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Dialysis patients evacuated from Rafah hospital as Israeli operation intensifies
Read More Dialysis patients evacuated from one of Rafah’s main hospitals have been moved to the Nasser Hospital in nearby Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, where Israeli ground troops withdrew a month ago. Dialysis patients evacuated from one of Rafah’s main hospitals have been moved to the Nasser Hospital in nearby Khan Younis…
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Latin America and the Caribbean Hit with Record-Breaking Heat and Other Climate Effects in 2023
Read More DOMINICA, May 10 (IPS) – The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean report documents the Region’s struggles with the devastating impacts of climate change, and urges action to reduce the burden of disasters.Every year for the last four years, a collaborative effort involving scientists and other…
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Michael Cohen expected to begin testimony Monday in Trump hush money trial
Read More Cohen is a former lawyer who pled guilty to a slew of crimes in 2018 – some related to the allegations at the centre of the hush money case Cohen is a former lawyer who pled guilty to a slew of crimes in 2018 – some related to the allegations at the centre…
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Ukraine says it repulsed Russian bid to cross border
Read MoreThe attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military.The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military.
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Mike Johnson touts bipartisanship after Democrats help sink Marjorie Taylor Greene challenge – live
Read More Republican House speaker praised Democratic minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and made veiled dig at far-right congresswoman Swing state GOP officials say they have not received key campaign resources ahead of the 2024 general presidential election, The Washington Post reports. This comes amid a funding crunch for Donald Trump’s campaign, which is looking lean…
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Transport secretary considers ban on floating bus stops in UK cycle lanes
Read More Exclusive: Cycling campaign groups warn such a move could preclude building of segregated bike routes UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are considering banning a standard design feature for cycle lanes, the Guardian has learned, in a move campaign groups warn could make building separated bike routes on many main roads effectively…
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Biden ‘Moving the Goal Post’ With Threat to Withhold Bombs from Israel
Read More SAN FRANCISCO, USA, May 10 (IPS) – While some Palestine defenders on Wednesday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s threat to withhold bombs and artillery shells from Israel if it launches a major invasion of Rafah, critics noted that an invasion is already underway and accused the American leader of walking back a previous…
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Step Out in Nigeria With a Mission in Mind
Read More ABUJA, Nigeria — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected by conflicts and to promote the Invictus Games, which the prince founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans. The couple, in the West African nation for…
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Donald Trump’s hush-money trial to resume after Stormy Daniels’ detailed testimony – live
Read More After adult film star testified in hush-money trial, Trump’s lawyers attempted to discredit her over her motivations of agreeing to a payment Here’s what’s happened in the case so farStormy Daniels stays consistent: Trump trial key takeaways, day 14 Despite some dismal days spent in the courtroom, Donald Trump earned two significant legal…
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Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays
Read MoreThe popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.
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Police disband pro-Palestinian student encampments across the US
Read More Authorities moved in overnight to clear campuses from Arizona to Massachusetts of students demanding schools cut ties to Israel Police moved in to disband several pro-Palestinian student encampments on US campuses on Friday morning as the foment over protests against academic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza continued to roil academia.…
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Watch live as Donald Trump’s hush money trial continues after fiery testimony from Stormy Daniels
Read More Warning: This livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation. Warning: This livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation.
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Stormy Daniels hits out at Trump by saying ‘real men’ respond to testimony by taking the stand
Read More It is currently unclear whether Mr Trump will testify as part of his defense at hush money trial It is currently unclear whether Mr Trump will testify as part of his defense at hush money trial
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With measles on the rise, rebuilding trust in vaccines is a must
Read MoreTrust in vaccines and health experts is declining, causing preventable infections like measles to become more common.Trust in vaccines and health experts is declining, causing preventable infections like measles to become more common.
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Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in 19 years
Read MoreFor the first time since 2005, NOAA says an “unusual event” has led to a severe G4 geomagnetic storm watch for Friday.For the first time since 2005, NOAA says an “unusual event” has led to a severe G4 geomagnetic storm watch for Friday.
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Why has bird flu in the US spread to cows and what’s the risk for humans?
Read MoreCould a global pandemic of bird flu, which has hit birds and cattle in the United States, spread widely to humans?Could a global pandemic of bird flu, which has hit birds and cattle in the United States, spread widely to humans?
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Who is John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit?
Read MoreMild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.
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Police search after man slashed in face during fight in Perth shopping centre
Read More Police remain at the scene at Carousel Shopping Centre Police remain at the scene at Carousel Shopping Centre
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For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
Read MoreEden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest, but she is not seeing much of the countryEden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest, but she is not seeing much of the country
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Trump hush-money trial resumes after Stormy Daniels testimony | First Thing
Read More Relationship between former president and adult film actor is central to the case. Plus, faculty-led Gaza encampment at the New School Good morning, The hush-money trial against Donald Trump resumes today at the end of a dramatic week that included testimony from the adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Remind me of the details?…
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Latest GDP figures offer some better news – but boom-boom Britain it ain’t
Read More While the government will seize on any crumbs of comfort it can find, the bigger picture on growth tells a different story The first quarterly expansion in a year. Recession receding into the rear view mirror. A stronger performance in recent months than the Bank of England and the City had thought likely.…
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Israel-Gaza latest: Netanyahu vows Israel can ‘stand alone’ as he defies US threat to curb arms over Rafah
Read More The US has suspended at least one weapons shipment to Israel over concerns about their potential harm to civilians. They are now considering suspending further transfers The US has suspended at least one weapons shipment to Israel over concerns about their potential harm to civilians. They are now considering suspending further transfers
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Gaza ceasefire talks end with no deal as Israel ramps up Rafah attacks
Read MoreUNRWA official accuses Israel of subjecting Gaza to ‘medieval siege’ as 110,000 Palestinians flee Rafah.UNRWA official accuses Israel of subjecting Gaza to ‘medieval siege’ as 110,000 Palestinians flee Rafah.
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Flood fears as wet and stormy weekend forecast for NSW, with Sydney dam likely to spill
Read More More rain is expected to lash NSW as BoM issues severe weather and flash flood warnings Another wet and stormy weekend is ahead for New South Wales with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected to batter much of the state. The heaviest downpours of up to 200mm are forecast to hit the South Coast…
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E-safety order to hide Sydney church stabbing video was invalid, X tells court
Read More Lawyer for Elon Musk’s company tells federal court notice from watchdog was ‘manifestly inadequate’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Elon Musk’s X Corp has argued notices ordering the companyto remove tweets showing video of a stabbing attack at a Sydney church were invalid, and told…
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More Tory MPs are considering defection to Labour, says Wes Streeting
Read More Shadow health secretary says party will not accept just any MP after Natalie Elphicke’s move to Labour • UK politics live – latest updates Labour’s Wes Streeting has said he has spoken to more Tories considering a defection to the opposition, but insisted the party would not accept just any MP after the…
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UK politics live: Starmer heads to Dover to unveil Labour’s immigration stance
Read More Jeremy Hunt hails UK economy exiting recession as Labour leader set to unveil immigration policies in Dover Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics for today, where the main stories are that the UK is officially out of recession, albeit with a meagre growth rate of 0.6%, and Keir…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin reappoints low-profile Mishustin as PM; Zelenskiy sacks chief bodyguard
Read More Little indication of a change of Kremlin personnel but Ukrainian president moves against personal protection head after assassination plot Good morning and welcome to our live blog as the time passes 10am in Kyiv and Moscow. This morning Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as Russia’s prime minister with Associated Press reporting that…
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‘Israeli extremists’ set fire to UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem
Read MoreThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees says it has been forced to temporarily close its occupied east Jerusalem compoundThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees says it has been forced to temporarily close its occupied east Jerusalem compound
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Rwandans arrive in Australia after perilous journey to claim asylum
Read More Hunters reportedly find five Rwandan men in mangroves on Saibai Island, a known crocodile habitat As the UK government continues its push to forcibly remove asylum seekers to Rwanda, a group of Rwandan nationals has claimed asylum in Australia after arriving by boat on a remote island. The five men arrived in Australia…
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Eurovision: Israel’s Entrant Booed During Rehearsal
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US school board votes to restore Confederate names
Read MoreIn a first for the US, two Virginia schools will have their original Confederate names reinstated.In a first for the US, two Virginia schools will have their original Confederate names reinstated.
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Australia will seek to return Rwandans to PNG after unauthorised arrival in Torres Strait
Read More Government will require that the five men who claimed asylum will not be sent to a country where they face persecution Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government will seek to persuade Papua New Guinea to accept the return of five Rwandans found in…
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UK economy escapes recession with 0.6% growth in the last quarter – business live
Read More Short recession is over, as UK economy grows faster than forecast in January-March quarter Full story: UK has moved out of recession, official figures show Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has posted that it’s ‘time for change’. Following this morning’s GDP report, Reeves says: From no growth to low growth – is that…
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Israel-Gaza war live: Rafah offensive could give Hamas ‘strategic victory’, US says; UNGA in new Palestinian vote
Read More The White House says that more civilian deaths in Rafah will play into Hamas’ ‘twisted narrative’ about Israel; UNGA resolution calls on security council to reconsider membership request See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageContinue reading…The White House says that more civilian deaths in Rafah will play into Hamas’ ‘twisted narrative’ about Israel;…
