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The significance of gold to Donald Trump leads beyond the precious metal itself. He acquires it and bathes in its glow at every opportunity, just as he covets territory and imposes tariffs in a way no other American leader has in a century.
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New study on fluazinam's neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer's dataResearchers who re-ran a crucial fungicide study on neurotoxicity have come up with significantly different findings, and campaigners argue that the substance should now be withdrawn from the market.In 2005, a study conducted by...
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Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading significant reforms to the triennial contest that first began in...
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Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthierThe Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans of the natural world keen to catch sight of the resident guillemots and puffins.But as recently as last week, another much bigger black-and-white animal has been delighting...
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Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a wide range of public services, including social care, childcare and skills, according to a paper written by one of the people helping shape Andy Burnham's devolution plans.JP Spencer, the head...
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Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt an "economic populist” approach to combating the cost of living crisis if he becomes prime minister, as a detailed opinion poll shows radical policies could help Labour to retain its majority at the...
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India-Japan Summit 2026 LIVE News Updates: The event today will feature prominent voices including Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Daikin India Chairman and Managing Director Kanwal Jeet Jawa, India's Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick and many others
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Concerns Catholic order's historical transfers of millions in assets were potentially inappropriate, NSW supreme court hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLawyers for the federal government say they are concerned at the "disturbing” potential that the Christian...
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Kyiv endured a devastating overnight missile and drone assault, with a residential building partially collapsing and multiple fires erupting. This follows Ukraine's own long-range strikes on Russian targets. The escalating conflict sees both sides intensifying attacks, as casualty figures in the war reportedly surpass two million. Russia,...
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Former President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of the US handover of the Panama Canal, citing increased fees and alleged Chinese influence. He vowed to prevent Beijing's takeover. Trump also reiterated his stance on birthright citizenship, believing the Supreme Court erred, while celebrating a ruling that bolstered presidential removal...
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Artificial intelligence would be a specific subject for a separate joint statement between the two sides, who also plan to collaborate on research and development, industrial applications, digital public infrastructure, skill development and responsible governance of technologies.
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Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv with a hotel and several residential buildings on fireRussia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight into Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens more.The intense strikes hit residential buildings and triggered a fire in a hotel on a...
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Law comes into effect that critics fear will further erode rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans, as well as allow Beijing to pursue dissidents abroadA new ethnic unity law has come into effect in China despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and rights groups that it could threaten freedoms, especially for minorities.The Law on Promoting Ethnic...
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Candace Owens' latest comments about Charlie Kirk's death sparked renewed backlash after critics challenged her claims on social media. One viral post accused Owens of promoting a disputed "body double" theory and argued that available security footage contradicts her narrative. The exchange fueled fresh online debate, with critics urging people to...
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424's decision to have influencer Clavicular open its SS27 Paris Fashion Week show sparked widespread criticism from fashion commentators and social media users. Many argued the controversial casting overshadowed the collection itself and reflected fashion's growing reliance on viral moments. The backlash has fueled a broader debate over whether...
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Fifteen-year-old unable to be saved after being left outside Craigieburn Community hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was left for dead with suspected stab wounds outside a hospital in Melbourne.The boy was...
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A daring stunt saw two individuals scale the Empire State Building without safety gear, unfurling a peace banner and reportedly getting engaged at the summit. Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, known for such climbs, were apprehended after accessing the spire via a maintenance hatch. They face multiple charges including burglary and reckless...
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Watchdog criticises 'lack of proactive, effective casework quality assurance' but says CCRC ultimately fit for purposeThe Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) must urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings such as those in the Andrew Malkinson scandal, a watchdog has found.Anthony Rogers, the chief inspector of the Crown...
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Today marks one week since two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. An estimated 50,000 thousand people are believed to be missing. Thousands of families are still desperately searching for their loved ones. NBC News' George Solis spoke to one daughter fighting to recover her father's body from under the rubble.
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Former YouTuber Stephen McCullagh, convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally, has lodged an appeal against his life sentence. Prosecutors revealed he allegedly used a pre-recorded Grand Theft Auto livestream as a fake alibi. McCullagh is reportedly facing safety concerns within prison due to the nature of his crime, with...
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Twitch streamer ExtraEmily has been unbanned after a one-day suspension for distracted driving during a livestream. A viral clip showed her looking at her phone while making a turn, narrowly avoiding an accident thanks to another driver's honk. This incident reignites debate on livestreaming while driving, with Twitch's guidelines prohibiting such...
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Yorgen Fenech, heir to property empire, on trial for alleged involvement in murder of journalist, which he deniesOne of Malta's wealthiest businessmen plotted to kill the investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, paying €150,000 (£130,000) for three hitmen to carry out the murder, a jury has heard.Yorgen Fenech, the 44-year-old heir to a...
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Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast'Eight weeks to shred documents': Wells on social media law delayThe main reason for Anika Wells' media appearances this morning is to kick the Coalition and the Greens for sending that social media bill – increasing fines for platforms and handing the eSafety...
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Hundreds watched England in first round of knockout stages at Prospect Building in BristolKane to the rescue with late double as England edge past DR Congo into last 16Sisters Angela and Christine hugged, danced and shed a tear or two at the final whistle as England squeezed past the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)."That was brilliant,”...
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Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are living in dismal sanitary conditions without access to clean water as already strained hospitals struggle to cope with an influx of emergency patients following the June 24 earthquakes that have killed more than 2,000. Aid workers say the country is facing a major medical crisis that, unless quickly...
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The age-old proverb, even a blind hen occasionally finds a grain, underscores the impact of luck on success. Originating from agricultural traditions, it serves as a gentle reminder that individual victories don't always equate to expertise. This saying promotes humility and recognizes that both luck and hard work contribute to our achievements,...
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The Turkish proverb, 'Kill the brave man, but do not deny him his due,' emphasizes the importance of recognizing the courage and merit of an opponent, even in moments of competition. This age-old wisdom speaks volumes about the need for fairness and integrity in both personal and professional interactions. It teaches us that true strength lies in...
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A US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Tuesday, with one crew member still missing. Three of the four crew members were rescued and are in stable condition. The US Navy is conducting search operations for the missing individual. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with no indication of...
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Jury also finds Riad Bouchaker guilty of assaulting two other children and a childcare worker in 2023 stabbingsA man has been found guilty of attempting to murder three children during a stabbing attack in Dublin in 2023, a crime that horrified Ireland and triggered a riot in the capital.A jury at the central criminal court on Wednesday also found...
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US Vice President JD Vance has stirred debate with his remarks connecting his Catholic beliefs to his stance against 'low-wage foreigners' in America. His comments, which emphasize integrity in Christian teachings, faced backlash from critics, including those pointing out his Hindu wife, Usha Vance. As discussions unfold in the MAGA movement, Vance...
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Avi Loeb's White House panel has asked the Pentagon for videos and files on unexplained aerial sightingsA controversial Harvard University cosmologist who has suggested alien lifeforms could be sailing into the solar system disguised as meteors is leading the Trump administration's secretive new scientific advisory panel on security risks posed by...
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Proposed development of protected shorelines and wildlife zones violates EU environmental policy, says MEP MEPs have warned Albania that EU accession talks are at risk if the government does not "change course” over plans for a luxury resort backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.Tineke Strik, the Dutch MEP heading a European...
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