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North India swelters as New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9C
Read MoreBrutal weather forces schools to close in several cities and raises the risk of heatstroke for people working outdoors.Brutal weather forces schools to close in several cities and raises the risk of heatstroke for people working outdoors.
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Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?
Read MoreCountries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.
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UK opinion polls tracker: Labour ahead as general election campaigning continues
Read More Find out who’s up and who’s down in the latest polls – and how many seats each party is likely to win in the next general election UK politics live – latest updatesUK general election: find your new constituency – and see how it would have voted in 2019UK general election: the seats…
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NSW inquiry urges government to ditch big four firms for ‘in-house’ consultancy by public service
Read More Banning bureaucrats from taking related consulting jobs for six months post-public service among inquiry’s 28 recommendations Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has been urged to set up an “in-house” consulting service and…
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Diane Abbott says she has been banned from standing for Labour at election
Read More MP confirms she has been given back Labour whip but will not be allowed to stand as party’s candidate Diane Abbott has confirmed she has been banned from standing as a Labour MP at the next election, bringing to an end a near 40-year career as one of the party’s highest-profile politicians. The…
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ABC counsels Laura Tingle over ‘racist country’ comments but journalist stands by remarks
Read More Reporter says ‘we clearly have an issue with racism’ in lengthy statement addressing her Sydney Writers’ Festival appearance Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The ABC’s news director, Justin Stevens, says Laura Tingle’s remarks at the Sydney Writers’…
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White evangelical Christians are some of Israel’s biggest supporters. Why?
Read More As war continues to rage in the Middle East, attention has been turned to how American Jews, Muslims, and Palestinians relate to the state of Israel. But when we talk about the region, American Christians, particularly evangelical Christians, are often not part of that story. But their political support for Israel is a…
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Royal Mail owner agrees to £3.57bn takeover by Czech billionaire
Read More Cash offer from Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group still needs approval from shareholders and government The takeover of Royal Mail has edged closer after its owner agreed terms and conditions on a £3.57bn takeover bid by the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský. In an update to the market today, the postal service’s parent company, International…
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Johnny Wactor’s ex-fiancée Tessa Farrell records tearful message to his killers
Read More Johnny Wactor’s ex-fiancée Tessa Farrell has posted a message to his killers, telling them they “shot the wrong guy”. Johnny Wactor’s ex-fiancée Tessa Farrell has posted a message to his killers, telling them they “shot the wrong guy”.
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Israel-Gaza war live: Fresh strikes reported on Rafah as US says Israel’s actions do not cross red line
Read More Journalists in the southern Gaza city report new strikes early Wednesday as White House says it has not seen Israel ‘smash into Rafah’ See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverage It has gone 9.30am in Gaza and Tel Aviv, welcome to our latest live blog on the Israel-Gaza war and the wider Middle…
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Predatory behaviour was ‘known and tolerated’ at Channel Nine, staff claim
Read More Review after allegations of inappropriate behaviour at network could lead to change but ‘we don’t have much faith’, one employee says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Predatory behaviour was “known and tolerated” inside Channel Nine for years,…
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Billionaire building $20m sub to prove Titanic wreck site can be visited safely after Titan disaster
Read More The billionaire wants to prove Titanic can be visited safely The billionaire wants to prove Titanic can be visited safely
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Papua New Guinea PM blames extraordinary rainfall for deadly landslide
Read More James Marape says the estimated death toll is more than 2,000 people, as rescue efforts in Enga province continue Papua New Guinea’s prime minister James Marape has blamed “extraordinary rainfall” and changes to weather patterns for multiple disasters in the Pacific Island nation this year, including a landslide last week which may have…
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Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult
Read MoreThe case relates to an interview the politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015.The case relates to an interview the politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015.
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‘We will win’: South Africa’s ruling ANC confident despite party ‘missteps’
Read MoreIs the ‘freedom’ the governing party brought to South Africa still enough for voters 30 years later?Is the ‘freedom’ the governing party brought to South Africa still enough for voters 30 years later?
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Authorities in Papua New Guinea search for safer ground for thousands of landslide survivors
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NSW government reveals where 377,000 new homes will be built in Sydney and regional areas by 2029
Read More Premier Chris Minns announces new housing targets for 43 councils across NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales councils that meet and beat new housing targets will be given extra cash for sporting facilities, parks,…
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Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
Read MoreA full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.
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AP PHOTOS: Weeks of sweltering heat scorch northern India
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South Africans vote with ANC majority in the balance
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Iran’s Nuclear Program: Back to the Brink?
Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — An old Iran problem has landed back on the front burner, thanks to a report this week that says the Iranian nuclear program is closer than ever to producing a weapon. In the nearly eight months since the October 7 Hamas massacre in Southern Israel, Iran has featured regularly…
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Europe’s cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled recently, sees Russia behind many
Read MoreThe top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in recent months and election-related services are also being targetedThe top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in recent months and election-related services are also being targeted
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5/28: CBS Evening News
Read MoreClosing arguments delivered in Trump “hush money” trial; Off-duty nurses save basketball player who collapsed during gameClosing arguments delivered in Trump “hush money” trial; Off-duty nurses save basketball player who collapsed during game
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South Africans vote with ANC majority in the balance
Read MoreThe governing party is battling to retain its parliamentary majority, 30 years after Nelson Mandela led it to victory.The governing party is battling to retain its parliamentary majority, 30 years after Nelson Mandela led it to victory.
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Israel’s operation in Rafah doesn’t cross US red lines – White House
Read MoreUS policy is not changing in response to Israel’s ground offensive in Rafah and deadly air strike, the White House says.US policy is not changing in response to Israel’s ground offensive in Rafah and deadly air strike, the White House says.
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Queensland government defends decision to bar anti-corruption commission from criticising politicians
Read More Attorney general Yvette D’Ath says the government backs all the recommendations of a crime and corruption commission review Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s attorney general has defended a decision to prevent the state’s anti-corruption commission from…
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North Korea reportedly sends balloons carrying excrement into the South
Read More South Korea has warned residents to be alert after media reports that more than 90 balloons carrying various objects have been detected South Korea has warned residents living near the border with North Korea to be on alert, after media reports that balloons had been detected carrying various objects including what appeared to…
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Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of Ukraine war mounts
Read MoreNew tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles ($29bn) a year.New tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles ($29bn) a year.
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Editor-in-chief of news.com.au among casualties in News Corp Australia restructure
Read More Staff at the Australian, news.com.au and a host of tabloids invited to ‘team strategy meeting’ on Wednesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The editor-in-chief of Murdoch’s most popular website, news.com.au, and a Holt Street powerbroker and former…
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Much-vilified MLB umpire Angel Hernández calls it quits
Read MoreHe was widely panned as the worst umpire in the game. But was the criticism fair?He was widely panned as the worst umpire in the game. But was the criticism fair?
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Deadly Texas storms leave mass blackouts
Read MoreThe latest round of severe weather comes after deadly Memorial Day holiday weekend storms in the US.The latest round of severe weather comes after deadly Memorial Day holiday weekend storms in the US.
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Colombia’s Congress Votes to Ban Bullfighting in Blow to Tradition
Read More BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s congress voted Tuesday to ban bullfights in the South American nation, delivering a serious blow to a centuries-old tradition that has inspired famous songs and novels but has become increasingly controversial in the countries where it is still practiced. The bill calls for the banning of bullfights in a…
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Kumanjayi Walker inquest: NT police commissioner knew about racist awards last year, court told
Read More Michael Murphy denies deliberately misleading public about knowledge of awards but regrets not investigating earlier, inquest hears WARNING: This article contains offensive images and content The Northern Territory’s top police officer has agreed he was “gaslighting” Aboriginal people when he said he had not seen racism in the force, and admitted he knew…
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NSW government ‘very concerned’ about asbestos found in Sydney landscaping soil
Read More Minister says ‘it’s illegal’ after Guardian revelations of contaminated products on sale in stores, but Greens say it’s ‘obvious’ new laws not enough Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The NSW government is “very concerned” that asbestos has…
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Australia’s annual inflation rate rises to 3.6 % in April contrary to expectations
Read More CPI increases for second month in a row with housing and food top contributors, lessening chances of the RBA cutting interest rates in 2024 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The inflation rate has come in above expectations,…
