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NBC News - World (25 minutes ago)

In the birthplace of Christianity, churches and communities are coming under attack from Jewish, Israeli settlers

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China Daily - World (26 minutes ago)

The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.

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China Daily - World (26 minutes ago)

China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

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China Daily - World (26 minutes ago)

A 12-year-old Algerian boy was crowned winner of the eighth Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition on Sunday.

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China Daily - World (26 minutes ago)

A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Low-lying areas of Punjab province hit by significant flooding after rivers overflow their banksThe south-west monsoon continued a deadly streak in Pakistan this week, with torrential rain on Wednesday killing at least 63 people. After beginning life as showers and thunderstorms in north-west India this week, a more organised area of low pressure...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Firm says technology used in El Eternauta is chance 'to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper'Netflix has used artificial intelligence in one of its TV shows for the first time, in a move the streaming company's boss said will make films and programmes cheaper and of better quality.Ted Sarandos, a co-chief executive of...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Shapps, defence secretary when the superinjunction was imposed, said its use was 'entirely justified' to save livesAfghan nationals: have you arrived in the UK under the ARR?The former defence secretary Grant Shapps has defended the use of an unprecedented superinjunction to suppress a data breach that led to the UK government relocating 15,000...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Along with Democrats, only two House Republicans voted against the cutThe US's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed president Donald Trump's $9bn funding cut to public media and foreign aid early on Friday, sending it to the White House to be signed into law.The chamber voted 216 to 213 in favor of the funding cut package, altered...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Exclusive: Customers are told the carmaker is allowing more time for testing and for demand to pick upBritain's largest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover, has delayed the planned launches of its new electric Range Rover and electric Jaguar models to give it time for more testing and for demand to pick up, the Guardian can reveal.JLR has written to...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

This blog is now closedTrump requests release of Epstein grand jury transcripts amid report of 'bawdy' birthday noteTrump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible "weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Environment Agency records 75 serious incidents among total of 2,800, with Thames Water being worst offenderSerious pollution incidents by water companies were up 60% last year compared with the year before, data has revealed.These incidents are the most environmentally damaging and indicate that the sewage spill or other pollution incident has a...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Treasury minister James Murray said Abbott's claim that 'this Labour leadership wants me out' was 'absolutely not the case'The former defence secretary Grant Shapps has defended the use of an unprecedented superinjunction to suppress a data breach that led to the UK government relocating 15,000 Afghans.The Afghanistan Response Route (ARR) was...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Dan Sabbagh on the data leak that may have cost hundreds of millions of pounds – and put Afghan lives at riskThis week an email was sent to people in Afghanistan. It told the recipients, who had all worked for British forces in Afghanistan, that some of their personal data "may have been compromised”. All had applied for asylum in the UK,...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Big Butterfly Count asks volunteers to spend 15 minutes in local green space with big recovery expected after 2024's dramatic declinePeople are being urged to help measure the scale of Britain's butterfly bounceback after last summer's dramatic decline with this year's launch of the world's biggest insect survey.The Big Butterfly Count asks...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Law firm representing thousands says some already killed and others in hiding as a result of government 'blunder'Thousands of Afghans relocated to UK under secret scheme after data leakWhen Abdullah received an email from the British government saying his details had been included in the military data leak, it became "the worst day in all...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Two separate Israeli strikes reported in southern Gaza, with another attack in the northA spokesperson for Syria's interior ministry, Noureddin al-Baba, denied reports that government forces are being deployed to Sweida province, Syrian state news agency reported on Friday, according to Reuters.Reuters previously reported on Friday that a Syrian...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

The Austrian daredevil, who was 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider over central Italy Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said.Baumgartner, who was 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

German chancellor's proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world warThe German chancellor has called for a strategic axis between London, Paris and Berlin to tackle illegal migration and deepen defence cooperation, despite declaring that he "deeply deplores” Brexit.Friedrich Merz appeared alongside...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Historic decision in federal court gives traditional owners in northwest Victoria the right to control access to their countrySign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news emailAfter a difficult journey spanning more than two decades, traditional owners say they've "weathered the storm” to finally have their native title rights recognised.The...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmania's Labor leader, Dean Winter, confirmed his party supported the controversial Macquarie Point AFL stadium for the Tasmania Devils, describing it as deeply important for the state.Winter spoke with the ABC this morning, a day before Tasmanians head to the polls...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Move follows concerns several papers in Forensic Sciences Research did not meet ethical standards on DNA collectionOxford University Press (OUP) will no longer publish a controversial academic journal sponsored by China's Ministry of Justice after years of concerns that several papers in the publication did not meet ethical standards about DNA...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Indigenous groups had offered to rehome grizzly nicknamed Tex who was killed without authorizationThe journey of Tex, a young grizzly bear that gripped public attention in Canada after swimming to a populated island near Vancouver, came to a violent end this week after he was shot and killed without authorization, despite plans by Indigenous groups...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

Spate of incidents in Baltic Sea and around Taiwan are harbinger for further disruptive activity, cybersecurity firm saysThe risk of Russia- and China-backed attacks on undersea cables carrying international internet traffic is likely to rise amid a spate of incidents in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan, according to a report.Submarine cables...

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The Guardian - World (27 minutes ago)

The country, beset by war, has the world's lowest rates of vaccination, says the World Health Organization, as global immunisation drive also stallsChildren in Sudan, caught up in what aid organisations have called the world's largest humanitarian crisis and threatened by rising levels of violence, are increasingly vulnerable to deadly infectious...

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New York Times - World (28 minutes ago)

Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with persistence, humor and his signature catchphrase: "Ça y est!”

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New York Times - World (28 minutes ago)

Spread across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, the secretive religious minority has long balanced integration and independence. Now, members are at the heart of the region's shifting power struggles.

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BBC - World (28 minutes ago)

The hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers, is damaged and police vehicles are targeted.

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BBC - World (28 minutes ago)

The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes.

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Yahoo News - World (29 minutes ago)

Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says

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Yahoo News - World (29 minutes ago)

The best, most sustainable place to snorkel with whale sharks? It's Australia's Ningaloo

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Yahoo News - World (29 minutes ago)

The Coffee Club opens first East African store in Nairobi, Kenya

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The Washington Post - World (31 minutes ago)

At least 31 people were massacred on April 27 in Salha, a neighborhood south of Khartoum, survivors said. The Post has reconstructed the events of that day.

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The Washington Post - World (31 minutes ago)

This year's military exercises, unprecedented in length and scale, are designed to prepare people for the prospect of Chinese troops storming Taiwan's shores.

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National Public Radio - World (33 minutes ago)

The British government aims to make all 16- and 17-year-olds eligible to vote starting in the next U.K. general election. Some voting age limits are changing in the U.S., but only at the local level.

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ABC News - World (33 minutes ago)

North Korea says it is banning the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for the complex

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CBC - World (34 minutes ago)

Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oilsands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America's lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up.

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CBC - World (34 minutes ago)

Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49.

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CBC - World (34 minutes ago)

An $8 billion US trial by Meta Platforms shareholders against Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former company leaders kicks off on Wednesday over claims that they illegally harvested the data of Facebook users in violation of a 2012 agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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CBC - World (34 minutes ago)

Want a big piece of Mars? It could be yours — for $4M US

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CBC - World (34 minutes ago)

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, has died at 87.

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CBC - World (34 minutes ago)

Astronomers capture 1st close-up photograph of new interstellar visitor

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NDTV - World (37 minutes ago)

The Supreme Court has asked a private organisation, which is making efforts for the safe release of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, to approach the Centre to seek permission to travel to the Middle Eastern country for negotiations to stall her execution.

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The Times of India - World (37 minutes ago)

A major scandal has rocked Thailand's Buddhist clergy, with at least 11 monks accused of sexual misconduct and extortion. They allegedly used temple donations to pay hush money to a woman who blackmailed them after secretly recording their encounters. King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reacted strongly, and a full police investigation is underway,...

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The Times of India - World (37 minutes ago)

Congress has approved President Trump's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal spending, impacting public broadcasters like PBS and NPR, along with foreign aid programs. The House passed the bill with a narrow 216-213 margin, while the Senate approved it 51-48, with some Republicans dissenting over concerns about congressional power. Trump hailed...

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Global News - World (38 minutes ago)

Canadian soccer star Olivia Smith has signed the most expensive contract in Women's soccer history after agreeing to a multi-year deal with England's Arsenal F.C.

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The Guardian - World (An hour ago)

Perth man, 42, reportedly died on Wednesday after jumping from the peak of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites regionAn Australian who reportedly died earlier this week in an accident at a competition in northern Italy has been remembered as a much-loved member of the international Base jumping community.James Nowland, 42, died on Wednesday after jumping...

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The Guardian - World (An hour ago)

The 74-year-old Bega man was flying from Wangaratta in Victoria to Moruya in NSW when his plane vanished on Tuesday afternoonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe body of a man has been located in wreckage in the Snowy Mountains on Friday, after a multi-day police search...

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (An hour ago)

Two of the men accused of murdering two Perth brothers and their American friend will remain in the maximum-security prison El Hongo prison while lawyers determine the facts of the case.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (An hour ago)

The UK's proposed changes are designed to boost participation and trust in the electoral system, but opinion is split over whether under 18s should – or would – cast ballots.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

Andy Byron, a video designer, clarified that he was not the Astronomer CEO who was caught sharing an intimate moment with the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

A 22-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of a longtime music supervisor for "American Idol" and her husband at their home in Los Angeles was charged with two counts of murder.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

The clip, which emerged from a show at Gillette Stadium, captured Astronomer CEO Byron with his arms around the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

Wednesday's magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years - including one that shook communities almost exactly two years earlier.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

Mimi Yuliana Maeloa bought the house covering almost 767 square meters (8,256 square feet) on Chatsworth Avenue, according to a property filing in late June seen by Bloomberg News. The house is near the country's main Orchard Road shopping belt.

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

Amsterdam-based street artist Judith de Leeuw described her giant work in the northern French town of Roubaix, which has a large immigrant community, as "a quiet reminder of what freedom should be."

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NDTV - World (An hour ago)

A former OpenAI employee has shed light on the inner workings of ChatGPT's parent business, revealing a practically email-free workplace.

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BBC - World (An hour ago)

One goalkeeper saved four penalties, the other kept out two and three players missed the target - how England came out on top against Sweden in a rollercoaster shootout.

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The Times of India - World (An hour ago)

Oman is set to enforce mandatory professional certifications for engineers and accountants. Starting August 2025, engineers need OSE certification for work permits, followed by accountants in September. This initiative aims to standardize qualifications, enhance competency, and promote Omanisation by ensuring a skilled local workforce, aligning...

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The Times of India - World (An hour ago)

The UAE now allows citizens from 52 countries to drive using their national licenses while visiting, and to exchange them for a UAE license if they become residents. Introduced under the Markhoos initiative, the update removes the need for driving tests and supports the country's efforts to enhance digital services, streamline procedures, and...

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The Times of India - World (An hour ago)

Natasha Archer, Princess Kate's former aide, sparked speculation by unfollowing Meghan Markle and associates on Instagram as she transitioned to a private consultancy. This move occurred amidst reported efforts by King Charles's and the Sussexes' teams to improve relations, though Prince William's team was absent from initial discussions.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 hours ago)

The UK's public service broadcaster has announced changes for those living outside the UK to access BBC content. Here's how this affects people living in Switzerland.

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Deutsche Welle - World (2 hours ago)

Brazil's leftist leader has condemned Donald Trump over the US threat to impose tariffs on Brazilian goods. Trump says the tariffs are punishment for legal proceedings against conservative ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

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RT - World (2 hours ago)

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged Israeli forces struck the Holy Family Church, blaming the incident on "stray ammunition” Read Full Article at RT.com

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The Local - Switzerland (2 hours ago)

Another Swiss town —Mendrisio in Ticino — wants to close its swimming pools to foreigners; one-third of Switzerland's population struggles to pay bills; and other news in our Friday roundup.

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The Washington Post - World (2 hours ago)

Several smaller countries are taking a stand against Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza. Critics are skeptical about their impact, but others see the pressure as a first step in a global shift.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 hours ago)

The United Kingdom is looking to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in the biggest reforms to the electoral system in decades.

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The Guardian - World (3 hours ago)

Conflict restarts in southern province as Druze groups reportedly target Bedouin villages in 'revenge' attacksThe Israeli military has carried out an airstrike on the outskirts of Sweida city as clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters intensified on Thursday night.The clashes started a wave of tit-for-tat retaliatory violence earlier on...

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The Guardian - World (3 hours ago)

Exclusive: Liberal MP urges people to make submissions to inquiry as Labor insists it will look into harmful and coercive groups, not target trans communitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria's equality minister says the government will oppose a push to examine...

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The Guardian - World (3 hours ago)

Sectarian divisions prompted the worst unrest in Syria since March as the Druze population of Sweida province suffered massacres and executionsBahaa* had no choice but to keep on working as patient after patient came through the doors of the Sweida National hospital in southern Syria. Almost all bore similar injuries: gunshot wounds and bodies...

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ABC News - World (3 hours ago)

Hong Kong has tightened prison rules, allowing authorities to restrict visits on national security grounds

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ABC News - World (3 hours ago)

Members of Syria's Druze community are searching for loved ones and counting their dead after days of clashes in a southern province that left bloodied bodies of civilians on the streets and homes looted

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ABC News - World (3 hours ago)

Over two years have passed since Sudan plunged into a civil war that has caused what aid organizations have described as one of the world’s worst displacement and hunger crises

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

Donald Trump's past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is under scrutiny, revisiting their decade-long connection marked by social events and private jet travels. Allegations involving Trump's Mar-a-Lago club and Virginia Giuffre have resurfaced. A controversial birthday letter and a property dispute reportedly led to their fallout.

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

Bahrain's Golden Residency emerges as one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency in 2025, contrasting with the UAE's higher investment requirements and Saudi Arabia's premium residency fees. Bahrain offers broader eligibility, unrestricted employment, and lower living costs. Each Gulf program caters to different priorities, emphasizing...

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NDTV - World (3 hours ago)

Megan Kerrigan, the wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has dropped her surname from her Facebook profile after a video in which her husband appeared to get intimate with his company's Chief Public Officer, Kristen Cabot, at a Coldplay concert went vi

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NDTV - World (3 hours ago)

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on camera in what appeared to be an intimate position with the company's Chief Public Officer at the Coldplay concert in Boston on Wednesday.

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NDTV - World (3 hours ago)

The United Kingdom has announced its plans to lower the voting age to 16, and the Labour Party-led government wants to do it before the next General Election.

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NDTV - World (3 hours ago)

10 years after the UK became the first country to legalise mitochondrial donation, the first results from the use of these high-profile reproductive technologies - designed to prevent passing on genetic disorders - have finally been published.

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NDTV - World (3 hours ago)

The chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when your leg veins struggle to allow the flow of blood back to the heart, according to the Johns Hopkins website.

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

Amidst rising pressure, Donald Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to end what he calls a 'Democrat-perpetuated scam.' This follows a Wall Street Journal report alleging Trump's signature on a letter in Epstein's birthday album, which Trump vehemently denies as a...

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

Donald Trump is embroiled in controversy following the emergence of a bizarre birthday letter gifted to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The letter, featuring a crude drawing and Trump's name, has sparked strong denials and threats of legal action from the former president.

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The Guardian - World (3 hours ago)

In today's newsletter: In failing to leverage its economic influence, the bloc is showing its threats are empty – and is breaking its own rulesGood morning. Before we get into the news of the day, a bit of housekeeping.I've been away from the newsletter for a few months, but this isn't the grand return I'm sure you've all been eagerly awaiting....

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Yahoo News - World (3 hours ago)

Sudan's civil war, by the numbers

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Yahoo News - World (3 hours ago)

Baseless posts about India embassy attack misuse old photos

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

The discussion around slow play reignites after opening rounds at the 153rd Open take almost six hours.

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

Born in Italy, raised in London, picked by Australia. Tom Lynagh's teenage call to bet on green and gold has paid out handsomely.

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

England's resilience, the impact of the 'super-subs' and a large slice of luck proved to be familiar traits in their penalty shootout win over Sweden.

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

Data shows 130 inmates were held illegally, after their release date, in the last six months.

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

The temporary ban affects more than 1.4 million customers in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

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National Public Radio - World (4 hours ago)

The conflict had drawn airstrikes against Syrian forces by neighboring Israel in defense of the Druze before a truce halted most of the fighting.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 hours ago)

This retiree feels "at home” when he's traversing one of the hottest places on the planet as part of the world's toughest ultramarathon. Even when it makes him hallucinate.

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RT - World (4 hours ago)

US President Trump has promised to release more files amid criticism of his administration's handling of the infamous sex trafficking case Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - World (4 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump has threatened legal action after the WSJ claimed that he authored a lewd letter to Jeffrey Epstein back in 2003 Read Full Article at RT.com

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Yahoo News - World (4 hours ago)

Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia's forces

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

Trump's supporters and opponents alike have demanded more disclosures related to the disgraced financier.

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The Times of India - World (5 hours ago)

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is facing backlash after a video of him and the company's HR head, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert went viral. A former employee has described Byron as a "toxic" boss, adding fuel to the fire. The incident has sparked criticism of Astronomer's work culture and raised questions about the leadership's awareness of the...

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New York Times - World (5 hours ago)

Plus, panic-buying Korean beauty products

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Deutsche Welle - World (5 hours ago)

As Donald Trump battles the shadow of the Epstein case, he has called for the release of related documents and threatened to sue the WSJ over a "false" report alleging he wrote Epstein a lewd birthday letter in 2003.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (5 hours ago)

Three people were killed and 10 were wounded, including the parish priest who regularly spoke to Pope Francis. Israel expressed regret over what it described as an accident.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (5 hours ago)

The US president says he will sue The Wall Street Journal over a story claiming he wrote a cryptic letter – with an "outline of a naked woman” – to now-convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

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The Guardian - World (5 hours ago)

Case that exposed France's rape culture and shocked the world has been made into play to be shown in Avignon, where trial was heldA stage play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will be staged this week in the southern city of Avignon, as France continues to debate the lessons for society from the country's biggest...

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CBC - World (5 hours ago)

Trump denies writing birthday message to Epstein described in Wall Street Journal report

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Yahoo News - World (5 hours ago)

Give Your Outdated China Hutch Cabinet New Life By Splitting It In Two

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Yahoo News - World (5 hours ago)

Former hostage Or Levy opens up about learning of wife's murder, time with Hersh Goldberg-Polin

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

Lincoln dresses entirely in clothes from the era and works in a 1940s tea room.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

The 56-year-old daredevil skydiver and helicopter pilot lost control of his paraglider in Italy.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and slid down a bank.

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NDTV - World (5 hours ago)

An Indian-origin businessman and the police chiefs of three cities in the US have been charged with visa fraud, allegedly by exploiting a provision to help crime victims.

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NDTV - World (5 hours ago)

Meta Platforms Inc. hired Mark Lee and Tom Gunter for its Superintelligence Labs team. Lee has started at Meta after leaving Apple in recent days, while Gunter will begin work in the near future.

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NDTV - World (5 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal after it published a story about an alleged off-color letter written by him to late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that featured a drawing of a naked woman.

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ABC News - World (6 hours ago)

A Chinese university has expelled a female student for “damaging national dignity” over alleged “improper interactions” with a foreign man

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ABC News - World (6 hours ago)

A Canadian man has been charged with hijacking a small plane after he caused a security scare at Vancouver’s airport this week

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The Times of India - World (6 hours ago)

The Trump administration's decision to discontinue a specialized phone service for LGBTQ youth struggling with mental health has sparked widespread criticism. This service, a part of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offered tailored support to callers under 25.

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The Times of India - World (6 hours ago)

CBS will discontinue 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' by May 2026, citing financial challenges despite its high ratings. This decision follows a legal settlement between Paramount and Donald Trump, fueling speculation about political motivations behind the cancellation, especially given Colbert's criticism of Trump. Colbert acknowledged the...

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Deutsche Welle - World (6 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with "chronic venous insufficiency," according to the White House. Images of Trump's bruised hand and swollen legs sparked rumors about the 79-year-old president's health.

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The Guardian - World (6 hours ago)

23-year-old man, who previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admits he killed his former girlfriend in Ballarat in April 2024Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLachlan Young has pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-partner Hannah McGuire eight days into his trial.The...

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

A month since Donald Trump called in the National Guard, raids continue to spark violent protests - and fear.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

Labour's move to lower the voting age in the UK dominates Friday's headlines.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

The president's press secretary says bruising on his hands is consistent with damage from frequent handshakes while taking aspirin.

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National Public Radio - World (7 hours ago)

El Salvador's most prominent human rights group says it's been forced into exile, citing threats and harassment from the government of President Nayib Bukele.

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The Times of India - World (7 hours ago)

A birthday album made for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, featuring a controversial letter purportedly signed by Donald Trump, has resurfaced. The letter includes a suggestive drawing and text, which Trump vehemently denies creating, threatening a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. US vice president JD Vance has criticized the report.

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The Times of India - World (7 hours ago)

President Trump has dismissed calls for a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite pressure from Republican leaders. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump believes the decision to release Epstein-related files is out of his control and rests with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Some allies, like Laura Loomer and...

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Deutsche Welle - World (7 hours ago)

EU ambassadors are expected to approve the 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday. Slovakia had been blocking the package over concerns regarding a separate EU proposal phasing out gas imports from Russia.

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NDTV - World (7 hours ago)

In the six months since his return to the White House, Reporters Without Borders said Trump had used "lawfare" and economic pressure on newsrooms, dismantled public media and banned outlets and undesirable wording.

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NDTV - World (7 hours ago)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday slammed Donald Trump's threat to impose 50 percent tariffs on Latin America's largest economy as "unacceptable blackmail."

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CBS News - World (7 hours ago)

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six leaders and affiliates of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, including the head of the group, known by the alias "Niño Guerrero."

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Yahoo News - World (7 hours ago)

UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings

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The Times of India - World (8 hours ago)

A birthday album made for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, featuring a controversial letter purportedly signed by Donald Trump, has resurfaced. The letter includes a suggestive drawing and text, which Trump vehemently denies creating, threatening a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. US vice president JD Vance has criticized the report.

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The Times of India - World (8 hours ago)

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refuted allegations of mismanagement in the Federal Reserve Board's renovation project, responding to concerns raised by White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Amidst speculation of a potential removal attempt, Powell clarified that claims of extravagant features like rooftop gardens and luxury amenities were...

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The Guardian - World (8 hours ago)

Maha Almassri, 61, who fled Gaza last year, was detained in Villawood after Julian Hill 'personally' cancelled her bridging visaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Palestinian woman has been released from immigration detention a week after she was detained by authorities...

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NDTV - World (8 hours ago)

The White House on Friday shunned media reports circling around US President Donald Trump's visit to Pakistan, stating that there has been no such presidential travel plans.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (8 hours ago)

An Israeli shell slammed into the compound of Gaza's only Catholic church on Thursday, killing two people and wounding several others, according to witnesses and church officials.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

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The Washington Post - World (8 hours ago)

The Centre d'Art in Port-au-Prince has nurtured generations of Haitian artists and exhibited the country's most important works of art. Then came the gangs.

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The Washington Post - World (8 hours ago)

If implemented, the sanctions against supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes would dramatically escalate a widening feud between the United States and Brazil.

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The Washington Post - World (8 hours ago)

Israeli leaders said they launched attacks on Syria this week to protect members of the Druze religious group in the country's south, amid clashes in the area.

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New York Times - World (8 hours ago)

In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.

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The Times of India - World (9 hours ago)

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, asserting Brazil's sovereignty and rejecting foreign interference. Lula accused US tech firms of spreading misinformation and announced plans to regulate and tax them. The escalating trade dispute has boosted...

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CBS News - World (9 hours ago)

Following a call with President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology, saying the only Catholic church in Gaza was hit by stray ammunition. The blast killed three civilians. Ramy Inocencio reports.

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RT - World (9 hours ago)

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has called a meeting between the US and Russian leaders the only realistic path to ending the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

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Yahoo News - World (9 hours ago)

Three dead in Israeli attack on Gaza church

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ABC News - World (9 hours ago)

Five immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s secretive third-country program are in prison, where they will be held in solitary confinement for an undetermined time

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NBC News - World (9 hours ago)

Shrapnel from an Israeli tank shell hit Gaza's only Catholic church, killing three people. Israel's military said it was a mistake and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he "deeply regrets” the incident. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.

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NDTV - World (9 hours ago)

President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday.

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CBS News - World (9 hours ago)

Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.

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The Guardian - World (10 hours ago)

Chance of direct services reignites hopes for better rail links across Europe as Stamer and Merz pledge to sign bilateral treatyPlans for possible direct trains from London to Berlin will be drawn up by a joint UK-German taskforce, reigniting hopes for better rail connections across Europe.The partnership, announced as part of the bilateral treaty...

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The Guardian - World (10 hours ago)

Exclusive: Industry sources say decision could be highly consequential and limit AFL's dependence on gamblingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian gambling regulator is considering whether to make an unprecedented intervention in a dispute between the AFL and...

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Yahoo News - World (10 hours ago)

Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Cutting the County Championship from 14 games to 12 is the "only reasonable option” to protect welfare and improve standards, according to the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA).

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Chloe Kelly tops the player ratings in England's quarter-final penalty shootout win over Sweden at Euro 2025.

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RT - World (10 hours ago)

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports Read Full Article at RT.com

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (10 hours ago)

The EU is plotting a massive $120 billion retaliation after the US president stunned the bloc with a 30 per cent tariff on its products.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

England fight back from 2-0 down to win a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden and book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".

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National Public Radio - World (10 hours ago)

China has been able to entirely cut off Europe and the U.S. from several critical rare earth metals. How did it develop such a stranglehold on an industry the U.S. once controlled?

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