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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead guitarist: ‘Cancelling music is the same as taking books off shelves’
On the heels of a tour and Oscar nomination for the ‘One Battle After Another’ soundtrack — and amid criticism of his rejection of the Israel cultural boycott — the musician releases ‘Ranjha’ with Shye Ben Tzur and The Rajasthan Express
Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition The Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials – in what some analysts say could foreshadow broader, population-level restrictions. In a directive issued by the Taliban’s military courts and reviewed by the Guardian, the ban…
The other half of the bargain
It is important to resist the temptation to think that the deal between the United States and Iran is the end of the conflict. Its most intricate element is the sanctions and how to lift them
‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister
Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’ Pakistan plans to abolish “period tax”, in a victory for young campaigners who had taken the government to court over the charges. Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that sanitary towels and related items were “daily necessities that are indispensable…
Daniel Vorcaro, the jailed banker who is a threat to Brazil’s rich and powerful, clings to his secrets for now
The founder of Banco Master is accused of a multimillion-dollar fraud. A second attempt to strike a plea deal has been rejected because he did not name accomplices or provide conclusive evidence
Mexican town of Mahahual sees little economic benefits — but massive environmental cost — from cruise ships
The global cruise holding companies, which have designed the ships to be floating cities unto themselves, are few and wind up with the vast majority of the profits they produce
‘She should have been better protected back then’: Nastassja Kinski, the teenager who grew up too fast in front of the whole world
The actress has turned 65 away from cinema, but is back in the headlines after one of her earliest films, in which she appeared naked at age 13, was withdrawn by director Wim Wenders
Bouts of vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain: The little-known syndrome stalking daily cannabis users
Nearly one in five regular users suffers from a chronic, under-diagnosed condition little known even among health staff
Aubrey Plaza shows off pregnancy with boyfriend one year and four months after husband’s death: social judgment remains relentless
After the actress’s husband, Jeff Baena, was found dead on January 3, 2025, many considered that Plaza has moved on too quickly. Why won’t society free women from grief?
He Tingbo: The woman who wants to change the chip industry
The Huawei executive recently presented a method for building faster and more powerful processors that aims to be revolutionary. The reaction has been a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky orders 40-day offensive to press Putin to end war
France claims interception of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off Sicily
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The U.S. can shrug off its last-gasp loss to Turkey. Now the stakes go up.
The U.S. men’s national team lost 3-2 to Turkey, but advances to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 with Christian Pulisic healthy.
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Red warning for south-east England after record June heat, as France braces for more stifling temperatures – Europe heatwave live
First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive days; Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals reach ‘saturation point’ European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without…
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Ukraine sends over 600 drones at Russia in a single night
Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone assault on Russian regions overnight on June 26.
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Hong Kong beautician pleads guilty to luring 2 women into Myanmar scam factory
A Hong Kong beautician has admitted tricking two women into forced labour and confinement in Southeast Asia by offering them free flights and accommodation and promising a lucrative reward for tran…
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Australia news live: Socceroos fans celebrate at city sites; Hastie declares political ‘war’ on One Nation
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Albanese says Stefanovic saga ‘unfortunate’, but ‘words do matter’ The prime minister was asked by the ABC abou…
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz as countries try to reopen oil route
The recent strike poses a threat to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Woman dead after fire at Hong Kong flat, 3 others hospitalised
A 50-year-old woman has died in the wake of a fire at a Hong Kong flat, with three others hospitalised. Police said the fire broke out at Valiant Court in Ho Man Tin at around 10.04am on Friday. Fi…
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A $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. Economy
A loose collective of cybercriminals initially took credit for crippling Jaguar Land Rover last year. Investigators now see Russian hands behind the ransomware attack.
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Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.
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Child malnutrition in Nepal has reached ‘alarming’ levels since aid cuts, survey finds
Fears hard-won gains in reducing child mortality over 20 years are at risk after end of USAID funding for nutrition programmes Child malnutrition in Nepal has reached “alarming” levels, according t…
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Wanted: a new PM, a new James Bond, a new Doctor – and a UK that can agree on its leading characters | Nadia Khomami
Britain has found itself looking for all three protagonists at once. Who gets to stand at the centre of the national story? It’s been the refrain of the week. Why can’t the country hold on to a pri…
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‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering
Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much as 9C The community living next to the largest datacentre park in Eu…
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Stellantis and Nissan in talks to buy assets from troubled Marelli
Marelli is going through a complex and lengthy restructuring process after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy one year ago.
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Takaichi’s blueprint of women’s policies focuses on menopause, engineering education and housekeepers
Support for women's health in different stages of life forms one of the main pillars of the government plan.
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King Charles becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill
The figures show the King paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25, putting him among the UK's top 100 taxpayers.
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UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
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How not to be a tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
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Heavy rain continues across country with two approaching tropical storms
Central Japan Railway said the Tokaido Shinkansen may be delayed or suspended Saturday, while East Japan Railway warned of possible regular train line delays over the weekend.
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Venezuela reels from earthquakes as rescuers scramble to find survivors
As Venezuela begins counting the cost of its deadliest quake disaster in over a century, a shattered economy and struggling health system threaten to slow recovery efforts.
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Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold owners’ meeting in July after repeated delays
The administrator of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court estate, which was destroyed in a deadly fire last November, has pledged to hold a long-awaited homeowners’ meeting in July after repeated delays. In …
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North Korea's Kim calls for 'destructive' military posture
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed major weapons tests and called for bolstering the military’s “deadly and destructive offensive posture."
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La pasión mundialista no se detiene con otra jornada llena de color
Aficionados de Costa de Marfil, Curazao, Ecuador, Alemania, Japón, Turquía, Suecia y Estados Unidos llenaron de color, banderas y pasión los estadios durante una nueva jornada de la Copa Mundial de…
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Ecuador sorprende a Alemania y se siguen definiendo los clasificados
Ecuador firmó una remontada histórica ante Alemania, Países Bajos aseguró el liderato de su grupo y Estados Unidos avanzó pese a caer sobre la hora ante Turquía. Japón, Australia y Paraguay también…
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Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 235 with 40,000 missing as emergency crews search for survivors
Health minister says nearly 4,300 people injured
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Vital Blue Mountains highway to be closed for another year as NSW reveals bridge plans
New structure to be built above 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway as residents face months of delays to reopening of Victoria Pass section of highway Follow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
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Ecuador vence a Alemania y Turquía se despide con un triunfo sobre Estados Unidos
Ecuador venció a Alemania y aseguró su clasificación a los dieciseisavos de final, mientras que Turquía cerró su participación en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 con una victoria ante Estados Unidos.
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Putin is asking for peace talks. It’s time to kick him while he’s down
Putin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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After Venezuela earthquakes, here are some of the deadliest in Latin America in the last century
Two deadly earthquakes have hit Venezuela on Wednesday
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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant …
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Suitcase-sized satellites are scanning for Greek wildfires in a global first
As Greece braces for another blistering wildfire season, a new line of defense is taking shape in Earth’s orbit
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NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine
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‘Very strong’ nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head
The United States and Iran are negotiating a broader agreement to end the war, with Tehran's nuclear program remaining one of the key sticking points.
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South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’
All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister All of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as …
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Christian Pulisic: "Podemos estar orgullosos de una buena fase de grupos"
Christian Pulisic destacó el trabajo realizado por Estados Unidos durante la fase de grupos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Tras la derrota ante Turquía, aseguró que el equipo puede sentirse or…
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After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?
Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint them On 10 September 2024, Jon Trickett, a veteran leftwing MP, was preparing to vote agains…
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Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access records of boy attacked by crocodile
Cambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach.
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Auston Trusty: "Solo fue una derrota desafortunada, pero sigo adelante"
Auston Trusty aseguró que la derrota frente a Turquía fue un tropiezo del que el equipo aprenderá. El defensor destacó que Estados Unidos debe seguir adelante tras avanzar como líder de grupo a la …
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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
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Estados Unidos pierde con Turquía en un emocionante encuentro
El USMNT no pudo cerrar la fase de grupos de manera perfecta, tras registrar una derrota de último minuto ante un equipo turco que se despide con tres puntos del certamen.
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El Análisis Experto es para la sublime actuación de Ecuador
Jorge Valdano y José Néstor Pékerman resaltan la remontada de la Tricolor sobre Alemania y que les da el pase a la segunda ronda de una manera dramática.
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CK Asset sells penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for US$48.5m, sets pricing benchmark
A penthouse at CK Asset Holdings’ luxury residential project in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels has been sold via tender for HK$380.77 million (US$48.5 million), according to a statement from the flagship p…
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Boy, 14, charged with murder after body found in search for girl in south Wales
The body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly, who was reported missing.
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What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
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Japan enacts bill to add space operations into ASDF’s fold
The renaming of the ASDF by the end of fiscal 2026, will mark the first name change for any branch of the Self-Defense Forces since its establishment in 1954.
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A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared
Paris Fashion Week Men’s became a test of fashion’s relationship with heat
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Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave
Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather.
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New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence
Footage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.
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Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela
Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
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