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Floods caused by thunderstorms that have dumped inches of rain on Kentucky and Indiana, with more possibleAndy Beshear, the Kentucky governor, says four people have died as a result of flash floods from thunderstorms that have brought as much as 7in (18cm) of rain to the state.Beshear confirmed the four deaths in a social media post, noting three...
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Speaking on Desert Island Discs, the Grammy-nominated musician referred to his alcoholism as a parasiteFatboy Slim has said he felt paralysed and "rigid with fear” at the prospect of DJing sober after spending time in rehab to deal with his alcohol addiction.The artist, whose real name is Norman Cook, referred to his alcoholism as a parasite and...
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Premier Chris Minns says technology will be largest expansion of aerial shark surveillance in the world. Follow the day's updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHeadline inflation forecast to peak lower than anticipated at 4.25%, treasurer saysOn to inflation. The budget forecast that headline inflation would peak at...
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Strikes come after retaliatory attacks on Friday following a drone strike on cargo ship in strait of HormuzThe US military has launched further strikes on multiple targets in Iran, the US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed, a day after it had struck Iran in retaliation for a drone attack on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz.Centcom said its...
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A Nigerian proverb, "One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms," highlights how past trauma can lead to unwarranted caution. While learning from painful experiences is vital for survival, the saying warns against letting fear expand to harmless situations. True wisdom lies in distinguishing real threats from imagined ones,...
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Schroyer, whom Trump calls 'a patriot', led deportation campaign in Oklahoma under ICE-partnered programDonald Trump said on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), succeeding David Venturella, who had been performing the duties of the...
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Suspect held after five people injured, including three who were taken to hospital, in Ealing on Saturday afternoonA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit multiple pedestrians on a busy London road before driving away, police have said.Five people were injured, including three who were later taken to hospital,...
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Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family membersThe death toll in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, according to one of the country's top politicians Jorge Rodríguez.Another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100...
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Venezuela is grappling with a fresh 5.6 magnitude earthquake, compounding the devastation from earlier twin quakes that claimed over 1,430 lives. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst widespread destruction, with thousands injured and homeless. International aid is arriving as authorities work to restore power and address critical shortages in the...
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Firefighters are battling the blaze in Fishlake national park that was stoked by strong winds and low humidityHundreds of firefighters in Utah have struggled to suppress a wildfire that scorched an additional 20,000 acres (8,000 hectares) as of Saturday, as low humidity and strong winds accelerated the fire spread, according to state officials.The...
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Democrats called plans for commemorative passport and gold coin with Trump portrait 'more befitting a monarchy'Donald Trump's efforts to brand the US government with his name and image advanced on Friday when the White House unveiled new images of a passport watermarked with his portrait to mark America's 250th anniversary.The White House called it...
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Clavicular's visit to Paris did not go as planned. His attempts to speak with women were mostly met with polite rejection, while many locals showed little interest in his online fame. After criticizing the experience, he later admitted he needs to improve his conversation skills. The trip has sparked wider discussion about internet popularity and...
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The increasingly desperate search for survivors i n Venezuela entered a third day Saturday as people dug through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, knowing time is running out.
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No immediate reports of damage after Bahrain hit by 'number of drones' as ship in strait of Hormuz also targetedBahrain has said it was attacked by Iran with drones on Saturday, apparently in response to overnight US strikes on Iran. A ship in the strait of Hormuz was also attacked.Bahrain's foreign ministry said a "number of drones” were...
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Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher's show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of HormuzJD Vance said on Friday that the US wins "either way” regarding negotiations with Iran, pointing to what he called the destruction of its nuclear program and diminishment as a country."If we make the final deal, then great,” the US...
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Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way?Regardless of which party wins control of Congress in November, New York City voters have all but ensured that next year a vocal bloc of new House Democrats will arrive on Capitol Hill, elected, in large part, because they believe...
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Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon, which advocates pushed for to prosecute IsraelA new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts have...
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Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday as weather system spreads eastwardEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F).Denmark registered its highest...
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Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claimsA prominent political commentator has been charged with fraud in relation to his time as a Labour adviser, the Guardian can reveal.Matthew Torbitt, a regular guest pundit on GB News, faces two counts of fraud by false representation...
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Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to some "trusted" U.S. organizations, partially reversing an order two weeks ago to suspend access over national security risks.
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Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across EuropeEurope heatwave: latest updatesThunderstorms have caused severe delays to hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, leaving passengers stuck on grounded planes for hours in the scorching heat.Overnight,...
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Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek Seven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants' school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language."We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. "And I like speaking now. I...
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Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is 'heartened' by world-leading lawSocial media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia's crackdownFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will double the...
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Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight...
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Experts say students from poorer backgrounds increasingly having to limit their options because of money worriesMost days, Mariam spends hours simply waiting.The 19-year-old University College London student often finishes her lectures by mid-morning but has careers events or society meetings in the evening. The three-hour round trip to her family...
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