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Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill has called for Robbins to be reinstated at the Foreign Office after his evidence to MPsGood morning. Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vetting row still dominating the Westminster agenda and – in the view of most observers familiar with the views of Labour MPs – the wagons of doom...
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Member states meet this morning to discuss loan after longstanding disagreement between Kyiv and outgoing Hungarian PM Viktor OrbánAfter four months of very public disagreements between Ukraine and Hungary, today could be the day when the EU finally signs off (for the second time) on the critical €90bn loan for Kyiv.Ukraine's president Volodymyr...
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Experts say regulation of child influencers sits in a legal grey area as children promote products on social media#ToddlerSkincare: the 'dark and exploitative' world of children's beauty videos on TikTokIn a TikTok video a young girl – her age anywhere between 10 and 15 – sits unboxing package after package of products she says were sent to her...
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A stark report reveals Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, with many searches yielding no evidence. This raises serious questions about proportionality and safeguarding, especially after cases like Child Q. Experts and campaigners are demanding urgent reforms to ensure...
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The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco. This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers. New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people,...
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Annual March rate adds to pressure on household finances and follows warnings of slowdown to UK economyBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war triggered the biggest jump in fuel prices for more than three years.In the first official snapshot of the damage to living standards in Britain from the...
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Program portrayed efforts to wean Australia off fossil fuels as morally bankrupt, trashing rainforests and enslaving Australia to ChinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChildren sieve mud, workers drop down claustrophobic hand-cut mine shafts, men grimace while others carve out rock with chisels in bare feet to recover...
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Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts alleging a sexual harassment complaintFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn actor accusing Rebel Wilson of damaging her career secured a $150,000 record deal with a publicist representing...
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Human rights groups have warned that the collective prosecutions violate due process and block defendants from accessing legal counselA Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, in one of the biggest mass trials under president Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang violence through controversial emergency...
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Sacked civil servant acknowledges discussion over release of documents in key committee hearingUK politics live: latest news updatesOlly Robbins responded to a question about an alleged "cover-up” on Tuesday by confirming that government officials had considered withholding Peter Mandelson's secretive vetting documents from parliament.Robbins,...
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Officials warn a conflict situation could cause disruption similar to recent major ransomware incidentsThe UK could face "hacktivist attacks at scale” if it becomes embroiled in a conflict and the impact could be similar to recent high-profile ransomware incidents, according to the head of the country's online security agency.Richard Horne, chief...
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Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Woolworths executive has defended relaxing rules designed to protect shoppers from misleading...
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Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme weather.At least 94 elections and referendums...
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Federal health minister Mark Butler announces major changes and says scheme is costing 'too much and is growing too fast'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 160,000 people are expected to be removed from the national disability insurance scheme by 2030, as the...
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Calls for 'urgent, sustained action' over rising number of children who do not have permanent homeLiving in temporary accommodation has contributed to the deaths of 104 children in England in the past six years, 76 of whom were under the age of one, according to data.Statistics also show there were 64 stillbirths and 27 neonatal deaths involving...
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Experts say Muslims and other minorities have been disproportionately deleted from the electoral roll ahead of the West Bengal elections this weekMillions of people in the Indian state of West Bengal have been stripped of their vote ahead of a critical state election this week, after a controversial electoral revision described by critics as a...
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Not using capital punishment 'really a requirement' for Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly, says presidentIsrael's observer status at the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly could be suspended over the country's new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of some offences, the president of the body has said.Petra...
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Research finds global heating has already lengthened the pollen season in addition to worsening heatwaves and droughtsClimate breakdown has extended the pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe by between one and two weeks since the 1990s, a study has found, adding itchy eyes and runny noses to the harm wrought by fossil fuel pollution.The...
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Two staff suspended after damning review finds department was warned last December that triple murderer Regina Arthurell was living in the homeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo staff members in the New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice have been...
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An India-based medical student created and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer, "Emily Hart," who amassed millions of followers with patriotic and political content targeting conservative US audiences. The virtual persona, presented as a registered nurse, was monetized through merchandise and subscription platforms, generating...
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US Treasury secretary says Iran's Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockadeTrump announces ceasefire extension Why Trump's erratic commentary is the real block to an Iran dealIf you're just joining us, here's the main news of the day. It is 9.30am in Tehran, 9am in Jerusalem and...
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Trump for extending the Iran conflict ceasefire, hoping for lasting peace. Sharif expressed optimism for a 'Peace Deal' in upcoming Islamabad talks, emphasizing Pakistan's continued mediation. Despite the truce extension, uncertainty lingers due to Iran's conditional engagement and the...
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Result could help Democrats win four extra US House seats in tit-for-tat redistricting battle begun by TexasVoters in Virginia on Tuesday approved new congressional maps intended to boost Democrats' chances of retaking the House of Representatives, in the latest blow to Donald Trump's effort to use mid-decade redistricting to preserve his control...
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Klaudia Zakrzewska, known as Klaudia Glam, is in critical condition after a car crash in London's Soho area. The accident injured three people, including a man with serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident and asking witnesses to come forward. Zakrzewska, a well-known influencer, remains under medical care as updates on her condition...
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Clavicular sparked widespread backlash after proposing a controversial "impregnation competition” during a livestream. His comments quickly went viral, drawing criticism and comparisons to Bonnie Blue, known for past attention-grabbing stunts. Many online users questioned his intent, with some calling it shock content, as debates around viral...
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Cursor is a Silicon Valley startup using AI to automate coding as Elon Musk's firm seeks foothold in the AI marketSpaceX said it has secured an option to either acquire code-generation startup Cursor for $60bn later this year, or pay $10bn for their new partnership, as it pushes deeper into the lucrative market for AI developer tools.Along with...
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The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habitual purchase to an occasional treat, as...
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has come under pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson was forced out after it was revealed that he had ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with the former diplomat denying any wrongdoing. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the latest political...
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Karex produces more than 5 billion condoms annually and is a supplier to leading brands like Durex and Trojan, as well as the NHS The world's top condom producer, Malaysia's Karex Bhd, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on due to the Iran war, its chief executive has said.Karex is also seeing a...
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Discussions reportedly come after Trump's decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the USThe Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US forces during the war in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday.The resettlement...
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Demographic also overrepresented when police officers use force such as handcuffs, firearms or Tasers, says children's commissionerBlack children across England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than their white counterparts, a report has disclosed.Rachel de Souza, the children's commissioner for England,...
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The largest U.S. military presence in the Middle East since the invasion of Iraq has gotten even larger in recent weeks with the deployment of additional forces and a third aircraft carrier. Charlie D'Agata reports on the president's 21st-century "gunboat diplomacy."
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Three other men already charged over February abduction and death remain before the courtsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA fourth man has been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly Sydney man, who was allegedly abducted in a case of mistaken...
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Ahmad "Mooda” was banned from Rainbow Six Siege after cheating claims surfaced during a match with Jynxzi. While he denied cheating and even swore on stream, older claims about his past created more doubt. PC checks later said no recent cheating was found. Mooda admitted he lied about being new, which added to the controversy.
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Dennis "PaymoneyWubby” Richardson and Fiona "Fanfan” Nova earned $2,000 each after their Twitch clip was used in Adam Sandler's Roommates. The clip, taken from a casual Minecraft stream, went viral and reached the film's team. The audio was officially licensed, showing how simple online moments can turn into real opportunities on larger...
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Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFarmers promised more fertiliser importsAustralian farmers are being promised more fertiliser imports under a deal struck between the federal government and two major companies, aimed at securing supplies in response to a global bottleneck, AAP reports.We've always said...
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Streamer Johnny Somali's appeal against his six-month sentence in South Korea has backfired, extending his detention in harsh conditions. Facing a new trial that could last over a year, he remains in a cramped cell with limited amenities. This prolonged legal battle highlights the difficulties faced by the streamer following his controversial...
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