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The U.S. attack on Venezuela has shifted the ground for the various guerrilla groups operating across the borderlands with Colombia, raising fears of possible betrayal by Venezuelan regime officials, while opening the door to a wider conflict should U.S. boots ever hit the ground, local security experts say.
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A woman was arrested on a London high street after refusing to stop feeding pigeons and declining to give her details under a Public Spaces Protection Order. Footage of the handcuffed, tearful encounter spread online, prompting backlash. Police and council officials say the arrest followed repeated non-compliance, not the act of feeding birds...
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Officials expect charge against Daricka Moore, 24, to be elevated to capital murder, with death penalty consideredAuthorities in Clay county, Mississippi, say a man has been taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shootings of six people, including a child, on Friday night.Daricka Moore, 24, is accused of killing...
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Adam Johnson served 75 days in prison before being pardoned by Donald Trump in January 2025A Florida man who was convicted then pardoned by Donald Trump after he grabbed then House speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern and posed for photographs with it during the US Capitol riot is running for county office.Adam Johnson filed to run as a Republican for an...
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Rhythm guitarist helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and successBob Weir, the veteran rock musician who helped guide the legendary band the Grateful Dead through decades of change and success, has died at age 78, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account on Friday.The Instagram statement, posted by...
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In Philadelphia, protesters demanded ICE leave US communities and Trump end warmongering in VenezuelaOn a rainy Saturday in Philadelphia, two separate protests, both with a few hundred people, marched from city hall to the federal detention center. They differed slightly in solutions as well as crowd makeup – white older adults dominated the...
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Demonstrator seen putting up pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag in support of rallies challenging Tehran regimeA protester has climbed on to the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London and pulled down the country's flag during an anti-regime demonstration. Social media footage appeared to show a man replacing the flag with the...
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Exclusive: US vice-president 'sympathetic' to concerns over Grok-generated pornography, says deputy PMJD Vance, the US vice-president, has agreed that it is "entirely unacceptable” for platforms such as X to allow the proliferation of AI-generated sexualised images of women and children, David Lammy has told the Guardian.The deputy prime minister...
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Ministers warn platform could be blocked after Grok AI used to create sexual images without consentElon Musk has accused the UK government of wanting to suppress free speech after ministers threatened fines and a possible ban for his social media site X after its AI tool, Grok, was used to make sexual images of women and children without their...
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NASUWT says evidence growing that unregulated access affects behaviour in school and harms mental healthOne of the UK's biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for under-16s over concerns about mental health and concentration.The Teachers' Union (NASUWT) wants legislation to be tightened so big tech firms would face...
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Award-winning screenwriter tells Desert Island Discs that success has not silenced self-doubtThe award-winning screenwriter Jesse Armstrong has said a writers' room can feel like "walking on the moon” when it is working well, but has admitted to experiencing impostor syndrome during his career.Armstrong was behind the hit HBO drama Succession,...
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State department says armed 'colectivos' appear to be setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for AmericansThe United States has urged its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately amid reports that armed paramilitaries are trying to track down US citizens, one week after the capture of the South American country's president, Nicolás Maduro.In...
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Aluminium foil can startle cats into avoiding countertops, but the reaction has less to do with fear and more with sensory overload. Veterinarians say the foil's high-frequency crinkle, unfamiliar texture and reflective surface can overwhelm cats' finely tuned hearing and instincts. The effect, however, is usually temporary, as most cats adapt once...
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Military says it targeted the jihadist group throughout Syria in response to attack on US and Syrian troops in PalmyraUS and allied forces carried out "large-scale” strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, in the latest response to an attack last month that left three Americans dead.Washington...
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Telco Services Australia generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 and $130m the year before but paid zero taxFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn outsource call centre operator for Centrelink paid no corporate tax for several years even after winning a major...
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Exclusive: Chris Bowen says key to next UN climate summit will be 'engagement, engagement, engagement' with countries such as Saudi ArabiaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world's chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia...
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US and allied forces launched significant strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State positions. This decisive action, dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike, serves as a direct retaliation for a recent deadly attack in Palmyra that claimed the lives of two American soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. CENTCOM vowed to pursue those responsible,...
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South African entrepreneur DJ Sbu credited Nota Baloyi with making iShowSpeed viral during his recent South African tour. Baloyi, who acted as MC, guide, and organizer, claims he bridged the gap between the streamer and local audiences, including older generations. The tour generated significant viewership, sparking debate about cultural...
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British YouTuber and boxer KSI has openly declared his admiration for Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, calling him a "King" and an "absolute icon." This high praise from a global digital star highlights Khan's enduring legacy and widespread influence, transcending industries and borders. KSI expressed a desire to meet the legendary actor,...
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IShowSpeed's South Africa tour did more than entertain fans. Through unfiltered livestreams, he showed a welcoming, vibrant side of the country that challenged long-held American stereotypes. Speed also hit his long-time goal of 47 million subscribers while being embraced by local fans.
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A shocking clip of streamer Steven Konvy went viral after gunshots were heard. Kick ambassador Adin Ross confirmed a person named JJ was shot and hospitalized. Ross stated JJ is alive and receiving medical care. He urged viewers to pray for JJ's recovery. Konvy has not yet commented on the incident.
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Jacques Moretti, who is in custody, told Swiss prosecutor's office he forced door open and found people lying behind itThe French owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire during new year celebrations has told investigators a service door had been locked from the inside.Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Constellation bar in the Swiss...
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Letter from 11 South Australian cultural leaders labels cancellation of Palestinian-Australian's participation a 'grave mistake' which brought festival into disreputeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe South Australian premier has denied exerting pressure on the...
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A man was arrested near Philadelphia's Mount Moriah Cemetery with approximately 100 human skulls and other body parts, linked to weeks of grave robberies. Investigators found extensive remains, including torsos and mummified limbs, at the suspect's home and a storage unit. The motive for the desecration of the historic burial ground remains under...
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Syrian security forces deployed in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters, which resulted in dozens of casualties and displacement. An explosive drone later struck a government building, with state TV blaming Kurdish forces, a claim they deny. Military operations have reportedly halted, with Kurdish fighters being...
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ICE officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a confrontation in Minneapolis. Trump administration officials defended Ross, claiming Good attempted to run him over, but witnesses dispute this. Ross, a decorated war veteran and former Border Patrol agent, is described by his father as a committed Christian and conservative.
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US accounts. This move aims to block creditors from seizing these funds, ensuring they are preserved for US foreign policy objectives and to promote stability in Venezuela. The order also prohibits transfers of these...
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Barron Trump, now 19 and an NYU sophomore, is quietly taking elocution lessons to refine his speech and build confidence, according to family sources. Raised multilingual under Melania Trump's close watch, his accent reflects his upbringing. The effort isn't about fame, but privacy, self-definition, and preparing for a future where every word may...
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President Trump's assertion that the US must "conquer" Greenland to prevent Russian or Chinese proximity overlooks the existing maritime border with Russia. Separated by the Bering Strait, the US and Russia are just 2.4 miles apart at their closest point, with the Diomede Islands marking the divide.
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Reza Pahlavi was born into a future designed around continuity. Born in Tehran in 1960, he was raised as heir to the Peacock Throne, educated by private tutors, and trained for a role that assumed permanence. The monarchy was not merely a form of government. It was the organising principle of the state.
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Videos emerging despite internet and mobile phone blackout show demonstrations continuing despite reports of escalating crackdownDemonstrators have continued to take to the streets of Iran, defying an escalating crackdown by authorities against the growing protest movement.An internet shutdown imposed by the authorities on Thursday has largely cut...
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