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The person's condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately knownAn individual was shot by law enforcement on Monday near the Washington monument, the Secret Service said.The person's condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting around 15th Street and Independence Avenue were not immediately known....
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US launched an operation on Monday in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale warSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen a route through the strait of Hormuz.The US launched an operation on...
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Candace Owens and Laura Loomer are in a heated public dispute, with Owens accusing Ben Shapiro of legal attacks and Loomer challenging her claims. The conflict includes allegations about lawsuits, private data access, and media influence. Other figures like Ana Kasparian are also involved. Many claims remain unverified, making the situation complex...
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This year's winners also include Jill Lepore's book on the constitution and Brian Goldstone's on housing insecuritySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Pulitzer prize officials awarded the fiction award to an author with a long history in fantasy, horror and young adult novels: Daniel Kraus, cited for Angel Down, a first world war...
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MV Hondius remains off the coast of Cape Verde after a suspected respiratory virus outbreak killed three people and left three more seriously ill. Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy has called for "peace” after Kumanjayi Little...
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Felix xQc Lengyel sparked debate after sharing views on female police officers giving commands during a May 3 livestream. His comments divided fans, with some agreeing and others criticizing him. He later explained that gender can affect different policing situations. The discussion quickly spread online, adding to recent attention around his...
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A DoorDash driver faces felony charges for unlawful surveillance and misdemeanor for sharing a video of a customer inside his home. The driver claimed she felt unsafe, but authorities found no crime committed by the customer. The incident sparked a debate on safety versus privacy, leading to the driver's arrest and job loss.
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The 80-year-old singer will not be performing rescheduled dates in September but assured fans she is receiving treatment and 'improving every day'Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency over ongoing health issues.The 80-year-old singer had originally been scheduled to perform six shows at Caesar's Palace last December but moved the dates...
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Costume Art pairs couture pieces with items from its collection in exploration of many kinds of human bodiesSpeaking at the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute spring exhibition in New York, Anna Wintour described the first Monday in May as her "favourite day of the year, and also my most terrifying one”.This particular...
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Labour leadership challenge in wake of disastrous local poll results could unleash chaos in party, MPs toldCabinet ministers have told mutinous Labour MPs that any attempt to oust Keir Starmer after a potentially disastrous set of election results this week would unleash chaos for the party that would not be easily overcome.Several, however, told...
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Labor's 2026-27 budget shows state has recorded $700m surplus this financial year, first of its kind since before the Covid-19 pandemicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria is back in black for the first time since the start of the pandemic, with Tuesday's state...
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The UK is set for a significant shift to cooler weather in early May, with daytime temperatures dropping after a recent warm spell. Forecasters predict a mix of sunshine, clouds, and showers, alongside morning frosts, as northerly winds take hold. This change signals a move from settled warmth to typical springtime variability across the nation.
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Pop star did not appear in court after being arrested in March for allegedly driving erraticallyBritney Spears pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge of reckless driving in the driving under the influence case against her, sparing the 44-year-old from any jail time.The pop star, who was initially charged with driving while under the combined...
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Result in key Indian state is set to have significant implications for the country's political landscapeNarendra Modi's party has won a resounding election victory in West Bengal, a state which had been a rare opposition stronghold, expanding his unrivalled consolidation of power across the country.It is the first time that the Indian prime...
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After banging his battle drum, Trump is back in Nobel peace prize mode. But the move has dramatically raised the stakes"Project Freedom” has all the trappings of a classic episode of the Trump Show, the reality series that the rest of the world does not just have to watch, but live through and survive. It has a dramatic plot twist, it is bathed...
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A hantavirus outbreak is under investigation on the cruise ship MV Hondius after passengers fell ill. Transmitted by rodents, the virus can cause severe respiratory illness. While rare globally, recent cases, including a celebrity's death, highlight the risks. Health officials are probing the ship's infection source and stressing rodent control...
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VSPO! has suspended Meto Komori and Yuhi Chito for two months over contract violations but has not shared details. Both VTubers apologized without explaining the issue. The company confirmed the cases are separate. Reporter More Kazahana called the punishment strict based on limited facts. The situation remains unclear, leaving fans waiting for...
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More than 7,000 join employment tribunal that will include claims for minimum wage and holiday pay More than 7,000 Just Eat couriers are taking legal action against the food delivery company in an attempt to gain better employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.The employment tribunal, which begins on Tuesday and is set to run...
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Reform UK is 'doing something right when it comes to visibility' on multiple AI systems, say researchersAI platforms are more likely to reference Nigel Farage than any other UK leader when prompted about British politics, according to an AI search analytics firm."We are confident in saying that Reform are showing up significantly more than you...
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Alice Chapman and Zak Khan say they were beaten, kicked and spat on after detention near Crete last weekTwo British activists have said they were admitted to hospital after being beaten by Israeli forces who intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla last week.Alice Chapman and Zak Khan were among 180 members of the Global Sumud flotilla detained by the...
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High winds have hit the South Aegean and heavy rain has fallen in Turkey, but Central Europe has felt summer heatGreece and Turkey have found themselves in the grip of a late-season cold spell this weekend. Conditions will persist over the next few days as an area of low pressure situated over Turkey is pulling in colder, moisture-laden air from...
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A suspect has been apprehended, but detectives say little is known about their motivation at this stageAt least two people have been killed and several injured after a driver in an SUV ploughed into a crowd in the centre of Leipzig in eastern Germany, the city's mayor has said."The police have apprehended the suspected assailant,” Burkhard Jung...
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The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis – but his government will face domestic challenges if it doesn't move eventuallyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo separate events on Monday – one in...
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Job-ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne in four humanities students will take more than 25 years to fully repay their student loans because of...
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Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increaseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProperty investor borrowing rose at its fastest rate in a decade in March, according to the Reserve Bank, despite higher interest rates and speculation about...
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Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west AfricaA refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing workers for joining a union has emerged as key to the UK government's hopes of saving the summer holiday amid a jet fuel shortage.Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, said at the weekend that...
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Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa that was carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, along with four Canadians, officials said.
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President says US navy will 'guide' stranded ships out of waterway but report says warship was hit by IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe world's shipping industry has questioned whether vessels will be able to travel safely to and from the Gulf after Donald Trump announced his latest plan to open the strait of Hormuz.Trump wrote on Monday...
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Austrian foreign minister says Russian diplomatic mission in Vienna was being used for illicit collection of dataAustria has expelled three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying after determining that a "forest of antennae” on the diplomatic mission in Vienna, Europe's espionage capital since the cold war, was being be used for illicit...
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Activists are projecting protest messages on buildings in New York City and erecting ads against Amazon's Jeff Bezos and his wife, the co-chairs and lead sponsors of the Met Gala, the star-studded fundraiser known for its extravagant fashion and high-profile guests.
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US secretary of state's two-day visit reportedly intended to thaw Washington's frosty relations with Vatican and ItalyThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, will meet Pope Leo on Thursday, weeks after Donald Trump's unprecedented broadside against the pontiff.Rubio will meet the first US-born pope privately in the Vatican's apostolic palace at...
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Chris Minns says technology has been 'weaponised against women, and our laws have not kept pace'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter their marriage of 25 years deteriorated and his wife expressed a desire to leave, a man in regional New South Wales bought a GPS tracking device from an auto parts retailer.He used it to...
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The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. The attacks appeared to be in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy.
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Prime minister uses European Political Community summit to begin negotiations for UK participation in schemeKeir Starmer has said the benefit of joining the European Union's £78bn loan scheme for Ukraine "outweighs the cost” as he argued the continent must move at pace to bolster its own defence.The prime minister, who said the UK's involvement...
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Babcock Ranch, a Florida town, is redefining modern living by integrating clean energy into its core design. Planned from scratch with extensive solar power and a focus on sustainability, the community generates more electricity than it consumes. This innovative approach, proven resilient during Hurricane Ian, offers a working model for future...
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