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Woman who died after slapping therapy viewed healer as ‘sent by God’, court told
Read More Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, who stopped taking insulin for diabetes at Wiltshire workshop, had praised Hongchi Xiao A woman with diabetes who died after taking part in a slapping therapy workshop regarded the alternative healer who ran the retreat as a “messenger sent by God”, a jury has heard. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, wrote glowing…
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Dozens feared dead at Hindu gathering in northern India, say police and media
Read More Crowd crush reported after religious celebration of the deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, south-east of Delhi At least 87 people are feared crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, broadcaster NDTV has reported. Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras,…
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Protests continue in Kenya as some are now calling for the president to step down
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A Supreme Court victory and a Democrat meltdown — yet Trump is still complaining
Read More The court that he created has ruled his way. Joe Biden is in trouble. But it seems nothing can keep the ex-president happy The court that he created has ruled his way. Joe Biden is in trouble. But it seems nothing can keep the ex-president happy
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France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges
Read MoreTensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.
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Meet the diehard tennis fans camped out in Wimbledon’s epic “queue”
Read MoreWimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
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Sainsbury’s sales growth slows as poor weather hits non-food ranges
Read More Euro 24 lifts TV sales at Argos but purchases of clothing, paddling pools and garden furniture fall Business live – latest updates Sainsbury’s has said sales growth slowed in recent weeks as food inflation eased and consumers shopped “more cautiously” amid poor weather and the cost of living crisis. Sales at established stores…
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French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right
Read MoreMore than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.More than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.
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What does Trump’s Supreme Court immunity decision mean?
Read MoreDissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.
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Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya
Read MoreSince anti-tax protests began 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.Since anti-tax protests began 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.
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Dozens killed in stampede at India religious event
Read MoreAt least 27 people have been killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.At least 27 people have been killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.
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Argentina: Civil Society’s Urgent Call to Protect Rights
Read More BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Jul 02 (IPS) – Between the Mafia and the State, I prefer the Mafia. The mafia has codes, it keeps its promises, it doesn’t lie, it’s competitive. If a company pollutes a river, where is the damage? The sale of organs is a market like any other. Abortion should be…
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Can Trump’s hush money conviction be overturned after Supreme Court immunity ruling?
Read More Former president’s lawyers scramble to try to quash his criminal conviction following the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling Former president’s lawyers scramble to try to quash his criminal conviction following the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling
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At least 27 dead in stampede during religious gathering in northern India
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Supreme court hands big win to Trump in immunity ruling | First Thing
Read More Joe Biden denounced the 6-3 ruling, saying it ‘undermined the rule of law’ and was a ‘terrible disservice to the people of this nation.’ Plus: proposed protections for workers in extreme heat Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US supreme court ruled on Monday that…
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A Warming Planet is Global, Adaptation is Local & Resilience People-Specific
Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 02 (IPS) – The summer of 2024 has shattered heat records, starkly illustrating the harsh realities of our warming planet. In India alone, the heatwave has claimed over 100 lives and caused more than 40,000 cases of heatstroke in recent months, according to data from India’s Health Ministry. This extreme…
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Republican rep charged with carrying gun through DC airport security
Read More Indiana Republican Rep Victoria Spartz was charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law and received a summons to appear in court Indiana Republican Rep Victoria Spartz was charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law and received a summons to appear in court
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UK military unprepared for conflict of any kind – ex-defense official
Read More Britain would be barely able to defend itself, let alone mount a foreign campaign, a former official has warned Britain’s military is in such a bad state that it may not be able to defend the country, let alone mount an expeditionary force of any significant strength, a former official tasked with assessing…
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Cori Bush releases campaign ad describing receiving abortion as teen
Read More Bush, Democrat from Missouri, is the latest Squad member to face a primary ahead of November election Bush, Democrat from Missouri, is the latest Squad member to face a primary ahead of November election
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Hundreds evacuated by helicopters from isolated Italian alpine town after flash flood
Read More The alpine town of Cogne in Italy’s northeastern region of Aosta Valley, bordering France, remains isolated after a flash flood caused the only road to collapse over the weekend. The alpine town of Cogne in Italy’s northeastern region of Aosta Valley, bordering France, remains isolated after a flash flood caused the only road…
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UK presenter calls for Trump to be assassinated
Read More The comment came after the Republican presidential frontrunner was granted immunity by a US Supreme Court ruling BBC presenter David Aaronovitch has called for the “murder” of former US President Donald Trump in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Aaronovitch later deleted his message following a backlash, claiming it had been “satire.” Aaronovitch,…
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Edited clip gives false impression Nigerian politician divulged his earnings
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Why has the UK’s economy grown so slowly under the Tories?
Read MoreEconomic growth in the UK has slowed under the Conservative Party, held back by poor productivity.Economic growth in the UK has slowed under the Conservative Party, held back by poor productivity.
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Venezuela to hold talks with US – Maduro
Read More The president of the South American nation has agreed to Washington’s proposal to re-start negotiations Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pledged to resume talks with the United States, which reimposed sanctions on Venezuela’s energy industry in April. The announcement comes less than a month before the South American country heads to the polls…
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Pakistan will continue attacks in Afghanistan – minister
Read MoreKhawaja Asif said the aerial strikes were targeting groups which his government accuses to targeting security forces and civilians.Khawaja Asif said the aerial strikes were targeting groups which his government accuses to targeting security forces and civilians.
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Cambodia jails 10 environmentalists in ‘crushing blow to civil society’
Read More Activists from the award-winning Mother Nature found guilty on charges of plotting against government Ten activists from a prominent youth-led environmental group in Cambodia have been sentenced to between six and eight years in jail in a case human rights experts have widely condemned. The activists from Mother Nature, an award-winning group of…
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Tory attacks on Keir Starmer’s work hours a ‘total disgrace’, says Labour
Read More Tories criticised for suggesting Starmer would be ‘part-time PM’ after he says he avoids working past 6pm on Fridays UK election live – latest updates Conservative attacks on Keir Starmer over his comments that he avoids working after 6pm on Fridays to spend time with his family have been described as a “total…
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Palestinians flee Khan Younis as Israeli forces strike south Gaza
Read MorePatients have left a hospital and tent camps as Israel appears poised to launch another assault on the city.Patients have left a hospital and tent camps as Israel appears poised to launch another assault on the city.
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South Korean politician did not ‘refuse to bow’ during military ceremony
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Amber Haigh claimed man accused of her murder would tie her to bed and have sex with her, court hears
Read More Woman tells court about ‘shocking’ conversation she had with missing teenager, after pair got stranded at a train station in New South Wales Listen to Guardian Australia’s podcast Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh from 29 JuneGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Three months before…
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Revolut reports record profits as it hints at plans for IPO
Read More London-based fintech company has been waiting more than three years for its UK licence to be approved Business live – latest updates Revolut has reported record annual profits and further hinted at plans for a stock market flotation, despite still struggling to secure a UK banking licence. The London-based fintech company, which has…
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Flying in the eye of Hurricane Beryl
Read MoreAs the storm reaches the Caribbean, weather researchers fly through the cloud to gather data.As the storm reaches the Caribbean, weather researchers fly through the cloud to gather data.
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Morning news brief
Read More With immunity ruling, the Supreme Court is again the focus of politics. Hurricane Beryl is so strong, in part because of record high ocean temps. Catholic Church names its first millennial saint. With immunity ruling, the Supreme Court is again the focus of politics. Hurricane Beryl is so strong, in part because of…
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Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corp launches Netflix rival Tubi in UK
Read More Service offers more than 20,000 films and TV shows on-demand to compete with popular streaming platforms Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation has launched its ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, in the UK. The platform will compete with services such as Netflix, Disney+, ITVX and Channel 4’s streaming platform as well as the BBC iPlayer. Continue…
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Marine Le Pen says National Rally should not try to form government without a majority – Europe live
Read More Far-right politician says National Rally ‘wish to govern’ France but cannot do so properly without a majority François Bayrou, a heavyweight former minister who heads a party allied to Macron, has said republicans and democrats must face their responsibilities. “Do I wish for us to come together among republicans to block the RN?…
