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In apology, William Paul said he had had 'too much to drink' and the things he said 'don't represent who I really am'Republican senator Rand Paul's son William apologized on Wednesday for a drunken tirade at a bar in Washington DC, in which he reportedly told a Republican congressman he "hates Jews and hates gays”."Last night, I had too much to...
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All Her Lives is only the fifth short story collection to win the prestigious NZ$65,000 prize in 58 yearsFirst-time fiction writer Ingrid Horrocks has won New Zealand's richest literary prize for her debut short story collection, All Her Lives.The Wellington-based poet, essayist and memoirist won the prestigious NZ$65,000 (A$53,000, £28,500) Jann...
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Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government's own prioritiesExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has been accused of "robbing Peter to pay Paul” over...
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Landmark finding against supermarket giant comes after competition watchdog argued that markdowns did not represent genuine savingsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes misled Australian shoppers by promoting fake "Down Down” discounts on everyday grocery products,...
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Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleTrump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping as Iran war looms over talksExplainer: five key issues on the table at summitDonald Trump will drive through a Chinese capital that is smoggier than it...
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YouTuber Tyler Oliveira was denied entry into Israel after landing in Tel Aviv on May 12, 2026. He claimed authorities deported him over alleged "anti-Semitic” content linked to his controversial documentary about Jewish communities in New Jersey. Videos from the airport showed Oliveira questioning whether he would clear security while critics...
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Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a 'secret police station' in Manhattan's Chinatown at the behest of BeijingA New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after he was accused of operating a "secret police station” on behalf of Beijing in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood.Federal...
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In South Korea, an American company is mining for rare minerals used to make weapons and ammunition. Trade tensions with China have strained access to the mineral, tungsten, and the war with Iran is forcing the U.S. to find even more of it. NBC's Janis Mackey Frayer reports from South Korea.
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Mariyah Symone Collington and Kendrick Lamont Key Jr, who also died, had fallen off a cliff during an off-duty hikeThe remains of the second US army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the army said on Wednesday, ending a multinational search operation that deployed air, naval and artificial...
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Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on propertiesFears of higher mortgage rates and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict are leading to a subdued and downbeat housing market, according to estate agents.Demand from potential homebuyers across England and Wales has shown...
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Greenpeace finds cocktail of pesticides including seven banned in EU may have been used on seven categories of vegetables and soft fruitIt is a beautiful early summer Sunday afternoon and you have stopped for a pub lunch. A waiter sets down a roast served with carrots, peas, parsnips, potatoes and onion gravy, and then for pudding, strawberries and...
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Medicines watchdog approves two treatments for patients with spinal muscular atrophyHundreds of children with a rare muscle-wasting disease will be able to receive two drugs that can improve their survival in a move parents hailed as a "lifeline”.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has published final draft guidance...
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The one child policy has left a lasting impact on Chinese society, where marriage and birth rates are both very low. That's why the Chinese government is now instituting programs to encourage people to have children and get married. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer has the story.
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Video released by the U.S. military shows how 11 Bahamians whose plane crashed in the Atlantic ocean were rescued by U.S. Air Force personnel. The survivors had been floating on a raft for hours when their rescuers hoisted them to safety. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports.
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President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face for the first time on this trip at an elaborate welcome ceremony. The two-day visit is meant to signal stability to the world, showing that the competition between the U.S. and China is not escalating into confrontation. Weijia Jiang has more from Beijing.
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In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financierSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, told lawmakers in a closed-door interview earlier this month that he met Jeffrey Epstein only three times and had no "personal or professional...
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Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapseIsrael's ruling coalition has submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, came under mounting pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.The move,...
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Who introduced Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump? For years, Italian entrepreneur and close Trump associate Paolo Zampolli has taken credit, but the release of the Epstein files surfaced an FBI document that said it was financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What's the truth? CBC's visual investigations team and Katie...
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With Mexico under pressure from Trump to tackle drug trafficking groups, analysts say 'it's the most tense situation since the 1980s'Relations between Mexico and the United States are being pushed to breaking point amid accusations by Washington that Mexican officials have been "in bed for years” with drug traffickers, and reports of CIA agents...
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Lindsay and Craig Foreman were given 10-year sentences after entering the country on a motorcycling tripThe "terrified” family of a British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on spying charges have said they have lost all contact with them.Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during an...
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Changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will make the strategy of renting in a preferred area while buying a cheaper property elsewhere less attractive, experts sayExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...
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The agency in charge of aviation safety in the U.S. says all of its airport vehicles will be equipped with technology to help air-traffic controllers track their movements, a move expedited by the deadly crash in March involving an Air Canada jet at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
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Anthony Albanese praises Tyrrell as 'a fighter' after joining Labor party. Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolding Jewish people responsible for Israel a 'building block' of racism, inquiry hearsThere will always be "edge cases”, Dr Dave Rich has told the antisemitism royal commission, where...
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Elias Calocane says he thought violent messages sent by brother related to suicidal thoughts not harming othersThe younger brother of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in an attack in Nottingham, said he felt "powerless” over his sibling's mental ill health and believed violent messages his brother had sent concerned suicidal thoughts.Valdo...
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Johnny Somali faces escalating legal troubles in South Korea with a second victim petition demanding harsher punishment. Currently appealing a six-month labor sentence for deepfake charges, the streamer's situation is complicated by his lawyer reportedly withdrawing. Leaked letters from detention, where he claimed to be "having fun," have also...
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Emirates' foreign ministry rejects claims that Netanyahu visited the country describing them as 'baseless'Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed he made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates at the height of the Iran war to meet the president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan."This visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel...
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Erik Fleming was sentenced in Los Angeles court after previously pleading guilty over the Friends actor's 2023 deathSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered Friends star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison.Judge Sherilyn Peace...
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Brand owner Mondelēz was accused of reducing weight of Alpine Milk bar from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packagingMany chocolate lovers consider shrinkflation a serious crime – and they have been vindicated after a German court ruled that the makers of Milka cheated consumers by cutting the bar's size, while keeping the wrapper...
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