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Apple faces possible €500m fine from EU over music streaming access
Read More European Commission investigates Spotify complaint that tech giant blocked users from cheaper subscriptions outside app store Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the EU of as much as €500m over restrictions on access to music streaming services, in what would be a landmark blow to the US tech company. The European Commission…
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 136
Read MorePalestine will speak as the ICJ begins six days of hearings looking into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation.Palestine will speak as the ICJ begins six days of hearings looking into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation.
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Protests, poisoning and prison: The timeline of Alexei Navalny’s life and his opposition to Vladimir Putin
Read More Alexei Navalny was a fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin and has reportedly died behind bars in Arctic Circle prison Alexei Navalny was a fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin and has reportedly died behind bars in Arctic Circle prison
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Oppenheimer triumphs at 2024 BAFTA Film Awards
Read MoreAn epic about the making of the atomic bomb wins seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor.An epic about the making of the atomic bomb wins seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor.
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UK’s Starmer calls for a ‘ceasefire that lasts’ in Israel’s war on Gaza
Read MoreOpposition leader’s comments come before a Parliament debate on a motion urging an immediate truce in Gaza.Opposition leader’s comments come before a Parliament debate on a motion urging an immediate truce in Gaza.
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Church ‘duped’ into hosting atheist trans activist’s funeral
Read More The pastor claims that the service was requested for a “catholic” The pastor of St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York has been left outraged after the attendees of a funeral service for a transgender activist celebrated her as the “mother of all whores.” The service took place on Thursday, ten days after the…
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Two-year-old boy reported to have fallen into river in Leicester
Read More Search and rescue operation launched after child fell into River Soar, say Leicestershire police A search operation has been launched after reports of a two-year-old boy falling into a river in Leicester. The child had been with his family when he fell into the River Soar and has yet to be located, according…
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Councils call for funding help as more Ukrainian refugees become homeless
Read More Continuation of war has left more refugees unsettled, with councils stepping in to to relieve most cases of homelessness Councils have called for urgent review of funding for Ukrainian refugees amid alarm that 9,000 have reported as homeless and many more are needing longer-term support – with no sign of the war ending…
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Image from Chinese cinema brawl falsely shared as ‘fight at South Korean film screening’
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Middle East crisis live: Israel will launch Rafah offensive next month if hostages held by Hamas not freed, says Gantz
Read More Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the offensive would begin by Ramadan if ‘our hostages are not home’ See all of our updates on the Israel-Gaza warContinue reading…Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the offensive would begin by Ramadan if ‘our hostages are not home’See all of…
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Navalny’s death has shown Speaker Mike Johnson up as a coward
Read More Navalny was willing to take on Vladimir Putin and risk his life. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is so afraid of losing his speakership that he caves to Marjorie Taylor Greene Navalny was willing to take on Vladimir Putin and risk his life. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is so afraid of losing…
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Determination and despair in Ukraine front-line town
Read MoreIn Lyman, eastern Ukraine, some want peace on any terms, while others still hope for victory.In Lyman, eastern Ukraine, some want peace on any terms, while others still hope for victory.
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English test scandal: students wrongly accused of cheating launch legal action
Read More Overseas students seek compensation from Home Office for unlawful detention and loss of earnings after it cancelled visas A group of overseas students who were wrongly accused of cheating in the English language tests they were required to take to renew their study visas have launched legal proceedings against the Home Office, seeking…
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‘I felt like a criminal’: the ruinous effect of the Home Office’s cheating claims
Read More Sajjad Sohag seeks compensation for false accusation that led to imprisonment and loss of earnings The morning after Sajjad Sohag returned from his honeymoon, he and his wife were woken by the sound of immigration enforcement officers breaking down the front door of the building in London where they were renting a studio…
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‘It’s not about glorifying crime’: ex-convicts in demand for talks and tours
Read More You can dine with a former mobster for £999, as the ‘true crime’ TV and podcast trend translates into live events Nearly 30 years after the “hitman” murder for which he was jailed for life, Kevin Lane will take to the stage of the Cambridge Country Club this month to share his thoughts…
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Albanese signs WA GST pledge on reporter’s arm and signals possible support for state’s nickel miners
Read More PM says federal government will make ‘no changes’ to Western Australia GST payments, which could hit $50bn over a decade Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal government is considering “time-limited support” for the nickel industry in…
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On a roll: bullet train food carts become Japan’s latest must-have
Read More Rail company inundated with requests after putting up for sale 50 of the disused trolleys from the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen route They are simple, practical items that have rolled seamlessly along bullet train aisles for decades, carrying snacks to millions of hungry travellers as they are whisked along at speeds of around 300km/h (186mph).…
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Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war?
Read More Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the US and other Western countries are still focusing on military aid for the battlefield Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss…
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New Zealand’s fertility rate hits record low as births fall
Read More Analyst says drop in births reflect ‘continued trend’ of smaller family sizes and higher rates of childlessness New Zealand’s fertility rate slumped to a record low in 2023, official data shows, as the total number of births also dropped. The fertility rate tracks the average number of births women will have in their…
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Voters feel better about the economy. Will it help Biden?
Read MoreInflation is down and “vibes” are up – but younger Americans especially remain sceptical after the pain of soaring prices.Inflation is down and “vibes” are up – but younger Americans especially remain sceptical after the pain of soaring prices.
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What’s the ICJ case against Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine?
Read MoreThe ICJ will hear 52 countries on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.The ICJ will hear 52 countries on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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How RSS textbooks are reshaping Indian history and science under Modi
Read MoreChain of schools run by BJP’s far-right ideological mentor served as a laboratory for government changes to syllabuses.Chain of schools run by BJP’s far-right ideological mentor served as a laboratory for government changes to syllabuses.
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At least 64 killed in Papua New Guinea in major tribal clashes
Read More Police describe ‘largest’ flare-up of violence in recent history in Enga province as tribal groups clash with high-powered rifles Police describe ‘largest’ flare-up of violence in recent history in Enga province as tribal groups clash with high-powered rifles
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Ukraine accuses Russia of killing unarmed prisoners after fall of Avdiivka
Read MoreSecurity Service of Ukraine announces probe after footage of alleged executions circulates on Telegram messaging app.Security Service of Ukraine announces probe after footage of alleged executions circulates on Telegram messaging app.
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“Oppenheimer” wins best picture at the British Academy Film Awards
Read MoreAtom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.
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Sydney lightning strikes: four people ‘knocked unconscious’ at botanic gardens
Read More NSW Ambulance says a teenager and three others in their 20s and 30s were sheltering under a tree when hit by lightning amid heavy rain Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Four people have been taken to hospital…
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ICJ to hold hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
Read MoreHearings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation are separate from the genocide case brought by South Africa.Hearings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation are separate from the genocide case brought by South Africa.
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Mornington Peninsula hotel owner forced to sell business after gambling watchdog finds payout error cover-up by staff
Read More Owner of Rye hotel hit with $80,000 fine and required to sell business after staff falsified records to cover up an erroneous cash payout Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The owner of a Victorian hotel has been…
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NATO should kick out underpaying members – US senator
Read More Senator Lindsey Graham has agreed with former president Donald Trump’s recent statements US Senator Lindsey Graham has proposed the expulsion of countries from the US-led military bloc if their defense budget does not meet the bloc’s spending criteria, echoing a series of controversial statements recently voiced by former president Donald Trump. NATO investment…
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Thousands rail against Mexico’s president and ruling party in ‘march for democracy’
Read More Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a “march for democracy” targeting the country’s ruling party. (Image credit: Marco Ugarte) Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a “march…
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Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy
Read MoreAnalysts say Beijing needs to roll out measures to stimulate greater domestic consumption amid slowing growth.Analysts say Beijing needs to roll out measures to stimulate greater domestic consumption amid slowing growth.
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As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom
Read MoreEx-prime minister’s release caps period of reconciliation between his populist movement and conservative establishment.Ex-prime minister’s release caps period of reconciliation between his populist movement and conservative establishment.
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Breaking Down True Detective: Night Country’s Cryptic Finale—And Separating Reality From the Supernatural
Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for the finale of True Detective: Night Country. By the end of True Detective: Night Country, the season’s biggest mysteries have mostly been solved. But the show takes a whole lot of twists, turns, and (somewhat ambiguous) reveals to get to that point. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] After a harrowing…
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Mother committed to stand trial in Queensland charged with murder of her baby
Read More Both Noemi Kondacs and the baby’s father, Reinhardt Bosch, have been charged over son Rhuan’s death in Yugar, near Brisbane, in 2022 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A woman accused of murdering her seven-month-old baby boy has…
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NBA All-Star Game again sees tons of points, lack of defense despite call for better competition
Read MoreThe first half of the All-Star Game was record-setting, and not exactly the more-competitive level of play that the NBA was seekingThe first half of the All-Star Game was record-setting, and not exactly the more-competitive level of play that the NBA was seeking
