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A new investigation has found that months before Sean Gardner's arrest on allegations of installing cameras in a girls' gym bathroom, the American was willing to accept a lifetime ban from coaching gymnastics as part of a deal where he would admit to the abuse, according to three people involved with U.S. SafeSport and its handling of the case.
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Green party leader says he could see potential for political partnership with Labour under Andy BurnhamThe Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has said he would refuse to work with Keir Starmer but could work with Andy Burnham, Starmer's potential rival for the Labour leadership, to keep Reform out of power.Polanski said he would not enter a...
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Bomb disposal specialists attend scene to assess items and several properties evacuated, says Lancashire constabularyA 16-year-old boy has been arrested after explosive material was found at an address in Blackpool.Lancashire constabulary said a number of properties had been evacuated as a precaution after officers found "a quantity of items of...
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Begum's lawyers argue she was child trafficking victim when she travelled to live under IS in Syria in 2015The European court of human rights has questioned the UK government over its 2019 decision to remove Shamima Begum's British citizenship.Lawyers in Europe have asked how Begum's treatment complies with the UK's responsibilities to victims of...
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Food Standards Agency issues product alert for still and sparkling 750ml bottles of Waitrose No 1 Deeside mineral waterWaitrose customers are being urged to return and not drink large bottles of Deeside mineral water over fears they could contain shards of glass.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a consumer alert over the still and...
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Near-freezing temperatures likely but clear, dry skies will be perfect for viewing fireworks, says Met OfficeSnowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said, as revellers were advised to wrap up with near-freezing temperatures expected on New Year's Eve.Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are...
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Government should have appointed an envoy to carry out checks on activist in citizenship row, says Emily ThornberryThe government could have avoided "embarrassing failures” in the case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah by having a special envoy deal with complex cases involving Britons detained abroad, Emily Thornberry has said.The chair of the Commons...
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Demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of how Iran is governedAlborz, a textile merchant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, decided he could no longer sit on the sidelines. He closed his shop and took to the streets, joining merchants across Iran who shuttered their stores and students who took...
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Passengers told to expect knock-on impacts after power supply problem and broken-down train halted services on TuesdayRail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed on Wednesday with more cancellations and delays after an electricity failure on Tuesday stranded thousands of passengers and trapped some for a night in a powerless train.Two...
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Levy on beef exceeding quotas to begin immediately as Beijing seeks to protect domestic industryAustralian beef producers said they were "extremely disappointed” after China announced a 55% tariff on imports that exceed quota levels in a move to protect a domestic cattle industry slowly emerging from oversupply.China's commerce ministry said on...
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Carmakers such as MG, BYD and Chery are set to pass 200,000 mark in sales, analysis suggests, double 2024's totalChinese brands are on course to account for one in every 10 new cars sold in Britain during 2025, a marked increase on last year as sales increase across Europe.Manufacturers led by MG, BYD, and Chery are on track to break the 200,000...
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Former President Trump launched a scathing attack on Colorado Governor Jared Polis and DA Dan Rubinstein, calling for them to "rot in hell" over the imprisonment of ex-clerk Tina Peters. Peters, convicted for tampering with voting machines, received a nine-year sentence. Trump's clemency attempt was rejected, highlighting a clash over state versus...
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A viral murder theory on X tried to link Cabot Phillips to claims about Charlie Kirk, but no crime occurred. Candace Owens questioned timelines and media clips, while Phillips denied all claims and shared personal details to explain his location. Charlie Kirk is alive, and no official source supports the theory.
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President Trump said after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas must disarm soon or "there will be hell to pay." He said the next phase of the Gaza peace plan could move forward quickly if Hamas disarms. Ed O'Keefe has details.
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Who is Meghan Markle? Gayle King anchors a CBS News special on the future wife of Prince Harry -- the woman who went from a grade school advocate to half of a global power couple for a new era -- as told by those who know her best: her friends, teachers and co-stars. Watch Friday, April 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
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Zohran Mamdani makes history as the first NYC mayor to swear on the Quran, representing diverse demographics. He will use multiple Qurans, including his grandfather's and one from the New York Public Library belonging to Arturo Schomburg. This symbolic act highlights faith, identity, and New York's rich history, correcting a long-standing absence...
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Queen Camilla has bravely shared her personal experience of an indecent assault from her teenage years, highlighting its connection to the ongoing epidemic of violence against women. Speaking out, she aims to use her royal platform to address this critical issue, emphasizing the importance of breaking the taboo surrounding domestic abuse and...
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Fifty-two black bears were killed in three-week hunt state officials said was necessary to reduce ursine populationWildlife officials in Florida say the slaughter of dozens of black bears during a controversial three-week hunt this month was a success, despite the opposition of protesters who condemned the "heartbreaking, bloody spectacle”.The...
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US president goes on racist tirade against lawmaker and Somali Americans, alleging fraud in industryDonald Trump took further aim at Minnesota's Democratic governor Tim Walz and the Somali American representative Ilhan Omar on Wednesday in the wake of his administration's decision to freeze federal childcare funding to their state."Much of the...
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Judge said newly unsealed government documents show 'some evidence' of vindictive prosecution by DoJA newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego García reveals that high-level justice department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a "top priority”, only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned...
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Bylaws that would limit voting to Trump-appointed trustees appears to reveal long-held renaming planThe Kennedy Center reportedly adopted bylaws earlier this year that would limit voting to Donald Trump-appointed trustees – a controversial move that appears to reveal the long-held plan to install Trump's name to the center.The bylaws, in a...
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Artwork by one of the most influential artists of 20th century raffled to fund Alzheimer's researchHis work is consistently ranked among the world's most expensive art, with paintings fetching more than a $100m at auction. But you no longer need to be a multimillionaire to own a Picasso – for €100, anyone in the world has the chance to walk...
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Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia's world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and YouTubeFrance intends to follow Australia and ban social media platforms for children from the start of the 2026 academic year.A draft bill preventing under-15s from using social media will be submitted for...
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Border guards say they found ship with anchor lowered into sea after detection of fault in Helsinki-Tallinn telecoms link Finnish authorities have boarded and seized a cargo vessel sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging two underwater telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea, where a series of similar incidents have occurred in recent...
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Mount Bur Ni Telong in Indonesia's Aceh province is on high alert, raised to its second highest level due to increased volcanic earthquakes and activity. Authorities are urging residents to stay clear of the crater and gas zones, especially during bad weather. This heightened alert comes as the region is still recovering from devastating floods and...
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Alaa Abd el-Fattah, once a symbol of Arab Spring idealism, now faces controversy in the UK after his release from Egyptian prison. His return ignited debate over old social media posts and the vetting process for his British citizenship. This episode highlights the complex challenges liberal democracies face when balancing humanitarian advocacy...
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Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's new mayor on New Year's Day with two ceremonies. The first, a private family oath at the historic City Hall subway station, will be administered by Attorney General Letitia James. A public celebration with a second oath on the steps of City Hall, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, will follow.
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New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed lawyer Ramzi Kassem as the city's chief counsel. Kassem, who previously represented an individual in an al-Qaeda-related terrorism case and advised the Biden administration on immigration policy, will bring his extensive legal experience to the role. He also co-founded a project focused on law...
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France is preparing a legislative push to curb excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media for children under 15 by next September. The draft law, backed by President Macron, also includes a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools. This initiative follows similar moves by Australia and aims to protect minors from inappropriate content...
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As it counted down to 2026, Sydney held a moment of silent remembrance for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack that happened earlier this month. Since the attack, Australian authorities have increased police presence across the city. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Saudi Arabia is attempting one of the most ambitious environmental transformations ever undertaken in an arid country. Through the Saudi Green Initiative, the Kingdom is planting billions of trees, restoring degraded land, expanding protected areas and rebuilding water systems, grounding its climate goals in science, long-term planning and economic...
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A body was discovered near the San Antonio home of missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos. The discovery occurred during a renewed search effort. Authorities are working to formally identify the body and determine the cause of death. A firearm was found near the location. Camila was last seen on Christmas Eve. Investigations are ongoing.
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Once a bedrock of Republican consensus, support for Israel is fracturing within the MAGA movement. This ideological split, fueled by generational, theological, and ideological differences, exposes fault lines and a disturbing rise in antisemitic rhetoric. The future of the right hinges on how this conflict over Israel is resolved.
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Forty-seven men killed by states operating death penalty – almost double last year's numberUS executions have surged in 2025 to the highest level in 16 years, as Donald Trump's campaign to reinvigorate judicial killings, combined with the US supreme court's increasing refusal to engage in last-minute pleas for reprieve, have taken a heavy toll.A...
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US-made device planned by end of year hit by recent government shutdown affecting shipmentsTrump Mobile, the phone company launched by Donald Trump's family business, has pushed back plans to deliver a $499 (£371) gold-coloured smartphone by the end of the year.The Trump Organization licensed its name to launch a mobile service and the device in...
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Terror attack victims remembered with menorah projected on to Harbour Bridge ahead of traditional dazzling displayAustralia paused to show solidarity with the Jewish community as New Year's Eve festivities rolled across the nation.Weeks on from the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, hundreds of thousands of people around the Sydney Harbour observed a...
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Alexander Downer told senior colleagues the H5N1 strain of bird flu could mutate into a pandemic 'with potentially devastating consequences' for Australia and the worldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth officials warned the Howard government that Australia might need to close schools and shut international borders in...
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Officials warned of major economic, environmental and social disruption to Australia due to its dependence on coalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Howard government was warned in 2005 that climate change was occurring more quickly than previously predicted and "many human and natural systems and economic activities in...
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Albanese will face a crucial test on the economy while the Coalition deals with existential questions after an election drubbingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBefore 14 December, Anthony Albanese was enjoying the most successful year of his long parliamentary career.A landslide election win delivered Labor 94 lower house...
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Can inflation be tamed without further interest rate hikes? And will the hot streak for gold and silver continue in 2026?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian share market delivered a 6.8% return in 2025, representing a third consecutive year of gains in a volatile period marked by trade wars, reigniting...
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Reunification 'is unstoppable', says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drillsChina's president, Xi Jinping, has vowed to reunify China and Taiwan in his annual New Year's Eve speech in Beijing.Speaking the day after the conclusion of intense Chinese military drills around Taiwan, Xi said: "The reunification of our...
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PM Sanae Takaichi joins petition asking for better facilities for women to match improved representationNearly 60 female lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building for women to match their improved representation.Japanese politics remains hugely...
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