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Sheriff insists local cop who interrupted Trump rally shooter saved ex-president’s life
Read More The sheriff argued that the officers distracted the shooter, causing a delay that likely saved the former president’s life The sheriff argued that the officers distracted the shooter, causing a delay that likely saved the former president’s life
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U.S. intelligence detected possible Iranian plot against Trump
Read MoreA source tells CBS News that former President Donald Trump’s security detail had been increased prior to the shooting in Pennsylvania after U.S. intelligence detected a possible Iranian plot. There’s no evidence of a connection between those threats and the shooting.A source tells CBS News that former President Donald Trump’s security detail had been…
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Kanak Ambition for Independence Is Defiant Following Political Turmoil in New Caledonia
Read More NOUMEA, New Caledonia, Jul 17 (IPS) – It’s been 26 years since a peace agreement, the Noumea Accord, was signed following an outbreak of conflict in the 1980s between Kanak islanders and French armed forces in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. Read the full story, “Kanak Ambition for Independence Is Defiant…
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What was missing from the king’s speech? From votes for 16-year-olds to leasehold reform
Read More A crackdown on the use of overseas workers and an AI bill were also missing from the speech King’s speech – live updates The king’s speech may have contained 40 proposed bills, but some previously mooted ideas were missing. Here are some that it could have contained but did not. Continue reading…A crackdown…
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Republicans unite behind Trump at national convention | First Thing
Read More On the second night of the party’s annual jamboree, former rivals of Donald Trump gave him their full support in a call for unity that demonstrated the former president’s control of the Republican party Good morning. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, once Donald Trump’s biggest rivals in the Republican party, threw their backing…
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Is the River Seine clean for Olympic swimming? Paris mayor takes a dip to prove a point
Read More Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says the water was ‘a little cool but not so bad’ after swimming in the Seine Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says the water was ‘a little cool but not so bad’ after swimming in the Seine
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Key takeaways from day two at the Republican National Convention
Read MoreWhat were the main events on the second day of the RNC in Milwaukee?What were the main events on the second day of the RNC in Milwaukee?
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Biden set to propose major Supreme Court overhaul including term limits and code of ethics
Read More Supreme Court has been plagued with ethics scandals and controversial decisions including the bombshell ruling on presidential immunity Supreme Court has been plagued with ethics scandals and controversial decisions including the bombshell ruling on presidential immunity
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Cyprus plans to build a major naval base to play a larger geopolitical role, says defense minister
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Gaza man with Down’s syndrome mauled by Israeli attack dog and left to die, family says
Read More Muhammed Bhar was left behind when Israelis troops raided his home and forced his family to evacuate Muhammed Bhar was left behind when Israelis troops raided his home and forced his family to evacuate
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Hamas committed war crimes on 7 October, says HRW
Read MoreHamas rejects what it calls the “lies” in HRW’s report about the deadly attack on Israel that it led.Hamas rejects what it calls the “lies” in HRW’s report about the deadly attack on Israel that it led.
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Are Sustainable Cities a Pipe Dream?
Read More NEW YORK, Jul 17 (IPS) – Cities, once thought to be modern utopias that foster innovation, inclusivity, and commerce, actually ended up being hubs for environmental degradation. Although the concept of urban living is inextricable from humanity, there are proposed ways to make them less environmentally taxing. One such solution is the idea…
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Brinsley Headstocks mining landmark to be reconstructed after public outcry
Read More Broxtowe council votes to build new oak headstocks after dismantling of original structure prompted protests Councillors in Broxtowe have unanimously voted to replace Brinsley Headstocks in their original form, after the structure was dismantled last year due to safety concerns prompting backlash from residents. The headstocks, the last remaining structure of their kind…
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Watch: Yemeni Houthi rebels attack oil tanker
Read MoreThe Houthi rebels has released a video of an attack it claims to have carried out on an oil tanker in the Red Sea.The Houthi rebels has released a video of an attack it claims to have carried out on an oil tanker in the Red Sea.
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Indian man stuck in lift for 42 hours thought he would die
Read MoreRavindran Nair entered a hospital lift on Saturday afternoon. He was rescued on Monday morning.Ravindran Nair entered a hospital lift on Saturday afternoon. He was rescued on Monday morning.
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Fear of persistent inflation? Bank of England should shake it off
Read More Some economists believe the arrival of Taylor Swift for her Eras tour led to higher prices in Britain in June – but the full picture is more complicated Hopes of August rate cut fall as inflation stays at 2% Inflation is back down to more normal levels. But at the Bank of England,…
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From green energy to rivers, environment at heart of nine plans in king’s speech
Read More Labour government recognises ‘urgency of climate challenge’ but presents measures also as way to cut cost of living UK politics live – latest news updates Planning changes, investment in infrastructure, a new national green energy company, a crackdown on water companies and more public transport – although Keir Starmer did not dwell on…
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UK first European country to approve lab-grown meat, starting with pet food
Read More Regulators approve Meatly pet product, cultivated chicken made from growing cells Lab-grown pet food is to hit UK shelves as Britain becomes the first country in Europe to approve cultivated meat. The Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have approved the product from company Meatly.…
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Venice mayor under investigation in developer corruption scandal
Read More The mayor of Venice is under investigation in a corruption scandal that has landed his top public works official in jail The mayor of Venice is under investigation in a corruption scandal that has landed his top public works official in jail
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Abcarian: Don’t let political rhetoric distract you from this truth about the Trump shooting
Read More Despite partisan accusations by J.D. Vance and others, Thomas Matthew Crooks’ assassination attempt isn’t exceptional in the annals of American firearm violence. Despite partisan accusations by J.D. Vance and others, Thomas Matthew Crooks’ assassination attempt isn’t exceptional in the annals of American firearm violence.
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Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk
Read MoreIngrid Andress was widely derided for her erratic rendition before baseball’s Home Run Derby.Ingrid Andress was widely derided for her erratic rendition before baseball’s Home Run Derby.
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Trump’s former rivals Haley and DeSantis put on show of unity at RNC
Read MoreTwo of Donald Trump’s biggest former rivals, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, have backed him for the US presidency.Two of Donald Trump’s biggest former rivals, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, have backed him for the US presidency.
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4 tons of cocaine found hidden in sugar in historic drug bust
Read MorePresident Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named “Operation Sweetness,” added to a string of “very sad episodes” in Paraguay.President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named “Operation Sweetness,” added to a string of “very sad episodes” in Paraguay.
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Watch: Biden returns to campaign trail with speech to NAACP in Nevada
Read More Watch as Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail with a speech to NAACP in Nevada on Tuesday (16 July). Watch as Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail with a speech to NAACP in Nevada on Tuesday (16 July).
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Iran blasts US accusations of Trump assassination plot
Read MoreUS media reports claim that Iran plan to target Republican presidential hopeful is unrelated to attack in Pennsylvania.US media reports claim that Iran plan to target Republican presidential hopeful is unrelated to attack in Pennsylvania.
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Neo-Nazi boss plotted to have member dress up as Santa and hand poison candy to Jewish children, police say
Read More Chkhikvishvili, who is nicknamed Commander Butcher, allegedly leads the extremist group ‘the Maniac Murder Cult’ Chkhikvishvili, who is nicknamed Commander Butcher, allegedly leads the extremist group ‘the Maniac Murder Cult’
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RNC attendees sport ear bandages in support of Trump after assassination attempt: ‘The newest fashion trend’
Read More One Republican delegate went as far as to describe the ear bandage as ‘the newest fashion trend’ One Republican delegate went as far as to describe the ear bandage as ‘the newest fashion trend’
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Kenya’s ‘serial killer’ mystery – five key questions
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Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue slashes 700 jobs in restructure
Read More Australian mining company announces global cuts saying it must ‘continually evolve to ensure it remains lean’ Fortescue has announced it will slash 700 jobs from its global operations as part of a major restructure, as the company promises to deliver on green technology and diversity goals. The company, helmed by multi-billionaire Andrew Forrest,…
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Amazon workers in Coventry vote against historic union recognition ballot
Read More GMB fails to secure right to represent retailer’s staff, in what would have been a first outside the US Business live – latest updates Workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse have voted against a historic trade union recognition deal, in a setback for campaigners who had been pushing for the right to collectively bargain…
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War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says
Read More Human Rights Watch says slaughter of civilians ‘planned and not isolated acts’ in more than 200-page report Human Rights Watch says slaughter of civilians ‘planned and not isolated acts’ in more than 200-page report
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Keir Starmer promises to ‘take the brakes off Britain’ in first king’s speech – UK politics live
Read More There will be more than 35 bills introduced in the Labour leader’s speech, from workers’ rights to housing targets If you are interested in the history of the state opening of parliament, the House of Commons library has published a good 72-page briefing on the history of the ceremony by David Torrance. Plans…
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Kenyan protesters are missing following tax hike demonstrations, rights group says
Read More In Kenya, nearly 60 people have gone missing since the anti-government protests began over a month ago. Human rights groups fear that the security forces are behind these disappearances. In Kenya, nearly 60 people have gone missing since the anti-government protests began over a month ago. Human rights groups fear that the security…
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Cyanide found in teacups shared by six found dead in Bangkok hotel
Read More Victims at Grand Hyatt Erawan drank poison-laced beverage in murder-suicide plot, Thai police believe Police investigating the deaths of six people found in the room of a luxury hotel in central Bangkok say they believe a member of the group poisoned themselves and others using cyanide. Initial tests had detected cyanide, a deadly…
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Energy regulator says nuclear unlikely before 2050 as Chris Bowen attacks Coalition’s ‘risky’ plan
Read More Australian Energy Regulator chair says Australia is ‘probably a decade too late’ for nuclear power despite opposition’s pledge to build first two plants by 2037 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is unlikely to be have nuclear reactors operating before 2050, more than a decade…
