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Reform UK leader claims he is victim of 'hit job' as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Keir Starmer has been posting on social media about the England-Mexaco game.One of the greatest England matches I've ever seen. We are through to the quarter finals! Continue reading...
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Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on 'founder role' for a further yearBusiness live – latest updatesOcado's founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner, will stand down in 2028 after weeks of speculation over the online grocer's leadership.Steiner, who co-founded Ocado in 2000 with two other former...
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An Indian-origin man, Rishi Sharma, is dedicated to preserving America's World War II history by interviewing combat veterans. For over a decade, the 28-year-old has traveled extensively, recording the life journeys and wartime experiences of thousands of veterans. His project, Remember WWII, funded by donations, aims to capture these invaluable...
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Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in FebruaryHere are some more details from Patrick Wintour, who's in Tehran at the moment reporting on the days of national mourning for Khamenei.The funeral procession, believed to be millions strong, has moved from east to west of the...
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Ukraine's president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara after over 68 missiles and 350 drones hit capital cityUkraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha urged Nato leaders to "protect Ukrainian children from Russian ballistic terror,” saying "there is no more urgent task,” and warning them that "all decisions on air defence are needed...
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A foreign bank branch in the UAE has been fined Dh1.82 million for failing to issue a customer's liability letter within the mandated seven-day period. This penalty underscores the Central Bank of the UAE's commitment to consumer protection and enforcing market conduct regulations. The move highlights the importance of timely financial...
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The UAE is cracking down on employers violating its summer midday work ban, with fines up to Dh50,000, permit suspensions, and legal action threatened. This crucial worker welfare measure, running until September 15, prohibits outdoor work between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to prevent heat-related illnesses. Employers must provide shaded rest areas and...
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A devastating overnight Russian missile and drone barrage claimed at least 11 lives and injured over 60 in Kyiv and its surroundings. Residential areas bore the brunt, with buildings destroyed and rescue efforts underway. This intense assault, preceding a key NATO summit, follows another deadly strike on the capital. Ukraine also reported drone...
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Campaign group calls on watchdog to investigate sector amid claims of anti-competitive practices elbowing out independentsBusiness live – latest updatesBig brewers are misleading drinkers about their products' "craft” credentials and geographical origin, the ale enthusiasts' club Camra has claimed, as it called on the consumer watchdog to...
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Everything in Canberra is content now, from performative questions to calculated outbursts and comments about Kylie MinogueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese probably didnt expect an interview with a comedian in her "Bush Barbie” character would have...
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A seaplane carrying eight people made a rough landing in New York City's East River, prompting a swift rescue operation. All occupants were safely brought ashore, with two sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft partially capsized after the hard landing, which reportedly caused a wing strut to break. The pilot had issued a Mayday call before the...
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Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 yearsHalf of all affordable housing supply in rural England could be under threat under plans being considered by ministers to relax regulations for private housing developers, according to analysis.The government has proposed ending affordable...
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US telecom giant Comcast to snap up free-to-air TV channels and streaming platform to create UK's biggest commercial broadcasterSky has announced a long awaited £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcasting and streaming arm to create the UK's biggest commercial broadcaster.Sky, which is owned by the US telecoms company Comcast, will pay £1.2bn in cash...
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Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: 'We will rise'A crowd of millions assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.The scale and depth of the march, however engineered, represents an extraordinary turnaround for a country that only seven months...
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Broadway star, who is performing on the vessel, expresses shock after authorities ban Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the Broadway performer Patti LuPone has been blocked from entering Turkey after local authorities said their behaviour didn't "align with the structure of our society and...
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'Over-enforcement poses significant risk to the communities that we try to protect,' royal commission told A decision aimed at reducing "censorship” on major social media sites including Facebook and Instagram potentially led to greater levels of hate speech, the royal commission into antisemitism has heard.Meta announced in January 2025, after...
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Launch comes just hours after Australia and Fiji sign defence agreement as expert says timing not a coincidenceChina has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji, sparking condemnation from Canberra and regional leaders.The Australian foreign minister, Penny Wong, said...
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Organisation says objects consistent with 'debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere' The Australian Space Agency has said the six so-called "space balls” found in north Queensland were likely from a "foreign rocket body” that had recently re-entered the atmosphere after being in orbit.The six mysterious objects...
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The firm's share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby's leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growthIf timing is everything, then Allison Kirkby may have judged it perfectly.Since becoming BT's first female chief executive more than two years ago the company's share price has climbed 80%, an investor-pleasing turnaround...
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Kyiv offers expertise on how to develop radar systems and ground stations as it turns from buyer to security providerUkraine hopes to sign major defence deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, according to a top official, highlighting a new aspect of Kyiv's foreign policy intended to show it can be a provider as well as a...
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A Delta flight landing in Chicago on July 4th reported a startling 'big bang' as it was apparently struck by fireworks at a low altitude. Air traffic control acknowledged multiple similar incidents, even warning another pilot of a 'war zone.' While the Delta flight landed safely with no injuries and no damage found, the FAA has launched an...
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Authorities say death toll likely to rise after second assault on Ukrainian capital and surrounding region within daysEurope live – latest updatesA wave of Russian missiles and drones has struck Kyiv on the eve of a Nato summit in Turkey, killing more than a dozen people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings."In total, 14...
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Police charge woman with murder after boy's body was found in a Central Coast home on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales department in charge of child protection received "a number of reports” about a four-year-old child before he was allegedly murdered by his mother, the minister revealed, as...
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Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, remains in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA suburban Melbourne footballer is receiving "end-of-life” care in hospital after a horror head clash saw him fall to...
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Islamabad is poised to host crucial technical negotiations between the US and Iran, following a June 18 memorandum aimed at West Asian peace. These talks, expected around July 11, will delve into Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security. The discussions build upon the framework established in the Islamabad Memorandum of...
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A Ukrainian strike on Russian-occupied Crimea claimed one life and injured two others early Sunday. This comes as both Ukrainian and Russian presidents held separate calls with US President Donald Trump, discussing potential peace initiatives. Kyiv aims to isolate the peninsula, while Moscow insists on diplomatic solutions respecting its core...
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Millions of euros worth of exquisite jewellery vanished from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, after a daring pre-dawn burglary. Thieves targeted the jewellery room, making off with approximately twenty pieces. The estimated loss is substantial, potentially reaching four million euros. The museum, a tribute to Rene Lalique's artistry,...
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Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said debris from intercepted missiles and drones caused fires and damage in at least two districts of the capital. Air raid sirens had sounded across the city shortly before the explosions. The latest bombardment came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing another large-scale...
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The Philippine Senate has started the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed ...
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Exclusive: Published league tables will rank acute, ambulance and mental health trusts on six measures The NHS will rate trusts according to how well they tackle racism, violence and sexual misconduct towards staff, the government has announced.From July, all NHS acute, ambulance and mental health trusts in England will be judged and ranked in...
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Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home.Mobile coverage in the UK is worse than in any of the 27 EU member...
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Measures to be announced to make funding more transparent amid new revelations about Reform UK leaderMinisters will launch a crackdown on large political donations on Monday, as Nigel Farage faces a possible second investigation into gifts he received from a convicted fraudster before becoming an MP.The government will announce a series of measures...
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Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforceInvesting in the UK transport network to make it fully accessible to disabled passengers could boost the economy by £176bn by helping millions more people into work, according to a report.Making the economic case for an inclusive transport...
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Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reformPolice leadership in England and Wales is plagued by "nepotism and bias” and too many chiefs have lost focus on fighting crime, a government-backed report has found.The inquiry, co-chaired by former home secretary David Blunkett,...
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Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national securityThe new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has called on Andy Burnham to increase defence spending dramatically from 2030 and "evidence the trajectory” towards a Nato target that would mean £25bn a year more for the military by the...
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Prime minister picked pop singer in game of 'shag, marry, date' on comedy podcastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has apologised "unequivocally” for his comments while playing a "shag, marry, date” game on a comedy podcast when he nominated Kylie...
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Exit leaves primary voters to choose between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens in must-win seatMallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democrat, has dropped out of a contentious US Senate primary campaign, setting up a straight fight between the party's progressive and establishment wings – represented by Abdul El-Sayed, a former public...
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Interim president says unrest will not break out despite anger at official response to the 24 June disasterVenezuela's interim president has defended her country's emergency response to the twin earthquakes that have killed more than 3,000 people, vowing the country would not descend into social unrest.Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at what...
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