2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school during 5 years of Taliban rule, UN says
UNESCO calls this a grave violation of fundamental rights and on Tuesday urged the immediate restoration of education for women and girls.
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Live Results: Connecticut midterm primaries
Two veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday.
WNBA becomes magnet for culture wars
The WNBA is finding itself at the center of escalating culture wars over issues relating to gender, race and equity as the league’s popularity grows and players continue to be outspoken on politics. Much of the debate, on social media and sports or news talk shows in recent days, revolves around transgender athletes in women’s…
Hong makes final pitch to voters amid scrutiny of past comments on police, Thanksgiving
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong delivered her closing pitch to voters on Tuesday, hours before polls close in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. Hong, who leads the Democratic field in recent polling, said her platform focuses on “solutions for working class people” and will deliver “permanent affordability” in the state. “A government that puts people first,” Hong…
The Apple Watch Series 11 is back at its Black Friday price — but not for long
The latest Apple Watch Series 11 is 25% off right now, matching the lowest price outside of Amazon Prime Day. It has great health tracking features and easily syncs with any iPhone.
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
Almost nowhere in California is building enough housing. Here's why
California cities and counties are struggling to meet state housing targets. Despite having state-approved plans, actual construction lags behind.
Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane after secret flight change sparks controversy
President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed a US media report that he secretly switched planes while flying out of Turkey last month due to a security risk. While some journalists left on the original Air Force One flight expressed anger at having unwittingly served as decoys, Trump maintained the military plane he actually took faced a “greater risk”.
Jurors to be anonymous in state Luigi Mangione trial, slated for September
Luigi Mangione is set to be tried by 12 anonymous jurors following the notoriety the case and trial has received in the two years since his alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On Tuesday, Justice Gregory Carro ordered for the jury to remain completely anonymous throughout the duration of the trial. The decision to…
US government says judge overstepped by ordering universal tariff refunds
While the judge presiding over the trade court litigation determined that restrictions regarding universal injunctions do not pertain to these tariff proceedings, the government maintains its opposition to his ruling
Florida cop kidnapped and killed his ex over an argument about a TV set
The victim had returned from a beach trip with her two young children shortly before the incident. Neither child was physically harmed, and they have since been placed in the care of their biological father
Hunter Biden: Trump ‘the one existential threat’ to U.S.
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, took a swipe at President Trump Monday, describing him as an “existential threat” to the U.S. During an interview with conservative media personality Tucker Carlson, the former president’s son blamed wealthy tech leaders for the country’s current divide. He said Trump’s cordial relationships with people like…
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Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration
The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.
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UEFA compensates Somali referee who was vetoed by the US during World Cup
Omar Artan is refereeing Wednesday’s Super Cup final in Salzburg between PSG and Aston Villa. The game is being played against a backdrop of tension between the European soccer governing body and F…
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Immigration minister says poorer areas have taken ‘fair share’ of asylum seekers – UK politics live
Anna Turley backs up Andy Burnham’s suggestion that affluent areas should house more asylum seekers in future Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within the Department for Environment, …
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Germany approves lifting curbs on spy agencies in security ‘revolution’
Reforms comply with wishlist of intelligence services which say Germany lags behind allies and enemies The German government has approved a draft law aimed at lifting many of the restraints on its …
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Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptat…
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Iran-US war latest: Oil stockpiles ‘rapidly depleting’ despite Trump claiming ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
Global energy watchdog the International Energy Agency said oil supply is expected to fall by 4.3 mb/c (million barrels per day) this year
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Robert Gilman: How the former US Marine was freed from Russian prison
A former US Marine imprisoned for four-and-a-half years in Russia has been freed after Russian president Vladimir Putin issued a humanitarian pardon for the American .
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UK heatwave live: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires
Prime minister suggests possible measure as he prepares to chair emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat Here’s today’s latest Met Office forecast for UK cities: Aberdeen 22C Belfast 24…
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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
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Number of children injured in e-scooter crashes in England surges
Calls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres The number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared in recent years, …
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Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers – US politics live
President says Secret Service wanted him on ‘different plane’ due to threat as Democrats call for congressional briefing In July, Donald Trump hid in a catering truck and reportedly secretly switch…
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Trump defends secret flight swap after using Air Force One as decoy: ‘The plane I flew on was at greater risk’
Trump is facing backlash after leaving staff and reporters on Air Force One unaware of the threat from Iran
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At least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest manmade lake At least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on La…
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Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97
As a vice premier and then premier, he helped transform China into the world’s leading manufacturing power and led his country into the World Trade Organization.
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Pres. Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to retaliate to Western seizures of its commercial vessels
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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies of illness at 98
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died, according to state media
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Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: ‘If they f*** up, people die’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cheers hiring spree but others more skeptical: ‘They can’t just restart a new game’
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Why Australian police took 20 hours to confirm ‘body’ in suitcase was actually a sex doll
Police and experts maintained that investigators followed proper procedures in handling case
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ICE to spend $20M on gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks
The gloves must be applied directly to someone's skin to deliver the shock
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Barnaby Joyce claims One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties in Australia’ as former candidate’s comments surface
One Nation MP says failed WA candidate’s comments describing same-sex attraction as a mental illness are ‘highly offensive’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyc…
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Putin threatens to seize European ships wherever Russia ‘deems necessary’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would respond in kind to the seizure of Russian vessels by European Union countries, speaking during a visit to Pacific Fleet exercises in Yuzhno-Sakhal…
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X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show
Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.
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Kumamoto’s tourism industry hit hard by quake
The prefectural government estimates that the industry has suffered losses amounting to roughly ¥6 billion.
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Drone footage shows rare bird’s-eye view of stingrays off New York coast
With wing spans up to 3ft, the shy cownose ray species typically arrive in Long Island waters in the warmer months Drone footage of dozens of stingrays in the ocean off New York has captivated beac…
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Trump’s secret flight switch indicates severity of assassination threat by Iran
Iran lost top leaders in the war and US ‘humiliation ... a form of revenge’, say experts, after administration’s flight ruse Since the joint US-Israeli strikes in February that killed Iran’s suprem…
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BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from superstars’ Arirang world tour
The arrival of BTS’s world tour in Hong Kong next year is expected to be a sure-fire hit with the city’s hospitality sector, with hotels likely to see a similar surge in bookings to the one experie…
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Trump puts vaccines on front burner ahead of crucial midterms for GOP
The Trump administration has thrust vaccine policy back into the headlines just three months before the midterm elections, potentially complicating matters for vulnerable Republicans who are hoping…
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Democrats’ progressive surge could complicate Jeffries’s path to unity
Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) a new headache shoul…
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GOP worries time running out on Trump’s agenda with Congress
The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump…
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Caught between extreme heat and ICE: the dangers of returning to school for Latino children in Arizona
Soaring electricity costs, cuts to energy assistance programs and immigration raids are complicating the start of the school year for immigrant families
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Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
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David Crowley’s razor-thin victory in Wisconsin primaries exposes Democrats’ deep division
The moderate candidate prevailed by just 0.4% over the democratic socialist Francesca Hong. The progressives won in Minnesota’s Senate primary
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Iran war and high living costs fuelling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says
Geopolitics and cost of living crisis have cost Europe’s largest travel company €60m so far Holidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the continuing uncertainty…
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School bus crashes in Shing Mun Tunnel after driver loses consciousness, 1 injured
A school bus driver lost consciousness and another passenger was slightly injured when the vehicle carrying about 50 children crashed inside Shing Mun Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon. The coach was t…
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Thailand Halts New Gun Permits After Mass Shooting at a School
It remains to be seen how far the government will go to tighten gun control in the country, which has experienced a string of high-profile shootings in recent years.
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Iranian factions squabble over war aims as supreme leader maintains low profile
The absence from public life of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has left a vacuum in which disputes between political factions have seeped into the open.
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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves UK heatwave live – latest updates Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a …
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New Zealand PM survives second challenge to leadership just weeks before general election
After a long meeting with his MPs, Christopher Luxon says the party is ‘united’ and ‘determined to win this election’
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Huge swarm of jellyfish shut down nuclear reactors at power plant after clogging pumps
Gravelines power station left with only one of its six nuclear reactors operating at full capacity after jellyfish clogged pumps
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‘Send food photos’: Lobbyist paid for former premier’s brother to go to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears
Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Li…
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Ban on military-style clothing does not apply to active-duty members, Yasukuni clarifies
The shrine said that it has seen an increase in visitors wearing military attire without any affiliation or qualification.
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Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters completes Strictly line-up
Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.
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Hunger Games or American Gladiators? Trump’s Patriot Games inspires wave of memes
One post showed an AI-generated Trump wearing an American-flag unitard and swinging from metal bars
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Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotio…
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David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute vic…
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Key US primary races take shape
Tuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in…
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Yandex Pay removed from App Store
Yandex Pay has disappeared from the App Store, the company announced.
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Death toll rises after Colombia earthquake
The death toll is rising in Colombia following the country’s worst earthquake in decades. At least 240 people have been confirmed killed in the west of the country, many of them found beneath the r…
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Ecuadorean Fishing Boats Hit by Mystery Attackers
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.
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Trump Tariffs Force Some Canadian Companies to Move South of the Border
If President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by relocating to the United States.
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