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 transporting 48 million baht (US$1.4 million) more than a year ago. Poon Sum-yi, 33, pleaded guilty at the District Court on Friday to a count of fraud for luring the two victims into travelling to…
Socceroos fans celebrate at city sites – as it happened
This blog is now closed 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 about Karl Stefanovic’s departure from Nine. He had this to say: It’s a matter, of course, for Channel 9, but words do matter, and what people who are very prominent in our public discourse do, and how they…
Woman dies after fire at Hong Kong flat, 3 others hospitalised
A 50-year-old woman died and three other people were hospitalised after a fire in a Hong Kong flat on Friday that authorities said was caused by a malfunctioning power strip. Police said the blaze broke out at Valiant Court in Ho Man Tin at around 10.04am. Fire services were immediately deployed to the scene and the blaze in the 11th-floor flat was quickly put out. “A preliminary investigation…
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.
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 to the largest ever survey of under-fives in the country. The new figures came just over a year after USAID, the former US flagship agency closed by the Trump administration in 2025, stopped funding work…
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 prime minister – and how can it be that Larry, the Downing Street cat, has managed to outlast six of them? Have we become ungovernable? Is it because one government after another has failed to halt the…
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.
Takaichi’s blueprint of women’s policies focuses on menopause, education and housekeepers
Support for women's health in different stages of life forms one of the main pillars of the government plan.
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.
King Felipe VI and Claudia Sheinbaum end the rift between Spain and Mexico with a meeting at the National Palace
The meeting seals the normalization of diplomatic relations after seven years, leaving behind tensions sparked by López Obrador’s controversial letter asking for an apology
Venezuela reels from earthquakes, as death toll more than doubles
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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Trump’s Great American State Fair gets off to rough start as power issue melts ice cream in food tent
Multiple state booths were basically empty, with several containing just a pair of chairs
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Home secretary restricts minister’s access to documents as she calls for his sacking
Row between Shabana Mahmood and Mike Tapp broke out after he wrote unauthorised article about migration UK politics live – latest updates The migration minister, Mike Tapp, is to be denied access t…
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Hong Kong civil service chief vows ‘attractive’ pay rise once economy improves
Hong Kong’s civil service chief has pledged to deliver a “reasonable and attractive” pay adjustment once the economy and public finances improve, following the legislature’s approval of a flat 2 pe…
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Psychiatrist Who Killed Six at German Christmas Market Is Jailed for Life
The man drove into a crowd of shoppers in December 2024, wounding hundreds of people.
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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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Europe heatwave live: UK June heat record broken for third day in a row; France and Belgium cancel events
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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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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Driver in Christmas vehicle attack in Germany that killed 6 people sentenced to life in person
A Saudi doctor was sentenced to life in prison in Germany on Friday for killing six people and injuring hundreds, after he rammed a rented BMW into crowds at a historic market in the eastern city …
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Venezuela: 'An earthquake of this magnitude would have put in difficulty any country on this planet'
William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Paolo Cravero, Senior Officer for Communications and Media Relations at the IFRC. The devastating earthquake in Venezuela has exposed not only the immense…
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Live updates: Trump set to address Faith & Freedom event; Congress looks for SAVE America Act path
President Trump on Friday will address the “Road to the Majority” Faith & Freedom Coalition event in D.C. — returning to the Washington Hilton for the first time since the White House Correspondent…
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Kushner-backed luxury resort sparks outrage, dividing Albanian population
In Albania, a widespread protest movement is underway against the current government. The demonstrations erupted after construction began on a luxury resort in a nature reserve in the southwest of …
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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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Pennsylvania skipping Trump state fair celebration
Pennsylvania is the latest Democratic-led state to say it is skipping the “Great American State Fair” happening on the National Mall. “Unfortunately, due to the high cost to taxpayers and not being…
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Iran-US war latest: Israel says military ‘ready to finish the job’ if Tehran attacks
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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Russia and Ukraine exchange 160 prisoners of war each
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced a POW exchange with Ukraine in which each side transferred 160 people to the other.
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Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue Response
Two major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
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DHS head admits Noem-led agency rushed to buy $1B worth of warehouses without ‘due diligence’
The secretary of Homeland Security admitted that some warehouses, purchased by his predecessor, would likely never be turned into detention centers because of their locations or other issues
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case – US politics live
Bolton to plead guilty charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fine Sign up for the Breaking News US email In case you missed i…
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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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Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media
Observers said on Friday the government is responding to evidence that the ban on young children holding accounts on platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube had failed since it came int…
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FRANCE-UK: On the beach as migrants try to cross the Channel
Warm weather and calm seas have meant the number of #migrants tempting the crossing from northern #France to the #UK has risen sharply in recent days.Our reporters were on the beach, early in the m…
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As Europe Sweats, Some Politicians Talk of Air-Conditioning, Not Climate Action
Heat-related deaths and disruptions to daily life are forcing politicians to reckon, in different ways, with a rapidly warming planet.
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State functions, offices and tourists: plans for revamped Buckingham Palace
Despite £369m upgrade, King Charles will never live in palace but aides stress it will remain ‘buzzing hive’ of activity Not all modern British monarchs have viewed the prospect of moving into Buck…
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Trump administration moves to restart LGBTQ+ suicide hotline it initially ended
The Trevor Project non-profit that helped pioneer LGBTQ+ ‘press 3’ option for 988 hotline is being shut out as it restarts The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ optio…
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Body-shame brawl sees Trump aide and 83-year-old lawmaker get vicious online: ‘Crazy coming from you’
The online exchange follows a previous incident in April where the official White House account mocked the veteran Democratic lawmaker’s hair
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Massie: Republicans need to ‘wake up’ to avoid ‘absolute shellacking’ in midterms
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-K.Y.) warned Thursday that Republicans could suffer major losses in November if the party doesn’t “wake up,” predicting an “absolute shellacking” for the GOP in the midterm el…
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Trump’s North Dakota trip will be first on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One
President Trump’s visit to North Dakota for an event next week will mark the inaugural trip of the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, according to the White House. Bloomberg was the first to report o…
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South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandal
The former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.
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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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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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Pope gets ball from final out of 2005 White Sox World Series game that he attended
The future Pope Leo XIV was famously caught on camera in 2005, cheering from the stands during the game
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Hawaii ruling praised by US gun rights groups – are more rollbacks coming?
Experts say decision presents problem for business owners – and indicates direction court’s conservatives are heading Experts say a supreme court ruling that struck down a Hawaii law banning people…
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After losing one billionaire tax battle, Gavin Newsom prepares to wage another
California’s governor, who is considering a White House run, proposed an expansive national wealth tax last week, as well as an initiative to give Americans a stake in AI.
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Supreme Court upholds Trump’s attack on asylum
Happy 250th birthday, America. The Golden Door is officially closed.
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Humans and apes have shared a laugh for 15 million years, says study
A new study suggests that Great Apes laugh in a similar way to humans. Researchers analysed old recordings of a variety of apes and found that their laughter shared some common characteristics to t…
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Ukrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea
Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining national security information
Former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Friday to one count of retaining national security information.
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Venezuela earthquakes: 589 confirmed dead so far as international rescue teams arrive – 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 China’s president Xi Jinping said Bei…
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US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
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Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named
13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.
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Trump to return to Washington Hilton for first time since assassination attempt at Correspondents’ Dinner
He cut his last appearance at the hotel short after a man with a gun tried to rush the ballroom
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France and Norway to fight for top spot in final World Cup group game
It's a duel that's set to be gruelling at the World Cup. France on one side, Norway on the other, with two star goalscorers facing each other: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. The game could decid…
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What New York’s primary upheaval means for Democrats: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
Democrats are still feeling the political aftershocks of New York’s primaries on Tuesday night, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed victories. What could it signal for the party? Pl…
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Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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How far will Japan go to preserve the 2,600-year-old male imperial bloodline?
Japan's imperial family is running out of male heirs, and a debate over how to preserve the hereditary lineage that has continued unbroken for centuries is dividing the nation. Meanwhile, Emperor N…
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Ecuador upset Germany, Ivory Coast qualify to next round
Despite an unexpected loss against Ecuador, Germany takes top spot in group E. Ivory Coast is through to the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in its history. The Netherlands ce…
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Increased health risks, limited resources: French hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave
As a result of the high temperatures and heatwave, human health could be at risk. In France there have reportedly been four times as many cardiac arrests. The mayor of Paris has stated that the num…
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Venezuela earthquakes latest: US military arrives for aid effort as death toll soars with over 50,000 missing
The support comes six months after US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro
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Paris Pride parade postponed to not stretch already overwhelmed emergency services
Organisers of the Pride March due to take place in Paris on June 27 weekend postponed the event after police ordered them to change the date to relieve pressure on emergency services during the hea…
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