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Conservative leader promises biggest peacetime rearmament effort in UK history if her party is re-electedThe Conservatives would reinstate the two-child benefit cap and use the savings for a wide-ranging spending splurge on defence in what Kemi Badenoch said would be "the biggest peacetime programme of rearmament in our country's...
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Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump's proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space programThe astronauts on board Artemis II were "almost poets”, Nasa's administrator, Jared Isaacman, declared on Friday, referring to their inspiring words as they swung above the lunar surface.They were, he said, "ambassadors for...
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People seen being carried off by officers at first mass demo since group's ban was ruled unlawful by high courtArrests have begun at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group's ban was ruled unlawful by the high court.Protesters in London's Trafalgar Square unveiled signs reading: "I oppose genocide....
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Trump has treated the UK the way he has treated Europe, NATO and anyone else he thinks is not carrying its water. Starmer, in contrast, has tried to draw a line. He has said Britain will not repeat the "mistakes of Iraq” and will act only on a "lawful basis”. Even that, however, pales in comparison to the bluntness coming out of Europe....
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Iran dropped explosives in the waterway erratically and may not have marked where it put all of them, US suggestsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran is unable to find the mines it laid in the strait of Hormuz and does not have the capacity to remove the explosives, preventing Iran from allowing more traffic through the waterway, the New York...
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War spurs debate on US power and role in the world – and progressives eye chance to reorient American foreign policyWell over a year into Donald Trump's disruptive second term, few believed the US president could still genuinely shock. But at 8.06am on Tuesday he did just that, with an apocalyptic threat on Truth Social, to destroy a "whole...
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Unite Here co-president demands improvement in working conditions and urges Fifa to keep ICE away from matchesA hospitality union that represents about 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has threatened to strike during the World Cup if Fifa leaders do not heed their concerns about working conditions and the presence of Immigrations and...
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Sudanese national Alnour Mohamed Ali, accused of piloting small boat, is charged with endangering life A man accused of piloting a small boat carrying four people who drowned trying to cross the Channel has been charged over their deaths.Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after two men and two women died...
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Finbar Sullivan was stabbed in north-west London in early evening on Tuesday and pronounced dead at sceneA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan, who was stabbed to death in London's Primrose Hill.The Metropolitan police arrested a 27-year-old man on Friday. A second man, who is 25, has also...
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Sykkuno faces serious allegations after HemomalVT accused him of manipulation, cheating, and exploiting smaller creators through a detailed exposé with screenshots and audio clips. Claims suggest he maintained multiple relationships while hiding a long-term girlfriend. Another creator, Elfilea, was also mentioned. With no response from Sykkuno...
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Archaeological record suggests hunter gatherers were playing games of chance at the end of the last ice ageNative American hunter gatherers were using dice for gaming and gambling more than 6,000 years before the practice appeared anywhere else, a new study argues.It says dice were being made and used on the western great plains of North America at...
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Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from JulyBritish households are turning to green home energy upgrades in record numbers to try to keep bills down as the Iran crisis sends global oil and gas prices soaring, data from leading energy suppliers suggests.Figures show demand for solar...
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Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today. Six months after Israel and Hamas reached the first phase of a ceasefire that was supposed to end fighting in Gaza, humanitarian organizations...
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Dubai's education authority now permits home-based learning for children aged 0-6, recognizing diverse early development needs. This policy empowers parents to shape their child's initial educational journey, ensuring quality standards align with formal schooling. The move fosters flexibility, allowing home environments to nurture cognitive,...
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Former Ukrainian major general says 4kg of material was most likely an attempt to influence Hungary's electionHungary elections explainerThe amount of explosives discovered in Serbia last week would not have been enough to destroy the Balkan Stream gas pipeline, prompting an expert to conclude it was probably a Russian intelligence plot aimed at...
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Chris Kempczinski's taste test was mocked online, to which he said his mother had taught him: 'Don't talk with your mouth full'The chief executive officer of McDonald's recently blamed etiquette guidance from his mother for a February on-camera taste test that made him a target for ridicule – and summarily recorded another video of him eating one...
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Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to MauritiusThe UK government has been forced to shelve its legislation to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US dropped its support for the agreement.On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass legislation within...
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Britain's standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump's addiction to framing every event in the most apocalyptic terms is what allows conservative commentators such as Mark Levin to praise him as "a once-in-a-century...
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Having received assurances from Singapore over refined fuels, diesel supply will surely be next on the prime minister's agendaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese isn't coming back from Singapore with a shipload of diesel in his checked baggage. That doesn't mean his whistle-stop visit wasn't a success, or...
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Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic...
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US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence and economic...
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Massive fire followed explosion at 5,000-sq-ft warehouse near Esparto, an hour from Sacramento, on 1 July Multiple people have been charged with murder in connection to a fatal fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that killed seven people and injured two others in July.The explosion at the 5,000-sq-ft warehouse sparked a massive fire near...
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Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNNCongressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to be California's next governor, forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault on Friday night, as he faced escalating calls to withdraw from the race from prominent supporters, rivals and...
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Ex-hedge fund manager 'forced to accept' newspaper likely to succeed in its public interest defence, say his lawyersCrispin Odey, the former hedge fund manager, has dropped his £79m libel claim against the Financial Times over its reporting of sexual misconduct allegations against him, his lawyers have said.In 2023, the FT published several...
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Engineers link reduced lifespan of roads to shift to heavier cars, some bought to navigate damaged surfacesDrivers who choose SUVs are compounding the pothole problem, experts have warned, as research showed hundreds of thousands of people bought bigger cars to navigate damaged roads.Scientists said the cumulative effect of increasing numbers of...
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On Monday, a public inquiry will reopen, nine years after the plan was proposed and a toxic local battle beganWhen Fidelma O'Kane retired more than a decade ago from her career as a social worker and lecturer, she thought she would be "travelling and having a glass of wine and eating chocolate and reading books” while based in the quiet, hilly...
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Ex-footballer to decorate gnome for annual event after organisers lift ban on the ornaments dating back to 1927 Rare roses and stunning irises are usually among the most coveted items at the Chelsea flower show. But this year, the star attraction might be pink, sequined – and decorated by David Beckham.The former England football captain is...
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Exclusive: Guardian analysis suggests young people who pose 'catastrophic' threat still slipping through systemMinisters are "failing to learn the lessons” from the Southport attack and allowing violence-obsessed teenagers to remain a "catastrophic” threat to society, lawyers for victims of the atrocity have said ahead of the findings of an...
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Vice-president's war doubts and his boss's desperation to reopen the Hormuz strait constitute a weak deck against bolstered opponentsMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs JD Vance arrives in Islamabad to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, his first high-profile assignment of the war looks to be a poisoned chalice.Vance, a vocal opponent of US wars...
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Adams was granted citizenship and a passport from Balkan country by a special decree from the republic's presidentEric Adams has obtained citizenship and a passport from Albania, the Balkan country which received effusive compliments from the former New York City mayor during a visit there relatively recently.The Albania Daily News first reported...
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Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leaderThe drone footage showed a sprawling residence in northern Hungary, complete with manicured gardens, a swimming pool and an underground garage. But it was what came next that captured much of the country's imagination:...
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Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT's ties to weapons companiesRMIT University has dropped a misconduct case against a student who accused the institution of being "complicit in genocide” in Gaza, because of its defence and aerospace research centre's...
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Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 kmh (80 mph), is expected to hit on SundayThousands of New Zealanders were ordered to evacuate their homes on Saturday as the country's North Island braced for Cyclone Vaianu, which authorities warned could cause coastal flooding and landslides.Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and...
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Russian drone attacks struck Odesa, Ukraine, causing casualties and damage. This occurred just before a proposed Easter ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine reported numerous drone interceptions. President Putin announced a 32-hour halt to hostilities. Ukraine stated readiness for a genuine ceasefire. Discussions on a prisoner exchange are ongoing.
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Abu Dhabi's education department has mandated live online classes and strict attendance tracking for all schools, mirroring in-person learning standards. This aims to boost student discipline and academic outcomes, ensuring remote education is as rigorous as classroom teaching. Recorded lessons are now supplementary, with a focus on interactive,...
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Artemis II successfully concluded with a safe splashdown, marking humanity's first crewed lunar journey in decades. The four astronauts travelled further than ever before, testing vital systems and paving the way for future Moon landings and Mars missions. This historic flight included the first woman, first Black astronaut, and first non-American...
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US intelligence suggests China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems, including MANPADS, to Iran within weeks. This comes as China claims to have supported a ceasefire, ahead of President Trump's visit to China. Beijing denies supplying weapons, stating it upholds international obligations.
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Dubai's Shri Krishna Temple and St Mary's Catholic Church reopened on April 11, 2026, after precautionary closures due to heightened regional tensions. These reopenings signal a gradual return to normal religious activities, with both institutions implementing safety measures and controlled access for worshippers.
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Survivors of a deadly drone strike in Kuwait have challenged the Pentagon's narrative, stating their unit was unprepared and lacked fortified defenses. The attack, which killed six service members and injured over 20, occurred at a lightly protected facility. Soldiers described the chaos and their efforts to save lives amidst the destruction.
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Iranian officials placed images of children killed in the Minab incident on seats during a flight to Islamabad for peace talks. The delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, aims to stabilize a regional ceasefire amid ongoing violence and Iranian skepticism about negotiations. The talks address sanctions relief and regional security, with Iran...
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A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and...
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The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint, with Iran's inability to fully reopen it due to naval mines posing a significant threat to global trade. Technical limitations and ongoing security risks complicate mine-clearing efforts. US President Trump has rejected Iran's proposed transit fees, insisting the waterway is international.
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