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At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend
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Teachers injured in Welsh school stabbing speak of incident’s ‘enormous impact’
Read More Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin thank emergency services and NHS staff and pay tribute to colleagues and ‘wonderful pupils’ Two teachers injured in a stabbing at a Welsh school have said they are struggling to comprehend what happened, and spoke of the “enormous impact” the incident had had on their “wonderful” pupils and…
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Soros funds US college protests – NY Post
Read More A network of nonprofits has reportedly paid student groups organizing pro-Palestinian tent cities Several student groups that have organized protest “camps” at major US universities have received money from activist billionaire George Soros, the New York Post said on Friday. Protests that began earlier this month at Columbia University in New York City…
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Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2003 tabloid deal came up at Trump’s hush-money trial
Read More The former publisher of the National Enquirer brought up a deal he had made with then-gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during former President Trump’s trial. The former publisher of the National Enquirer brought up a deal he had made with then-gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during former President Trump’s trial.
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Biden says he’s ‘happy’ to debate Trump after months of speculation
Read More Mr Biden had previously hedged on debating his indicted opponent Mr Biden had previously hedged on debating his indicted opponent
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Humza Yousaf fights to stay on as second no confidence motion tabled
Read More SNP leader says he will take party into general election, as Scottish Labour submits motion against his government Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political life as he faces two no confidence motions submitted against him and his government in the space of 24 hours. Yousaf insisted he would not resign as first…
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Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir in car crash
Read MoreThe controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.The controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.
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A baby girl born orphaned and premature after an Israeli air strike in Gaza has died
Read More The newborn died after five days in an incubator. Her family was killed in an air strike. UNICEF says 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, with thousands more orphaned and wounded. (Image credit: Mohammed Salem) The newborn died after five days in an incubator. Her family was killed in…
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Israeli pressure delayed Freedom Flotilla’s departure for Gaza: Organisers
Read MoreOrganisers say the initiative aims to challenge Israel’s 17-year-old blockade and put an end to the ongoing ‘genocide’.Organisers say the initiative aims to challenge Israel’s 17-year-old blockade and put an end to the ongoing ‘genocide’.
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Pro-Palestine protest camps spread to 40 campuses across US
Read More Following Columbia’s lead, students across the US are demanding ceasefire and divestment – and hundreds have been arrested Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’ At least 40 pro-Palestine protest camps have arisen across US campuses following Columbia University’s example earlier this month. While many…
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Major Gaza protests at US universities
Read MoreProtests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.
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Vomiting bug infects 800 at German spring festival
Read MoreThey are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.
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Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend
Read More Tech company’s shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly results Google’s parent company has hit a stock market value of $2tn (£1.6tn) as investors reacted to a declaration of its first ever dividend alongside strong results on Thursday. Shares in Alphabet rose 10% in early Wall Street trading on…
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Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote
Read MoreSNP leader says ‘confident’ to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end coalition deal with the Greens.SNP leader says ‘confident’ to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end coalition deal with the Greens.
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Sadiq Khan urges young Londoners to vote or risk ‘repeat of Brexit and Trump victory’
Read More Labour mayor’s lead over Tory rival has narrowed in week before mayoral election in the capital Sadiq Khan has urged young Londoners to vote in the mayoral election, saying a shock victory for the Conservatives’ Susan Hall would be like waking up to Donald Trump in power or Brexit in 2016. With his…
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Ellen DeGeneres: I was ‘kicked out of show business’ for being ‘mean’
Read More Former talkshow host discussed her controversial exit from daytime TV after reports of a toxic workplace in new standup set Ellen DeGeneres has addressed the controversial end of her eponymous daytime talkshow after allegations that it was a toxic workplace. While performing the opening night of her new Ellen’s Last Stand … Up…
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First cargo ships pass through Baltimore bridge after collapse
Read More The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbour since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbour since the Francis Scott Key…
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Breaking Down the Bonkers But Perfect End of Challengers
Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for Challengers. What is it about tennis that reminds directors of sex? Is it the fact that, unlike swimming or golf, the player must look across the net directly at their opponent? Is it the sheer athleticism on display? Is it the obvious love pun in the scoring?…
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Aaron Sorkin to write film about January 6 and Facebook disinformation
Read More The Social Network screenwriter is returning to digital chaos for a new film about how ‘divisive material’ led to the 2021 insurrection Aaron Sorkin is set to write a film about the January 6 insurrection and the involvement of Facebook disinformation. The Social Network screenwriter is returning to similar territory for an as-yet-untitled…
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Tate sexual assault trial to go ahead in Romania
Read MoreControversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.
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Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya kills hundreds as heavy rains continue
Read MoreIn Tanzania, heavy rains have affected more than 200,000 people and ruined major infrastructure, officials said.In Tanzania, heavy rains have affected more than 200,000 people and ruined major infrastructure, officials said.
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Airline cuts service to multiple airports following Boeing delays
Read More Southwest also expects to cut 2,000 employees by the end of 2024 Southwest also expects to cut 2,000 employees by the end of 2024
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Gisele Bundchen sobs during Florida traffic stop over paparazzi following her
Read More Gisele Bundchen was in tears as she was pulled over by Florida police on Wednesday, 24 April, telling officers that paparazzi were following her. Gisele Bundchen was in tears as she was pulled over by Florida police on Wednesday, 24 April, telling officers that paparazzi were following her.
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First cases of HIV transmission through cosmetic injection confirmed in CDC report on women who got ‘vampire facials’
Read More The procedure, which rejuvinates skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles, gained popularity after Kim Kardashian got a vampire facial during an episode of Kim and Kourtney Take Miami The procedure, which rejuvinates skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles, gained popularity after Kim Kardashian got a vampire facial during an episode of…
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Blinken in Beijing: The US tried to convince China to turn against Russia – but did it work?
Read More Washington basically wants Beijing to disown Moscow and then later face its wrath alone Antony Blinken traveled to China this week to warn Beijing about sanctions for supplying military technology to Russia, according to the Financial Times and Bloomberg in their previews of the US secretary of state’s visit. They didn’t specify which…
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Biden bungles date of Jan 6 Capitol riot in latest gaffe
Read More This marks the latest in a series of gaffes from the president as he campaigns for a second term in office This marks the latest in a series of gaffes from the president as he campaigns for a second term in office
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Baby girl saved from dying mother’s womb dies just days later in Gaza
Read MoreSabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.Sabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.
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MeToo founder defiant after Weinstein wins rape appeal
Read MoreTarana Burke says the overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction in New York is not a blow to MeToo.Tarana Burke says the overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction in New York is not a blow to MeToo.
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Mitch McConnell doesn’t think Trump should have presidential immunity
Read More The Kentucky Republican said presidents should be accountable for criminal actions but qualified his statement by adding ‘the president clearly needs some kind of immunity or we’d be in court all the time’ The Kentucky Republican said presidents should be accountable for criminal actions but qualified his statement by adding ‘the president clearly…
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Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
Read MoreThe US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
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Gaza Teetering on the Brink of Mass Starvation
Read More PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Apr 26 (IPS) – As we pass 200 days of war, the population of northern Gaza is teetering on the brink of mass starvation. Oxfam analysis found that the 300,000 people in northern Gaza had been forced to survive on an average of 245 calories per day from January to March—less…
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Gaza emergency officials present evidence of mass grave killings
Read MoreGaza emergency officials have presented evidence of mass grave killings they say were by Israeli forces at two hospitalsGaza emergency officials have presented evidence of mass grave killings they say were by Israeli forces at two hospitals
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What You Need to Know About the New WhatsApp Features
Read More WhatsApp, the popular global messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out new features including a different way to log in and an artificial intelligence assistant in the app. iPhone users can now use passkeys to login—which means they can access the app using Face ID, Touch ID, or their iPhone passcode—instead of…
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Martha Mills young writers’ prize open for entries
Read More Philip Pullman will help choose this year’s winners of award set up in memory of the keen young writer who died aged 13 in 2021 The Martha Mills young writers’ prize has opened for entries on the theme of “A Secret”. The competition, run by the London Review Bookshop, invites 11- to 14-year-olds…
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Mother of Israeli-American hostage speaks about hope amid her son’s captivity by Hamas
Read MoreRachel Goldberg-Polin told her son Hersh to stay strong in recorded messages after Hamas released a propaganda video of the Israeli-American hostage in captivity. She also shared a message to the leaders of Israel and Hamas, urging them to reach a deal for the hostages’ release.Rachel Goldberg-Polin told her son Hersh to stay strong…
