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EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels
Rights campaigners and MEPs say meeting would normalise regime that erases women from public life Rights campaigners and MEPs have warned that a meeting between EU officials and a Taliban delegation in Brussels risks normalising a regime that has banned girls from school beyond the sixth grade and sought to erase women from public life, while its ranks include two leaders accused of crimes…
Kenyan minister orders halt to construction of US Ebola facility
Decision comes after Aden Duale was held in contempt for ignoring previous high court ruling to stop work Kenya’s health minister told a court he had ordered preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility to stop, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous order to end work. Many Kenyans strongly oppose the facility , with deadly protests erupting since the complex was announced in…
UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told
Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan’s civil war as far back as 2024 but did not go public with the news for fear of upsetting the United Arab Emirates (UAE),…
Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.
Bank of America’s Francisco Blanch: ‘Oil supplies will return to normal because it’s in the interests of both the US and Iran’
The analyst highlights how the economy and energy flows have weathered the shock and argues that, at least in terms of energy, the US has emerged from the conflict stronger than before
What do Keir Starmer and Anthony Albanese have in common? | Fiona Katauskas
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The strange tale of the frigate that traveled the Mediterranean buying archeological artefacts
A new book reconstructs the ‘Arapiles’ voyage, which was assigned to gather pieces for the National Archaeological Museum when it had no funds to buy coal for its engines
Chameleons spread across Spain as experts urge people not to take them home
A new distribution map confirms stable populations beyond Andalusia, including Murcia, Alicante and Valencia
How thousands of sperm squeeze into a space 10 times smaller without getting tangled
Fruit flies’ giant cells rely on collective motion, pushing against each other to prevent their flagella from tangling
Lamine Yamal: ‘I see myself as much better than how people see me’
Spain’s 18-year-old soccer star reflects on his journey from Rocafonda, the importance of being confident and the sacrifices behind his success
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Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors
The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped u…
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Why are Ukrainian drones targeting annexed Crimea's infrastructures?
Kyiv is seeking retribution and one of its targets is Crimea. The peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014 now threatens to become Moscow's Achilles' heel, as Ukraine steps up its attacks targeting brid…
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French riviera spared from scorching heatwave
Three quarters of mainland France is under a “red alert” for the heat. And it may seem odd that the southeastern Mediterranean coast is not under that highest level of warning. So why doesn't the m…
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Paris police asks major festivals be cancelled due to relentless heatwave
Paris police has asked several organisers to cancel several public events meant to be held on the weekend of June 27, including the pride march and the Solidays music festival. The police have said…
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Immigration minister says he ‘won’t be intimidated’ to drop his views as public row with home secretary escalates – UK politics live
Mike Tapp wrote a piece for the Times calling for overseas care workers to be exempt from hardline immigration changes Andy Burnham’s foreign policy views remain largely opaque – hardly surprising …
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Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 235 with 50,000 missing as emergency crews search for survivors
Health minister says nearly 4,300 people injured
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BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".
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Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Alcohol Consumption
The Paris police chief, Patrice Faure, said the alcohol restrictions were intended to ease pressure on the health services.
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Red heat warning for south-east England; 150 million Europeans to experience temperatures above 35C today – Europe heatwave live
Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as city’s Pride march postponed; First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive days European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without clima…
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Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
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France prepares for final World Cup group game without grieving manager
France's preparations for its final World Cup group game have been disrupted by the departure of manager Didier Deschamps from the team's camp following the death of his mother. Mbappé's Les Bleus …
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How a Jet Fuel Refinery Is Scrambling After the Iran War Oil Shock
For a mega-refinery in Ulsan, South Korea, a top exporter of jet fuel to the West Coast of the United States and other places, weaning off Middle Eastern oil is no small feat.
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Arts and humanities graduates earn less than those who didn't go to university
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in th…
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Venezuela hunts for survivors of twin quakes as it waits for foreign aid
Venezuela's health minister says 235 deaths have been recorded and tens of thousands are still missing after two powerful earthquakes hit on June 24. Emergency workers are still trying to search th…
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Scorching record-breaking heatwave 'unequivocally' due to climate change
As Europe bakes under a relentless heatwave, human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for its intensity, scientists say. A similar heatwave would have been 3.5C cooler during the …
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Live: Paris Pride postponed, drowning death toll rises as Europe swelters in record heatwave
Organisers of the Paris Pride March on Friday postponed the annual event scheduled for Saturday after police ordered them to change the date to avoid overwhelming response services already under pr…
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Paris bans public alcohol consumption as heatwave overwhelms emergency services
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26. Paris police also …
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Minister says he ‘won’t be intimidated’ by home secretary as public row escalates
Shabana Mahmood has demanded Mike Tapp be sacked over call for care worker exemption to migration rules UK politics live – latest updates An extraordinary public row between the home secretary, Sha…
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'We are with you, Venezuela': Houston community rallies after deadly earthquakes
Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.
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Venezuela earthquakes: frantic search for survivors continues, with 235 confirmed dead so far – latest updates
“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousands Here are some images on the newswires…
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King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations
King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside in Clarence House, Buckingham Palace says.
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King becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill as royal public funding to double to £100m
New figures show the monarch paid £12.9m in tax last year, but do not give any detailed breakdown of how that tax was calculated.
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Serena Williams to start Wimbledon comeback against Maya Joint
American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
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New red heat warning in place but cooler weather on the way
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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First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead
Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans The energy regulator has given the provisional green light for the construct…
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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
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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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Lower House committee approves flag bill in appeal to conservatives
The proposed law would prohibit publicly damaging, removing or defacing the national flag in a way that "causes extreme discomfort or disgust to others."
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Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks, experts warn
World Health Organisation modelling finds that there is an almost 70 per cent chance of a case in South Sudan within 12 weeks
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Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.
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John Bolton, Former Trump Adviser, Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Classified Information Case
Mr. Bolton is expected to admit to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
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Immigration Hard-Liners Repeatedly Lost in Court Before Justices Ruled in Their Favor
“This is a victory 10 years in the making,” a White House official said after the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end deportation protections for some migrants.
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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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South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim to 7 years for taking luxury gifts
The wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to seven years in prison
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How Three Months of War Changed the Gulf Forever
Facing an emerging U.S.-Iran deal that leaves them vulnerable, Gulf Arab countries are reshaping their defense strategies, economies and trade routes.
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How well do you know your Reflecting Pool news? Because the quiz will test you
This week, the beleaguered body of water faced new woes. Plus soccer, gambling and U.K. politics!
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Pro-MAGA Groups Spur Trump Push For Cultural Change In Schools
One nonprofit, Defending Education, initiated nearly a dozen civil rights investigations targeting diversity programs and transgender policies.
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Freedom Con: Thousands of Men Gather for Christianity and Feats of Strength
Thousands of men and boys gathered in central Washington for masculinity, Christianity and right-wing politics.
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Ignore the miserabilists: Andy Burnham as PM is a moment when things really can get better | Polly Toynbee
He’s the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, so let’s embrace his unique blend of optimism and realism As Keir Starmer bid a brief and emotional farewell at that pillory of…
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Driver in 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack convicted of murder and given life
A Saudi doctor has been convicted of charges including murder over the car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg in 2024 that left six people dead
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Scientists reveal secrets of ancient scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago
Researchers have recovered texts previously lost to history, revealing philosophical takes on ethics, the arts, human behavior and theology.
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Trump axed a Black history exhibit. Former park rangers are teaching it anyway.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, former national park rangers are hosting teach-ins and sharing history that the Trump administration has sought to erase from federal land.
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Ex-NOAA employees re-create a valuable climate data site shut down by Trump
Former NOAA staffers have launched a new website that provides climate information. It replaces a government site that was shut down when the Trump administration took office.
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Democrats demand Mullin keep pledge to supply list of canceled Noem contracts
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee are losing patience with Sec. Markwayne Mullin’s pledge to turn over a list of all contracts signed by his predecessor that he plans to cancel. Du…
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Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency and police have jointly arrested 19 people, including serving footballers and coaches, over illegal bookmaking, with one player accused of both fixing matches and…
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Crimean Bridge closed for six hours, leaving nearly 3,000 vehicles queued
Vehicles backed up at the entrance to the Crimean Bridge — the crossing linking mainland Russia and occupied Crimea — on the morning of June 26, the Telegram channel Krymskii most: operativnaia inf…
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Former NFL star died after police pinned him face down, family claims in lawsuit
The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Oakland, California, police officers and an ambulance company
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NYC set to freeze rents as critics warn of crumbling buildings and bankrupt landlords
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised a rent freeze for people living in 1 million apartments if he got elected
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Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
Japan's average minimum hourly wages in fiscal 2025, which ended in March, stood at ¥1,121, up 6.3% from the preceding year.
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Ex-New York Mets pitcher says he narrowly escaped death in Venezuela earthquake
Jenrry Meija attributes escape from hotel to ‘divine intervention’ and says he rescued an elderly man from the building seconds before it collapsed
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