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U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign to eliminate diversity efforts and language from government organizations has officially reached the moon, with NASA erasing references to its promise to land the first woman and first person of colour on there from several of its web pages.
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The duo will join Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Vanessa Kirby and many more in Avengers: DoomsdayPatrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are set to reprise their X-Men roles in Avengers: Doomsday.Marvel kicked off a live stream on Wednesday to announce the long list of actors who will star in the first Avengers film in six years. Continue...
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Anthony Albanese remarked yesterday that the opposition leader was 'delulu with no solulu'. Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTaylor on reports Dutton had to tell colleagues to stop leakingIt's been reported that Peter Dutton has had to read the riot act to the Coalition party room to tell MPs to...
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A man watching a comedy gig has died after suffering a medical emergency in a packed theatre on the opening night of a major festivalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was abandoned after the death of an...
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A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The court upheld the temporary block on expulsions, reinforcing that migrants must have a chance to challenge their alleged gang affiliations in the US before deportation.
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US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported autos starting April 2, affecting foreign-made cars and light trucks. This move aims to boost US manufacturing but could strain trade relations with key partners like Japan, Germany, and Canada. The tariffs may increase car prices and impact consumer demand and employment in the auto...
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At least six people have been killed in coordinated attacks targeting bus passengers in southwestern Pakistan. Gunmen identified and shot non-local travelers, and set up checkpoints on major highways. The violence, linked to Baloch separatists who demand greater autonomy, underscores the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan. No group has claimed...
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Human Rights Watch spoke to 33 Aboriginal parents who between them have had 114 children removed and placed in out-of-home careWarning: this story contains distressing descriptions of violenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBriana* was just starting to get a handle on...
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A hidden note of encouragement was found in the socks of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The court filing also revealed another message addressed to 'Joan,' while Mangione's supporters wore green in solidarity at the hearing. Mangione faces multiple charges both in state and federal courts.
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Judge James Boasberg has been assigned to oversee a lawsuit against the Trump administration over leaked Pentagon plans discussed on Signal. American Oversight accuses officials of violating federal records laws, while Republican lawmakers criticize Boasberg's involvement, citing potential bias and past controversial rulings.
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The race is on for control over deposits of rare earth elements and critical minerals that are necessary in much of the technology we use today. The U.S. is lagging behind it's main rival in this global competition, China. We hear about why these resources are so sought after and the stakes in the race to control them.
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Four US Army soldiers were found dead in Lithuania after missing during a training exercise near the Belarus border. The soldiers, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, were last seen operating an armored vehicle. The cause of their deaths remains unclear despite extensive search-and-rescue efforts supported by Lithuanian forces.
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Save Victoria Park says it has briefed barristers and could launch a legal challenge to protect the siteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe infrastructure authority for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games is pushing the Queensland government to suspend normal procurement...
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Choice price tracker finds cost of shopping at Aldi barely changed between March and December 2024 in quarterly assessment of 14 common itemsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe cost of groceries at Woolworths has gone up even when factoring in specials, while prices at...
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Critics say industry threatens the endangered Maugean skate and laws were rushed through with 'no proper process'Gina: the billionaire who wants to make Australia greatSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastControversial legislation to protect the Tasmanian salmon industry has passed...
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Warrington owner Simon Moran instrumental in decisionBramley-Moore Dock, Wembley and Headingley to hostThe music promoter backing this summer's Oasis reunion will be a major figure behind rugby league's Ashes returning to England for the first time since 2003. The venues and dates for the three-Test series were confirmed on Wednesday.England will...
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Senior officials warn nations including China, Pakistan and Iran could attempt to subvert vote with sophisticated toolsThe spectre of interference by India has already rocked the early days of Canada's federal election, with officials warning that sophisticated efforts from other hostile nations are expected in the coming weeks.As Canadians prepare...
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Leo Brent Bozell III, founder of a conservative media group, is president's nomination amid rising diplomatic tensionsDonald Trump has nominated a conservative, pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa, at a time when the relationship between the two countries is at a nadir.Leo Brent Bozell III founded the Media Research Center...
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal believes he is being deliberately targeted by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the occupied West Bank following the success of his film No Other Land, which won best documentary at the prestigious awards ceremony earlier this month.
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Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben Hubbard, Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the tumult.
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Israeli PM warns of seizure of territories and 'other measures' if Hamas refuses to release remaining hostagesBenjamin Netanyahu has repeated Israeli threats to seize territory in Gaza if Hamas refuses to release the remaining Israeli hostages, as, for the second consecutive day, hundreds of Palestinians joined protests against the militant group...
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Ukraine's president says drone attacks just hours after ceasefire talks were 'a clear signal to the whole world'See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine's president has accused Russia of being insincere about making peace as he reported an attack by 117 drones, before he headed to Paris for a discussion with EU and Nato leaders about establishing a...
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Jessica Aber, former US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at home on Saturday morning. Alexandria police suspect natural causes, with no evidence of foul play. Aber, 43, was known for prosecutions related to the CIA and Russian fraud cases. Officials and friends expressed condolences, and the investigation continues...
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Thousands of Palestinians protested in Gaza against Hamas and the ongoing conflict with Israel. Israel's defense minister urged further protests. Recent Israeli attacks followed failed ceasefire talks, worsening conditions in Gaza. The war, which began in October 2023, has killed over 50,000 Palestinians and displaced nearly 90% of Gaza's...
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Cap on cash within £20,000-a-year personal allowance to encourage investment in equities could send billions flowing to UK stock marketHands off our cash Isas! Don't punish savers for choosing safety! Don't force everyone into stocks and shares! Think of the havoc you'll cause for first-time buyers if you deprive banks and building societies of...
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Delegation originally meant to visit the capital will now have a trip only to the island's US military baseDenmark has welcomed the Trump administration's decision to scale back an unsolicited visit to Greenland as a sign the US is "de-escalating” after the planned trip sparked a diplomatic row with the Arctic island and Denmark.The trip was...
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Mark Rutte says Nato needs to know US has its back but Europe must also do its fair share. This live blog is closedMeanwhile, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed the country plans to increase the country's defence spending to a provisional target of 3.5% of GDP by 2030 in the largest push since the end of cold war.Sweden was...
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Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard admitted that a reporter was mistakenly included in a high-level Signal chat about planned strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, but no classified information was shared. Conflicting accounts emerged about the information's classification, raising national security concerns. CIA director John Ratcliffe and...
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The first look at the controversial film shows the actor as an outlaw in a production that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna HutchinsThe first trailer has emerged for the western Rust, the production that saw an on-set accident lead to the death of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.The film stars Alec Baldwin as an outlaw in 1880s Kansas...
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Hamdan Ballal says Israeli soldiers beat him with their rifle butts and threatened to kill himThe Oscar-winning Palestinian film director Hamdan Ballal has said that Israeli settlers who attacked him were aided by two Israeli soldiers, who beat him with the butt of their rifles outside his home and threatened to kill him.In an interview with the...
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Günther Felßner says wife was 'in fear of life and limb' after animal rights group climbed shed and set off flaresThe conservative pick for German agriculture minister has withdrawn his candidacy after animal rights activists stormed his farm, prompting cross-party condemnation.Günther Felßner, a farming lobbyist who had won the backing of the...
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Bloc's first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikesPeople in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for catastrophic floods and fires, pandemics and military attacks.Outlining its first...
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As White House takes aim at medical missions, SVG says it gave US proof that workers aren't human-trafficking victimsThe prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) said his government has provided evidence to the US that Cuban health workers in the country are not victims of human trafficking, as the Trump administration takes aim at the...
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Four American military personnel went missing during training in eastern Lithuania. The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, disappeared with a tracked vehicle at General Silvestras Žukauskas training facility. A large-scale search operation, led by Lithuanian Armed Forces with international support, is ongoing to locate them,...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded strongly after Democratic lawmaker Jasmine Crockett appeared to mock his use of a wheelchair, calling it indicative of the Democratic Party's negative tactics. Crockett clarified her remarks were about Abbott's policies, but Republicans still criticized and considered censure for her comments.
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Prince Harry has resigned as patron of Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006, due to a breakdown in relations within the organisation. He and co-founder, Lesotho's Prince Seeiso, cited an irreparable rift with the charity's board and chair, Sophie Chandauka, who raised concerns about governance issues. The situation has led to legal action...
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This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our Middle East coverage hereHere are some of the latest images coming in via the newswires:The Gaza health ministry said on Wednesday that at least 830 people had been killed in the Palestinian territory since Israel resumed large-scale strikes on 18 March, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP)....
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Supreme court judges decide former president should face criminal prosecution alongside seven close alliesBrazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly orchestrating a violent plot to seize power through a military coup, after the country's supreme court decided he should face criminal prosecution.The ruling leaves the...
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