Deadly Heat Wave in Europe Continues to Smash Temperature Records
The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.
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Alito appears testy during Sotomayor’s asylum dissent reading from the bench
Justice Samuel Alito responded tersely to Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday morning after the liberal justice read her blistering dissent to his majority opinion in a case on asylum seekers. The court’s 6-3 ruling along ideological lines opens the door for the Trump administration to turn around those seeking asylum in America before they reach…
How Washington can easily help millions of people around the world
The U.S. Treasury Department must support a new major SDR allocation to help save lives and create jobs in the U.S. and around the world, as hundreds of millions of people face hunger and the threat of malnutrition.
Israeli forces arrest Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’
Dr Mazen Al-Rantisi, a 71-year-old physician well known for providing care to low-income Palestinians, was arrested in the occupied West Bank Israeli forces on Sunday arrested a prominent 71-year-old Palestinian physician known as the “doctor of the poor” in a pre-dawn raid on his home in the occupied West Bank, prompting widespread condemnation. Dr Mazen Al-Rantisi, a physician widely known for…
Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure 4th trial
Harvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the #MeToo-era case on Thursday.
Sotomayor offers blistering dissent on Supreme Court asylum decision: ‘More people will die’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a blistering dissent from the bench Thursday after the Supreme Court opened the door for the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that allows border officials to block asylum seekers who do not physically cross the southern border from entering the country. Sotomayor, the most senior liberal justice on the high court,…
Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.
Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term
Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on power Zimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change that the government says will bring stability but that opponents have labelled a “constitutional coup”. The upper house of Zimbabwe’s parliament voted on Wednesday 75-4 in favour of…
Supreme Court sides with Trump and blocks asylum claims at the Mexican border
The decision follows a separate ruling allowing the US president to end temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants
Climate accountability deserves its day in court
For years, lawyers working for the fossil fuel industry have done everything in their power to keep state courts from weighing the factual evidence in climate accountability cases. During just the past decade, our communities have lost roughly $1.5 trillion in damages from extreme weather and other climate disasters. But the winds are shifting.
Russian schools to double class time devoted to basic military training
Russian schools will double the share of class time devoted to basic military training starting September 1, Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov announced.
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Pilot dies after plane crash near airfield
Police say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Venezuela Live Updates: Rescuers Search for Quake Survivors as Leader Calls to ‘Militarize’ Area
President Delcy Rodríguez said that two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday had killed 589 people and left nearly 3,000 injured. The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support, as…
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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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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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Mistrial for Man Accused of Starting One of California’s Worst Fires
Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire. The jury could not reach a verdict on the three arson-related charges.
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Mistrial declared in case against Palisades Fire suspect after jury deadlocked in Los Angeles
Attorneys were weighing their options Thursday after a jury said it could not decide whether to convict the suspect
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Venezuela earthquake death toll soars to 589 with more than 50,000 missing as US military arrives for aid efforts
Thousands have been affected by the devastation wrought by the most powerful earthquake in over a century
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Senior Trump official’s claims about UK free speech arrests rejected by No 10
Sarah B Rogers speech at conference in London included far-right memes and conspiracy theories about ‘Da Yookay’ Claims by a senior official in the Trump administration that British police were mak…
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We cut MBA prices because America needs more professionals, not fewer
America is running short on educated workers at the exact moment when they matter the most.
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Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.
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Settlement reached in ‘Star Wars’ detention lawsuit over National Guard protester in DC
The District of Columbia has agreed to a settlement with a resident who sued the city and four police officers after he was detained last year for following National Guard troops while playing musi…
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White House ‘never quite recovered’ from early chaotic months of Elon Musk, top Trump reporter says
Elon Musk helped institute program cuts and widespread layoffs during his time in government
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Trump Administration to Investigate California’s Powerful Coastal Agency
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, has accused the state of “environmental extremism” amid a federal push for oil production.
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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 Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty Sign up for…
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Utah governor restricts fireworks as largest US wildfire surges uncontained
Utah's governor has restricted fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation continues to grow
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Never grow up! Younger generations are more fearful about becoming ‘adults’
But financial independence and experience help quell concerns
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Iran Asserts Authority Over Strait of Hormuz After Attacking Cargo Ship
The president did not say how or whether he would respond, a day after Iran fired on a container ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an act Mr. Trump called “foolish.”
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Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.
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Trump bashes ‘Milk Toast’ Fox News host as he admits ICE is not ‘NICE’
President seemingly forgets how to spell ‘milquetoast’ as he grouses about comparisons to his predecessor’s deportation stats
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The Cuban revolutionaries
Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government will continue to defend socialism through the 176 measures that open up the island to the market and end egalitarianism
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Mercedes' Antonelli tops Friday practice in Austria
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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How Trump’s Political Agenda Is Shaped by His Own Obsessions
President Trump’s priorities seem increasingly detached from the concerns of voters and his party.
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World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through
The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for worse seats.
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Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win
Ireland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.
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Massachusetts could become the first state to reverse marijuana legalization when it votes in November
Activists claim to have collected enough petition signatures to secure a question on ballot papers, which could potentially see the Bay State repeal the approval it gave in 2016
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Iran-US war latest: Trump accuses Tehran of ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
Israel has continued to clash with Hezbollah despite Donald Trump urging Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war
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Iran’s Long World Cup Journey Defined by War and Political Tension
A win or draw against Egypt on Friday, and the team’s unusual journey will continue.
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Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mould – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty 10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser . For more than a decade,…
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New York City will freeze rent for 1m apartments in big victory for Mamdani
City’s mayor has consistently argued that rising housing costs have made it increasingly unaffordable A New York City housing board has voted to freeze rent for approximately 1m apartments. In a ma…
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Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.
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Kelsey Grammer says he’s considering a run for political office
Grammer, who met with Trump on Thursday, has hinted that his political aspirations may manifest “in some way” in the coming years.
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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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Survivors tell of ‘brutal and fast’ Venezuela quake as hunt for survivors goes on
Worst incident of its kind in country for more than 125 years leaves many searching for multiple family members – and pleading for international help Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes …
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Great Britain’s grid operator warns again over power supplies in heatwave
Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest updates Great Britain’s energy system operator raised the al…
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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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Investing in America: Why automatic retirement savings are the future
Between one-third and one-half of the U.S. private-sector workforce are not covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
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UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act
Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths UK politics live – latest updates The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls f…
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California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.
The wealthy are fighting back with two ballot issues that could nullify the measure in November. The battle reflects a broader tension as American politics contends with deep inequality.
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In London, You Can Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday From the British Side
Britain may have lost the Revolutionary War, but London still holds the blueprints of the American Revolution. Follow in the founders’ footsteps at these notable places.
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John Bolton takes aim at Trump after guilty plea in classified information case: ‘kept secrets to serve himself’
Bolton’s plea agreement may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will ultimately decide his punishment
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Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean
Greece has launched a cash incentive for fishermen to catch toxic silver-cheeked toadfish as the invasive species spreads through the Mediterranean due to warming seas linked to climate change
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Venezuela death toll doubles as interim president vows to save ‘as many people as possible’
Delcy Rodríguez says foreign rescue teams are arriving but people are angry at official response and limited resources Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has vowed to fight to save “as…
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Palestinians grieve for a father-to-be shot by Israeli troops the day his son was born
Nayef Samaro, 25, was killed in an Israeli military raid on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, as he prepared to meet his wife at the hospital for the birth of their first child.
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Utah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage in state
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a red flag warning Friday morning as emergency workers continued to battle one of the state’s largest wildfires in its history.
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Survivors in quake-hit La Guaira tell of loss and rescue.
Juan David Arsia, 17, on a stretcher outside the emergency entrance of a small hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday.
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Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski
Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register.
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VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut plants, report says
German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competition Business live – latest updates Germany’s Volkswagen is to cut up to 100,000 jobs and reduc…
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Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone 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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Billionaire Leon Black defends paying Epstein $158 million: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’
Black is mentioned repeatedly in files that the Department of Justice has released related to the Epstein investigation
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Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster
Efforts of campaign groups, supporters and party figures coalesced after May elections as MPs’ views began to change The third coming of Andy Burnham began in earnest on the dancefloor of the Minis…
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