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Esther McVey planning crackdown on civil service diversity initiatives
Read More So-called minister for common sense says she wants to ban wearing of rainbow lanyards among other measures UK politics live – latest updates Esther McVey, the “minister for common sense”, has said she will crack down on diversity initiatives in the civil service, including banning the wearing of rainbow lanyards. McVey, who was…
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German court backs AfD’s suspected-extremist status
Read MoreThe ruling means intelligence services can now monitor the communications of the far-right party.The ruling means intelligence services can now monitor the communications of the far-right party.
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Russians having ‘tactical success’ in advance on Kharkiv, Ukraine says
Read More Kyiv replaces commander overseeing north-eastern Kharkiv frontline in effort to turn the tide as fighting continues Ukraine war – live updates Russian forces continued their advance on Ukraine’s northern Kharkiv region on Monday, achieving “tactical success”, Kyiv said, as fears grow that Moscow will achieve its biggest breakthrough since the early days of…
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Museum curator detained for alleged attempt to smuggle spiders and scorpions out of US
Read More Expert with American Museum of Natural History held in Istanbul allegedly trying to take about 1,500 samples out of US A scorpion and spider expert with the American Museum of Natural History was detained in Istanbul on Monday while allegedly attempting to smuggle samples of both arachnida groups out of Turkey. Lorenzo Prendini…
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Jerusalem falls silent as sirens blare marking Israel’s Memorial Day
Read More Jerusalem fell silent as a two-minute-long siren blared across Israel on Monday, 13 May, to mark Memorial Day. Jerusalem fell silent as a two-minute-long siren blared across Israel on Monday, 13 May, to mark Memorial Day.
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Ex-Trump aide slammed as ‘evil’ for ‘joke’ about giving homeless people fake money so they get arrested
Read More The former White House aide posted a video on TikTok claiming he is ‘helping like clean up the community’ by getting homeless people arrested The former White House aide posted a video on TikTok claiming he is ‘helping like clean up the community’ by getting homeless people arrested
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Big Tech Companies Were Investors in Smaller AI Labs. Now They’re Rivals
Read More Amazon and Microsoft have, so far, stood slightly apart from the artificial intelligence arms race. While Google and Meta made developing their own AI models a top priority, Microsoft and Amazon have invested in smaller technology companies, in return receiving access to those companies’ AI models that they then incorporated into their products…
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Prince Harry and Meghan travel to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games
Read MoreAs Prince Harry and Meghan travel to Nigeria to support the Invictus Games, their latest efforts underline the complexities of royal life and personal reconciliation.As Prince Harry and Meghan travel to Nigeria to support the Invictus Games, their latest efforts underline the complexities of royal life and personal reconciliation.
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Actor Steve Buscemi punched in random New York attack
Read MoreThe Boardwalk Empire star needed hospital treatment after the assault in Manhattan by a passer-by.The Boardwalk Empire star needed hospital treatment after the assault in Manhattan by a passer-by.
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River levels rise in flood-hit Brazilian state
Read MoreAlerts have been issued in areas already ravaged by floodwaters as more devastation looms.Alerts have been issued in areas already ravaged by floodwaters as more devastation looms.
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Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen expected to testify in hush-money trial
Read More Key prosecution witness set to take the stand after tough week for Trump in which court heard vivid testimony from Stormy Daniels Trump hush-money trial – live updates Donald Trump and a coterie of supporters including his son Eric and Nicole Malliotakis, the Republican congresswoman, walked into court on Monday for the 16th…
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Exclusive: Democrats Urge Biden To Use Executive Authority To Lower Grocery Prices
Read More A group of Democratic lawmakers are calling on President Joe Biden to investigate grocery store chains for price manipulation, writing in a letter sent Monday morning that he should use executive authority to take additional enforcement action to address rising food prices without the help of Congress. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The letter, shared exclusively…
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Eurovision EU flag ban regrettable, Brussels says
Read MoreBanning the EU flag from Eurovision was a gift to “the enemies of Europe”, the commission’s vice-president saidBanning the EU flag from Eurovision was a gift to “the enemies of Europe”, the commission’s vice-president said
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Three men accused of aiding Hong Kong intelligence service appear in London court
Read More Men also charged with foreign interference under National Security Act, Met police say Three men appeared in court in London on Monday accused under the National Security Act of allegedly assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service and engaging in foreign interference. Matthew Trickett, 37, Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen,…
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South Africa will be President of G20 in 2025: Two much-needed Reforms it Should Drive
Read More PRETORIA, South Africa, May 13 (IPS) – South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African Union and the European Union. Between them they represent 85% of global economy, 75% of world trade and…
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General Assembly Strengthens Palestines Status at UN — with New Privileges
Read More UNITED NATIONS, May 13 (IPS) – The United States and its closest political and military ally, Israel, once again found themselves isolated last week when 143 of the UN’s 193 member states approved a resolution enhancing the role of Palestine providing it with new diplomatic privileges. And the US, meanwhile, has implicitly threatened…
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Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Read MoreFootball experts believe Euro 2024 can bring positives to the nation similar to Germany’s staging of the 2006 World Cup.Football experts believe Euro 2024 can bring positives to the nation similar to Germany’s staging of the 2006 World Cup.
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Watch from New York court as jury selection begins in corruption trial of US Senator Robert Menendez
Read More Watch from outside court in New York as jury selection is expected to begin on Monday 13 May in the corruption trial of US Senator Robert Menendez. Watch from outside court in New York as jury selection is expected to begin on Monday 13 May in the corruption trial of US Senator Robert…
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Brits terrified after shark circles family at popular holiday spot
Read More A family was left “terrified” after being circled by a shark while on holiday in Spain. A family was left “terrified” after being circled by a shark while on holiday in Spain.
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West Bank: Family Under Fire
Read MoreA Palestinian family of activists in the occupied West Bank resist settler expansion as violence intensifies.A Palestinian family of activists in the occupied West Bank resist settler expansion as violence intensifies.
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Trump hush-money trial live: Michael Cohen expected to take the stand as the prosecution’s star witness
Read More Trump’s former attorney and personal fixer is expected to take the stand as soon as today Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen expected to testify in hush-money trial Here is a reminder of the key players in Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial: Donald Trump, defendant: the Republican nominee for president is the defendant in…
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Israel stops to mark remembrance day
Read MoreOn this day people remember those who sacrificed their lives for the foundation of Israel.On this day people remember those who sacrificed their lives for the foundation of Israel.
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Elon Musk wins court battle against Australia
Read More The tech billionaire’s X platform has insisted that Canberra’s order to remove a stabbing video was invalid An Australian Federal Court judge has decided not to extend an order banning Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) platform from displaying a video of a stabbing attack in a church in Sydney. On Monday, Justice Geoffrey…
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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv
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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Read MoreUkraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.Ukraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.
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American fugitive arrested in Thailand after fleeing 25-year jail term
Read More Watch the moment an American fugitive allegedly wanted for human trafficking was arrested in Thailand. Watch the moment an American fugitive allegedly wanted for human trafficking was arrested in Thailand.
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Police clash with protesters in Georgia over controversial bill
Read MoreCritics denounce a so-called “Russian law”, saying it’s like a law used by the Kremlin to silence critics.Critics denounce a so-called “Russian law”, saying it’s like a law used by the Kremlin to silence critics.
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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Read MoreUkraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.Ukraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.
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8 people killed in mass shooting near resort town in Mexico
Read MoreThe town’s mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack “a terrible violent act.”The town’s mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack “a terrible violent act.”
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Parents of over 900 Israeli soldiers urge IDF to call off ‘death trap’ Rafah attack
Read More Letter sent to defence minister and IDF chief says assault on city ‘appears to be nothing short of recklessness’ Israel-Gaza war – live updates The parents of more than 900 Israeli soldiers deployed in Gaza have signed a letter urging the military to call off an offensive in Rafah, calling it a “deadly…
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Biden set to call upon Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts for star-studded campaign event
Read More The president is enlisiting some big Hollywood stars to help boost his fundraising in his bid for a second term at the White House The president is enlisiting some big Hollywood stars to help boost his fundraising in his bid for a second term at the White House
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Host nation Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024
Read MoreGermany faces multiple security threats at Euro 2024 with hooliganism and Ukraine two of the main concerns.Germany faces multiple security threats at Euro 2024 with hooliganism and Ukraine two of the main concerns.
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Trump trial live updates: Michael Cohen set for key testimony in hush money case
Read More Former president to come face to face with estranged ex-‘fixer’ in Judge Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom in what promises to be another explosive week of testimony Former president to come face to face with estranged ex-‘fixer’ in Judge Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom in what promises to be another explosive week of testimony
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Nadhim Zahawi named chair of Very Group after quitting as MP
Read More Former chancellor plans to join online retailer owned by the billionaire Barclay family in June Business live – latest updates The former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is to become chair of Very Group, the online retailer owned by the billionaire Barclay family, days after announcing that he would step down as a Conservative…
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German men with the strongest fingers compete in ‘Fingerhakeln’ championship
Read More According to experts men with fatter fingers are more likely to win According to experts men with fatter fingers are more likely to win
