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President blames dissident Farc faction for attack on Pan-American Highway that also injured 36 people in south-western region The death toll in a weekend highway bombing in Colombia has risen to 20, with another 36 people injured, amid a surge of violence ahead of presidential elections next month.Buses and vans were left mangled in the blast on...
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Musician Chris Martin, tennis star Iga Świątek and footballer Robert Lewandowski join Piotr Garkowski in epic fundraiserA Polish social media influencer has raised more than £50m after a nine-day, nonstop online stream during which he was joined by a parade of celebrity guests to help a charity supporting children battling cancer.Streaming from...
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Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices but sees some hope in US experience under TrumpGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKevin Rudd has described Donald Trump's cuts to support for green industries as "unfortunate”, warning that Australians would conclude the clean transition...
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A Texas girls' volleyball team surprised their custodian, Abel Rodriguez, with a car. He often stayed late and waited for rides. The students raised $9,000 in a week. Local businesses helped with the vehicle and costs. Rodriguez was overcome with emotion during the reveal. This initiative provided him with reliable transportation.
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Alleged shooter expected to appear in federal court and could be charged with trying to assassinate TrumpThe suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents' dinner was expected to appear in federal court to face criminal charges on Monday.The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a...
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Secret Service director says security succeeded in stopping shooter before he could do further harm but others disagreeThe shooting in the White House correspondents' gala has prompted questions over security with some asking how a shooter was able to get close to where Donald Trump and many other senior administration officials were gathered and...
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Enough family reference samples collected to identify at least 60% of disinterred USS Arizona crew membersThe United States government could move to disinter the remains of unidentified USS Arizona crew members who were killed in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 after the clinching of a key DNA-related milestone, officials recently...
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Sources say country wants US to end its blockade as part of proposal but has not addressed its nuclear programmeUS president Donald Trump will hold talks on the Iran war on Monday with his top security advisors, US media reported, as negotiations between the rival parties seemed to reach an impasse.Tehran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday...
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Booing by rightwing groups of Indigenous leaders giving welcome to country speeches marred ceremonies for a second year runningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn anti-immigration group has claimed it did not "organise” booing at welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services despite a social media post asking...
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Images in Helen Polley's post included a marching band, people laying wreaths and ex-serving members giving speeches set to a track by US rapper ChingyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA federal Labor senator has deleted a social media video which mistakenly included audio of an explicit rap song over a carousel of photos...
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Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm.As a result, the...
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Hundreds of senior staff in territory benefit from nearly £30,000-a-year grant per child not available to staff in group's other hubsBusiness live – latest updatesHSBC is reportedly reviewing a perk that covers school fees for bankers in Hong Kong as part of a big overhaul of the bank under chief executive Georges Elhedery.Europe's largest bank...
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Meeting could coincide with possible Commons debate on claims he lied to MPs about Mandelson's vettingEd Davey, the Lib Dem leader, has said that, if there is a vote tomorrow on whether or not to hold a privileges committee inquiry into Keir Starmer, Labour MPs must get a free vote. In a statement, he said:Even Boris Johnson didn't block his MPs...
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Conservatives expected to push for privileges committee involvement in a Commons vote on MondayUK politics live – latest updatesA series of senior Labour figures have dismissed calls for a new investigation into what Keir Starmer told MPs about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as political point scoring, before a possible Commons vote on the...
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The Baloch Liberation Army claims to have conducted 27 operations in Balochistan, resulting in 42 Pakistani military personnel killed and one captured. Attacks included IED blasts, ambushes, and raids targeting security forces and pro-government individuals. The group also reported three of its fighters died. This follows a recent deadly attack on...
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King Charles's state visit to the United States includes high-profile formal events such as a state dinner and a speech to the U.S. Congress. There are also events in New York City and Virginia, where he and Queen Camilla will have a chance to focus on interests and causes they often devote time to — even as the trip garners attention for the...
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Suspect in Saturday evening's shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court todayTrump said he 'wasn't worried' during shootingSign up for the Breaking News US emailOil prices have risen after plans for a second round of US-Iran peace talks stalled despite intense regional diplomatic activity. You can follow the latest...
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Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this yearThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing the prospect of running against a rightwing-centrist super coalition in elections later this year after two of his most formidable political rivals combined forces in an attempt...
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Across country, at least 14 have been injured as Zelenskyy highlights importance of air defencesIn more uplifting news, a Polish social media influencer has raised more than £50m after a nine-day, non-stop online stream during which he was joined by a parade of celebrity guests to help a charity supporting children battling cancer.Streaming from a...
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A strong high-pressure system is bringing dry, warm, and sunny conditions to the UK early this week, with temperatures reaching the low 20s Celsius in parts of Wales and southern Britain. However, this settled weather is expected to break down mid-week as low-pressure systems move in from the Atlantic, bringing cloud, rain, and more unsettled...
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Owner of Pink Punters vows to reopen club as police call on the public not to speculateA man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, police have said.Officers have called on people not to speculate about why the fire may have been set at Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford, near Milton...
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Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarge parts of south-east Australia look set for drier and hotter conditions over the...
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James Sherwin-Smith will be up for election after securing more than 250 nominations to run alongside existing directorsNationwide building society could have a customer on its board for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century after one of its longtime members secured enough support for a spot on the lender's annual ballot.James...
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Over 100 Italian chefs in London have achieved a Guinness World Record for crafting the longest tiramisu ever made, stretching an impressive 440.6 meters. This culinary feat, assembled over two days, surpassed the previous record and celebrated Italian culinary identity on an international stage.
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Woman's body found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after a police officer was injured in bear attack nearbyRested but famished bears emerging from hibernation in Japan are already coming into contact with humans, with the pace of sightings outstripping that seen in 2025, a record year for bear attacks.According to media reports, the animals...
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Mining magnate also claims children are being taught to be ashamed of the Australian flag in a speech to 4,000 people on the Sydney Opera House stepsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, called for immigrants' social media to be...
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Half of respondents to RCN poll said patients 'frequently come to harm' because caseloads are too highMental health patients in the UK are routinely coming to harm because of high caseloads, understaffing and overwhelming administrative work, according to a poll that found only a fifth of specialist nurses felt their workload was manageable.Prof...
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Engineer and two drivers killed in recent weeks as scarcity of clean water fuels spread of preventable diseasesIsraeli forces in Gaza killed a water engineer and two drivers who transported water to displaced families over four days in mid-April, exacerbating severe shortages of clean water that are fuelling the spread of preventable...
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Families say 'Ulm 5' have been detained under extreme prison conditions since arrest last SeptemberFive pro-Palestinian activists are due to appear in court over an attack on an Israeli arms company in Germany, in proceedings their families say could become a "show trial”.The Berlin-based activists, who are British, Irish, German and Spanish...
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Fast food giant cannot not be denied on basis it doesn't suit 'vibe' of location, tribunal findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMcDonald's is poised to open a 24/7 takeaway outlet on a Melbourne street once dubbed the "world's coolest” after the fast food giant won...
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Strict protocols violated by corrections staff who wrongly believed sexual assault cases were 'closed', ombudsman findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMen charged with alleged prison rapes were allowed to stay in shared cells – against strict protocols – by...
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Iran's Vice President warned of a fourfold retaliation against nations supporting damage to its infrastructure, particularly its oil sector, following US President Trump's remarks. This threat underscores heightened tensions around Iran's energy assets amidst ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts, including a proposed two-stage plan to the US.
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Gunfire erupted at a Washington hotel during a gala attended by President Donald Trump. Secret Service agents swiftly evacuated the President after a suspect opened fire. Trump described the incident, stating he was not worried but curious. The suspect was apprehended. Questions are now being raised about security protocols at the venue.
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Singer performed hits including Be My Baby with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle BennettNedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s pop band the Ronettes, has died aged 80.Talley Ross, who was one part of the band with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, died at home on Sunday morning, her daughter Nedra K Ross...
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Military video shows boat moving swiftly in water before explosion leaves it in flamesThe US military said on Sunday three men were killed when it struck a boat it claimed was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations” in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.This latest strike – which follows dozens of similar attacks on alleged drug boats in recent months...
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A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting former President Obama to condemn violence in democracy and praise Secret Service bravery. The assailant, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after firing shots outside the venue. President Trump, unharmed, suggested the attacker was a 'lone wolf' and hoped...
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A chilling manifesto from White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen revealed his motives and meticulous plan. He apologized for the chaos but deemed his actions a 'duty' against perceived 'crimes' by US leadership. Allen detailed targeting administration officials, prioritizing them by rank, while explicitly sparing FBI chief Kash...
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Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North AmericaMichael, the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, has shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with a $97m opening in North American theaters, contributing to its enormous $217m...
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