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Bill Gates admitted to a US House panel that his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a "grave error in judgment," expressing deep regret if his association lent the disgraced financier any credibility. Gates stated he should never have met Epstein and that the financier allegedly used sensitive personal information to pressure him to reconnect,...
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Budget airline describes inquiry as 'bogus' as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose chargeBusiness live – latest updatesEurope's biggest low-cost airline, Ryanair, is facing an investigation over the mandatory fee it charges a parent to sit with their child.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the Irish...
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In today's newsletter: With violent crime declining but hate crime increasing, a look at what we can all do to make our shared spaces saferGood morning. Who is safe on Britain's streets? Two acts of gross violence – the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton and the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast – have been ruthlessly exploited by the...
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Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm stateHot weather will be a major concern at the World Cup, but lightning may also prove a particular problem. Under US safety regulations, a strike within 10 miles (16km) of a stadium triggers a 30-minute suspension of the game, during...
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Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media postsOne of the government's key contractors has launched an investigation into allegations of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate speech among staff working in immigration removal centres, the Guardian has learned.Whistleblowers from...
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Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations downMillions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS).As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink...
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Politicians, social media and far-right agitators convinced people that migrant-targeting violence would solve all their problemsWithin minutes of the footage going online – of a Black man stabbing a white man – there was a sense of inexorability to what came next in Northern Ireland.The grievances, the social media platforms, the politicians'...
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US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapseThree Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said."It is deeply unfortunate to...
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Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks sinceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say it was a busy funeral – with about 300 people gathering at a Melbourne cemetery on Anzac Day to...
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The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in schoolChildren smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned.The study by University College London (UCL) found that...
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Director of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining Australian culture and 'global influence on craft, form and storytelling'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Weir, the director of Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show, Picnic at Hanging Rock and...
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Blundy's investment firm, BBRC International, owns about 13% of the US-listed lingerie brand, giving it a potential platform to launch a hostile takeoverFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian billionaire Brett Blundy is waging a high-stakes campaign to oust the...
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Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can't 'deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastState and territory disability ministers have rung alarm bells over the...
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As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?This weekend kicks off an extravaganza of celebrations for the US, marking 250 years of independence from Britain – and for Donald Trump, marking 80 years of being, well, him.Presidents gone-by would have used a milestone...
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Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men to rape herA bodyguard from Lyon is to go on trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner after he was in contact online with Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted of drugging and raping his own wife, Gisèle...
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South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin says parties should 'work hand-in-glove' to defeat Labor at the next electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSplits are appearing inside the Liberal party about how to deal with Pauline Hanson, after one opposition MP at risk of...
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Defense says no evidence occasional Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht ignited deadly blaze on New Year's Day 2025The trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting last year's deadly Palisades fire, kicked off on Wednesday with opening arguments. Prosecutors cast him as a vengeful arsonist who sought to hide his role from...
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Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a 'ludicrous delusion'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAukus will prove to be one of the worst defence and foreign policy decisions ever made by an...
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Candace Owens says she is intensifying her FOIA fight over a controversial White House Correspondents' Dinner email that allegedly described Erika Kirk as an "emotional asset” shortly after a shooting incident. Owens claimed government departments initially rejected her request as too broad, prompting her team to submit a narrower version with...
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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular is facing heavy backlash after revealing the results of his rhinoplasty online. Before-and-after photos of the surgery quickly went viral, with many fans claiming he "ruined his face” and lost the distinct look that made him famous. Others defended the transformation, arguing the results may still be affected by...
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Singer and actor has denied all charges after more than 20 women made allegations against him dating back to 1990sThe French singer Patrick Bruel has been charged with rape and sexual assault in one of the biggest #MeToo cases in the French music industry.The 67-year-old, a major figure in French pop culture, was placed under formal investigation...
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The Bricks & Minifigs and Reckless Ben dispute began with claims that a $200,000 Star Wars LEGO collection was never returned to the Mansell family. The controversy later expanded into arrests, public accusations, lawsuits, store closures, and a major fundraising campaign. The latest development saw the Mansell GoFundMe page restored, while the...
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NSW police say two men and a woman will face court on Thursday over alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply schemeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMohammed Skaf, a notorious gang rapist, has been arrested in Sydney and charged with nearly two dozen alleged drug...
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that they say will deepen economic ties between the Canadian province and the U.S. state.Shapiro condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric on Canada, calling it 'reckless and disrespectful' and said U.S. tariffs are a threat to both...
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PlaqueBoyMax and Huda Mustafa have sparked dating rumors after appearing together in livestreams, music sessions, gym posts, and social media content. The speculation grew following Huda's breakup with Louis Russell. However, neither creator has confirmed a relationship. For now, publicly available information points to a close friendship and...
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YouTuber Jesse Ridgway faces renewed scrutiny. An old video showing him portraying a character with Down syndrome has resurfaced. This comes after Ridgway announced he and his wife terminated a pregnancy after their unborn child was diagnosed with Trisomy 21. The resurfaced clip, from his series 'The Devil Inside', depicts exaggerated mannerisms.
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Popular streamer TheBurntPeanut has confirmed his Fortnite collaboration, not as a skin, but as an exceptionally rare in-game Sprite companion. This unique buddy, with a mere 1.5% drop rate, offers gameplay advantages like increased rewards, including Mythic weapons. Players can extract and reuse the Sprite in future matches, even piloting mech...
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