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Low-lying areas of Punjab province hit by significant flooding after rivers overflow their banksThe south-west monsoon continued a deadly streak in Pakistan this week, with torrential rain on Wednesday killing at least 63 people. After beginning life as showers and thunderstorms in north-west India this week, a more organised area of low pressure...
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Firm says technology used in El Eternauta is chance 'to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper'Netflix has used artificial intelligence in one of its TV shows for the first time, in a move the streaming company's boss said will make films and programmes cheaper and of better quality.Ted Sarandos, a co-chief executive of...
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Shapps, defence secretary when the superinjunction was imposed, said its use was 'entirely justified' to save livesAfghan nationals: have you arrived in the UK under the ARR?The former defence secretary Grant Shapps has defended the use of an unprecedented superinjunction to suppress a data breach that led to the UK government relocating 15,000...
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Along with Democrats, only two House Republicans voted against the cutThe US's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed president Donald Trump's $9bn funding cut to public media and foreign aid early on Friday, sending it to the White House to be signed into law.The chamber voted 216 to 213 in favor of the funding cut package, altered...
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Exclusive: Customers are told the carmaker is allowing more time for testing and for demand to pick upBritain's largest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover, has delayed the planned launches of its new electric Range Rover and electric Jaguar models to give it time for more testing and for demand to pick up, the Guardian can reveal.JLR has written to...
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This blog is now closedTrump requests release of Epstein grand jury transcripts amid report of 'bawdy' birthday noteTrump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible "weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into...
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Environment Agency records 75 serious incidents among total of 2,800, with Thames Water being worst offenderSerious pollution incidents by water companies were up 60% last year compared with the year before, data has revealed.These incidents are the most environmentally damaging and indicate that the sewage spill or other pollution incident has a...
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Treasury minister James Murray said Abbott's claim that 'this Labour leadership wants me out' was 'absolutely not the case'The former defence secretary Grant Shapps has defended the use of an unprecedented superinjunction to suppress a data breach that led to the UK government relocating 15,000 Afghans.The Afghanistan Response Route (ARR) was...
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Dan Sabbagh on the data leak that may have cost hundreds of millions of pounds – and put Afghan lives at riskThis week an email was sent to people in Afghanistan. It told the recipients, who had all worked for British forces in Afghanistan, that some of their personal data "may have been compromised”. All had applied for asylum in the UK,...
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Big Butterfly Count asks volunteers to spend 15 minutes in local green space with big recovery expected after 2024's dramatic declinePeople are being urged to help measure the scale of Britain's butterfly bounceback after last summer's dramatic decline with this year's launch of the world's biggest insect survey.The Big Butterfly Count asks...
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Law firm representing thousands says some already killed and others in hiding as a result of government 'blunder'Thousands of Afghans relocated to UK under secret scheme after data leakWhen Abdullah received an email from the British government saying his details had been included in the military data leak, it became "the worst day in all...
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Two separate Israeli strikes reported in southern Gaza, with another attack in the northA spokesperson for Syria's interior ministry, Noureddin al-Baba, denied reports that government forces are being deployed to Sweida province, Syrian state news agency reported on Friday, according to Reuters.Reuters previously reported on Friday that a Syrian...
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The Austrian daredevil, who was 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider over central Italy Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said.Baumgartner, who was 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider...
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German chancellor's proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world warThe German chancellor has called for a strategic axis between London, Paris and Berlin to tackle illegal migration and deepen defence cooperation, despite declaring that he "deeply deplores” Brexit.Friedrich Merz appeared alongside...
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Historic decision in federal court gives traditional owners in northwest Victoria the right to control access to their countrySign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news emailAfter a difficult journey spanning more than two decades, traditional owners say they've "weathered the storm” to finally have their native title rights recognised.The...
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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmania's Labor leader, Dean Winter, confirmed his party supported the controversial Macquarie Point AFL stadium for the Tasmania Devils, describing it as deeply important for the state.Winter spoke with the ABC this morning, a day before Tasmanians head to the polls...
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Move follows concerns several papers in Forensic Sciences Research did not meet ethical standards on DNA collectionOxford University Press (OUP) will no longer publish a controversial academic journal sponsored by China's Ministry of Justice after years of concerns that several papers in the publication did not meet ethical standards about DNA...
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Indigenous groups had offered to rehome grizzly nicknamed Tex who was killed without authorizationThe journey of Tex, a young grizzly bear that gripped public attention in Canada after swimming to a populated island near Vancouver, came to a violent end this week after he was shot and killed without authorization, despite plans by Indigenous groups...
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Spate of incidents in Baltic Sea and around Taiwan are harbinger for further disruptive activity, cybersecurity firm saysThe risk of Russia- and China-backed attacks on undersea cables carrying international internet traffic is likely to rise amid a spate of incidents in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan, according to a report.Submarine cables...
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The country, beset by war, has the world's lowest rates of vaccination, says the World Health Organization, as global immunisation drive also stallsChildren in Sudan, caught up in what aid organisations have called the world's largest humanitarian crisis and threatened by rising levels of violence, are increasingly vulnerable to deadly infectious...
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Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oilsands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America's lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up.
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An $8 billion US trial by Meta Platforms shareholders against Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former company leaders kicks off on Wednesday over claims that they illegally harvested the data of Facebook users in violation of a 2012 agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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A major scandal has rocked Thailand's Buddhist clergy, with at least 11 monks accused of sexual misconduct and extortion. They allegedly used temple donations to pay hush money to a woman who blackmailed them after secretly recording their encounters. King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reacted strongly, and a full police investigation is underway,...
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Congress has approved President Trump's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal spending, impacting public broadcasters like PBS and NPR, along with foreign aid programs. The House passed the bill with a narrow 216-213 margin, while the Senate approved it 51-48, with some Republicans dissenting over concerns about congressional power. Trump hailed...
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Perth man, 42, reportedly died on Wednesday after jumping from the peak of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites regionAn Australian who reportedly died earlier this week in an accident at a competition in northern Italy has been remembered as a much-loved member of the international Base jumping community.James Nowland, 42, died on Wednesday after jumping...
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The 74-year-old Bega man was flying from Wangaratta in Victoria to Moruya in NSW when his plane vanished on Tuesday afternoonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe body of a man has been located in wreckage in the Snowy Mountains on Friday, after a multi-day police search...
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Oman is set to enforce mandatory professional certifications for engineers and accountants. Starting August 2025, engineers need OSE certification for work permits, followed by accountants in September. This initiative aims to standardize qualifications, enhance competency, and promote Omanisation by ensuring a skilled local workforce, aligning...
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The UAE now allows citizens from 52 countries to drive using their national licenses while visiting, and to exchange them for a UAE license if they become residents. Introduced under the Markhoos initiative, the update removes the need for driving tests and supports the country's efforts to enhance digital services, streamline procedures, and...
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Natasha Archer, Princess Kate's former aide, sparked speculation by unfollowing Meghan Markle and associates on Instagram as she transitioned to a private consultancy. This move occurred amidst reported efforts by King Charles's and the Sussexes' teams to improve relations, though Prince William's team was absent from initial discussions.
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Conflict restarts in southern province as Druze groups reportedly target Bedouin villages in 'revenge' attacksThe Israeli military has carried out an airstrike on the outskirts of Sweida city as clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters intensified on Thursday night.The clashes started a wave of tit-for-tat retaliatory violence earlier on...
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Exclusive: Liberal MP urges people to make submissions to inquiry as Labor insists it will look into harmful and coercive groups, not target trans communitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria's equality minister says the government will oppose a push to examine...
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Sectarian divisions prompted the worst unrest in Syria since March as the Druze population of Sweida province suffered massacres and executionsBahaa* had no choice but to keep on working as patient after patient came through the doors of the Sweida National hospital in southern Syria. Almost all bore similar injuries: gunshot wounds and bodies...
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Donald Trump's past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is under scrutiny, revisiting their decade-long connection marked by social events and private jet travels. Allegations involving Trump's Mar-a-Lago club and Virginia Giuffre have resurfaced. A controversial birthday letter and a property dispute reportedly led to their fallout.
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Bahrain's Golden Residency emerges as one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency in 2025, contrasting with the UAE's higher investment requirements and Saudi Arabia's premium residency fees. Bahrain offers broader eligibility, unrestricted employment, and lower living costs. Each Gulf program caters to different priorities, emphasizing...
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Amidst rising pressure, Donald Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to end what he calls a 'Democrat-perpetuated scam.' This follows a Wall Street Journal report alleging Trump's signature on a letter in Epstein's birthday album, which Trump vehemently denies as a...
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Donald Trump is embroiled in controversy following the emergence of a bizarre birthday letter gifted to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The letter, featuring a crude drawing and Trump's name, has sparked strong denials and threats of legal action from the former president.
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In today's newsletter: In failing to leverage its economic influence, the bloc is showing its threats are empty – and is breaking its own rulesGood morning. Before we get into the news of the day, a bit of housekeeping.I've been away from the newsletter for a few months, but this isn't the grand return I'm sure you've all been eagerly awaiting....
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is facing backlash after a video of him and the company's HR head, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert went viral. A former employee has described Byron as a "toxic" boss, adding fuel to the fire. The incident has sparked criticism of Astronomer's work culture and raised questions about the leadership's awareness of the...
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Case that exposed France's rape culture and shocked the world has been made into play to be shown in Avignon, where trial was heldA stage play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will be staged this week in the southern city of Avignon, as France continues to debate the lessons for society from the country's biggest...
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The Trump administration's decision to discontinue a specialized phone service for LGBTQ youth struggling with mental health has sparked widespread criticism. This service, a part of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offered tailored support to callers under 25.
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CBS will discontinue 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' by May 2026, citing financial challenges despite its high ratings. This decision follows a legal settlement between Paramount and Donald Trump, fueling speculation about political motivations behind the cancellation, especially given Colbert's criticism of Trump. Colbert acknowledged the...
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23-year-old man, who previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admits he killed his former girlfriend in Ballarat in April 2024Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLachlan Young has pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-partner Hannah McGuire eight days into his trial.The...
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A birthday album made for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, featuring a controversial letter purportedly signed by Donald Trump, has resurfaced. The letter includes a suggestive drawing and text, which Trump vehemently denies creating, threatening a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. US vice president JD Vance has criticized the report.
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President Trump has dismissed calls for a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite pressure from Republican leaders. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump believes the decision to release Epstein-related files is out of his control and rests with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Some allies, like Laura Loomer and...
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A birthday album made for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, featuring a controversial letter purportedly signed by Donald Trump, has resurfaced. The letter includes a suggestive drawing and text, which Trump vehemently denies creating, threatening a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. US vice president JD Vance has criticized the report.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refuted allegations of mismanagement in the Federal Reserve Board's renovation project, responding to concerns raised by White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Amidst speculation of a potential removal attempt, Powell clarified that claims of extravagant features like rooftop gardens and luxury amenities were...
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Maha Almassri, 61, who fled Gaza last year, was detained in Villawood after Julian Hill 'personally' cancelled her bridging visaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Palestinian woman has been released from immigration detention a week after she was detained by authorities...
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, asserting Brazil's sovereignty and rejecting foreign interference. Lula accused US tech firms of spreading misinformation and announced plans to regulate and tax them. The escalating trade dispute has boosted...
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Chance of direct services reignites hopes for better rail links across Europe as Stamer and Merz pledge to sign bilateral treatyPlans for possible direct trains from London to Berlin will be drawn up by a joint UK-German taskforce, reigniting hopes for better rail connections across Europe.The partnership, announced as part of the bilateral treaty...
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Exclusive: Industry sources say decision could be highly consequential and limit AFL's dependence on gamblingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian gambling regulator is considering whether to make an unprecedented intervention in a dispute between the AFL and...
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