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Netanyahu meets officials as Iran attack fears grow
Read MoreUS officials have told CBS News that Iran is ready to launch a major strike against Israel imminently.US officials have told CBS News that Iran is ready to launch a major strike against Israel imminently.
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Murder victims’ families to pursue damages from OJ Simpson’s estate – and could be owed up to $100m
Read More ‘Is there money to be had? Hopefully. Do I know exactly what it is? No, but we’ll figure that out soon,’ said an attorney acting for Ron Goldman’s father ‘Is there money to be had? Hopefully. Do I know exactly what it is? No, but we’ll figure that out soon,’ said an attorney…
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Donald Trump asks Democrats to vote for RFK Jr in bizarre video
Read More The video comes days after a Kennedy staffer said her ‘number one priority’ was to get rid of President Joe Biden The video comes days after a Kennedy staffer said her ‘number one priority’ was to get rid of President Joe Biden
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In death, O.J. Simpson and his trial verdict still reflect America’s racial divides
Read MoreFor many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justiceFor many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice
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Former MoD civil servant jailed over £70,000 in illegal payments and gifts
Read More Jeffrey Cook received £44,000 in cash and two cars worth £30,000 as kickbacks on public contract that he arranged A former Ministry of Defence civil servant has been jailed for 30 months after being convicted of misconduct in public office. Jeffrey Cook, 67, received more than £70,000 of payments and gifts as kickbacks…
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Human waste could soon power planes
Read More A world-first factory in the UK will convert sewage into sustainable aviation fuel British biofuel company Firefly has reached an agreement with the low-cost airline Wizz Air to build a commercial refinery that will help convert sewage into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to Firefly, which has developed the conversion process, the fuel…
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USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson’s death, underscoring complicated connections to football star
Read MoreWhen O.J. Simpson’s death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of itWhen O.J. Simpson’s death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of it
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Time runs out for Americans hoping to flee chaos in Haiti
Read MoreThe last planned U.S. evacuation flight from Haiti was to land in Florida with no end in sight to the violent chaos in the tiny country.The last planned U.S. evacuation flight from Haiti was to land in Florida with no end in sight to the violent chaos in the tiny country.
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Kamala Harris expected to blame Trump as ‘architect’ of abortion ban crisis in Arizona visit – live
Read More Vice-president will stage campaign event in state after its supreme court ruled 1864 ban could go into effect Kari Lake, Arizona’s far-right US Senate candidate, has also condemned the state’s abortion ban that she once supported. In a video address released on Thursday evening, Lake said: This total ban on abortion the Arizona…
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‘Huge amount’ of Gaza surgery on children – UK doctor
Read MoreDoctors who volunteered at a hospital near Khan Younis also said people were clearly malnourished.Doctors who volunteered at a hospital near Khan Younis also said people were clearly malnourished.
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Palestinians forgo Eid celebrations to mourn for Gaza
Read More The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year’s holiday. The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war…
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85-year-old Idaho woman hailed as ‘hero’ after shooting home invasion suspect
Read More ‘Her grit, determination, and will to live appear to be what saved her that night’ ‘Her grit, determination, and will to live appear to be what saved her that night’
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Belgium says will probe suspected Russian interference in European polls
Read MoreBelgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.Belgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.
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Growing fears ahead of possible attack on Israel from Iran
Read MoreThe U.S. has urged Americans in Israel to restrict their movements ahead of a possible attack on the country from Iran. The attack would be retaliation for Israel’s deadly bombing of Iran’s embassy in Syria earlier this month.The U.S. has urged Americans in Israel to restrict their movements ahead of a possible attack on…
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Climate Governance, Adaptation, and Digital Solutions
Read More SUVA, Fiji, Apr 12 (IPS) – The writer is Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office in FijiLet’s take a moment to reflect on a critical question: In the decade since the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS3), what tangible progress have we made in addressing the challenges faced by our SIDS?…
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Britain not ruling out sending Kiev laser weapons – UK defense secretary
Read More The DragonFire system could be used in Ukraine to counter Russian drones, Grant Shapps has said A new British laser weapon could be sent to Kiev to counter Russian drones, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested. The DragonFire weapon, which can fire a laser beam to take out a coin from…
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OJ Simpson was ‘delusional’ during infamous interview, Ruby Wax says
Read More Ruby Wax has said OJ Simpson was “delusional” and that he “didn’t know what he had done” whilst reflecting on their 1998 interview. Ruby Wax has said OJ Simpson was “delusional” and that he “didn’t know what he had done” whilst reflecting on their 1998 interview.
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Agadez, Niger’s gateway to the Sahara, finds new life in the migrant trade
Read MoreSince the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.Since the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.
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Rubber duck found 18 years after it was lost at sea
Read MoreThe bath toy – older than the boy who found it – is “maybe not the quickest duck,” the boy’s mom said, “but it must have been one of the farthest ducks.”The bath toy – older than the boy who found it – is “maybe not the quickest duck,” the boy’s mom said, “but it must have been…
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Harris to hit out at Trump over Arizona abortion ban during visit to state: ‘This is what a second Trump term looks like’
Read More Harris will warn that a Trump second term will see more ‘suffering’ and less ‘freedom’ Harris will warn that a Trump second term will see more ‘suffering’ and less ‘freedom’
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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins
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Chaldean patriarch returns to Baghdad after nine months of self-imposed exile amid political dispute
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Trump’s valet ‘thought ex-president was hoarding hairspray’ in boxes that contained secret papers
Read More Walt Nauta is appealing to have charges against him connected to Mar-a-Lago classified documents thrown out Walt Nauta is appealing to have charges against him connected to Mar-a-Lago classified documents thrown out
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Food Security and Food Safety in Africa Must Go Hand in Hand
Read More LUSAKA, Zambia, Apr 12 (IPS) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has restricted international exports and sent food costs soaring – particularly for vulnerable populations still experiencing shocks from the pandemic and who can least afford to pay more to feed their families. Two years on, global food supply chains are still just as…
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Do better: Bernanke gets strict with Bank of England over handling of inflation crisis
Read More Report by former US Federal Reserve boss reveals faulty economic model and reluctance to admit mistakes Bank forecasts undermined by out-of-date-methods, report finds The Bank of England has got markedly worse at forecasting the economy in recent years. Its economic model is faulty. Its systems are out of date. It has been reluctant…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: parts of Ukraine without power after Russian strikes, says Ukrainian energy operator
Read More Russian drone damages equipment at Dnipropetrovsk oblast substation a day after missiles and drones destroyed electricity plant near Kyiv Six Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Belgorod oblast this morning, injuring two and damaging an administrative building, the regional governor said on Telegram. Russian air defence shot down four of the drones, said governor Vyacheslav…
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Europe live: Poland considers loosening near total ban on abortion
Read More Campaigners describe debate on four proposals to ease strict rules as crucial test of Donald Tusk’s new government In a statement yesterday, the archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, president of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, said: I urgently ask all people of good will to care for the lives of unborn children and their mothers, to…
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Middle East crisis live: Australia urges Iran not to escalate tensions in the Middle East
Read More Australian foreign affairs minister urges Tehran to ‘use influence in region to promote stability’ after leader threatens to retaliate against Israel See all our Israel-Gaza war coverge An assessment conducted by a UN team in Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the area, has reported “widespread destruction”. In an update…
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U.S. issues travel warning for Israel as Iran expected to attack any time
Read MoreAmericans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as Iran threatens to take revenge for the killing of 7 of its military officers.Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as Iran threatens to take revenge for the killing of 7 of its military officers.
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US floats softer alternative to confiscating Moscow’s assets – FT
Read More The West should borrow money against decades’ worth of Russian profits and give it to Ukraine, a senior official has reportedly urged The US wants to use future profits from seized Russian assets to raise debt on behalf of Ukraine, a senior White House official has said, according to the Financial Times. European…
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Germany faces domestic lawsuit over its arms sales to Israel
Read More German human rights groups bring court action amid rising dismay in country at deaths in Gaza Middle East crisis – live updates Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale…
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Former Post Office boss says he assumed police and DPP were involved in prosecutions – UK politics live
Read More Alan Cook, former managing director, says he ‘regrets’ that he ‘didn’t pick up earlier’ that Post Office could initiate prosecutions All our UK politics news Alan Cook, who was the managing director of Post Office, has just told the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry that he was not aware until late in his…
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Police to investigate Angela Rayner over residency declaration
Read More Deputy Labour leader has faced questions recently over the sale of a former council house before she became an MP Greater Manchester police say they have have reopened an investigation into claims the Labour deputy leader, Angela Rayner, may have broken electoral law over information she provided about her living situation a decade…
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Washington believes Iran is ‘calibrating’ retaliation against Israel – Politico
Read More Tehran is factoring in potential American reprisals, officials have told the news outlet The US expects Iran to moderate its retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus out of fear that Washington will respond, sources have told Politico. The US government believes the Iranian response to the April 1 incident…
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See destruction inside Ukraine power plant after Russian attack
Read MoreMissile attacks have left major Ukrainian power plants in ruins after Russia targeted key energy infrastructure sites.Missile attacks have left major Ukrainian power plants in ruins after Russia targeted key energy infrastructure sites.
