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Meet the Chinese army’s latest weapon: the gun-toting dog
Read More China shows off mechanical canine with an automatic rifle on its back at joint military drills with Cambodia The Chinese army has debuted its latest weapon – a gun-toting robotic dog. The mechanical canine, which has an automatic rifle on its back, was front and centre of recent joint military drills with Cambodia,…
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Former ‘Apprentice’ producer claims Trump used the n-word while discussing Black contestant
Read More Bill Pruitt is speaking out now that his non-disclosure agreement has expired Bill Pruitt is speaking out now that his non-disclosure agreement has expired
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Dollar Tree buys up 99 Cents Only stores as retail giant looks to make up for closures
Read More The move comes at a turbulent time for the dollar store industry as the retail giants consolidate and close stores The move comes at a turbulent time for the dollar store industry as the retail giants consolidate and close stores
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Ukraine’s army chief says Russia pushing more troops into critical Kharkiv region
Read More Kyiv says its forces were continuing to strengthen their defensive lines in the area Kyiv says its forces were continuing to strengthen their defensive lines in the area
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Business manifestos: six pre-election proposals touted by UK industry
Read More The business groups’ big ideas, from payroll savings schemes to making big tech compensate for fraud on its platforms Business interest groups are jostling for influence over political parties’ priorities ahead of the 4 July election. Here are some of the big ideas being touted by the UK’s largest industry bodies in their…
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BBC complains about lack of funding
Read More The British broadcaster has asked the UK government for more money, pointing to the rapid growth of channels like RT The BBC has submitted a request to the British government for more funding for its World Service in order to compete with other international broadcasters such as Russia’s RT and China’s CGTN. Its…
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France plans to send military instructors to Ukraine – Reuters
Read More A plan is in place which could see up to several hundred French military instructors be despatched to Kiev France could announce that it will send military instructors to the country during a visit to Paris by Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, despite widespread concerns from some allies and criticism from Russia, Reuters has reported,…
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NRA gets 1st Amendment win as Supreme Court blasts NY official who pressured banks to cut ties with gun lobby
Read More Justices cleared the way for National Rifle Association to proceed with a First Amendment lawsuit Justices cleared the way for National Rifle Association to proceed with a First Amendment lawsuit
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Supreme Court gives National Rifle Assn. a 1st Amendment win in suit against New York officials
Read More Supreme Court agreed the NRA has a free-speech claim if it was targeted for state harassment because of its gun rights views. Supreme Court agreed the NRA has a free-speech claim if it was targeted for state harassment because of its gun rights views.
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Japan to study UFO threat – media
Read More Lawmakers plan to form a cross-party panel to probe potentially dangerous unidentified anomalous phenomena Japanese lawmakers are planning to establish a bipartisan group within the country’s parliament (Diet), aiming to change the government’s approach to investigating sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), the formal term for what were previously described as UFOs, Japanese…
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EU state approves confiscation of frozen Russian assets
Read More Estonia wants to use the funds as compensation for Ukraine Estonian President Alar Karis has signed into law amendments that allow frozen Russian assets to be used as compensation for Ukraine. The measures, which had been approved by the country’s parliament earlier this month, were given presidential approval on Thursday. EU countries have…
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Ex-French president warns Macron against sending troops to Ukraine
Read More Nicolas Sarkozy said the West’s ambiguous approach to the conflict could result in a “catastrophic outburst” Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has criticized the idea of sending Western troops to Ukraine, warning that the world is already “dancing on the edge of a volcano.” French President Emmanuel Macron has previously refused to rule…
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South Africa’s ANC on course to lose majority for first time since Mandela, early election results show
Read More Ruling party leads in counting but may fall short of 50 per cent of the vote and lose its majority after 30 years Ruling party leads in counting but may fall short of 50 per cent of the vote and lose its majority after 30 years
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After US’s first nitrogen gas execution, Alabama set to give man lethal injection
Read More Jamie Ray Mills, 50, is scheduled to be put to death after he was convicted of bludgeoning an elderly couple 20 years ago Alabama is set to execute a man Thursday evening who was convicted of bludgeoning an elderly couple to death 20 years ago to steal prescription drugs and $140 from their…
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Bartender shielded by General Hospital star Johnny Wactor as he was shot dead says she’s ‘heartbroken’ at death of ‘goofy’ friend
Read More Anita Joy was walking with Wactor to his car at around 3am on Saturday after their shift at a rooftop bar when he was shot and killed in a suspected robbery in Los Angeles Anita Joy was walking with Wactor to his car at around 3am on Saturday after their shift at a…
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Louisiana law criminalizes approaching police under certain circumstances
Read More Critics fear law could stop bystanders from holding police accountable by preventing them from filming officers Critics of a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25ft (7.6 meters) of a police officer under certain circumstances fear the measure could hinder the public’s ability to film officers – a…
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Diane Abbott should be allowed to stand for Labour, says Angela Rayner
Read More Exclusive: Deputy leader says Abbott has not been treated fairly by some and confirms she has not been barred from running UK politics live – latest updates Diane Abbott has not been treated “fairly or appropriately” by some Labour colleagues and should be allowed to stand again for the party at the election…
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Black passengers sue airline over body odor complaint
Read More Eight men were kicked off a flight over alleged “offensive body odor,” according to a lawsuit Three African-American passengers are suing American Airlines over what they described as “blatant and egregious race discrimination” by the carrier after they were removed from a flight along with five other black men, the media reported on…
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Inside South Africa’s vote counting centre
Read MoreAl Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller is inside South Africa’s ‘Result Operation Centre’ where votes are being counted.Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller is inside South Africa’s ‘Result Operation Centre’ where votes are being counted.
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‘Mother Teresa could not beat those charges’ – Trump
Read More Verdict deliberation is underway in the hush-money trial of the former US president Former US President Donald Trump has decried the charges against him in the Manhattan hush-money trial as of the kind that even Mother Teresa would not beat. Trump made the comment while speaking to reporters on Wednesday after the jury…
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Iran opens registration for presidential race to replace late Raisi
Read MorePolls originally slated for 2025 were brought forward to June 28 following the president’s death in May 19 air crash.Polls originally slated for 2025 were brought forward to June 28 following the president’s death in May 19 air crash.
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Pressure on Biden to let US weapons strike Russia
Read MoreSeveral Western allies have signalled they are open to Ukraine using their weapons against Russia.Several Western allies have signalled they are open to Ukraine using their weapons against Russia.
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Politician killed during election campaign (VIDEO)
Read More The murder of a mayoral candidate in southern Mexico is the latest in a string of attacks ahead of nationwide elections Mayoral candidate Alfredo Cabrera was assassinated on Wednesday in Mexico’s southern Guerrero state during a campaign event, the local governor has said. The murder is the most recent in a series of…
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Nikki Haley writes ‘finish them’ on IDF shell during Israel visit
Read More Nikki Haley has signed artillery shells used by the Israeli military with the words “finish them” on a tour of the country’s northern border with Lebanon. Nikki Haley has signed artillery shells used by the Israeli military with the words “finish them” on a tour of the country’s northern border with Lebanon.
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Jon Stewart calls suspension of UK candidate for liking one of his sketches ‘dumbest thing since Boris Johnson’
Read More Faiza Shaheen says she has been barred by the Labour Party from contesting her local constituency at the upcoming general election following criticism of her social media activity Faiza Shaheen says she has been barred by the Labour Party from contesting her local constituency at the upcoming general election following criticism of her…
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‘Forgotten citizens’: South Africa’s farm workers threatened with eviction
Read MoreFarm workers and dwellers with historical links to the land have worked for generations but have seen nothing in return.Farm workers and dwellers with historical links to the land have worked for generations but have seen nothing in return.
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Nigeria’s rushed reversion to old national anthem met with incredulity
Read More Post-colonial anthem dropped in 1978 reinstituted with little debate amid escalating economic crisis Nigeria has reverted to a national anthem it dropped nearly 50 years ago after lawmakers replaced the current one, prompting widespread criticism over the lack of public consultation on the change. The country’s president, Bola Tinubu, confirmed the law on…
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Bodies found in search for father and 12-year-old son in Scottish Highlands
Read More Police say there are no apparent suspicious circumstances after Tom and Richie Parry went missing while hillwalking in Glencoe Two bodies have been found in the search for a father and his 12-year-old son who went missing after going hillwalking in Glencoe in the Highlands, police have said. Tom Parry, 49, and his…
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Costa Brava town bans penis suits and sex dolls from stag and hen dos
Read More Platja d’Aro announces fines up to €1,500 for appearing in public ‘with clothing representing human genitals’ A popular resort town on Spain’s Costa Brava has banned inflatable penis costumes and sex dolls from stag and hen night celebrations, with fines of up to €1,500 (£1,276). Platja d’Aro, whose population of 12,500 can host…
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Detectorist unearths bronze age haul after getting lost on treasure hunt
Read More John Belgrave, 60, uncovered rare sword, axe head and bangle while trying to find the group he had been separated from An amateur detectorist has described how he unearthed a bronze age hoard, including a rare sword, after getting lost during a treasure hunters’ rally. John Belgrave, 60, became separated from the main…
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#Never Biden: What’s the campaign against the US approach to Israel about?
Read MoreBoth pro-Palestinian critics of the US approach to the war on Gaza and Israel sympathisers are turning against Biden.Both pro-Palestinian critics of the US approach to the war on Gaza and Israel sympathisers are turning against Biden.
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Palestinian citizen of Israel detained for posts about Gaza
Read MoreA Palestinian citizen of Israel was detained over a post which reportedly sympathised with Palestinians killed in Gaza.A Palestinian citizen of Israel was detained over a post which reportedly sympathised with Palestinians killed in Gaza.
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Bears stand like humans while asking for food from visitors at Chinese zoo
Read More Bears were seen standing upright like humans as they asked visitors for food at a zoo in China. Bears were seen standing upright like humans as they asked visitors for food at a zoo in China.
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India reports first heat-related death this year
Read MoreA labourer dies of a heatstroke in New Delhi as parts of the city record 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22F).A labourer dies of a heatstroke in New Delhi as parts of the city record 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22F).
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Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem
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