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Stormy Daniels, E Jean Carroll, Fani Willis: The women trying to take down Trump
Read More From a string of alleged affairs to that infamous Access Hollywood tape and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, the former president has a sometimes antagonistic relationship with women. Now, some of them are at the forefront of trying to secure criminal convictions against him. Kelly Rissman reports From a string of alleged affairs…
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Baby died after being left face-down at Stockport nursery, court hears
Read More Kate Roughley, then deputy manager, accused of causing death of Genevieve Meehan, who was swaddled and strapped to bean bag A nursery deputy manager caused the death of a baby she placed face-down, tightly swaddled and strapped to a bean bag for more than 90 minutes, a court has heard. The resulting distressed…
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Who could be Donald Trump’s vice president pick?
Read More Former president will likely announce his pick before the Republican National Convention this summer Former president will likely announce his pick before the Republican National Convention this summer
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Putin speaks with Iranian president – Kremlin
Read More The Russian leader has called for “reasonable restraint” in the Middle East Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, following Tehran’s drone and missile attack on Israel, the Kremlin has said. Iran launched scores of drones and missiles against Israel on Saturday, as “punishment” for the bombing of…
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Former Marine jailed for bombing abortion clinic
Read MoreChance Brannon is jailed for nine years for California attack and plot to spark a neo-Nazi “race war”.Chance Brannon is jailed for nine years for California attack and plot to spark a neo-Nazi “race war”.
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Conflicts Long Shadow Has a Name: Its Hunger
Read More NEW YORK, Apr 16 (IPS) – Scarce food and drinking water. Limited and inconsistent healthcare. Rapidly deteriorating mental health. With conflict on the rise globally, this is the grim reality for millions around the world. Read the full story, “Conflicts Long Shadow Has a Name: Its Hunger”, on globalissues.org → NEW YORK, Apr…
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Who Should be the Next UN Leader? – PART 2
Read More APEX, North Carolina / DUBLIN, Ireland, Apr 16 (IPS) – When the conversation turns to who might replace António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, the name of Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, is on many insiders’ lips. In addition to being Prime Minister, she also serves as her country’s Minister of Finance, Economic…
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Florida’s Democrats were in chaos. Then the abortion bans came along
Read More The party ‘didn’t do its job’ for 20 years — then suddenly, Florida became a ‘winnable’ state for Biden. John Bowden reports on how Democrats plan to win over demographics they haven’t acknowledged in years The party ‘didn’t do its job’ for 20 years — then suddenly, Florida became a ‘winnable’ state for…
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Only one-third of Americans say they think Donald Trump acted illegally in hush money case
Read More Jury selection continues into day two of the historic criminal trial Jury selection continues into day two of the historic criminal trial
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US told Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries – WaPo
Read More Kiev’s refusal to acquiesce has seen tensions rise between Ukraine and its top backer, the paper claims, citing anonymous US officials The US has on multiple occasions asked Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries with its drones, the Washington Post claims, citing anonymous American officials. Kiev has reportedly ignored those requests, thus…
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The Supreme Court case that could give Jan 6 rioters – and Donald Trump – a break
Read More A Jan 6 rioter, charged with obstructing an official proceeding, is arguing the government unfairly used a white-collar crime law to prosecute him and others A Jan 6 rioter, charged with obstructing an official proceeding, is arguing the government unfairly used a white-collar crime law to prosecute him and others
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Police order closure of right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman
Read More Keynote speakers at the event included Suella Braverman, Nigel Farage and Viktor Orban Keynote speakers at the event included Suella Braverman, Nigel Farage and Viktor Orban
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Australia’s leader says French worker who intervened in stabbing attack can stay as long as he likes
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Global powers should stop seeking ‘selfish gains’ in Ukraine conflict – China
Read More President Xi Jinping has shared four principles to resolve the hostilities between Moscow and Kiev World powers should focus on restoring peace and stability in Ukraine rather than seeking “selfish gains,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday. The chancellor arrived in China on…
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‘A message of peace’: Olympic flame begins its journey to Paris
Read More Torch lit in ruins of ancient Olympia, Greek birthplace of Games, starting 3,100-mile relay that will end in July A taste of the drama and beauty of this summer’s Paris Olympics has unfolded in the foothills of Greece with the lighting of the flame that will illuminate the world’s biggest sports event. In…
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Paris 2024 torch lit in Olympics birthplace, relay under way
Read MoreThe torch relay for the Paris 2024 Olympics has gotten under way at the birthplace of the games in Greece.The torch relay for the Paris 2024 Olympics has gotten under way at the birthplace of the games in Greece.
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Barcelona bus route removed from map apps to tackle tourist overcrowding
Read More Locals say removal of number 116 route often used to get to Park Güell has been ‘so effective’ While some places will go to any lengths to attract visitors, residents of La Salut neighbourhood in Barcelona are celebrating a move to wipe themselves off the map. For years, local residents have complained that…
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Video captures shooting of Palestinian USAID veteran in Israel
Read MoreVideo captured the killing in Israel of Yaacub Touhi, a 50-year-old Palestinian who was a 20-year veteran of USAID.Video captured the killing in Israel of Yaacub Touhi, a 50-year-old Palestinian who was a 20-year veteran of USAID.
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Armenia insists top UN court has jurisdiction to hear case accusing Azerbaijan of racial hatred
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MPs’ vote on gradual smoking ban set to expose Tory splits over key Sunak policy – UK politics live
Read More PM’s plan to prevent those under 16 ever being able to buy tobacco should pass due to Labour support, but many of his own MPs could abstain or vote against Suella Braverman, the former home secretary, is one of the Britons speaking at the National Conservatism conference in Brussels starting today. The conference,…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin dismisses Macron’s call for ‘Olympic truce’
Read More Spokesperson claims Kyiv would use initiative to ‘regroup, to try to rearm’ We have more in from Agence France-Presse (AFP) on the German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Beijing to meet China’s president, Xi Jinping (see earlier post at 08.46 for more details). Xi laid out what state media described as “four principles…
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Europe live: fire breaks out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange
Read More Dramatic images capture blaze at historic bourse where spire has collapsed A huge fire has broken out at Copenhagen’s 17th-century former stock exchange, one of the Danish capital’s most famous landmarks, engulfing the historic building’s roof and toppling its distinctive spire. People were seen rushing in and out of the building carrying works…
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Ukrainians ‘beginning to dislike’ US – Odessa University boss
Read More The Wall Street Journal has quoted the academic as explaining that Washington’s commitment to Israel’s defense has caused envy in Kiev There is growing disenchantment with the US among Ukrainians over its perceived lack of commitment to their defense, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing the director of the Center for International…
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‘National Disaster’: Fire Devastates Denmark’s Historic Boersen Building and Iconic Spire
Read More COPENHAGEN, Denmark — One of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings is on fire and its iconic spire has collapsed. The fire that began Tuesday in the copper roof of the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange, or Boersen, has now spread to much of the building, and parts of the roof have also collapsed, said firefighters’ spokesman…
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‘Colossal’ floods heading for Russian city
Read MoreThe regional governor of Kurgan says water levels are nearly double those of the last major flood in 1994.The regional governor of Kurgan says water levels are nearly double those of the last major flood in 1994.
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Heavy rains, lightning in Pakistan kill at least 50 people
Read MoreMany deaths have been reported in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan.Many deaths have been reported in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan.
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Hero who confronted stabber promised Australia visa
Read MoreThe prime minister has told “Bollard Man” Damien Guerot he can stay in the country as long as he likes.The prime minister has told “Bollard Man” Damien Guerot he can stay in the country as long as he likes.
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Trump’s first day on criminal trial: ‘Sleepy Don,’ Truth Social rants and 50 would-be jurors excused
Read More An exhausted Trump doesn’t want to be there and is trying desperately to avoid it. He can’t, and the next two months will be torture for the man who could soon become president once again. Alex Woodward reports from Manhattan criminal court An exhausted Trump doesn’t want to be there and is trying…
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Watch moment spire collapses at Copenhagen stock exchange
Read MoreVideo posted on social media captured the iconic spire tumbling to the ground after fire ravages the building.Video posted on social media captured the iconic spire tumbling to the ground after fire ravages the building.
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Liz Truss says world was ‘safer’ under Donald Trump as she endorses him for US President
Read More Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister was speaking as she launched her new book, Ten Years to Save the West Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister was speaking as she launched her new book, Ten Years to Save the West
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Israel must not fall into a trap of retaliation and risk disaster, warns ex top diplomat Alon Pinkas
Read More Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas said Israel was facing a ‘major dilemma’ over decision to respond to Iran Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas said Israel was facing a ‘major dilemma’ over decision to respond to Iran
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RFK Jr claims Trump asked him to join ticket as his vice president
Read More Independent presidential candidate says he turned down Trump’s offer Independent presidential candidate says he turned down Trump’s offer
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Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange in flames
Read MoreThere was shock as the 17th Century building’s spire collapsed in the fire.There was shock as the 17th Century building’s spire collapsed in the fire.
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Retreat death: police examine whether mushrooms used in drink before woman died near Ballarat
Read More Investigation launched after 53-year-old woman and two others became ill in Clunes, north of Ballarat Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A woman has died and two other people have been taken to hospital after police say they…
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Spire collapses after fire breaks out at Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
Read More Video shows people carrying large paintings away from the building to save them from the flames A fire has hit Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital’s most iconic buildings, engulfing its spire that collapsed on to the roof. There were no reports of injuries. Live video from local media showed…
