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Actor who worked with the great French auteurs in the 1970s and 80s and starred in Spielberg's Catch Me if You Can died of Lewy body dementia, says familyThe French film star Nathalie Baye, who starred in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, has died at the age of 77, her family said on Saturday.Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in...
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Jeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief's linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PMFew people foresaw humanity's quest for the moon as accurately as the 19th-century French author Jules Verne, whose two works –From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon – anticipated many of the features of...
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Police say poison detected in jar of HiPP carrots and potatoes as maker says items may have been tampered withRat poison has been found in a jar of HiPP baby food, police in Austria have said, after a recall of the product from more than 1,000 Spar supermarkets in the country over safety fears.Police in Burgenland said in a statement that a sample...
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Shopkeepers charged millions of pounds, including alleged £10,000 penalty for mistake that cost firm £7.08Vodafone incentivised its security staff to increase "clawbacks” levied on its own franchisees, as part of a programme that led to the telecoms group fining its own shopkeepers millions of pounds for seemingly small administrative...
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Eighth election in five years follows government collapse in December, with stability and cost of living among key issuesBulgarians are voting in the eighth parliamentary election in five years, with the clear frontrunner, the pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, promising to stamp out corruption and end a succession of weak, short-lived...
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Minor smoke damage but no injuries reported at synagogue in Harrow, after spate of similar incidents in recent weeksAn attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue, after a spate of similar incidents.The incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no...
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A staged Oval Office McDonald's delivery to celebrate a tax policy has drawn criticism, with President Trump himself calling the event "tacky." The DoorDash driver, Sharon Simmons, who previously advocated for the policy, was highlighted for alleged savings. DoorDash clarified it was a planned event, not a genuine delivery, defending Simmons'...
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Deputy leader ran shell companies that reportedly did not pay tax on profits from 2020 to 2022, during which time his firm donated £1.1m to partyRichard Tice allegedly failed to pay almost £100,000 in corporation tax to the benefit of his investment company, which in turn made donations to Reform UK, it has been reported.In response to the report...
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Holiday park firms say such bookings are on the rise because of impact of Iran war on aviationHoliday companies have predicted a surge in bookings for UK summer breaks after a jump in interest from Britons fearful of flight cancellations linked to the Iran war.Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet...
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The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth on April 21, 1926, offers what might be considered typical royal recognitions for such milestones. But the moment also offers an opportunity to assess the legacy of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
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The prime minister's leadership is still in the spotlight after Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingOur Scotland correspondent Libby Brooks has written this piece on how Scottish voters are being attracted to Reform UK, and how it reflects attitudes to immigration.It's Monday evening in Aberdeen, and George...
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For the first time since Queen Elizabeth II's passing, her private papers are being opened to historian Anna Keay for her official biography. This unprecedented access to personal letters and documents within the Royal Archives promises an intimate portrait of the monarch's life and decision-making across decades of significant change.
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Exclusive: George Robertson calls on officials to identify the 'fit and willing' in UK's 95,000-strong strategic reserveThe Ministry of Defence has lost track of military veterans they intend to recall at a time of national danger, according to a key government adviser.About 95,000 former soldiers and officers are in the strategic reserve but it is...
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Saudi Arabia's nationwide crackdown resulted in the arrest of 14,487 illegal residents between April 9 and April 15. Violations included residency, border security, and labor laws, with thousands now undergoing legal procedures or deportation. The Ministry of Interior also warned of severe penalties for those aiding illegal entry.
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Iran's top negotiator says both sides remain far apart after Tehran again closed strait of Hormuz after US said it would not end its blockadeFull report: Iran closes strait of Hormuz again 'until US lifts blockade'UN secretary-general António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper and the wounding of three others in an...
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Kamala Harris launched a strong critique of Donald Trump, alleging he was drawn into the Iran conflict by Benjamin Netanyahu to divert from domestic issues like the 'Epstein files'. She labelled the current US leadership as "most corrupt, callous and incompetent" and accused Trump of undermining alliances and international norms, making America...
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Winning robot records faster time than Jacob Kiplimo's world record More than 100 robots run in parallel tracks to avoid collisions with humansDozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, having lagged far behind a year earlier.The...
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A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'beeping noise' onboard, initially feared to be a bomb threat. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Following a thorough sweep by the FBI and bomb squad, no explosives were found, and the aircraft was cleared. Passengers were later rebooked...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney marked Sikh Heritage Month by participating in community service at Gurdwara Sahib Ottawa. He highlighted Canada's significant Sikh population, the world's second-largest, and their contributions to national prosperity. Across Canada, events like the 'Baaghi ja Badshah' exhibition and diaspora celebrations in...
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Iran has sharply criticized the EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz transit rules, accusing Brussels of hypocrisy and double standards. Tehran asserts its right to regulate passage, citing self-defense against potential aggression. The EU, however, insists on free passage and warns against transit fees, offering maritime support to ensure open routes...
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North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea from its east coast on Sunday, prompting South Korea to heighten surveillance and convene an emergency meeting. Japan also detected the launches, protesting the violation of UN resolutions and the threat to regional peace.
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President Trump said "very good conversations” are taking place with Iran after warning the U.S. may start "dropping bombs again” if no deal is met by next week when the ceasefire with Iran expires. It comes as Iran is declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to the U.S. continuing its blockade of Iranian ports. NBC News' Julie Tsikrin...
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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia's alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties will endure.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly...
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The gunman, who killed six people in Kyiv before police shot him dead, was a Ukrainian citizen born in MoscowUkrainian investigators are examining whether a terrorist attack in Kyiv was directed by Moscow after a man shot dead six people on Saturday before he was killed by police.The gunman, 58, opened fire on passersby before barricading himself...
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The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuseSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton's free Clear Air newsletter hereIs this how a national scheme to cut climate pollution is supposed to work?Australian government data released this week...
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Coal Australia denies its donations to the 'community-driven association' amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the publicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn "independent, community-driven association” that ran anti-Labor adverts during...
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