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About 31 in every 1,000 facing haemorrhage or severe tears, NHS figures show, in trend described as 'national crisis'How a Romford maternity ward was able to turn the tide after a 'requires improvement' ratingWomen in England are at their highest risk of suffering a serious injury while giving birth since records began in 2020, NHS figures show.The...
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England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the...
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Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, from Dorset, is accused of killing Natalia Villalba in an apartment in BogotáA British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase in Colombia.Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith is alleged to have caused the death of 36-year-old Natalia Villalba in an apartment in the Chicó...
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France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens.
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The Filipino saying, "A desperate person clings even to a knife," powerfully conveys how dire situations can lead individuals to make perilous decisions, often feeling trapped with no alternatives. This age-old wisdom, rooted in oral tradition, seeks to explain rather than condemn, revealing our innate tendency to prioritize survival in the face of...
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A centuries-old Korean proverb, "When whales fight, the shrimp's back gets broken," vividly illustrates how the powerless suffer during conflicts between the influential. This timeless wisdom, originating from oral tradition, remains strikingly relevant today, applying to everything from international relations and corporate disputes to family...
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In a bold move, a dance instructor from California has wed a man from Gaza through a virtual ceremony, aiming to support his US citizenship aspirations and advocate for Palestinian rights. This unconventional union has raised eyebrows among immigration specialists, who caution about the risks of marriage fraud allegations. Meanwhile, she...
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Bill Cassidy discusses the explosive meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans as well as why he changed his vote on the Iran war powers resolution. Plus, Sen. Tim Kaine and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford join.
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Deal could be announced in July and vow will safeguard future of shows such as Coronation Street and Love IslandSky has committed to spending £2bn on ITV's studios business over the next five years as it hammers out a takeover of its broadcasting arm, a move that will safeguard the future of popular programmes such as Coronation Street and Love...
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Almost £24.4bn of government money went to private equity-run firms in year to April 2025, Guardian analysis shows'Treating children like cattle': what happens when private equity takes over a UK care home?Nurseries, vets and shops: the sectors where private equity plays a big roleOne pound in every £11 of UK government spending on contractors...
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In a surprising turn, tech titan Elon Musk has criticized the remarkable philanthropic contributions of MacKenzie Scott, arguing that her vast donations could have negative impacts on society. Scott, the former wife of Jeff Bezos, has pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, over $26 billion, to various charitable organizations. Musk's...
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At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during record-breaking June temperaturesThe body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered from a reservoir near Manchester, as police renewed warnings about the dangers of swimming in open water during soaring temperatures.Greater Manchester police said officers had been called to reports of...
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Document appears to have been subject to conflicting interpretations on key issues of Lebanon ceasefire and strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe sudden eruption of fresh hostilities in the Gulf – just 10 days after Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict – threatens to put the two...
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Host Jane Pauley celebrates America at 250. Featured: The Founding Fathers; driving historic Route 66; the Essential American Songbook; a melting pot of cuisine; the ERA; the transcontinental railroad; fireworks; and Larry David's skewed take on American history.
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As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-makingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt's the last week of parliament before the winter break, and not a minute too soon; tensions have been running a little high lately.The lower house speaker, Milton Dick, has been...
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The Australian Electoral Commission is examining if party breached laws in its $6m public funding claim after the last election, documents showGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Electoral Commission questioned Pauline Hanson's One Nation party over more than $800,000 of claimed electoral expenditure for the...
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Amidst shifting US immigration policies and prolonged green card delays, many Indian engineers and researchers on H-1B visas are now considering the UK's Global Talent Visa as a viable alternative. This visa enables skilled individuals to swiftly achieve settlement in the UK and work independently, eliminating the need for employer backing, thus...
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Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., on Sunday said that the war between the U.S. and Iran has moved into a stage he called, "a mop-up operation,” hours after the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran."The major war is over, and think of this as almost just a mop up operation,” Marshall told NBC News' "Meet the Press.”
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Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran's direct oversightFresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly wordedA new round of escalating strikes between Iran and the US has continued, further undermining the fragile interim peace agreement between the two countries, and prompting...
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The X platform, helmed by Elon Musk, recently showcased Armie Hammer's contentious film 'Citizen Vigilante,' which faced a ban in Germany due to its inflammatory themes against immigrants. Following Musk's endorsement, the film surged in popularity on Apple TV, despite mixed reviews. Now, a sequel is in the works, signaling Hammer's return to the...
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Heat records of over 40C set as extreme weather spreads east, with more than 191m in Europe enduring 35C or aboveAfter decades of warnings, why is Europe so unprepared?Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spread east.More than 191...
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Five students and five instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefectA skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people onboard, according to the region's prefect.The parachuting-school plane crashed near Nancy at 11am, said Yves Séguy, the prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle...
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) said the channel broadcast "religious visualisations" during its June 26 transmission, adding that the material had the potential to offend viewers, undermine religious harmony and create law and order concerns during one of the holiest and most sensitive periods in the Islamic calendar.
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Israeli authorities placed Bani Mufleh under administrative detention in June 2025 and released him in January 2026. According to the PPS, he suffered a severe brain haemorrhage two days after his release and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. He subsequently underwent several surgeries and continues to receive treatment for...
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In a significant crackdown, authorities have dismantled a large drug trafficking operation in London, orchestrated by incarcerated dealer Hardeep Thind. Three men of Indian descent, including an active magistrate, received prison sentences for their involvement in distributing cocaine and heroin worth £174,000. Following Thind's release, the...
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South Korea's impending ban on the dog meat trade leaves the fate of hundreds of thousands of dogs uncertain. While farms are closing and compensation is offered, official records show minimal adoptions or shelter transfers. Animal welfare groups suspect many dogs were slaughtered before the law takes effect, highlighting the industry's unregulated...
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Baghdad's high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Judicial orders led to pre-dawn raids, targeting individuals implicated in financial corruption and potentially linked to smuggling and funding armed factions. This operation precedes Prime Minister...
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Tragedy struck as three firefighters lost their lives battling blazes along the Colorado-Utah border, with two others injured. Extreme weather conditions are fueling widespread wildfires across the western US, including a massive blaze in southwest Utah that has scorched over 144 square miles. Officials are grappling with difficult terrain and...
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UK is latest country to set minimum age for social media access but big tech is fighting back globally against curbsSocial media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia's crackdownArturo Béjar, a former employee turned whistleblower at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, has talked to parents around the world. He says they share the same...
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Marco Rubio is scrambling to provide effective disaster response to country whose president US deposed in JanuaryThis week's dual earthquakes in Venezuela are a test for the new era of American power in the western hemisphere, as the Trump administration scrambles to provide an effective disaster response mission to a country that it now calls an...
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Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges against himGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian man has been charged with the murder of a teenage girl whose naked body was found in a suitcase in Thailand.Pattaya City police told the Guardian the man, identified as Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges...
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