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Double heat dome coming to US: Here’s when it’ll start, where it’ll be worst
Two heat domes are preparing to join forces, sending temperatures soaring around the U.S. next week. Here's where it'll hit hardest.
Groom gambles away entire wedding fund, then sues DraftKings
Exclusive : ‘Once they put the product out there, they have an obligation to make it reasonably safe,’ attorney Yvonne Flaherty told The Independent of client Dane Miller, who also lost his job and considered suicide in the aftermath
Corporations must SPLC-proof their charitable giving processes
Benevity must act decisively, immediately, publicly, and unequivocally disavowing its relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Dramatic moment woman pulled from rubble after Venezuela earthquake kills hundreds
Around 50,000 people have been reported missing after the twin earthquakes near Caracas
Russia’s investigative chief laments that children can’t be jailed from age 12
Russia’s top investigator has called for lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12, saying the proposal has so far been rejected.
Golf, cows and a fake triumphal arch: Welcome to Trump’s MAGA fair for America’s 250th anniversary
Around a dozen states decline to take part in an ‘America First’‑style celebration, as critics accuse the Republican administration of politically exploiting the celebration
Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
Paris Diamond League meeting to go ahead in ‘adapted format’ amid France’s ‘exceptional heatwave’
The Paris Diamond League meet is due to take place on Sunday
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‘Fairly strange wording’ — Kremlin responds to Russian serviceman’s appeal to Putin
The Kremlin has been informed of an appeal that serviceman Alexander Lunin addressed to Vladimir Putin but has not yet reviewed it, spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on June 26.
‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks
Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech A marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks. The researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technology designed and built by the science…
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Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.
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Why Belgium’s prime minister isn’t cheering on the Red Devils
The World Cup isn’t easy for Bart De Wever.
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How new ‘transnational repression’ measures could affect the lives of Russians in Europe
On June 16, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on countering “transnational repression” targeting journalists, human rights defenders, and activists in exile. Lawmakers named Russia as on…
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Venezuela Live Updates: Trump’s Vow to ‘Run’ Venezuela Is Tested After Quakes
The U.S. dispatched hundreds of rescue workers to help the Venezuelan government, as the injured overwhelmed hospitals and the death toll rose to 920. The Pentagon sent two ships, transport planes …
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Nations Send Rescue Teams and Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes
The number of the dead continues to rise as search-and-rescue teams descended upon the country to dig out people buried in rubble.
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What to Know About Problems at the Reflecting Pool and Trump’s Claims of Vandalism
The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors could have caused the major problems that have plagued it.
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Polygamous sect leader convicted of child abuse after girls found in unventilated trailer
Samuel Bateman previously claimed to have more than 20 ‘spiritual wives,’ including 10 girls under the age of 18
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Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.
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Hong Kong is betting on integration with mainland China but what are the risks?
In the second of a two-part series on the economy as Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule, Lo Hoi Ying and Leopold Chen look at the city’s efforts at closer integration with th…
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JD Vance says ‘violence will be met with violence’ after strikes on Iran – live
Pentagon says strikes were in response to Iran’s attack on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz Sign up for the Breaking …
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A smartphone ban in English schools is coming into force. What's changing?
Schools must now follow government guidance that says schools should be phone-free for the entire day.
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Scenes of Collapse: The Emergency at Venezuela’s Hospitals
A snapshot of the toll of the country’s twin quakes.
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Weinstein Will Be Resentenced in California Rape Case
The disgraced film producer had been given 16 years in prison in one of several prosecutions that have had him behind bars since 2020.
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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld as court orders resentencing
A California appeals court ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him
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Utah declares state of emergency as massive wildfire spreads across state
The Cottonwood Fire in a sparsely populated area of southern Utah started Monday
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See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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Polygamous sect leader guilty of abuse after girls found in trailer on highway
Self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman already serving 50-year prison sentence over child sexual abuse A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating s…
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Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
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How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.
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Dead at 73, Sergei Ivanov was once Russia’s almost-president but wound up saving leopards instead of succeeding Putin
Sergei Ivanov, a former defense minister and the man who came closer than anyone else to the Russian presidency in the 2000s, died on June 26. After Vladimir Putin chose Dmitry Medvedev over Ivanov…
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Pete Buttigieg and his kids subject to CPS, police investigation after false report
Buttigieg, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, shared his family's experience when police and Child Protective Services came to his home investigating an anonymous tip that was false.
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Convicted Rapist Who Fled to Scotland and Faked His Own Death Dies in Utah
Nicholas Rossi, 38, raped two girlfriends in 2008 and later fled to Scotland, prosecutors said. An attentive nurse treating him for Covid in 2021 identified him.
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Spot the pol!
Study the photograph carefully. Only the political figure is missing. Guess who it is.
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Ismaila Sarr marca el segundo para Senegal tras error en la salida de Irak
En una salida defensiva de Irak, Ismaila Sarr aprovechá el error tras el pase de Camara para ampliar la ventaja en el segundo tiempo. El equipo senegalés aprovecha los desaciertos iraquíes para ase…
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Francia termina como líder: hat-Trick de Dembélé para guiar la victoria ante Noruega
Ousmane Dembélé brilló con un hat-trick para guiar a Francia a una victoria que le permitió cerrar con paso perfecto la fase de grupos del Mundial 2026. Noruega, ya clasificada, afrontó el encuentr…
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Guti y Lugano encienden la previa de Uruguay ante España y discuten qué equipo es mejor
En una dinámica por competir: ‘¿Quién tiene mejor…’?, los exfutbolistas Guti, de España, y Diego Lugano, de Uruguay, se enfrentan en medio de la cancha del Estadio Guadalajara minutos antes de que …
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Iran-US war latest: US military carries out strikes on Iran after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
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How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal
Among the hundreds of affected families in Nottingham, two sets of parents led the fight to get answers.
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Trooper Salute marches to its own beat on dazzling debut album
The quintet's debut album "Tomogachi Ga Imashita," released on June 17, features an impressive array of styles drawn from the band members' wide-ranging influences.
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¡Es ahora o nunca! Uruguay se prepara para luchar con garra por el boleto a la siguiente ronda
La Selección de Uruguay afila la garra charrúa para enfrentar a España en un juego que define su estancia en el Mundial. Los uruguayos están obligados a ganar para continuar en la competición.
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Lionel Scaloni confesó que Messi no será titular contra Jordania: "Leo va al banco"
El DT de Argentina reveló que ya tiene confirmado su 11 para el último partido de Fase de Grupos y su capitán no arrancará de inicio; además, confesó por qué no ha festejado los goles en el Mundial…
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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming memory chip shortage fueled by AI
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an "unprecedented challenge" for the consumer electronics industry.
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Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury
Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.
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How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
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Miami Marlins track down viral ‘very good boy’ who watched as rival pup enjoyed a hot dog at a game
‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
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Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polls show why few victims report them
Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
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Megyn Kelly after Supreme Court TPS decision: ‘Go back to f—ing Haiti’
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly had a blunt message to the thousands of Haitians and Syrians protected from deportation under a form of humanitarian relief after the Supreme Court ruled on Thursda…
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Tormenta antes del partido impide a los jugadores españoles reconocer la cancha
La lluvia no ha permitido a la selección española hacer reconocimiento de cancha; con caras perplejas esperan a que calme la lluvia. El mal tiempo ya retrasó un juego en este torneo, pero parece qu…
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'Burnham election call' and 'Too hot for tennis'
Andy Burnham and the record-breaking heatwave across the UK and Europe is prominent across Saturday's papers.
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Pete Buttigieg targeted by ‘false report’ to authorities involving his 4-year-old twins
The former transportation secretary said he was forced to spend 24 hours away from his 4-year-old twins during the probe. Police determined it was a false report.
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Megyn Kelly faces backlash over ‘profoundly racist’ rant against Haitian immigrants after Supreme Court ruling
Right-wing commentator tells Haitian immigrants with TPS to ‘go home’ in vulgar rant
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Former Stars and Stripes ombudsman sues Pentagon over firing
Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman of outlet Stars and Stripes who was ousted in April after she criticized the Pentagon’s new restrictions on the newspaper, is suing the Defense Department. In a comp…
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Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children in ‘Swatting’ Attack
The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report accused him of posing a threat to them. The police said the report was fa…
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Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
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In Small Step, Israel Agrees to Withdrawal From Two Areas in Lebanon
Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the agreement marked only “the beginning of the beginning” of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.
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Wildfire Incinerates a ‘Hidden Gem’ in Utah’s Mountains
The Cottonwood fire has grown to 72,000 acres and torn through more than 100 condos and cabins at a growing ski community.
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Venezuela quake crisis tests legitimacy of Delcy Rodriguez regime
As Rodriguez's administration races to rescue victims, restore infrastructure and secure international assistance, the opposition is mounting its own support operation.
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Plane appears to crash into Beijing’s tallest building
Video footage taken by witnesses showed what appeared to be part of a small plane on the ground beside the building.
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Venezuela quake toll tops 900 as search intensifies for hundreds trapped
The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injured, while a website listed more than 50,000 people reported missing.
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