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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Venezuela quake disaster tests Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ in Latin America
The United States has eased sanctions, pledged $150 million in aid and deployed military ships and aircraft after the back-to-back earthquakes
Colombian government reconciles with the UN, publishes 2024 report on illicit crops
After a year of disputes over methodology, the Gustavo Petro administration accepts a 3.5% increase in coca cultivation
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."
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
Prime Day discounts end tonight: Shop these 401+ worth-it deals before they’re over from Apple, Le Creuset, Tarte and more
It’s the final day of Amazon Prime Day 2026, and we’re updating our list of editor-approved deals live. Shop tech, beauty, kitchen and more before the sale ends.
Supreme Court’s TPS Ruling Capped a Long Campaign by Immigration Hard-Liners
“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.
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
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.
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 a lectern, there was a moment for some to ask: what have we done, and why? He’s not a bad man, not a Boris Johnson or Liz Truss rogue prime minister. How decadent, if lack of charisma has become a…
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gavin Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
California governor calls for national tax on super-wealthy and suggests the US should own a stake in AI companies US politics live – latest updates California’s governor, Gavin Newsom , called for…
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U.S. strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites.
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DNC plans weekend of local events to focus on affordability concerns under Trump
Two years ago, Democrats were the ones accused of being indifferent to Americans' anger about rising prices. Now they're pointing the finger at Trump, who has downplayed the impact of lingering inf…
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Marcelo Bielsa: “Lo más importante es que logremos dominar al rival”
El Director Técnico de Uruguay revela que el punto fundamental para la victoria será dominar a España y no permitirles tener oportunidades de gol; además, Darwin Núñez será titular en Guadalajara.
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Utah governor orders ban on fireworks as wildfires rage across state
Fireworks prohibition comes alongside state of emergency as wildfires prompt evacuations and red-flag warnings Utah governor Spencer Cox has announced a state of emergency and accompanying temporar…
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World Cup match collides with Florida GOP bash
Florida Republicans are hoping to capitalize on Miami’s moment as global attention converges on South Florida for the World Cup — but logistics may be the real test.
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Pete Buttigieg says he was separated from children after false police report
Buttigieg described the 24-hour ordeal as ‘among the darkest hours of my life’
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Marc Cucurella: “Intentaremos ganar y así no estaremos sufriendo hasta el final”
El defensa español hace hincapié que han preparado el juego con las expectativas de ganar. Aunque la estrategia del uruguayo Bielsa será ofensivo, Cucurella afirma que están preparados y será un pa…
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Bible stories become required reading for Texas schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
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Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
The Trump administration said it would commit aid, at a time when it has been expanding U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.
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Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.
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PSNI officer 'had intelligence on Donaldson abuse a year before complaint'
A BBC investigation has been told a detective and a child safeguarding expert identified Donaldson after speaking to a victim.
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Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
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‘The colors speak for themselves’: How Japan’s chroma bible went global
Originally published as a six-volume series in the 1930s, "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" has become a go-to for creatives in Japan and around the world.
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U.S. Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday called Iran’s attack on a container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier a “foolish” act.
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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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Crews race to find survivors in mountains of rubble after Venezuela earthquakes
The race to save lives in Venezuela is becoming a race against time. Rescue crews are digging through mountains of rubble, searching for survivors believed to be trapped after two powerful quakes s…
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Hezbollah is not party to Friday's agreement, and previous ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes.
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Trump attacks Democrats as ‘godless communists’ in test of midterms message
President seizes on wins by Mamdani-backed candidates to warn darkly of threat to ‘traditional American way of life’ Donald Trump has previewed a Republican strategy for the midterm elections, seiz…
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5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket
The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs.
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Reporter in Caracas describes earthquake destruction and response in Venezuela
Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ruins across Caracas and the surrounding communities. As the United States, the UN and International ai…
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Los uruguayos llegan con altas expectativas al Estadio Guadalajara
La selección de Uruguay completará la ronda de fase de grupos contra España. Como segundo lugar, la ‘Celeste’ tiene la misión de buscar una victoria para posicionarse como líder, o mantener como mí…
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Michigan parents charged with murder in death of seven-year-old son weighing 250lbs
Authorities say couple failed to take young boy to doctor and did not provide safe environment at home A Michigan couple has been charged with murder after authorities say their son died weighing m…
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Trump's TPS policy is a 'job killer' and bad for Ohio, Gov. DeWine says
A Supreme Court ruling this week cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians. One of the states that could face the biggest impact is Ohi…
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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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Venezuela quake death toll reaches 920 as interim president vows to save ‘as many as possible’
Delcy Rodríguez says foreign rescue teams are arriving as anger grows at official response and limited resources Survivors tell of ‘brutal and fast’ Venezuela quake as hunt for survivors goes on Ve…
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