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Spain Socialists win Catalan election
Read MoreThe Catalan Socialist Party wins the regional elections as pro-independence parties lose ground.The Catalan Socialist Party wins the regional elections as pro-independence parties lose ground.
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Rise in ultra-long mortgages ‘poses risk to UK retirement prospects’
Read More Former pensions minister says data shows buyers increasingly forced to accept terms that stretch into state pension age Homebuyers are increasingly being forced to “gamble” with their retirement prospects to get on the housing ladder by taking on ultra-long mortgages lasting beyond the end of their working life, it has been claimed. More…
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Cost of dementia to UK could almost double to £91bn by 2040, study finds
Read More ‘Colossal’ costs of disease include health and social care as well as societal costs such as legal fees and lost economic consumption Dementia could cost the UK almost £91bn a year by 2040, as the number of people affected rises inexorably, a study has found. The “colossal” costs of the disease are likely…
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US is ‘helping Israel target Hamas leaders’ in hopes of limiting invasion of Rafah
Read More For weeks, Israeli officials have warned of imminent invasion in the southern city Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians fled to escape fighting in the north of Gaza For weeks, Israeli officials have warned of imminent invasion in the southern city Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians fled to escape fighting…
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Putin to replace his defence minister in surprise reshuffle
Read More The announcement comes amid Russia’s renewed armoured push across the border in north-eastern Ukraine The announcement comes amid Russia’s renewed armoured push across the border in north-eastern Ukraine
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Two men arrested after man injured outside Norwich City football stadium
Read More Club confirms a Leeds United supporter received medical treatment after Championship playoff fixture Two men have been arrested after a man was injured outside Norwich City’s stadium after the football club’s playoff match against Leeds United. Norfolk police have appealed for witnesses after a man in his 60s reported being punched outside Carrow…
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A mother of two disappeared with her boyfriend 40 years ago. Finally, there are answers
Read More Mary Alice Pultz was 25 years old in 1968 when she left with her boyfriend John Thomas Fugitt Mary Alice Pultz was 25 years old in 1968 when she left with her boyfriend John Thomas Fugitt
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Bob Menendez corruption trial to begin: ‘I look forward to proving my innocence’
Read More Trial for New Jersey senator will start Monday as he insists he’s innocent of 16 felony charges, including bribery and extortion The criminal corruption trial of Democratic US senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is scheduled to get under way in a Manhattan federal court Monday, with prosecutors preparing a colorful tale of…
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Australia news live: Chris Dawson to begin appeal against murder verdict; Chalmers says budget to show slowing economy
Read More Dawson was convicted of the murder of his wife Lynette in 1982. Follow the day’s new live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast If you are headed to Brisbane airport this morning, you might want to factor in a bit more time than usual –there have…
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Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle to tiny numbers and subtle defiant acts at US college graduations
Read MoreDespite pro-Palestinian protests roiling some U.S. college campuses this spring, graduation ceremonies are going off largely peacefully so farDespite pro-Palestinian protests roiling some U.S. college campuses this spring, graduation ceremonies are going off largely peacefully so far
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Natalie Elphicke’s anti-strike stance ‘incompatible’ with Labour, says TUC president
Read More Exclusive: Matt Wrack describes ex-Tory’s views as ‘disgraceful’ after she blamed deaths on striking firefighters Keir Starmer is under fresh pressure over the former Tory MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection to Labour after the president of the Trades Union Congress said her vocal support for anti-strike laws should be “incompatible” with the party whip.…
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Overweight people more likely to take sick leave, European study finds
Read More Economic impact laid bare by findings has implications for UK where about two-thirds of people are overweight or obese Overweight and obese people are significantly more likely than peers who are a healthy weight to take time off work because they are ill, a European study has found. Someone who is overweight has…
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Rishi Sunak: UK is facing some of the most dangerous years in its history
Read More PM to speak on what he believes is at stake in next election, focusing on wars, migration and technology Britain is facing some of the most dangerous few years in its history, Rishi Sunak will say on Monday in a speech intended to frame the general election as a generational tussle for the…
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Trump gets nasty in New Jersey as he dubs Biden a total moron and Manhattan prosecutor ‘fat Alvin’
Read More After weeks spent in a Manhattan courtroom for his criminal hush money trial, former president wasted no time in railing against the unfairness of apparent ‘Biden show trial’ After weeks spent in a Manhattan courtroom for his criminal hush money trial, former president wasted no time in railing against the unfairness of apparent…
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Three people killed and 12 wounded in shooting at Alabama May Day party
Read More About 1,000 were at party when altercation began and gunfire erupted, resulting in victims that sheriff says are mostly ‘younger’ Three people were killed and at least 12 were wounded Saturday night in a shooting at party in south Alabama. Andre Reid with the Baldwin county sheriff’s office’s investigation division told WALA-TV that…
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TV industry in turmoil, says Floella Benjamin, as Bafta hands out the gongs
Read More Former Play School presenter joins Bafta fellowship; others to be recognised include Top Boy, which was named best drama series The television industry is “in turmoil” and needs “creative survival solutions” from the UK government, the children’s television presenter Floella Benjamin has said, as she accepted her Bafta fellowship on Sunday. Lady Benjamin,…
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Vladimir Putin set to replace Sergei Shoigu as Russia defence minister
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Christie’s says $850m auctions to go ahead as planned despite cyberattack
Read More Sales to proceed despite failing to regain control of its website as staff and cybersecurity scramble to fix issue The success of New York’s spring art auctions was in jeopardy Sunday, a day after auction house Christie’s confirmed that its website had been hacked, potentially shutting out some bidders on $850m worth of…
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Let it go already! Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t give up war with Mike Johnson after failed ouster
Read More Georgia congresswoman’s bid to oust House speaker thwarted by Democrats, and members of her own party Georgia congresswoman’s bid to oust House speaker thwarted by Democrats, and members of her own party
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Why isn’t the BJP fielding a candidate in Indian-administered Kashmir?
Read MoreThese are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region’s semiautonomy.These are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region’s semiautonomy.
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Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu
Read MoreSergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Whole Paycheck, no longer? Whole Foods to offer more affordable options, CEO says
Read More Inflation in the US remains at a 23-year high Inflation in the US remains at a 23-year high
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There’s still a chance to see the Northern Lights from lower latitudes
Read More The solar storm that’s pushing sightings of the Northern Lights to lower latitudes is forecast to continue into the coming days, but its impact has likely peaked. (Image credit: Kyle Green) The solar storm that’s pushing sightings of the Northern Lights to lower latitudes is forecast to continue into the coming days, but…
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Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul may have more record level flooding
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Socialists on course for narrow win in Catalan regional election, polls show
Read More Ruling Catalan Republican Left in third place behind Junts, with no party likely to take majority of seats Polls suggest the Catalan Socialist party (PSC) is on course for a narrow victory in a regional election that will gauge the strength of the independence movement and indicate whether the conciliatory approach of Spain’s…
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Zelensky: Russia turning ‘grey zone’ areas of war into combat zones
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Lithuania’s pro-Kiev president clear favourite to retain post in poll
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Ukraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region
Read MoreGeneral Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast ‘significantly worsened’ this week as Russian forces advance.General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast ‘significantly worsened’ this week as Russian forces advance.
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UK halting weapon shipments to Israel would make Hamas stronger, says David Cameron
Read More The United Nations has said there is ‘no safe space’ left in Gaza as Palestinians flee from Rafah ahead of the imminent Israeli offensive The United Nations has said there is ‘no safe space’ left in Gaza as Palestinians flee from Rafah ahead of the imminent Israeli offensive
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Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil
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Images show arrests during taxi strike in SA, not black people detained by separatist political party
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken denies that US has ‘double standards’ over Israel’s war conduct
Read More ‘We treat Israel, one of our closest allies and partners, just as we would treat any other country,’ says Blinken ‘We treat Israel, one of our closest allies and partners, just as we would treat any other country,’ says Blinken
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Student protests caused mostly minor disruptions at several graduation ceremonies
Read More From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza. (Image credit: Brandon Bell) From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza.
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Warnings of heavy rain across UK after hottest day of year
Read More Temperatures reach as high as 26.5C on Sunday but warm and sunny spell could be over by Monday morning Weather warnings for rain have been issued across the UK after the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures reached as high as 26.5C (79.7F) on Sunday but the Met Office has said…
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How a group of veterans helped a U.S. service member’s mother get out of war-torn Gaza
Read MoreZahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her sons – one of whom is an infantryman in the U.S. army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had…
