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Removal of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez after arrest during green-card appointment decried as 'flagrant violation' of legal rightsA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) to the US, ruling that her deportation to Mexico last month was a "flagrant violation” of the...
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Father of Grace O'Malley-Kumar calls decision to take sample from his daughter after her death 'disgusting'The father of a university student killed while trying to protect her friend from Valdo Calocane in Nottingham told an inquiry it is "disgusting” the stabbing victims were tested for drugs and alcohol but their killer was not.Sanjoy Kumar,...
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Following a disturbing assault on streamer Emiru, Twitch is implementing significant safety upgrades for TwitchCon, starting in Rotterdam. New measures include a 'no-film' lanyard system for attendees wishing privacy, scheduled meet-and-greets, and improved event layouts. These changes aim to ensure creators and fans feel secure, fostering a...
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TikTok has removed viral AI-generated videos from the popular 'Fruit Love Island' series, sparking creator outrage and fan discussions. The account, which amassed millions of followers rapidly, saw numerous high-view videos taken down, reportedly due to mass reporting and being labeled 'AI slop.' This incident highlights platforms' struggles with...
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Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as archbishop of Canterbury, marking the start of her public ministry as the first woman to lead the Church of England. She will serve as spiritual head of the global Anglican Communion, a network of independent churches with more than 100 million members. The church ordained its first female priests in...
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Tehran skeptical of president's offer – and troop deployments for potential ground operations – suggest claim of imminent end to war not credibleSomewhere between the strait of Hormuz and the screens of Bloomberg terminals around the world, the standard laws of cause and effect appear to have been suspended for Donald Trump's war in Iran.Trump...
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British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300mResident doctors in England will strike for six days after Easter after rejecting what they said was the final offer by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, to end the long-running pay and jobs dispute.The British Medical...
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Angus Taylor says government must direct fuel to empty petrol stations. Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is digging in, attacking the government's response to the fuel crisis, and says Labor needs to do more to address the situation.The government has said more fuel supplies are coming...
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The prime minister says the condolence video after the fatal LaGuardia crash revived anger over linguistic rightsCanada's prime minister, Mark Carney, has said a decision by Air Canada's top executive to post an English-only message of condolence after a deadly crash in New York showed a "lack of judgment, a lack of compassion”.Amid growing calls...
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Melania Trump was accompanied by a humanoid companion on Wednesday, as she arrived at the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world through her Fostering the Future Together global initiative.
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Cuts to family planning aid are linked to an 11% increase in deaths during pregnancy and childbirth in some countriesWhen Republican presidents win power in the US there is a stark consequence for many pregnant woman around the world – a significant rise in maternal mortality as aid is withdrawn, a new study has found.Global family planning aid...
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Ha Nguyen McNeill testified before House committee about airport wait times amid DHS funding shutdownSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe acting head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said on Wednesday that airports across the country are experiencing the "highest wait times in TSA...
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Reform's ability to fundraise is hobbled in a move that draws attention to donations from an overseas billionaireReform UK are no doubt the biggest losers from the government's emergency measures to overhaul political donations.Labour MPs are absolutely delighted that No 10 is at last bringing in changes that will hobble Reform's ability to raise...
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Members call for reparatory justice as landmark resolution aims for 'political recognition at the highest level'The United Nations has voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity” and called for reparations as "a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”.The landmark resolution passed...
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Woman pleads not guilty to firing shots at Rihanna's home while the singer and her family were thereA woman from Florida pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna.Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty through her attorney to more than a dozen other felony counts in Los Angeles superior court. Continue...
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Oscar winner will take on role of Jessica Fletcher in 2027 film from Pitch Perfect director Jason MooreOscar-winning actor Jamie Lee Curtis has been confirmed to take on the role of Jessica Fletcher in a big-screen reboot of Murder, She Wrote.The 67-year-old star of Halloween and Everything Everywhere All at Once will play the mystery author and...
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Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico says 'Christian nationalism kills' in response to Brooks Potteiger remarkJames Talarico, the Texas Democratic state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, has said he forgives Pete Hegseth's pastor for praying for his death. On Tuesday, Texas's popular Democratic nominee for a US Senate seat pushed back...
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Sarah Mullally is formally installed as the Church of England's spiritual head in grand ceremony The new archbishop of Canterbury has highlighted the pain caused to victims and survivors of abuse by the Church of England in her first sermon, delivered at a grand ceremony marking her formal installation as its spiritual head.Sarah Mullally, a former...
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Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the countrySchool immunisation services and pharmacies are reporting surging demand for routine vaccinations after the Kent meningitis outbreak in which two teenagers died.Thousands of teenagers across England have booked or received jabs in the past...
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New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaulFifteen new councils will be created in the south and east of England under the latest round of a major local government overhaul, aimed at boosting economic growth and accelerating mass housebuilding plans.The new unitary councils will...
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Giorgia Meloni made public request for Daniela Santanchè to quit in effort to restore credibility after voters rejected judicial reformItaly's embattled tourism minister has resigned, heeding a call to step down as the prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, strives to restore credibility after a bruising defeat in a referendum that has thrown her...
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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is seeking a larger role. He is reportedly a trade target for the San Francisco 49ers. With their in-house George Kittle recovering from recent injury, the Niners might acquire Kmet for a fourth-round pick, according to analysts. The Bears are facing cap constraints and having promoted rookie Colston Loveland in...
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Young health-care providers at Havana's Cardiology Institute describe a double-whammy of desperation in their work and private lives. They're anxious about what the future holds since a U.S. oil embargo in January led to dramatic fuel shortages in Cuba, along with soaring food prices and nationwide power outages.
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Three men from Derry charged with murder of journalist, who was hit by bullet while observing 2019 riotingThree men accused of the murder of the Belfast journalist Lyra McKee have been linked to the scene by clothing and physical features, a court has heard.The New IRA claimed responsibility for the death of McKee, 29, who died after being hit by a...
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Independent Office for Police Conduct examining how Hertfordshire police treated three women's allegationsThe police watchdog is investigating a force's handling of sexual abuse allegations against social media influencer and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was investigating...
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Republicans' proposal would restart almost all of DHS operations but excluded key reforms that Democrats wantUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Senate remained deadlocked on Wednesday over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), after Republicans proposed legislation that would...
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Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the parkMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe days after Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are usually a bustling time in Tehran, with spring arriving, trees blossoming, businesses reopening after the holidays, and people returning to work and school.This...
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights global maritime vulnerabilities. For China, the Strait of Malacca presents a similar, long-term strategic risk. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer proximity and surveillance capabilities, providing significant leverage. This geographical advantage allows India to create uncertainty and pressure,...
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In normal times, an assault of close to 1,000 Russian drones — many made from Iranian parts and designs — would dominate the news agenda. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as "absolute depravity." At least six people were killed and a number of others injured.
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Today show co-host appeared in pretaped interview as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing for seven weeksSavannah Guthrie, the co-host of NBC's Today show, has described her family's ordeal as "agony” in her first interview since her mother's disappearance more than seven weeks ago."Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We...
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US, top carbon emitter in history, has 'a lot of responsibility' for causing 'substantial' harm globally, scientist saysThe US has caused an eye-watering $10tn in global damages to the world over the past three decades through its vast planet-heating emissions, with a quarter of this economic pain inflicted upon itself, new research has found.By...
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Research suggests hunter-gatherers were feeding dogs and giving them ritual burials as early as the last ice ageThey are humankind's best friend, and now ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the enduring bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years.The groundbreaking research, published in the journal Nature, pushes back the...
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Marking 20 years since Jack Dorsey's first tweet, a post by Japanese comedian Eiko Kano recently went viral for showing a date of September 2, 1992, long before Twitter, now X, existed. While the post appears older, some users suggest it may be from 2011. The unusual display has sparked playful "time travel” theories and renewed interest in the...
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Tehran puts forward five-point counter-proposal and says war will end when it decides and on its termsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran dismissed a US ceasefire proposal on Wednesday and countered with a negotiation plan of its own as intermediaries sought to keep diplomatic channels between the warring countries open.Iranian state TV quoted...
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Archaeologists believe remains found in Maastricht, Netherlands, may be of soldier who inspired novel characterMore than three-and-a-half centuries after a musket ball to the throat put an end to decades of exemplary swashbuckling, the French soldier who inspired Alexandre Dumas and went on to be immortalised on the stage and screen – not to...
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Iran has rejected a US peace proposal, stating it will end the conflict only on its own terms and timeline. Tehran demands a halt to attacks, guarantees against future wars, war damage compensation, an end to regional hostilities, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
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United Nations experts are calling for Israel to immediately release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent doctor from the Gaza Strip who has been held without charge for more than a year, saying they had received reports that he's endured "severe torture."
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Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with governmentThe BBC has turned to a former tech executive to steer it through a critical period in its history, as it attempts to navigate government talks over its future and huge changes in media consumption.Matt Brittin, who stepped down as Google's president in...
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Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business live – latest updatesA string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as the Iran war threatens to disrupt shipping of crucial parts manufactured in the Gulf.Industry sources are concerned...
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Man credited with cooling Greenland tensions with Donald Trump is poised to play central role in any coalition dealAt the end of a long, gruelling night for the biggest parties on the right and left, there was one veteran of Danish politics who came out of Tuesday's general election with a smile on his face – and a pipe in his mouth.Lars Løkke...
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France's National Rally missed key targets in local elections ahead of next year's seismic presidential vote – and the mainstream is doing OK elsewhere, too• Don't get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Rassemblement National is not invincible. A year out from a make-or-break presidential vote, that might be the main lesson...
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