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PM's wife, accompanying him to the polls, follows a long line of women to mobilise the jacket when stakes are high Not a white flag but a cream blazer was what Victoria Starmer chose to wear to accompany her husband, the prime minister, to vote on Thursday morning. She follows in a long line of women who have mobilised the power blazer at...
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Brown to advise on global finance, while Harman will focus on social and economic improvements for women and girlsUK politics live – latest updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesKeir Starmer has brought in Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisersin a move to ease the mounting pressure on the prime minister to resign after the...
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Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with UkraineEurope live – latest updatesVladimir Putin has declared Russia will always be victorious as he oversaw a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square held under heavy security amid mounting fears of Ukrainian attacks and growing public fatigue...
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Labour party loses more than 1,400 English council seats and crashes out in Welsh and Scottish parliament votes• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer, the British prime minister, is facing increasing pressure to set a date for his departure after elections across much of the country resulted in massive losses for his ruling Labour...
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David Farley wins One Nation's first lower house seat after Coalition vote collapses and Angus Taylor says Liberals will take 'hard lessons' from resultGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says One Nation is coming after Coalition and Labor seats around Australia, declaring her supporters want to "take the...
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UAE schools and universities await a crucial May 10 announcement to determine the return to in-person learning or continued remote education. This decision follows a nationwide safety assessment prompted by renewed regional tensions and emergency alerts. Authorities are prioritizing student and staff safety while ensuring educational continuity.
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Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister's time in office should not go beyond the end of the yearMapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsPippa Crerar: Starmer under pressure to agree exit planGordon Brown has been appointed as a special envoy on global finance.Number 10 said:The PM has committed to...
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Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationalsThe interior minister of Spain told Reuters on Saturday that Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals from their respective countries aboard the cruise ship hit...
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Cannes 2026 highlights Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. Films from Palestine, Morocco, Egypt, and Iran feature prominently. This marks a shift towards culturally rooted storytelling. The festival emphasizes auteur cinema over Hollywood blockbusters. Arab filmmakers are gaining global recognition. This edition signifies a defining moment for regional...
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Charlotte Proudman's comments follow trial of Christopher Trybus, who was acquitted of all charges against wife Tarryn BairdA barrister has suggested that a "dead woman was put on trial” in the case of Christopher Trybus, who was cleared of manslaughter by a jury.Charlotte Proudman's comments came after Trybus was found not guilty by a jury of...
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Israeli PM says he has 'full coordination' with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults himBenjamin Netanyahu interrupted an uncharacteristically long silence over the Iran conflict this week with a video commentary insisting he had "full coordination” with Donald Trump, with whom he spoke "almost daily”.The insistence that...
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Norway's energy minister says country has a 'responsibility' to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle EastIn case of any doubt about Norway's commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: "We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our...
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Samuel Whitsed, 27, is believed to have travelled from Victoria to hike Bibbulmun Track near outskirts of PerthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree months after a hiker was last seen at a popular walking track, police have become increasingly concerned for the missing man's welfare.Police have scoured dense bushland for...
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Argentina’s tourism-dependent province — Tierra del Fuego, home to the southernmost city of Ushuaia — is reacting angrily to the idea that the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic cruise ship may have emerged from its territory, pushing instea...
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly in good health, with officials dismissing rumors of severe injuries following recent strikes. While acknowledging minor wounds, they insist he remains active in state affairs. Meanwhile, the US awaits Iran's response to a proposal aimed at ending the West Asia conflict, with officials expressing...
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The Trump administration is expanding hunting and fishing access on federal lands, including national parks and wildlife refuges, by removing existing restrictions. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the policy is to open lands unless specific exceptions apply. This move aims to boost conservation and rural economies, despite concerns about...
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About 30 people – nearly all men – have expressed an interest in taking on the far-right National Rally in next year's ballotAt a Paris meeting hall this week, hundreds of leftwing voters braved a rainstorm to gather chanting: "Unity! Unity!”They were celebrating the 90th anniversary of France's Popular Front, a leftwing alliance that was...
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Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency's funding is at its lowest since 1978Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency.It follows months of advocacy by scientists and...
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports will eventually deprive Tehran of crucial oil revenue, but the regime could likely withstand the pressure for months without a major economic crisis or lasting damage to its oil fields, energy industry analysts and two Western officials familiar with intelligence assessments told NBC News
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A viral Celebrity Poker Tour clip showed Ethan Klein seemingly screenshotting Anisa Jomha's Instagram Story during a livestream. The moment quickly spread online because of Ethan Klein's past public feud with Ian "iDubbbz” Carter and earlier comments involving Anisa Jomha.
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Mason Hull, popularly known as "Hullo,” was reportedly released on bond after being charged with 15 counts related to possession of explicit material involving minors. JiDion shared alleged jail records online and criticized Hull's release, calling him a "danger to society.” The YouTuber also warned Sarasota residents to "be careful.” Hull...
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Twitch is implementing a new system to combat viewbotting, a practice where streamers artificially inflate viewer numbers. Starting in May, repeat offenders will face concurrent viewership caps based on their real traffic, with penalties escalating for persistent violations. The platform aims to create a fairer environment for legitimate creators...
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Laura Loomer publicly attacked Candace Owens for allegedly spreading conspiracy theories about the death of Charlie Kirk and targeting his widow, Erika Kirk. Loomer called Owens a "modern-day cult leader” and accused her of "destroying innocent people's lives.” Erika Kirk also pleaded with Owens to stop discussing her family. The feud has since...
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U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation.
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The hardest part about solving a Rubik's Cube while plummeting from an airplane at 200 kilometres per hour is trying not to think about your potential demise, says Tom Kopke. The German YouTuber has beat the Guinness World Record for "fastest time to solve a rotating puzzle cube whilst in freefall."
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Men were convicted in Miami federal court for plotting to kill Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince home in 2021Four south Florida men were convicted on Friday of plotting to kill the Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, in 2021 by hiring mercenaries to assassinate him at his Port-au-Prince home, court records show.Prosecutors argued during the...
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