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A new Times/SAY24 poll by YouGov reveals a decline in American support for a female president, dropping nine points since 2015. The survey, conducted after President Biden exited the race, shows 54% of voters are ready for a woman president. Persistent gender bias remains, with 41% believing many wouldn't support an equally qualified woman over a...
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Marine archaeologists in Wisconsin find ship after single day of searching, in 50ft-deep waters off AlgomaShipwreck hunters with the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association have discovered the wreckage of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 131 years ago.A team of marine archaeologists located the Margaret A Muir – a 130ft, three-masted...
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Over 160,000 attendees in a key demographic 'answered the call' on Thursday, with nearly $8.5m raised for HarrisFollowing the success of a virtual call to mobilize Black women voters for Kamala Harris, a similar event with more than 160,000 attendees was held on Thursday aimed at white women, and appeared to break records.White women will be a key...
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Officials insist China-based owner ByteDance must separate from its short video app in the US because it is a threat to national security and citizens' dataThe US justice department has asked an appeals court to reject legal challenges to a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok's US assets by 19 January or face a...
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MPs and candidates who faced abuse discuss polling station buffer zones and action to tackle social media'Constant abuse': three UK candidates on their election experienceMPs and candidates who faced abuse on the campaign trail have pressed ministers to act over intimidation around polling stations and via social media algorithms that push...
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With Bank of England meeting on 1 August, people are advised to take advantage of top-paying accounts nowExperts are split on whether there will be a UK interest rate cut on Thursday but most agree on one thing: savers should "act now” to lock into the best rates while they are still available.All eyes will be on the Bank of England's monetary...
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An academic paper says the show creates ideal conditions for 'cognitive overload' and demonstrates how to avoid itBBC Radio 4's Just a Minute may be wonderfully entertaining for listeners but it is often excruciating for players as they attempt to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, hesitation or deviation.An academic paper jointly produced by...
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Former politicians pay tribute after files show 'Labour's most successful leader' was forced to consider selling legacy to pay for his dementia careMargaret Thatcher described him as "the most skilful of politicians” and Tony Blair thought him "Labour's most successful leader ever”.Such elegies on the death in 1995 of Harold Wilson, 79, the...
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US president also to seek constitutional amendment to limit immunity for presidents and various officeholdersJoe Biden will announce plans to reform the US supreme court on Monday, Politico reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, adding that the US president was likely to back term limits for justices and an enforceable code of...
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Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and Muhammad Hanan, 7, 'missed beyond measure', say Khurram Malik and Naumana Gul KhanThe parents of three children who died in an east London house fire have paid tribute to them, saying they were "loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”.The children who died after the blaze in East Ham on 13 July were named by...
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Park fire has burned 239,000 acres, with an official telling CBS it was spreading at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres an hourA massive and explosive wildfire whipped through the small rural community of Forest Ranch, California, on Thursday, bringing back dark memories in a region that has withstood several devastating wildfires in recent years.The...
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Stories from 'ripped off' customers lead Which? to call for 'meaningful action' against firms that fall shortThe consumer group Which? this week called on the regulator to clamp down on insurers that have been "ripping off” consumers with "abysmal” claims handling.Having surveyed how customers have fared at the hands of insurers over the past...
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Amid anger at US vice-president's call to end Gaza war, many families of hostages held by Hamas agree with herSee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageMembers of Israel's rightwing government have hit back at Kamala Harris over her demands for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after she met Benjamin Netanyahu during his US visit.After a brief meeting with...
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Labour government announces its biggest step yet in overhauling the UK's approach to the Middle EastMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesLabour has announced its biggest step yet in overhauling the UK's approach to the Middle East, dropping its opposition to an international arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu despite pressure from...
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Prof Linda-Gail Bekker receives ovation at Aids summit after presenting trial results of 'miracle' drug lenacapavirWhen the doctor behind the trial of a new HIV prevention drug heard the results, she could not contain her emotions. "I literally burst into tears,” said Prof Linda-Gail Bekker."I'm 62, I've lived through this epidemic … I had...
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Firefighters found the building on Bridge Road, Richmond engulfed in flames on Saturday morningGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPolice are treating as suspicious a fire that destroyed a Melbourne tobacco shop on Saturday morning, after a series of arson attacks on tobacco retailers.Firefighters found the...
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Kai McKenzie, 23, expresses gratitude for outpouring of support in first public comments after attack by 'biggest shark I've ever seen'Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian surfer whose leg was bitten off by a shark has promised he'll be "back in that water in no time” as he recovers from...
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China will "respond resolutely" to any violation by the Philippines of a recent deal to calm tensions between the two countries in the South China Sea, its top diplomat told his Filipino counterpart, Beijing said Saturday. "Otherwise, China will definitely respond resolutely," he said.
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Ronnie Dean Stout II, a 42-year-old former convict, has been arrested for starting the Park Fire in California, now burning over 164,000 acres. Allegedly, Stout pushed a burning car into a gully at Bidwell Park, igniting the massive blaze. The fire, only 3% contained, led to widespread evacuations. Stout faces arson charges and potential life...
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Flags, motorcycles, electronic merengue and all sorts of T-shirts — including one styled as a photo collage of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — have all been part of the monthslong campaigns leading into Sunday’s heated presidential election in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro is seeking a third six-year term in office, and he and his ruling...
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The FBI confirmed that former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet, not shrapnel or glass, during the July 13 assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. This clarification follows weeks of conflicting reports and speculation. Trump and his allies, frustrated by earlier ambiguity, have sharply criticised the FBI and its Director,...
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Given barely any warning, many people fled with nothing as bombs fell and bullets flew around themThe evacuation order jolted Munadil Abu Younes one morning earlier this week as he scrolled on his phone reading the news. Israeli forces ordered thousands to flee, including from the area where he was sheltering. His eighth displacement was like...
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Public health adviser says higher temperatures caused by climate crisis pose danger for visitors not used to themThe climate emergency poses a "real risk” to Spain's traditional mass tourist model as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves hit the country's most popular coastal destinations, a senior public health adviser has...
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Opposition leader receives hero's welcome at Victorian Liberal state council, talking up Coalition's prospects for upcoming federal electionGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has blasted the beleaguered CFMEU and identity politics as the opposition leader rallies Liberal Party faithful ahead of the...
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Former US President Trump announced a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he survived an assassination attempt. Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed by Barack Obama, concluded her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Polls show Trump leading Harris by a narrow margin. The Obamas' endorsement could boost Harris' support and...
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Ismael Zambada, the alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded not guilty to US drug charges. He was arrested in Texas alongside Joaquin Guzman Lopez son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Their arrest may impact Mexico's criminal landscape significantly. Zambada, known for his old-school tactics, contrasts with Guzman Lopez's flashier approach.
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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, and his ally Joaquín Guzmán López were arrested in El Paso, Texas, in a dramatic capture involving deception. Zambada, a key cartel figure, faces multiple drug-related charges. His arrest marks a significant blow to organised crime and may lead to internal conflicts within the cartel.
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Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump's near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president's ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president's injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.
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Venezuelan voters will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in office for 11 years, or allow the opposition a chance to improve the country after an economic collapse caused millions to emigrate. NBC News' Guad Venegas has the latest as concerns for a free and fair election grow.
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Kamala Harris has officially announced her candidacy for the US presidential elections, following Joe Biden's withdrawal and endorsement. Barack Obama also endorsed her, describing her as a fantastic leader. Harris aims to secure votes through a people-powered campaign. In a post on X, the US vice president said, "Today, I signed the forms...
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Police allege the man used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and coordinate a network of runners outside the Sydney facilityGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn immigration detainee and another man have been charged over an alleged drug ring operating from inside a detention facility.Police say the...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a ceasefire deal for Gaza, nearing the end of a contentious U.S. visit that put on display the growing American divisions over support for the Israeli-Hamas war.
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Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at Mar-a-Lago to restore their relationship after three years. Trump's support for Israel was reiterated amidst the Gaza conflict. Netanyahu discussed a possible ceasefire and US relations. Both leaders aimed to present strong leadership and diplomatic prowess.
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More than 10,000 athletes sailed across the Seine River in a 3.5-mile parade Friday, kicking off the 2024 Paris Games with a spectacular open-air ceremony that showed off the exuberance of this year's competitors and the majesty of the surrounding French landmarks.
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Pakistani officials say hundreds of supporters of a key Islamist party have started a sit-in protest in the garrison city of Rawalpindi after authorities detained several people to stop them from holding a rally in the neighboring capital, citing secur...
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A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and the District of Columbia, including the New York judge and prosecutor who handled former U.S. president Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, according to federal officials and court records.
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In Venezuela's presidential elections, incumbent Nicholas Maduro fights a movement against him lead by Maria Corina Machado, who's been barred from the race. In Russia, Russian American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, is sentenced to prison in a case similar to that of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
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In an Oval Office meeting, President Biden met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pressed for a cease-fire with Hamas and a deal to release the remaining hostages. Vice President Harris also met with Netanyahu. And Mr. Biden and Netanyahu met with families of hostages. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports.
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Arsonists used crude methods but disruption to opening of the Olympic Games in Paris was severe It was about 1.15am when the SNCF maintenance workers, carrying out repairs by moonlight, spotted the group of people a little further down the railway line near a signal box outside the sleepy village of Vergigny, in the northern French department of...
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