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Who are the pro-Gaza independents who unseated Labour MPs?
Read More All four capitalised on dissatisfaction over Labour’s stance on the Gaza war but said they had other priorities too UK politics live – latest updates On a momentous night for Keir Starmer and the Labour party, nothing was going to detract from the celebrations. But the results weren’t all positive. Among the matters…
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French election 2024 live: Voting begins in seismic poll as far right aims to become dominant force in national assembly
Read More Republican Front hoping to prevent Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration National Rally from winning outright majority of 289 “The individual freedoms, tolerance and respect for others is what at stake today,” Thomas Bertrand, a 45-year-old voter who works in advertising, told the AP. Pierre Lubin, a 45-year-old business manager, was worried about whether the…
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Black- and Asian-led take on Wagner in Midlands aims to open up opera access
Read More Artistic director of Birmingham production of The Flying Dutchman says he hopes to inspire people to get involved “Opera in this country is definitely not accessible,” says Byron Jackson, an international baritone and the artistic director of what is thought to be the first black- and Asian-led production of Wagner in the UK.…
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Shark lurks in shallow water after multiple people bitten in ‘unprecedented’ Texas attack
Read More Footage captures a shark that attacked beachgoers in Texas swimming in shallow waters. Footage captures a shark that attacked beachgoers in Texas swimming in shallow waters.
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How Russia, Ukraine deploy new technologies, tactics on the battlefield
Read MoreFrom Putin’s military converting Soviet-era stockpiles of dumb gravity bombs into precision weapons, to Ukraine’s deadly deployment of drones, the tactics of war are constantly shifting, with the most important battle being waged over political will.From Putin’s military converting Soviet-era stockpiles of dumb gravity bombs into precision weapons, to Ukraine’s deadly deployment of drones,…
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France is voting in a key election that could hand the far right a historic victory
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Children’s watchdog to look into young asylum seekers’ treatment at Manston
Read More Rachel de Souza to visit processing facility in Kent as source claims Home Office guidelines are not being followed there The children’s commissioner for England is due to visit Manston, the Home Office centre in Kent where small boat arrivals are processed, after concerns were raised about the treatment of children there, the…
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Biden Assails ‘Extreme’ Project 2025 and Trump’s Claim to Be Unaware of It
Read More MIAMI — Donald Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested there would be a second American Revolution. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “I know nothing…
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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will take over as Secreatary General of NATO
Read More NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Caroline de Gruyter contributing writer at Foreign policy, about the incoming NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Caroline de Gruyter contributing writer at Foreign policy, about the incoming NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte.
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France’s far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority
Read More France votes in the second and final round of parliamentary elections on Sunday and pollsters predict the far right will fall short of an absolute majority. France votes in the second and final round of parliamentary elections on Sunday and pollsters predict the far right will fall short of an absolute majority.
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Outrage after Biden administration reinstates ‘barbaric’ Trump-era hunting rules
Read More Rules allow hunting practices that target bears and wolves, including pups or cubs, on federal land in Alaska The Biden administration has reinstated controversial Trump-era rules allowing what critics say are “barbaric” hunting practices that target bears and wolves, including pups or cubs, on federal land in Alaska. Sport hunters use the practices,…
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UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals: Teams, match schedule, start times, venues, date
Read MoreWhich teams are in Euro 2024’s semifinals? When are the games, and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.Which teams are in Euro 2024’s semifinals? When are the games, and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.
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Brazil apologises after three diplomats’ Black teenagers searched at gunpoint
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Brazil apologises after three diplomats’ Black teenagers searched at gunpoint
Read More Ministry of foreign affairs forced to say sorry to Canada, Gabon and Burkina Faso embassies after incident Brazil’s ministry of foreign affairs has been forced to apologise to the embassies of Canada, Gabon and Burkina Faso after three diplomats’ teenage children – all of whom are Black – were searched at gunpoint by…
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France is voting in pivotal legislative elections
Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9.French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9.
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‘I can’t kiss you until you rinse your mouth out’: The perils of dating with celiac disease
Read More Telling a date that you have to avoid gluten may not be sexy — but it’s necessary, according to those with celiac disease. Kelly Rissman reports Telling a date that you have to avoid gluten may not be sexy — but it’s necessary, according to those with celiac disease. Kelly Rissman reports
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How ‘Putin endorsed Le Pen’: Russiagate comes to France
Read More If you thought the Western establishment was done shifting blame for its own fiascos, think again It is perfectly predictable and yet a sorry spectacle every time it happens: the great big bad Russia panic whenever, and that’s frequently nowadays, Western liberals and Centrists are losing their grip. This time it’s the turn…
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Midday turnout in French election at just over 26% of eligible voters
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Mother of five allegedly murdered two of her children and enlisted the others to dismember their siblings
Read More Avantae Deven has been charged with the disappearance of her son, Blake Deven, and the death of her daughter, London Deven Avantae Deven has been charged with the disappearance of her son, Blake Deven, and the death of her daughter, London Deven
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French PM casts vote in pivotal runoff election that could propel far right to power
Read More Watch the moment French prime minister Gabriel Attal casts his vote in a pivotal runoff election. Watch the moment French prime minister Gabriel Attal casts his vote in a pivotal runoff election.
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Robert Jenrick says Tories lost voters’ trust and fails to rule out leadership bid
Read More Former immigration minister says party failed to deliver, as Suella Braverman and Victoria Atkins also speak out The Conservatives “failed to deliver” on their promises and lost the trust of voters, said the former cabinet minister Robert Jenrick, who did not rule out running for the leadership of his party. Two other potential…
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Two Indian soldiers, six rebels killed in Kashmir gun battles
Read MoreAuthorities in the disputed territory say they ‘carried out two different operations’ in two villages in Kulgam.Authorities in the disputed territory say they ‘carried out two different operations’ in two villages in Kulgam.
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With Trump mulling a running mate, we had experts rank vice presidents from first to worst
Read More Scholars rated the performance of the past century of veeps. Joe Biden and Al Gore scored high. Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, not so much. Scholars rated the performance of the past century of veeps. Joe Biden and Al Gore scored high. Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, not so much.
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Kamala Harris: Vice president on front lines of political crisis
Read More Kamala Harris rose from San Francisco D.A. to vice president. The L.A. resident is in the spotlight as President Biden faces growing pressure to withdraw from the 2024 race. Kamala Harris rose from San Francisco D.A. to vice president. The L.A. resident is in the spotlight as President Biden faces growing pressure to…
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Peter Navarro defends himself in new book while still in prison
Read More The New Maga Deal full of errors and omissions from former Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress In a book due to be published a day before his release from prison this month, the former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro praises Donald Trump’s Maga movement – and claims to list errors and…
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What would a Harris candidacy mean for the elusive independent woman voter?
Read More Polling shows critical group unenthused about Biden and Trump – and moved by economy over abortion The independent voter is the elusive prize in any election. This year, Democrats are hoping that widespread support for abortion rights will draw in women who might have previously shied away from the party. But polling shows…
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A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on
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Greek poet who inspired Forster, Hockney and Jackie Onassis emerges from the shadows
Read More The writer Constantine Cavafy was largely unpublished in his lifetime, but was revered by artists. His archive and Alexandrian home are now on show for the first time It was the backdrop to a literary world of the lost Levant. Away from the sea, on a narrow street in the old Greek quarter…
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Polls open in France’s run-off as Le Pen’s far right seeks power
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French election – live: Polls open for second round of high-stakes snap election after far-right win last week
Read More Marine Le Pen’s far right party hoping for historic win Marine Le Pen’s far right party hoping for historic win
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Biden campaign prepared questions for ‘I’m a black woman’ interview
Read More The US president’s team has said “it is not at all uncommon” for guests to share topics they would prefer to discuss with journalists Two radio hosts who conducted the first interviews with Joe Biden after his disastrous performance in the June 27 debate against Donald Trump have said that they were provided…
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‘We’ll push the government to be bolder’: Carla Denyer on election success for the Greens
Read More The party’s co-leader, now MP for Bristol Central, says she will pressure Starmer on climate, housing and services On Bristol’s harbourside on Friday morning, Carla Denyer was still on the go. The Green party co-leader, newly elected as MP for Bristol Central, had not slept since the count but was happy to pose…
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Western US bakes in heatwave
Read MoreRecord temperatures that have sparked large wildfires and endangered lives are set to continue.Record temperatures that have sparked large wildfires and endangered lives are set to continue.
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Everest’s highest camp is littered with frozen garbage. The cleanup will take years
Read More A Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton during this year’s climbing season. It’s estimated that 40 to 50 tons remain. (Image credit: Peak Promotion) A Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons of garbage, four dead bodies and…
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Israel pounds Gaza as Netanyahu office says ‘gaps’ remain in ceasefire deal – live
Read More Six killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City house, paramedics report, while Israeli PM’s office says ‘gaps’ remain on latest ceasefire proposal Welcome to our continuing live coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and wider Middle East crisis. Here’s a snapshot of the latest news. Israel carried out deadly airstrikes in the Gaza Strip…