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Home secretary pledges to 'do everything in my power' to keep British Jews safe as police say suspect is Somalia-born UK nationalShabana Mahmood has promised to "do everything in my power” to keep British Jews safe, as police said the suspect in the stabbing of two men in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday was a 45-year-old British...
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Former deputy PM has walked a line between loyalty and interventionism since resigning last SeptemberIt is nearly eight months since Angela Rayner quit the cabinet because of her tax arrangements, but some might argue her influence on the government has not gone away. And soon she might return, whether as Keir Starmer's saviour or, perhaps, his...
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Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd and English local elections. Keir Starmer had been planning a big speech today, but he, and other political leaders, are today focusing on their...
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US president's statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being 'humiliated' in conflictIf you want to catch up with what caused the latest spat between Germany and the US, here's the video of Merz's controversial comments from earlier this week.Which reminds me that he also said the Americans "clearly have no exit...
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Syrian officials say a group Australians 'awaiting a solution' as Albanese government refuses to repatriate themGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Trump administration says it is in "active communication” with countries, urging them to repatriate citizens stranded in Syria, while the Australian government maintains its...
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Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after five-day search near Alice Springs, says 'it's going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives without you'• Warning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or...
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Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security lawThe jailed media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai has been awarded Deutsche Welle's freedom of speech award for his contribution to Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.The German public broadcaster said on Thursday that Lai would be presented in absentia with...
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Saudi Arabia has executed several Iraqi nationals. They were convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom. The executions followed a thorough legal process. Saudi authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking. This campaign targets organized criminal networks. The kingdom vows to impose strict punishments against...
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UAE motorists will face higher fuel costs in May 2026 as petrol prices see another significant increase. This marks the third consecutive monthly hike, driven by global oil market instability and geopolitical tensions. The latest revisions mean higher expenses for daily commutes and businesses reliant on transportation.
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The government has announced £25m to increase security for Jewish communitiesJohn Mann, the government's independent adviser on antisemitism, said British Jews are at "breaking point” and feel they can no longer live safely in the UK."Don't forget, everyone in the Jewish community is fleeing from somewhere,” the Labour peer told Sky News....
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The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 competing countries say they are struggling to make ends meetA World Cup that Fifa's president, Gianni Infantino, billed at the draw last December as "the greatest event that humanity has ever...
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Iran's UN mission accused the US of misrepresenting its nuclear program at a review conference, deflecting from Washington's own violations. Tehran insists its enriched uranium is IAEA-supervised, with no diversion. Meanwhile, Iran's envoy warned that regional stability hinges on ending aggression and respecting its sovereignty, urging the UN...
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US President Donald Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," following claims that a naval blockade against Iran could last for months. This development occurs as Iran rejects US claims about economic damage and criticizes the blockade strategy, with its parliament speaker calling the advice "junk."
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Fadi Saqr is accused of mass killings of civilians in Tadamon, Damascus, where people say he must face justiceA Syrian rights commission is preparing a case accusing Fadi Saqr, a militia leader within the Assad regime, of involvement in crimes against humanity and war crimes, a senior Syrian official has told the Guardian.Saqr is a former commander...
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Popular YouTuber and livestreamer IShowSpeed scared fans after he appeared to pass out during a live stream in St. Maarten. The incident happened during his ongoing Caribbean tour, where he has been streaming from multiple countries. A short video clip quickly went viral on social media, showing the 21-year-old looking extremely tired before...
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A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun re...
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The Bank of England is expected to announce it's keeping interest rates on hold as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes in peac...
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Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours, airports say.The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October...
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Elusive nightingale 'doing well' at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitatThe dawn chorus at RSPB Northward Hill in Kent is a riot of sound: the melodic robin, the two-tone cuckoo, the whitethroat's scratchy warble. Even the garbling geese and mooing cows from the neighbouring Thames marshes add to the symphony.But...
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A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on the back foot in Myanmar’s bloody civil war, pushed out of great swaths of the country’s north by an alliance of seasoned militias, and forced into defensive action around the rest of the ...
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The Pitch Perfect star is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson's directorial debut, The DebFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHollywood star Rebel Wilson has slammed as "outrageous” an accusation she directed a cyber attack on her...
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Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims said poor mental health made him admit to crimesThe Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch in 2019 has been prevented from appealing against his guilty pleas, after one of New Zealand's highest courts said his bid was "utterly devoid of...
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Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies' actions before the attack in which 15 people were killedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney's Jewish community told police of a "high” threat of an attack at December's Chanukah by the...
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Iran and the US remain locked in a standoff, with Iran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz and the US imposing a naval blockade. Both actions disrupt global commons, while escalating rhetoric and social media influence commodity prices worldwide. India, heavily reliant on regional energy flows, faces significant economic fallout from this...
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An interim report into last year's Bondi Beach mass shooting advises increased security around Jewish public events and further gun reforms among 14 initial recommendations, but found Australia's legal and regulatory frameworks did not hinder security agencies in preventing or responding to the attack.
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Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to 'recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMassive paper profits earned over recent years by property investors will be shielded from Labor's changes to the CGT...
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Painting by self-taught artist was chosen by Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang finalists for exhibition, ahead of main prize announcement on 8 MayArchibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia Trioli, Jan Fran, Ahmed al-Ahmed and more – in picturesA portrait of actor Jacob Collins by Sean Layh has won the favour of Art Gallery of NSW staff, who awarded...
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Human rights commissioner says alleged jailing highlights the 'growing risks of transnational repression' in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's human rights commissioner has said the Chinese student who was allegedly jailed for six years by Chinese...
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Indictment accuses high-level officials in Sinaloa of offences such as drug trafficking, weapons offences and kidnapping The US justice department has charged the governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel, accusing them of aiding in the massive importation of illicit narcotics into the...
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Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for a period of time, to be determined," saying the "unprecedented" legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.
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US president's threat comes after Germany's Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with IranThe US may reduce its number of troops deployed in Germany, Donald Trump has announced, days after the country's chancellor said America was being "humiliated” by Iran.In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US...
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Candace Owens addressed criticism from Donald Trump during a livestream after he called her "vile” in a Truth Social post. Responding with sarcasm, she questioned the motive behind his remarks and suggested political pressure may be involved. Owens framed the attack as part of an ongoing pattern, hinting at deeper dynamics while avoiding a...
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Report calls for tough action to combat 'escalating and unsustainable burden' of liver-related problems in EuropeGovernments in Europe should impose much higher taxes on alcohol and unhealthy food to tackle the continent's 284,000 deaths a year from liver disease, experts say.Taxes on those products should rise sharply enough for the money raised...
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Viktor Gyokeres puts Arsenal ahead from the spot before an equalising penalty from Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in the second half. A third penalty call for the Gunners is overturned by VAR which ensures the first leg of their Champions League semi-final ends in a 1-1 draw.
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