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Supporters at the Victorian state library protested against prosecutors dropping a manslaughter charge against the man accused of killing herGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIsla Bell, the 19-year-old whose body was found in a Melbourne tip 18 months ago, has been remembered as a loving, courageous and open-hearted young...
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Firms do not offer cover for some models, or charge more than for equivalent petrol cars, research findsUK insurers are more hesitant to cover some hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) from China than cars from other countries, research suggests.While some drivers can save money by buying cars made in China, they may have more limited options to get...
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As Keir Starmer endures a slow ousting as PM, former Labour leader Corbyn recalls his own expulsion and looks at the runners and riders"Yeah, I do feel [sorry for him],” said Jeremy Corbyn, with only a little hesitation. "On a personal level it must be devastating. It is a horrible feeling. You suddenly realise that this person doesn't trust you...
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Rent donations on GoFundMe up 60% since 2022, with 100,000 donors helping people keep a roof over their headsA record number of people in the UK are turning to crowdfunding to cover rent and household bills, with GoFundMe reporting more rent-related fundraisers were created in April than in any month on record.The platform said donations towards...
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Ahead of Nakba march, Sara Husseini says many feel they are being treated as suspects rather than victims of mass sufferingBritish Palestinians feel unable to speak openly about Israel's war on Gaza, the director of the British Palestinian Committee has said, amid what campaigners believe is a growing climate of hostility around Palestinian...
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As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates"People hate you,” the adviser informed his leader. A think-piece in a daily newspaper noted that "almost everyone agrees on one thing: they don't like him”.The recent disastrous set of local election results in the UK built on Keir...
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US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki 'most active terrorist in the world' and says he was eliminated in 'very complex mission'Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the "second in command” global leader of the Islamic State."Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a...
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As US President Trump returns from China, pressure mounts over Iran. Top aides are reportedly preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy falters, including intensified bombing and potential Special Operations deployments. Iran, meanwhile, signals readiness for conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical...
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The US supreme court dealt a devastating blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states cannot consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority-Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks to Stacey Abrams, a voting...
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Voters in northern Brisbane electorate go to polls after sudden death of former independent MP Jimmy SullivanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA byelection in the Brisbane seat of Stafford is expected to swing towards the sitting LNP Queensland government in a result experts say would likely be fatal to former premier...
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Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but was told it "is a tough one”.Family and supporters of the 78-year-old British citizen had hoped...
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Taiwan's defense ministry reported eight Chinese naval vessels near the island following US President Trump's China visit. Trump suggested China might act against Taiwan after his term, acknowledging Beijing's strong objections to its independence. The US arms package for Taiwan remains under review amid escalating tensions and China's territorial...
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A search to recover the bodies of four Italian divers from inside an underwater cave in the Maldives was suspended on after rough seas repeatedly hampered efforts. The body of the fifth diver was recovered previously. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has the latest.
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With the historic Beijing summit coming to a close, questions about the future of Taiwan persist. While a $14 billion U.S. weapons deal is still awaiting approval from President Trump, the self-governing island, which China claims as it's own, is ramping up drone production. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer got an inside look at one of Taiwan's...
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Lil Tjay sparked online backlash after briefly posting and deleting screenshots of private messages allegedly involving Kai Cenat's ex-girlfriend, Gigi Alayah. Fans criticised the rapper for exposing personal conversations, while others defended his actions amid ongoing tension with Cenat. The streamer has not publicly responded, and the...
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Politicians still care about traditional media, but winning over people spending more of their lives online is the challenge for modern MPsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHe's up before sunrise, pounding the pavement in a cap and running shorts. He's still up late into the night, having slipped into a comfortable sweater...
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Criticism of budget funding comes amid warnings the Australian National Audit Office will struggle to meet its targets for independent reviewsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has been accused inadequately funding one of the central institutions safeguarding public administration, with transparency advocates and...
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Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China's increasing confidence on world stageAsked before he departed for Beijing if he would raise with the Chinese president the case of Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist jailed in Hong Kong, Donald Trump said: "I'll bring him up.”But, the US president added: "It's like saying to me,...
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Candace Owens has questioned claims that Charlie Kirk chose wife Erika Kirk as his successor at Turning Point USA before his assassination. Owens cast doubt on the authenticity of an audio recording allegedly captured during a private Aspen donor retreat and demanded the release of full video footage. TPUSA has refused, citing donor privacy...
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Benny Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene became involved in a major online feud after Greene criticized Johnson's YouTube coverage of hush-money allegations against Thomas Massie. The fight quickly turned personal, with both accusing each other of dishonesty and propaganda. Meanwhile, Massie strongly denied the accusations, calling them false and...
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advised his children against studying or working in the US due to a rapidly changing social climate and job market difficulties for the highly educated. Merz expressed strong optimism about Germany's opportunities for young people, contrasting it with his concerns about the current US situation.
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A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
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Chaotic week in which enforcer of 'war on drugs' flees senate building leaves government looking 'incompetent'The wanted man outran security agents, rallied protesters and even serenaded the media with a military hymn. Then, after a sudden exchange of gunfire, the Philippines' most controversial lawmaker slipped out of the heavily guarded senate...
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Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi appeared in US federal court to face six terrorism-related chargesThe US justice department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national accused of involvement in nearly 20 alleged terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe.The wave of violence attributed to Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi...
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Popular streamer Chud the Builder, real name Dalton Eatherly, appeared visibly upset in court after a judge set his bond at $1.25 million. He faces serious charges including attempted murder following a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse. Eatherly claims he acted in self-defense, but authorities are investigating the incident as a violent...
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Although the much-hyped summit between the presidents of China and the U.S. ended with smiles and handshakes between the leaders of the two superpowers, the two-day meeting in Beijing appeared from the outside to be far heavier on ceremony than on specifics.
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Statement following 'productive' talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of TyreIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department has said.It came after two "productive” days of talks, and more negotiations would be held from...
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At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitionsFor weeks, Andy Burnham's supporters had told MPs to "hold the line”, that he had a seat in parliament in his sights and that he would be a contender in any leadership contest. That was never the full...
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US staff and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded materials from Chinese officials before departing Beijing. This occurred despite public displays of goodwill, as behind-the-scenes tensions over security and media access surfaced during the visit, echoing past diplomatic friction.
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Weinstein has been convicted of other crimes in the US and is already behind bars but move leaves rape charge in limboHarvey Weinstein's retrial in New York on a rape charge ended in a mistrial on Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched criminal case that another jury had already failed to decide last year.The disgraced former...
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The mayor of Greater Manchester is the latest in a long line of politicians to try to show he's on the right track … etcPoliticians, as we know, love a metaphor. But do they have to be so literal? No sooner had the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, announced that he wanted to run for parliament than … Look! Out he popped from his house on...
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All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement 'deplored' by human rights organisations The UK and 45 other European countries have signed an agreement that explicitly endorses plans to send unwanted asylum seekers to third country hubs.A political declaration from the 46 members of the Council of Europe, the body that oversees the European...
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Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks CubaTensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise further amid reports that Raúl Castro, the country's 94-year-old former president, may soon face the type of indictment that led to the US abduction of the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, in...
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