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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Stormy Daniels’ disgraced ex-attorney Michael Avenatti
Read More Former lawyer jailed after being found guilty of attempting to extort the sportswear giant Nike Former lawyer jailed after being found guilty of attempting to extort the sportswear giant Nike
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Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state. Here’s why it matters.
Read MoreSpain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.Spain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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Election campaigning is not optional, Rishi Sunak warns Conservative MPs
Read More Prime minister makes comment after decision by Northern Ireland minister to go ahead with Greek holiday Rishi Sunak has warned Conservative MPs that election campaigning is not optional after a minister decided to fly to Greece on holiday. During a campaign visit to a ceramics factory in the Midlands, the prime minister said…
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Pope apologises over reported homophobic slur
Read MorePope Francis has apologised after an alleged slur he made against gay men became public.Pope Francis has apologised after an alleged slur he made against gay men became public.
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Pope Francis apologises after outcry over homophobic slur
Read More Pontiff quoted as using deeply offensive term to reaffirm Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests Pontiff quoted as using deeply offensive term to reaffirm Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests
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Over 150 monkey deaths now linked to heat wave in Mexico
Read MoreAt least 100 parrots, bats and other animals have died amid a heatwave in Mexico. More than 150 monkeys have died.At least 100 parrots, bats and other animals have died amid a heatwave in Mexico. More than 150 monkeys have died.
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Royal Mail shareholders braced for final takeover offers
Read More Deals this month could see the UK’s two most prominent companies, including Anglo American, falling into foreign ownership Business live – latest updates Shareholders in Royal Mail’s owner and mining company Anglo American are awaiting a final deadline on Wednesday for firm offers that could see two of the UK’s most prominent companies…
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US tech firm agrees to $38,000 in penalties after ‘whites only’ job ad
Read More Arthur Grand Technologies blames rogue employee but agrees to implement new training and justice department monitoring A tech firm from Virginia has agreed to pay more than $38,000 in penalties after posting a job advertisement that solicited exclusively white, US-born applicants, the federal government has announced. Arthur Grand Technologies drew the scrutiny of…
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Israel Continues Rafah Strikes Days After 45 Civilians Killed in Bombing
Read More Israeli tanks reached Rafah’s city center on Tuesday, Reuters reported, three weeks after the Israeli military began its ground invasion into the city. Witnesses reported that the army has taken control of Al-Awda roundabout, a well known landmark in the city’s central area. At least 16 Palestinians were killed by air strikes in…
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Trump hush-money trial: closing arguments set to begin – live
Read More Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of felony falsification of business records Closing arguments begin in Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial Before the jury begins its deliberations, the judge, Juan Merchan, is expected to instruct jurors on the law governing the case. Jury instructions provide a roadmap for what jurors…
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South Africa elections 2024: Key issues by the numbers
Read MoreUnemployment, crime and access to electricity are some of the biggest issues on the ballot.Unemployment, crime and access to electricity are some of the biggest issues on the ballot.
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Watch: Locals scramble to search deadly landslide by hand
Read MoreAround 2,000 people are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared.Around 2,000 people are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared.
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South Africa’s president faces his party’s worst election ever. He’ll still likely be reelected
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Netherlands leads effort to supply air-defence missiles to Ukraine
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Israel bombards Gaza’s Rafah amid international condemnation – as tanks reach heart of city
Read More Residents say there is intense shelling as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue assault as he faces international condemnation over a weekend strike that killed 45 Palestinians Residents say there is intense shelling as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue assault as he faces international condemnation over a weekend…
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E Jean Carroll’s lawyer hints new lawsuit is ‘on the table’ after Trump attacked her again
Read More On the eve of closing arguments in his hush money trial, the former president took to Truth Social to fire off a ‘Happy Memorial Day’ message to all ‘the human scum’ On the eve of closing arguments in his hush money trial, the former president took to Truth Social to fire off a…
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Hong Kong police arrest six people under new security law
Read More Six people including barrister held for social media posts before Tiananmen Square anniversary Hong Kong police have arrested six people, marking the first time that the city’s new national security law, known as Article 23, has been used against suspects since it was implemented in March. The six people, aged between 37 and…
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2.4 tons of cocaine seized from fishing boat in Atlantic Ocean
Read MoreA helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
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UK’s Sunak eyes national service: What is it and which countries have it?
Read MoreThe proposed national service scheme is not the same as conscription but makes military or civil service mandatory.The proposed national service scheme is not the same as conscription but makes military or civil service mandatory.
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Trump mocked for his ‘ignorance’ as he rails against standard criminal trial process
Read More Social media users were quick to point out that Mr Trump was railing against something that is standard procedure in a criminal trial Social media users were quick to point out that Mr Trump was railing against something that is standard procedure in a criminal trial
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Belgium Commits $1 Billion to Ukraine Amid Zelensky’s Whirlwind European Tour
Read More BRUSSELS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday picked up a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days for his war with Russia during a whirlwind tour through the European Union. The pledge came from Belgium, which topped up the money with a commitment to give 30 F-16 fighter…
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Opinion: Why the push to legalize gambling on U.S. elections is so dangerous
Read More The Commodity Futures Trading Commission denied financial services firm Kalshi’s bid to allow betting on control of Congress. Now the company is suing to overturn the decision. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission denied financial services firm Kalshi’s bid to allow betting on control of Congress. Now the company is suing to overturn the…
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Hong Kong Makes First Arrests Under New Domestic Security Law
Read More Hong Kong’s national security police arrested six people using a new security law for the first time, days ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police said a woman currently under detention made social media posts with seditious intent with the help of five others, according to a government statement…
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Despite Widespread Protests, Taiwan Passes Controversial Bill Curbing New President’s Power
Read More Taiwan lawmakers passed legislation that could curb the authority of President Lai Ching-te, as thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the changes. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The controversial measure became law Tuesday afternoon following a day of raucous debates and scuffles between Lai’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition groups, which saw one…
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Israeli tanks reportedly reach center of Rafah
Read More The armor has been spotted near Al Awda mosque, witnesses told Reuters Israeli tanks have reportedly reached the center of Rafah as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its operation in the Palestinian city on Tuesday. The armored vehicles could be seen near Al Awda mosque, a city landmark, Reuters reported, citing witness…
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Thousands gather outside Taiwan’s legislature to oppose changes that would give it greater power
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Tencent’s WeChat Pay expands coverage to the Maldives amid rebound of Chinese holidaymakers heading overseas
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Bungling museum staff in Mexico accused of mishandling mummies after arm falls off
Read More Experts previously said a traveling display of mummies could pose a health risk to the public Experts previously said a traveling display of mummies could pose a health risk to the public
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Europe live: Georgia’s parliament to vote on overriding veto on ‘foreign agents’ law
Read More President had blocked legislation that had sparked mass protests and condemnation from western governments Opponents of Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ law are expecting protests to grow over the coming hours. Michael Roth, chairman of the German Bundestag’s foreign affairs committee, has called on Georgian lawmakers to vote against the law. Continue reading…President had blocked…
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The impact of recognising a Palestinian state
Read MoreDeclarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.
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EU members disagree on arming Ukraine using Russian funds – Borrell
Read More Unanimity is required to convert the money into weapons, the bloc’s foreign policy chief has said An EU plan to use profits from frozen Russian sovereign assets to buy weapons for Ukraine has so far stalled due to resistance from Hungary, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has said. On Monday, EU…
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Trump trial live: Closing arguments set to begin in former president’s hush money case
Read More Defendant continues to lash out at judge and district attorney as case reaches dramatic crescendo Defendant continues to lash out at judge and district attorney as case reaches dramatic crescendo
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Tories’ ‘triple lock plus’ planned tax cut for pensioners a ‘desperate move’ says Labour – UK politics live
Read More Labour reiterates claims that pensions will have to be cut to fund Tory idea to scrap national insurance Labour has opened applications for a string of new safe seats after half a dozen MPs announced last-minute retirements, with key allies of Keir Starmer expected to be lined up to take their place. Those…
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‘Russia needs China more’: Are Putin and Xi in a marriage of convenience?
Read MoreWhile Russia and China have drawn close in the face of Western sanctions, both have other acts to balance.While Russia and China have drawn close in the face of Western sanctions, both have other acts to balance.
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Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds
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