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Letter follows a Guardian investigation into irregular ways the Trump administration was transporting detainees. Plus, top World Cup tickets to retail at almost $33,000Good morning.A group of 40 House Democrats have described "grave concerns” over the Trump administration's secretive program of deportation flights and demanded that the Federal...
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Ethylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research findsA new Trump administration plan to rescind 2024 regulations for toxic ethylene oxide (EtO) pollution more broadly aims to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to strengthen public health protections around hazardous emissions and could...
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Samhsa said funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute fentanyl test strips or other drug test kitsThe Trump administration's decision to restrict use of federal funds for fentanyl test strips, in what officials described as a "clear shift away from harm reduction”, could have fatal consequences, experts and critics have warned.The...
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Rivers, nature's vital arteries, shape landscapes and history. From the Nile's ancient reign to the Amazon's immense volume, these waterways are crucial. China's Yangtze, North America's Missouri-Mississippi, Siberia's Yenisey, and the Yellow River, cradle of civilization, highlight their global significance. Russia's Ob-Irtysh, South America's Rio...
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Nine out of 10 workers express support for policies on artificial intelligence that labor unions may fight forUS workers overwhelmingly support pro-worker policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and view labor unions as the most reliable protectors of workers from the effects of AI, according to a new poll released by the AFL-CIO, the largest...
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Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factorsSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has announced on Truth Social that Cuba was asking for help and "we are going to talk”, without elaborating further.He wrote: "No Republican has ever spoken to me about...
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Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching judge's directions with his closing speech at trial of six activistsA leading human rights barrister has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists.Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching the judge's directions in the trial of...
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Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, drawing comparisons to 1962 Adolf Eichmann trialIsraeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza.The measure was...
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praises Spain's 'compassion and solidarity' in evacuating virus-hit cruise shipThe head of the World Health Organization has told countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases after the outbreak onboard the MV Hondius, and thanked Spain for the "compassion and solidarity” it had shown by taking in the stricken cruise...
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Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to recognise countries' right to control bordersEurope live – latest updatesEuropean ministers will this week discuss plans to send thousands of rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs, the head of the continent's human rights body has told the...
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Labor has announced funding for Australian Submarine Agency will jump to $512m in next financial year amid concerns the sovereign submarine fleet may never arriveFederal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech – latest newsExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email,...
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As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedomMore than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and Nobel peace prize laureate, after she was transferred to hospital amid...
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Horses seized and several people questioned after animal rights activist shares video of race along country roadsA video showing an illegal horse race in Sicily, with spectators firing pistols into the air and brandishing Kalashnikov rifles, has prompted a police investigation that has led to the seizure of the animals.The clip, reportedly filmed...
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Kuwait's aviation regulator has launched a new feature on the Sahel app, allowing air travelers to directly report flight delays, cancellations, and refund disputes. This digital service aims to expedite complaint handling and enhance passenger protection, simplifying communication between passengers, airlines, and authorities.
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Iran has announced its support for Chinese President Xi Jinping's four-point plan for Gulf security and regional development. This initiative, emphasizing peaceful coexistence, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law, and balancing security with economic cooperation, comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to China amid...
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The UAE has become the first country to grant a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license to a cryptocurrency platform, allowing regulated digital asset payments. This landmark approval enables UAE residents to pay government fees using cryptocurrencies, integrating virtual asset payments into the nation's regulated financial system and bolstering its...
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A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, says he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution and adds he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he le...
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Israeli forces have released footage of Hezbollah living quarters in southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire. The IDF reported striking over 100 targets, including weapons caches and tunnel routes, amidst an escalating drone war.
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Labor's ambitious and politically risky tax reform aims to help first home buyers and foster intergenerational fairnessFederal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech – latest newsExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers...
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NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIAFederal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech – latest newsExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or...
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Taxpayers and first home buyers are the winners in Labor's 2026 budget, while rich families could be among the losers. Find out who is better off and who is worse off in Chalmers' budgetFederal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech – latest newsExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet...
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With Starmer under growing pressure to resign, Growth and Tribune groups put forward ideas for policy revampsUK politics live – latest updatesGroups connected to the health secretary, Wes Streeting, and the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, have proposed large changes to government policy, giving a sense of how the country may change should...
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Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could stand for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand asideUK politics live – latest updatesNeal Lawson: Burnham should be the next PMWho are the main threats to Starmer's leadership?Allies of Andy Burnham have warned against a "coronation” for Wes Streeting as the next...
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Ministers rally around embattled leader, who says he will 'get on with governing' unless process for challenge is triggeredUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer's leadership?Keir Starmer has told his cabinet he will fight on as prime minister, saying the threshold for a leadership challenge has not been met, as...
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Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of votersVoters in the Bahamas head to the polls on Tuesday in a hotly contested general election featuring high-profile candidates such as the former basketball champion Rick Fox.Voters in the Caribbean archipelago are divided over concerns about...
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Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership changeBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesLong-term UK borrowing costs have soared to the highest level in almost three decades amid fears about a change of Labour leadership, before dropping back as cabinet ministers...
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The government's response to the Murphy report is hardly dynamite. Harm advocates, gambling operators and advertisers are all waiting to see whether Labor's rhetoric will be matched by action The Labor government decided to release its contentious, much-delayed response to Peta Murphy's report on gambling on one of the biggest political news days...
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Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custodyThe unusual pursuit was captured on CCTV cameras inside the Philippine senate. Ronald dela Rosa, a longtime ally of the former president Rodrigo Duterte, raced along the hallways of the upper house complex, stumbling on the...
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At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments Home affairs editorEuropean ministers will this week discuss plans to send thousands of rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs, the head of the continent's human rights body has told the Guardian. Continue reading...
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Federal court found miner's Solomon Hub iron ore mine caused cultural and social harm, including the destruction of 140 heritage sitesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMining company Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150m in compensation to traditional owners over...
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The 32.3m surpasses those caused by disasters for the first time, as 82.2m people displaced in total around worldThe number of internal displacements triggered by conflict or violence around the world reached a record high in 2025, surpassing the number of disaster-driven internal displacements for the first time.A report published by the Internal...
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As U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the expectations around the highly anticipated summit between the leaders of the world's two largest economies are being tempered by the war against Iran, and as China appears to hold some key leverage.
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Safeguarding minister joins Miatta Fahnbulleh in publicly calling for PM to quit after heavy election lossesUK politics live – latest updatesOne of Keir Starmer's most influential ministers, Jess Phillips, has resigned from the government, calling for Keir Starmer to quit and saying she has grown tired of seeing "opportunities for progress...
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Lorry left at near 45-degree angle after ground gave way on road near WaltonA lorry has become stuck in a sinkhole after being sent to fix it.Contractors from a company called Stabilised Pavements were sent to fix the sinkhole near Walton, in Somerset, when the ground gave way, the Times reported. Continue reading...
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Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this progress is under threatIt was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In the final strait, Collen Kebinatshipi surged past South Africa's Zakithi Nene to win the men's 4x400m relay for Botswana. The home crowd, a sea of light...
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Premium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identicalLiza Minnelli fans who bought signed copies of her memoir are seeking refunds because they believe her signature is fake.Copies of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! by the American 80-year-old singer were marketed around the world as...
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Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliamentIran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area” far wider than before the war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in...
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