towns across Mexico where shootings are a near-daily occurrence, the cheers are mostly confined indoors
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Why Venezuela’s ‘doublet’ earthquakes were so devastating
The tremors that hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening have killed nearly 600 people and injured thousands. The disaster consisted of a rare phenomenon called a “doublet”, meaning a quick succession o…
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How transparent are the royals being about money?
After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.
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Billionaire Leon Black to appear before House panel over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Scrutiny of Black’s association with Epstein has intensified after DoJ released millions of files last year and this year The billionaire financier Leon Black is scheduled to appear before the Hous…
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UK June heat record broken again, France postpones Pride and Poland warns of wildfires as heatwave grips Europe – live
Estimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say Over in the UK, firefighte…
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Small plane apparently strikes tallest building in Beijing
A small aircraft reportedly crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday night, triggering an emergency response in the Chinese capital’s central business district. Two witnesses confirmed t…
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Massive wins and the promise of change – but that’s where the Starmer-Albanese similarities end
While Anthony Albanese calls ousted British PM Keir Starmer his mate, the pair share very different political fortunes Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese …
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John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, pleads guilty in classified documents case
Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information while he was a national security adviser during President Trump's first term, saying: "And I am sorry for it."
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Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland
The LNP’s unapologetic moves on crime, transgender healthcare and police-led suppression of protests are a throwback to days many thought had come and gone Get our breaking news email , free app or…
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‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave
As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions The heatwave afflicting western Europe is the worst ever , with the combination of h…
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Venezuela earthquakes: 589 confirmed dead so far as international rescue teams arrive – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here China’s president Xi Jinping said Beijing was ready to provide Venezuela with “disaster relief and reconstruction” assistance. Xi sent …
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Trump must sign the housing bill. Cities must be ready for what comes next.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has passed Congress with bipartisan support and is awaiting the president's signature, which would provide a significant boost to housing supply and affordability.
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Miami Marlins track down viral ‘very good boy’ who watched as rival pup enjoyed on a hot dog at a game
‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
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What we know so far
The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.
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SPILF was founded by a reform-era president to showcase the rule of law in Russia. This year’s speakers argued that constitutional rights are the real problem.
The St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) took place in St. Petersburg this week for its 14th annual session, running from June 24 to 26. SPILF was established in 2011 at the initiative …
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Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing
Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
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Italy, US: "This was the first time Meloni embraced the fight with Trump"
🇺🇸🇮🇹 “This is the first time #Meloni embraced the fight with Trump.”Once a bridge between the US president and the #EU, #Meloni has lost a political ally in Trump following their post- #G7summi…
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Four men held over child-marriage in Sierra Leone set to appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
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Vance Downplays Watergate and Compares Himself to Nixon
The vice president said that the scandal that ended Richard Nixon’s presidency would be “like a 12-hour news story” if it happened today and that the “deep state” had taken down Nixon.
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New York Knicks star pours cold water on idea that NBA champions will visit Trump’s White House
The team’s billionaire owner previously said the Knicks had accepted Trump’s White House invitation
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Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the U.S.-Iran deal, and challenges remain
As the U.S. and Iran exchanged escalating strikes on June 11, a plane carrying Qatari mediators was stranded on the tarmac in Tehran.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky orders 40-day offensive to press Putin to end war
It is unclear whether the offensive announced by Zelensky has begun
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Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small plane reportedly crashed into it
Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos circulating on social media appeared to show debris from an aircraft near the building
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Georgia Delays Change to Its Vote-Counting System
A law banning QR codes on ballots had been set to go into effect on July 1. Lawmakers voted to push back its implementation until 2028.
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Trump shows Congress who’s the boss as he beats back rebellion and holds the Hill hostage
Trump faced down a rebellious GOP Senate caucus on Wednesday and pushed them back into line before they left town, writes John Bowden . But will his voter ID push prevail?
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Paris imposes alcohol bans as 40C heatwave leads to scores of deaths in France
Restrictions in the French capital came into effect at midday as temperatures swelled to 36C , in a desperate bid to curb excess deaths
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Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case
His plea agreement may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will ultimately decide his punishment
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‘Saddest day of my life’: Trump said immigrants were ‘eating pets.’ Now they’re bracing for deportation after ruling
Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status fear broken families and threats of deportation to a country they fled, Alex Woodward reports
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Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages
Israel has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Trump's former national security adviser faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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Mathieu Forget: Celebrating 10 years of 'levitating'
Dancer, photographer and artistic director Mathieu Forget talks to FRANCE 24 about celebrating 10 years of his "Levitation" project. Part sport, part travel, the series features photos of himself o…
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Sephora introduces major change to present a ‘calmer shopping environment’
Most neurodivergent shoppers say Quiet Hours significantly improved their Sephora experience, the company says
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No consensus on UN declaration on AIDS fight for first time in more than two decades
The lack of consensus highlights growing political divisions over HIV policy as international aid funding cuts impact prevention programmes in some of the world’s most affected countries
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South Korea to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ to combat North Korea threat
The announcement comes as both countries accelerate efforts to build drone capabilities, shaped by lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East
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Why has Trump stayed away from the World Cup?
Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?
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Where has it gone wrong for Bielsa's struggling Uruguay?
With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.
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In win for Trump, US Supreme Court paves way for mass deportation of Haitians and Syrians
The US Supreme Court has backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation protections from some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. The decision effectively stops…
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Zelensky should learn from Netanyahu’s mistakes
By actively influencing the negotiations, Zelensky can avoid losing the peace, even as he has successfully avoided losing the war.
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Canada’s 24 Sussex Drive Is a Dump. Mark Carney Is Going to Fix It Up.
The prime minister’s official residence in Ottawa, in disrepair and vacant for more than a decade, has become the country’s most prominent home renovation project.
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