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Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking an injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group after England flags were tied to lamp-posts across the county.The campaign has been putting up flags across the country since August last...
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Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party.The Reform UK leader has said Christopher Harborne wants nothing in exchange for the millions...
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Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendumIreland's parliament has voted to remove a mandatory three-day wait for abortion during early pregnancy after campaigners said the rule was an unnecessary restriction.The Dáil passed the bill on Wednesday night, clearing a path...
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A remarkable 5,000-year-old wooden monument, predating Stonehenge by 500 years, has been unearthed near Bulford, Wiltshire. This discovery, featuring two large posts aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, suggests sophisticated ancient astronomy and ceremonial traditions were already established. Researchers believe this site may...
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Jordan Matthew, who has no lifeguard training, rescued a young boy and two women from the dangerous currentA shuttle driver recently used his bare hands to rescue three tourists ensnared by a potentially deadly rip current off the southern Louisiana coast, actions which state officials hailed as "heroic”.In an interview published on 15 June,...
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Church 'profoundly sorry' for pain caused to mothers and children separated at birth between 1940s and 1980sThe Church of England has made a long-awaited apology for its role in forced adoptions after the second world war.Hundreds of thousands of children were forcibly separated from their mothers in the UK between the 1940s and the 1980s....
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Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerIn our opening post, I did promise you some dogs at polling stations.And reader, pictures of our four-legged friends exercising their democratic right have been flooding in from the various news agencies. Continue reading...
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The case came to light in recent days after a woman travelling on a tram in Milan noticed an off-duty driver, still in uniform, sitting next to her and viewing a chat on his phone containing images focusing on parts of women's bodies filmed on public transport.
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Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTVMosques are being advised to carry out lockdown drills, strengthen ties with police and improve CCTV coverage under national guidance published amid growing concerns about anti-Muslim attacks.The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB)...
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A tragic accident in New York's Central Park claimed the life of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan. While on a horse-drawn carriage ride, the vehicle bolted, and Romanch heroically jumped to save his mother, suffering a fatal head injury. The incident has reignited calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the park.
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US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said that US dues to the Nato budget will be contingent on other countries meeting defence spending targetsHegseth makes it clear that the review will not be just a box-ticking exercise."It's a review that some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colours. In the end, the review is intended to both...
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US President Donald Trump declared a new peace deal with Tehran safeguards Israel from a nuclear threat, a claim made at the G7 summit. He asserted the agreement addresses Israel's primary existential concern, despite reports of Israeli opposition and critical media commentary. Trump also voiced criticism of Netanyahu's regional conduct.
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Saudi Arabia's traffic department is reminding drivers about window tinting rules. Fines of SR500 to SR900 apply for violations. Tinting is allowed but must meet specific transparency standards. The front windshield must remain clear, with exceptions for authorized upper strips. Authorities emphasize clear visibility for safety and security.
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Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened but its remnants are poised to unleash days of heavy rain and potentially life-threatening floods across the southeastern US. Forecasters warn of significant rainfall totals, with isolated areas expecting up to 20 inches. Coastal communities braced for the deluge, clearing drains and distributing sandbags as a...
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Union calls for journalists to stand with colleagues when they are targeted by politicians as Anthony Albanese says media organisations play 'vital roles in our democracy'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe media union has condemned One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's...
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Scale of long range-attack catches Muscovites by surprise, prompting panicked messages on social mediaEurope live – latest updatesUkrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv's biggest air raid on the city in two years, setting a major oil refinery on fire and forcing evacuations at the country's largest airport. The...
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Coroner tells inquiry new material 'of such significance' any findings must be postponed so information can be analysedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe closing submissions in an inquest into the death of a woman who gave birth at home with no support from medically...
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Sellers of luxury villas have wiped tens of millions of pounds off asking prices, with sales down 19% in May from the previous monthProperty sales in Dubai have fallen "off a cliff”, a leading market watcher has said, after war in the Middle East forced a dramatic slowdown in one of the world's most expensive real estate markets.Sales in the city...
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Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow's efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its warRussian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian airspace have sharply increased since the beginning of the year, as senior officials in Kyiv express mounting concern over Belarus's involvement in the war.Ukraine has stepped up by reinforcing...
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The US president responded to critics of his deal with Tehran; chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will 'not return to prewar conditions' after 60-day windowReaction: Donald Trump's Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulityAnalysis: Trump's Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable warDonald Trump had urged Israeli...
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Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 13,000 seal pups have died on an Australian territory, as testing confirmed the spread of deadly H5N1 bird flu...
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Police initially ruled Mark Haines' 1988 death a suicide but coroner says investigation hindered by racism and deeply flawedWarning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have diedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe police...
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The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme, setting in motion a two-month negotiating window aimed at resolving the core dispute between the two countries over Iran's nuclear ambitions. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme, setting in motion a...
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YouGov survey of six countries shows respondents think crime is increasing – though most trust their national police Western Europeans believe crime is rising in their country, according to a survey, despite long-term overall crime rates falling across the region since the mid-1990s.The YouGov poll of Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and...
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Katherine, five, and brother Harry, 14 months, died on Wednesday after their pram was hit by an SUV in CabramattaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tight-knit community is reeling after a kindergarten student and her baby brother were killed when an SUV collided with a pram shortly after school pick-up.The girl and her...
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President Trump defended a new US-Iran understanding on ballistic missiles, deeming it unfair for Tehran to be disarmed if regional rivals possess them. He differentiated missile threats from nuclear ones, suggesting a less urgent global risk. US forces will remain in the Gulf post-agreement, with follow-up talks planned.
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Startups and testamentary trusts to receive carve outs after criticism of Labor's CGT changesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAll of Australia's 2.7m small businesses will receive "generous” exemptions from capital gains tax, as Anthony Albanese flagged startups and...
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Theft rises in both states, even as Victoria's crime rate decreases 1.9% on the year beforeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria has recorded its first drop in crime in four years and fewer young people are offending, but a surge in theft is bucking the trend –...
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Clouds of dark smoke and ammonia rose from cold storage and freezing facility in Boyle Heights near downtownThe solar panel-covered roof of a 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility in Los Angeles caught fire Wednesday, sending up thick clouds of dark smoke and ammonia, leading city officials to order nearby residents to shelter in place.About 110...
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MPs who sponsor lobbyists' entry to halls of power will also be listed online under new transparency rulesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical lobbyists with unfettered access to the halls of Parliament House – and the MPs who sponsor their passes – will soon...
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Chud the Builder's bond in a Davidson County misdemeanor case was revoked after investigators presented footage that allegedly shows him shooting Joshua Fox before being attacked. The evidence challenges his self-defense claim in the May 2026 courthouse shooting. With serious felony charges already pending, Eatherly remains in jail as both cases...
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Clavicular has spoken out amid his legal dispute with Miami's Bacara Club, claiming he was "pressured into unideal agreements" after his lawyer alleged he never received profits from a $400,000 investment. While the nightclub's representatives dispute the claims, Clavicular insists the matter will be resolved. The dispute has sparked fresh...
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Senator tells Brisbane Christian conference the party needs to 'reconsider some things' on abortion, contradicting Pauline Hanson's positionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation should move to ban abortion entirely, the senator Malcolm Roberts has told a Brisbane...
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Candace Owens escalated her public feud with Blake Neff by challenging him to a livestream debate over Charlie Kirk's case, claiming Kirk believed in open discussion. She also accused Neff of fueling the belief that Charlie "was betrayed." Neff fired back, alleging Owens skipped discussions and Kirk's memorial. Their exchange has reignited online...
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US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have virtually signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, effective immediately, also initiates negotiations on sanctions relief and Iran's nuclear program, marking a significant de-escalation.
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