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First outlet selling hot pizza, ready meals and home essentials will open in Solihull on ThursdayThe Co-op is to challenge takeaway outlets such as Greggs, Pret a Manger and Subway with plans for hundreds of small food shops selling hot pizza, fried chicken and sandwiches.The first Co-op On The Go store opens in Solihull, near Birmingham, on...
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Up to 300 people reported as wounded in incident north of Gaza City as Steve Witkoff set to visit IsraelHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East crisis.Israeli gunfire killed at least 30 Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in northern Gaza on Wednesday, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency. Continue reading...
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Majority of rough sleepers using site near light rail stop are women, who find it safer due to CCTV cameras and public locationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKylie Emery returned from a shower on Thursday morning to find her shopping trolley full of belongings was...
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Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers says delay in US sending new ambassador 'not unusual'Moving on to the Today Show, Chalmers is facing more questions about the relationship between the US and Australia.Well, I'm not sure about that. I think that might be overdoing it but, more broadly,...
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Shane Prior says Crisafulli government was 'completely inflexible' amid widespread member backlash over 8% pay deal he had previously described as the 'largest ever'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland's police union chief has conceded a permanent pay increase he...
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Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for visiting the family of fallen NYPD officer Didarul Islam due to his past support for defunding the police. Critics accuse Mamdani of shifting his stance for political gain, especially after his 2020 tweets resurfaced. Mamdani defends his actions, clarifying his current position on...
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The Boring Company plans to construct the "Music City Loop," a 10-mile underground tunnel in Nashville, connecting downtown and the airport. Scheduled to begin in fall 2025, this privately funded project aims to alleviate traffic congestion by transporting passengers in electric vehicles. The project faces geological challenges but promises reduced...
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Athos Salomé, dubbed the "Living Nostradamus," predicts a potential health crisis for President Joe Biden between September 2025 and 2026. This forecast raises concerns about international trust and political stability, especially given Biden's ongoing treatment for prostate cancer. The prediction intensifies discussions on how Biden's health...
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Oman unveils Yasmina, a new AI assistant designed to understand and speak Arabic. Yasmina aims to enhance digital literacy and access to technology. Developed with Omani tech teams, it offers real-time information and smart services. Yasmina is culturally aware and accessible through smart kiosks and mobile apps. It supports public service delivery...
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Kuwait residents can now digitally update their Civil ID photos through the Sahel app, eliminating in-person visits to PACI offices. The streamlined process requires uploading a passport-style image and verifying personal information. Approvals typically take 2-3 working days, with SMS notifications provided. This initiative aligns with Kuwait's...
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Kuwait's deployment of mobile radar speed cameras, known as "Rasid" units, has dramatically improved road safety. Speeding and red-light violations significantly decreased in early 2025, preceding stricter traffic laws. Following the law's enactment, traffic violations plummeted, fatalities declined, and a cultural shift towards safer driving...
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Cincinnati Councilwoman Victoria Parks faces intense backlash after a controversial Facebook comment seemingly defended a violent downtown attack. The comment, linked to Parks' account, sparked outrage and calls for her resignation. Critics, including state representatives and the Fraternal Order of Police, condemned the statement as celebrating...
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Following the tragic mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, two fundraisers have collectively raised over $250,000 to support the family of fallen NYPD officer Didarul Islam. The 36-year-old father of two, with a third child on the way, was killed while on duty at 345 Park Ave. The funds will aid Islam's family as they cope with this devastating loss.
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Scott Farquhar warns Australia faces losing its AI competitive edge. He urges investment in research, infrastructure, and policy. AI could boost the economy by $115 billion by 2030. Farquhar calls for copyright reform to enable AI training. He acknowledges job displacement but emphasizes long-term benefits. He wants the government and businesses to...
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Music superstar announces 2014 courtroom drama This House of Grief as first Australian pick for global monthly book clubHelen Garner has praised Dua Lipa as a "serious and sensitive” interviewer after the British superstar added Garner's nonfiction book This House of Grief to her monthly book club.Garner's 2014 courtroom drama will be the first...
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David James, 26, was arrested in late 2024 and charged with 13 offences but details not revealed until now due to court non-publication orderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA male before- and after-school care staffer who was previously a New South Wales police officer...
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South Korea has experienced a record-breaking streak of 'tropical nights', while Japan saw its hottest day on record on ThursdayAuthorities in Japan and South Korea have urged people to take precautions to prevent heatstroke, as the region reels from record-breaking temperatures and pressure on hospitals.On Thursday, South Korea's meteorological...
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In today's newsletter: Years of preparation and global coordination ensured communities from Japan to Hawaii were not caught off guardGood morning. Yesterday one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded hit a sparsely populated region in far east Russia.It triggered a tsunami that started crossing the ocean at hundreds of miles an hour. What...
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In Tennessee, authorities are investigating a possible link between the abandonment of a seven-month-old baby found in a car seat and the discovery of four deceased individuals in a nearby home. Deputies responded to a call about the abandoned infant in Tigrett, prompting a joint investigation with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
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Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stonesThe Indian government has secured the repatriation of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha's remains, two months after it halted their auction in Hong Kong.In a post on X, the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, said the return of the Piprahwa gems...
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Hard drive of audio recordings of witnesses and Lehrmann, copies of statements and videos destroyed by police, defence solicitor saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBruce Lehrmann has claimed police destroyed evidence that could prove his innocence and his pending rape...
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The lawyer and activist who helped lead the Australian civil rights movement 'changed the lives of Aboriginal people across the nation'Warning: This article contains the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have diedAboriginal lawyer and activist Paul Coe, who helped create the first Aboriginal Legal Service and...
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The 40cm-long insect, named Acrophylla alta, weighs slightly less than a golf ball and may be the heaviest insect in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA newly discovered stick insect which weighs slightly less than a golf ball may be the heaviest insect in...
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Latest report delivers bad news on targets including adult imprisonment rates, children in out-of-home care, suicide and childhood developmentWarning: This article contains reference to Indigenous Australians who have diedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLidia Thorpe...
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Commission's interim report calls on LNP government to remove so-called 'Best Practice Industry Conditions' from procurement policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland's Productivity Commission has flagged a broad construction industry "reset” that could...
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An Indian national, Ramalingam Selvasekaran, has been sentenced to over 14 years in a Singapore jail for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The high court found him guilty of rape and outrage of modesty, following incidents at his Jurong West shop in 2021. Despite his denials and claims of erectile dysfunction, the judge deemed the victim's...
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A blurry orange figure spotted near Jeffrey Epstein's cell on the night of his death has reignited controversy. Forensic experts question the official US government account, suggesting the figure might be an inmate, not a corrections officer with linen. The footage's authenticity is also under scrutiny, with signs of editing.
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Australia's first attempt to launch a domestically built rocket into orbit ended in failure as the Eris vehicle crashed shortly after liftoff from Queensland. Despite the setback, Gilmour Space Technologies, the company behind the launch, hailed it as a milestone, noting the successful ignition of all four engines.
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A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has triggered the evacuation of approximately 400 properties. The blaze, suspected to be human-caused, has led to the closure of key transportation routes, including the Okanagan Connector and a portion of Highway 97.
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Victorian Liberal deputy leader's wife says timeline suggested in Herald Sun report relating to when she first began relationship with husband is 'baseless and false' as pair also threaten defamation action against News CorpFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBrittany...
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Loribelle Spirovski's painting of didgeridoo/yidaki player wins the $5,000 prize decided by the public, with more than 40,000 votes castGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailArtist Loribelle Spirovski has won the 2025 Archibald prize people's choice category for her portrait of didgeridoo player William Barton, painted entirely with her...
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Breeding event known as Cuttlefest takes place in waters off Point Lowly but this year scientists warn the effect of toxic algae could be 'catastrophic'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs thousands of giant cuttlefish gather in South Australia's Spencer Gulf, scientists...
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Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot four individuals at a Manhattan office tower, including an NYPD officer, before taking his own life. The AR-15-style rifle used in the attack was purchased legally by his supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino and then sold to Tamura.
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US authorities have issued a warning regarding specific Celsius energy drinks due to a packaging error. Select Astro Vibe Blue Razz cans were mistakenly filled with vodka by High Noon, a vodka seltzer brand. This led to a recall of certain High Noon Beach Variety packs as well.
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After Wednesday's 8.8 magnitude quake, false claims spread online that Winfrey refused to let the public use a private road in Maui – and not for the first timeEven as the threat of a tsunami swamping Hawaii had passed on Wednesday, social media posts were still circulating claims that Oprah Winfrey had refused immediate access to a private road...
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President Trump announced a trade agreement with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on South Korean imports while eliminating tariffs on American goods. South Korea will invest $350 billion in US ventures selected by Trump and purchase $100 billion in US energy products.
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Fossil fuel reliance likely to continue and Cop28 target of limiting global heating to below 1.5C will be missedMost global governments have failed to act on the 2023 UN pledge to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade, according to climate analysts.The failure to act means that on current forecasts the world will...
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New Zealand and Australia were signatories to a declaration that indicates they could follow suit in the coming monthsThe Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced his country plans to formally recognise Palestine during the UN general assembly in September, after France and 14 other countries co-signed a declaration that pointed towards...
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he won't be cowed by Trump ahead of 50% tariffs set to hit BrazilBrazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he does not fear getting on the wrong side of Donald Trump, as South America's largest economy braces for the introduction of 50% tariffs.Trump announced plans to slap Brazil with tariffs on 1...
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A powerful earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, and downgraded advisories are still in effect for most of the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports on the current weather conditions on the West Coast.
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Humanitarian workers say airdrops and corridors to allow trucks into region have done little to stop the rising death toll, as 48 people killed seeking aidAid workers have said Israel's new measures – meant to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza – fall far short of what is needed and aid access continues to be blocked amid the...
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Is Labor's VicGrid bill really as alarming as some believe and what does it mean for property owners?Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn Wednesday, an unlikely group of protesters gathered on the front steps of Victoria's parliament to oppose a piece of legislation...
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