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Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with the tournament's spirit of unity.
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Home secretary to regain authority to sack chief constables and set crime- fighting targets in England and WalesLabour has announced wholesale changes to policing with a pledge to increase crime fighting, but faces warnings that at the plan's heart is an unprecedented centralisation of powers.Shabana Mahmood said policing in England and Wales was...
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Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue's flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategyAs film exhibitor strategies go, counter-programming is one of the most reliable. It worked for The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia!, released in the US on the same day in 2008, as well as for Dunkirk and Girls Trip in 2017....
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Greater Manchester mayor's hopes of imminent return as MP appear remote as relationship with Starmer at low ebbAndy Burnham has not given up hopes of returning to Westminster and will try again, allies say, but would need to be convinced that Keir Starmer would not try to block him again before running.The Greater Manchester mayor's hopes of an...
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UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-establishedThe UK has lost its status as a measles-free country after a rise in deaths from the disease and fall in the proportion of children having the MMR jab in recent years.The World Health Organization said it no longer classified...
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Statement, since withdrawn, followed ex-minister becoming third Conservative MP to join Farage's party in just over a weekThe Conservatives are facing a backlash after claiming that Suella Braverman defected to Reform UK after "mental health” issues, as the former home secretary finally joined Nigel Farage's party after months of...
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Britain among 10 countries to build 100GW grid in North Sea linking countries through subsea cablesThe German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said he wants the North Sea to become the "largest reservoir of clean energy worldwide”, as he announced plans to accelerate efforts to link up offshore wind power projects with Europe.The UK and nine other...
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Four arrested after authorities intercept semi-submersible vessel bound for EuropePortuguese police have made a record seizure of almost nine tonnes of cocaine after intercepting a "narco-sub” off the Azores carrying what is thought to be the largest shipment of the drug ever found on one of the Europe-bound, semi-submersible vessels.The...
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Extreme fire weather expected to fuel blazes and pose threat to communities near Great Ocean Road. Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe city of Adelaide had its hottest night on record, with temperatures falling to just 34.1C before 7am local time.South Australia premier Peter Malinauskas spoke to...
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Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concernsUS health officials insisted it was still on. African health leaders said it was cancelled. At the heart of the controversy is the west African nation of Guinea-Bissau – one of the poorest countries in the world and the proposed site of...
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The Wilderness Society lodges complaint with consumer watchdog over hardware and garden chain's sale of timber sourced from NSW Forestry CorporationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Australia's biggest environment groups has accused Bunnings of "greenwashing”...
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Ombudsman says agency knew for years that part of its child support processing not in line with lawFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastServices Australia knew its internal practices relating to child support payments conflict with the law but did nothing about it for six...
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Queensland government says it has already killed six of the 10 dingoes seen near the body of 19-year-old Piper JamesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDingo experts have said a decision to kill a 10-strong pack of the animals linked with the death of Canadian tourist...
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Some parts of city were buried under nearly 60cm of snow and over 500 flights were cancelled SundayToronto is beginning to dig itself out from the largest snowfall in the city's history, a process which officials say is likely to take "several days”.Some parts of Canada's largest city were buried under nearly 60cm (about 23in) of snow and more...
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Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and President Trump held a "productive" call. Trump agreed to allow the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the incident and to review reducing federal agent numbers in the state.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media on Monday that he is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota, two days after a second U.S. citizen was shot and killed by officers working for the federal government in its immigration operations in the state.
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American forces, aided by Israel, could have enough firepower to mount attack designed to topple regimeThe Iranian government is bracing itself for a fresh US and Israeli missile assault after it was announced that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has now deployed key assets to the region, observers have said.It is thought that...
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Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trustStanding inches from Xi Jinping at a military ceremony in late December, China's highest-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, may have had little inkling about the fate that was to befall him just a few weeks later when he was put under...
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Azruddin Mohamed's election comes six months after he formed political party that became country's second largestA Guyanese businessman facing extradition to the US on gold-smuggling and money-laundering charges has been elected as the country's opposition leader, six months after he formed a political party that quickly became the second largest...
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Amid rising global tensions and a shrinking British Army, the idea of conscription has resurfaced in public debate, though ministers insist there are no plans to reinstate it. Experts suggest modern refusal would likely incur fines rather than imprisonment, with exemptions for essential workers and conscientious objectors. Polls show significant...
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A Florida nurse named Erik Martindale has stirred up a storm on social media after declaring on Facebook that he would deny anesthesia to MAGA supporters. His bold statement has sparked outrage and prompted calls for the revocation of his nursing license. In a twist, Martindale later claimed his social media accounts had been compromised.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed Donald Trump's 'Governor' remark, stating he can handle it. Trump, threatening a 100% tariff, accused Canada of becoming a 'Drop Off Port' for Chinese goods. Carney, while not commenting on every tweet, emphasized the importance of respecting Canadian troops amidst the escalating trade tensions.
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In a bold move to tackle its acute labor shortage, Russia is gearing up to welcome more than 40,000 Indian workers by 2026. This strategic decision comes in the wake of demographic challenges and an ongoing conflict, underlining the need for skilled labor. Following a recent mobility agreement, many Indian professionals are already contributing to...
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Move comes as the SEC has taken a series of friendly stances towards the cryptocurrency industry under TrumpThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against a cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, after investors in its lending program recovered...
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High court finds kingdom responsible for hacking phones of Ghanem al-Masarir and for physical attack on himA judge has ordered Saudi Arabia to pay more than £3m in damages to a London-based dissident whose phones were targeted with Pegasus spyware.In a judgment handed down on Monday, Judge Pushpinder Saini ruled that Ghanem al-Masarir was entitled...
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Men in custody for allegedly broadcasting content likely to incite hatred from French coastFrench authorities have arrested two far-right British activists in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.An order had been issued on Friday prohibiting British activists from gathering for a planned "stop the boats” protest nicknamed Operation...
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European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pactLeading British and European retailers are trying to salvage the core elements of the Amazon soy moratorium after the world's most successful forest protection agreement was wrecked by Brazilian lawmakers and abandoned by international...
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Return of police sergeant Ran Gvili's body should pave way for progress on second phase of Trump ceasefire planThe remains of the Israeli police sergeant Ran Gvili, who was killed fighting Hamas-led militants on 7 October 2023, have been returned to Israel.Militants took Gvili's body to Gaza to use as a bargaining chip. He was the last of 251...
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Mark Rutte said Europe would need to spend 'billions and billions of euros' on defenceThe European Commission got also asked about the regular US criticism that it is "targeting” US big tech companies and that, in doing so, it undermines free speech.Digital spokesperson Regnier replied:"Again, we don't target any company … based of its origin....
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Mayor of Salamanca in Guanajuato state says attack is part of 'wave of violence' as he appeals to president for helpGunmen opened fire at a football match in central Mexico on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12, in the latest outburst of violence in Guanajuato state.César Prieto, the mayor of the town of Salamanca in central...
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Many alerts remain in place with power outages in some regionsUS winter storm: at least 15 people dead and 800,000 without powerTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?Here are some photos that show just how severe the snow storm has been in New York:Freezing rain that coated roads and brought trees and branches down on power lines was the...
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Business wing of Christian Democrats aims to scrap legal right to fewer hours, saying people should need permissionThe business wing of Germany's leading Christian Democratic Union party is proposing a ban on the legal entitlement to work part-time, arguing that those wishing to work fewer hours should have to acquire special permission to do...
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Fifty killed in one incident as Italian authorities estimate 380 people may have drowned last weekEurope live – latest updatesUp to 380 people may have drowned attempting to cross the Mediterranean last week as Cyclone Harry battered southern Italy and Malta, the Italian coastguard has said, as a shipwreck with the loss of 50 lives was confirmed...
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The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, confirming all abductees have been returned to Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed this as an extraordinary achievement, fulfilling a promise to bring everyone back. Hamas stated the discovery confirms their commitment to the ceasefire agreement.
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