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The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is keyIn Japan, there are now companies that specialise in cleaning the apartments of elderly people who have died alone and gone undiscovered for weeks or months, while adult incontinence pads have outstripped nappy sales for...
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Gurindji families mourn 'a life so precious, gone far too soon'Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have diedKumanjayi Little Baby's relatives have released a statement saying they felt "helpless” when they heard she was missing, and hope their community can unite in grief."A life so precious, so...
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A small plane carrying five pickleball players from Amarillo crashed into trees near Wimberley late Thursday night, killing all on board. The Cessna 421C was en route to a tournament in New Braunfels when it disappeared from air traffic control scopes. Federal agencies are investigating the incident, with weather conditions noted as mostly cloudy...
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The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and miningCuba's government has said new sanctions imposed on the island by Donald Trump amounted to "collective punishment”, as an enormous 1 May procession outside the American embassy in Havana vowed to "defend the homeland”.In an executive...
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US President Trump presented a stark choice on Iran: negotiate a settlement or face military escalation, though he personally prefers avoiding conflict. He expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's deal proposals, citing internal leadership disarray. Trump also labelled domestic criticism of the war effort as 'treasonous' and defended past US actions...
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Marvel praises 'undeniable and indelible impact' of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DCGerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73.In a Monday statement announcing his death, Marvel described...
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Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystemsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreen groups have accused the Albanese government of watering down a proposal to protect threatened species and ecosystems.National environmental standards...
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Workers in Venezuela have been protesting for weeks, saying they are struggling to get by as inflation has skyrocketed in the country. The government has announced a wage increase but questions remain about where the money will come from. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks with Ana Vanessa Herrero about what Venezuelans are experiencing.
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Over 50,000 U.S. military personnel remain deployed across the Middle East and a naval blockade is crippling the Iranian economy. But in a letter Friday, President Trump told lawmakers that "the hostilities that began" in late February "have terminated." Ed O'Keefe has more.
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U.S. officials visited Venezuela after the first direct flight between the two countries since 2019. Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager describes how the main message of the trip was, in the words of a White House adviser "drill, baby, drill.”
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Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leaveA live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been stopped after a "potential suspicious bag” was found around the venue.The Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody, West Midlands police said on...
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Investigation found Botstein – who had claimed he wasn't friends with Epstein – made 25 visits to his townhouseLeon Botstein has announced he is stepping down from the helm of Bard College, after an independent review of his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein found the college president's frequent interactions with the convicted sex offender "could...
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President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push backSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump said in a letter sent to congressional leaders on Friday that hostilities with Iran have "terminated”, suggesting that the 60-day deadline to seek approval from the legislative...
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Former Overwatch League pro xQc alleges the league's reported high viewership numbers were heavily inflated by bots. He claims an insider revealed the true, much lower audience figures during early testing, prompting his decision to leave professional esports. Strict streaming rules also hindered his content creation, pushing him to prioritize...
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Brian Harpole has sued Candace Owens for defamation over claims linking him to Charlie Kirk's killing. The lawsuit says Owens ignored clear travel records and spread false accusations through her podcast and posts. It also highlights that she knew key facts but continued sharing the claims. The case now moves toward a jury trial with major damages...
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Darren "iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. did not receive Guadeloupean citizenship despite viral claims online. A video showing a symbolic moment confused viewers, but Guadeloupe cannot legally grant citizenship as it is part of France. There was no official confirmation. Fans compared it to his Ghana passport moment, but this claim has no legal truth...
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Northstowe's Hindu community faces a significant challenge as they bid for a faith/community land plot to establish their first temple. Currently, families travel 40 miles for worship, impacting cultural connection. Hindu Samaj Northstowe proposes an interfaith hub with prayer rooms and a temple, competing with a church-led bid offering...
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The 2026 World Cup will introduce two new disciplinary rules: players covering their mouths during confrontations could face red cards, and immediate dismissals will follow if players walk off the pitch in protest. These changes, prompted by recent incidents, aim to address player behavior and will be evaluated before potentially becoming permanent...
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Nearly 2,000-year-old artifact handed over by FBI matches piece missing from museum near Rome for decadesA nearly 2,000-year-old Roman grave marker discovered in a New Orleans backyard has now been returned to Italy.The marble epitaph – dating back roughly 1,900 years – was officially handed over to Italian officials in Rome on Wednesday...
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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has also rewritten rules on international film eligibilityThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a number of major changes for the Oscars on Friday, including a new policy allowing multiple nominations for a single actor in one category, as well as barring acting and writing awards...
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This live blog is now closed.Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump 'not satisfied'Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to CongressSign up for the Breaking News US emailMeanwhile, the White House has said it will not detail private diplomatic conversations when Reuters asked about Iran's new proposal to the United States...
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Israeli foreign ministry denounces 'shameful act' after video shows man pushing woman to ground and kicking herA video of an attack on a French Catholic nun and archeological researcher in Jerusalem has caused widespread revulsion and been denounced as a "shameful act” by Israel's foreign ministry.In the video, a man runs up behind the nun as she...
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US president says tariff on vehicles imported from EU will rise to 25% and accuses bloc of non-complianceDonald Trump has said he is tearing up part of the tariff deal he struck with EU leaders at his golf course in Scotland last summer, criticising Brussels for taking so long to ratify the deal.Blindsiding Brussels late on Friday, a public holiday...
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Gaston Browne is on course to win 15 of the 17 seats in parliament after calling snap electionGaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, is set to win a fourth term in the country's snap general election with preliminary results showing his party on course to win 15 of the 17 seats in parliament.Addressing supporters early on Friday...
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Colombia hosted nearly 60 countries at pivotal time on world stage for fight to transition to a clean energy futureLooking out to sea from the grey sandy beaches of Santa Marta, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, it is never hard to spot evidence of the country's thriving fossil fuel export trade. Oil tankers ride at anchor on the horizon and...
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Leo, who has criticized Trump's hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state's new bishopSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPope Leo XIV has appointed a man who had once entered the United States as an undocumented immigrant, hidden in the trunk of a car, as the new bishop of West...
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New law proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting 'foreign interests', and restricts those who work with or are funded by overseas partnersUgandan opposition figures, human rights organisations and legal experts have condemned a sweeping bill that proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting "foreign interests”, and imposes restrictions...
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Record-breaker says London Marathon win was 'a victory for all of us' as he is greeted by family and friends in EldoretHugged, cheered and adorned with garlands, the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours has returned as a hero to his home village in Kenya.Sabastian Sawe, who stunned the world when he clocked 1h 59m 30s in the...
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Greater Manchester mayor's team have been quietly preparing a manifesto and identifying seats where MPs could step aside to allow a Westminster runAndy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster 'within weeks', allies sayWhen the eyes of Westminster were on the committee rooms and voting lobbies of parliament this week, Keir Starmer's political...
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Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK's power grid that are adding to household billsThe boss of the UK's biggest energy supplier has suggested that some households would accept an occasional electricity blackout in exchange for much lower energy bills.A year on from Europe's largest power outage – which left tens of millions of...
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Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor said to have identified seats where MPs would step aside to allow leadership bid'No other plan comes close': Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on StarmerAndy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster "within weeks”, his allies have said, with the Greater Manchester mayor expected to use a...
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Company accepts it failed to prevent bribery in connection with contracts in Algeria and Oman sought through agentsThe British defence company Ultra Electronics has accepted responsibility for a failure to prevent bribery and agreed to pay £15m after an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.The penalties are part of a deferred prosecution...
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Green leader apologises for sharing post that said officers were 'repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head' and says he had did so 'in haste'Keir Starmer has condemned Zack Polanski as "disgraceful” and unfit to head a political party after the Greens' leader shared a social media post critical of the way police tackled the...
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US President Trump has declared hostilities with Iran have ended, despite ongoing US troop presence and persistent regional tensions. This assertion, made in a letter to Congress, aims to bypass the War Powers Resolution's requirement for military action authorization.
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A power outage at the Crucible Theatre interrupted BBC's live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship semi-final between Mark Allen and Wu Yize for 12 minutes. BBC issued an apology, and despite the disruption, Allen regained his focus, leveling the match. The semi-final remains tightly contested heading into the final sessions.
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President Donald Trump on Friday sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ceasefire, he doesn't need its authorization for military operations in Iran, even though the conflict hit the 60-day mark this week."On April 7, 2026, I ordered a two-week ceasefire.
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Disguised Toast has sparked debate after saying Sykkuno's shy persona is just an act and criticizing fan behavior. His podcast clip went viral on April 30, 2026, leading to mixed reactions online. Toast claimed some fans acted toxic when others questioned Sykkuno. As of now, Sykkuno has not responded to the comments.
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Superdry co-founder James Holder has been convicted of rape by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court. The incident occurred after a night out in Cheltenham, with prosecutors arguing the woman's intoxication impaired her ability to resist. Holder's defence claimed the encounter was consensual, but the jury found him guilty of rape.
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In the 1950s, Soviet surgeon Vladimir Demikhov conducted controversial experiments, including creating two-headed dogs by surgically grafting heads onto other dogs. These procedures, though ethically troubling, aimed to understand organ transplantation and circulation. Demikhov's work laid crucial groundwork for modern transplant medicine,...
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Candace Owens defended Nick Fuentes after a viral video showed him pepper spraying and pushing Marla Rose at his door. The 2024 incident led to his arrest, but Rose later dropped criminal charges and filed a civil case. The situation divided opinions online, while separate Italy trips by Owens and Fuentes sparked fresh speculation, which both...
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