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India deadly crush blamed on huge overcrowding as death toll passes 120
Read More Police report says 250,000 people had gathered at a Hindu event in Uttar Pradesh that had a capacity of 80,000 About 250,000 people had gathered at the Hindu religious congregation in northern India where 121 people died in a crowd crush, triple the capacity permitted by authorities, a police report has said. The…
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Asbestos: The toxic mineral endangering millions in India
Read MoreAsbestos is deadly, but India continues to be the world’s largest importer of the toxic mineral.Asbestos is deadly, but India continues to be the world’s largest importer of the toxic mineral.
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Work by artist accused of abusing women to remain on Lourdes shrine for now
Read More The Rev. Marko Rupnik has been accused by over 20 women of psychological, spiritual and sexual abuses over decades The Rev. Marko Rupnik has been accused by over 20 women of psychological, spiritual and sexual abuses over decades
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Disastrous fruit and vegetable crops must be ‘wake-up call’ for UK, say farmers
Read More Next government urged to have a proper plan for food security, as UK’s climate becomes more unpredictable UK fruit and vegetable production has plummeted as farms have been hit by extreme weather. The country suffered the wettest 18 months since records began across the 2023-24 growing year, leaving soil waterlogged and some farms…
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Greece starts six-day working week for some industries
Read MoreThe country says the policy will help boost economic growth.The country says the policy will help boost economic growth.
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Labour ’99 percent certain’ to beat Blair’s UK election landslide: Poll
Read MoreAfter 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer’s Labour looks set to inherit a divided country with economic challenges.After 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer’s Labour looks set to inherit a divided country with economic challenges.
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French researcher admits military secrets charges, claims Russia
Read MoreLaurent Vinatier is the latest Western citizen arrested by Moscow amid accusations of ‘hostage diplomacy’.Laurent Vinatier is the latest Western citizen arrested by Moscow amid accusations of ‘hostage diplomacy’.
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Only Michelle Obama can beat Donald Trump – poll
Read More Many Democrats believe US President Joe Biden should drop out of the race after his poor debate performance Michelle Obama, the wife of former US President Barack Obama, is the only potential Democratic candidate who could beat Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in November’s election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll. There is…
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Hillary Clinton welcomes Ukraine ‘attacking’ Trump
Read More The former US Secretary of State says Kiev is right to be concerned if the Republican prevails over Biden Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has signaled her support if Ukraine attempted to dig up dirt on GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. She made the comment in a phone call with Russian…
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‘I am not a church boy,’ RFK Jr says after ex-nanny claims he assaulted her in 1998
Read More Former babysitter Eliza Cooney alleges the independent US presidential candidate assaulted her at his home in 1998 Former babysitter Eliza Cooney alleges the independent US presidential candidate assaulted her at his home in 1998
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Rishi Sunak ally Mel Stride says Labour is heading for ‘largest majority ever’
Read More Keir Starmer accuses Tories of trying to suppress voter turnout with comments about election being ‘over’ UK election live – latest updates One of Rishi Sunak’s most loyal cabinet allies has said Labour is heading for “the largest majority any party has ever achieved”. Mel Stride, the work and pensions secretary, conceded that…
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Olena Zelenska falls victim to deepfake video claiming she bought a Bugatti
Read More Zelenska’s deepfake pushed by ‘Russian propagandists before Nato summit to discredit Ukraine’s top leadership’, says Kyiv agency Zelenska’s deepfake pushed by ‘Russian propagandists before Nato summit to discredit Ukraine’s top leadership’, says Kyiv agency
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Biden to meet Democratic governors in bid to assuage fears | First Thing
Read More Up to 25 House representatives could call for president to step aside. Plus, US expels more than 100 Chinese migrants Good morning. Joe Biden is to meet with Democratic governors today in an attempt to stave off growing discontent over his candidacy, with a congressional Democrat calling for him to withdraw from the…
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More than 120 killed, mostly women, in India stampede at religious event
Read MoreAuthorities say massive overcrowding and insufficient exits contributed to the deadly crush in Hathras, northern India.Authorities say massive overcrowding and insufficient exits contributed to the deadly crush in Hathras, northern India.
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Rishi Sunak ally Mel Stride says Labour is heading for ‘largest majority ever’
Read More Work and pensions secretary says it is ‘highly unlikely’ polls putting Tories on 20-point deficit are wrong UK election live – latest updates One of Rishi Sunak’s most loyal cabinet allies has said Labour is heading for “the largest majority any party has ever achieved”. Mel Stride, the work and pensions secretary, conceded…
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Africa Specialty Risks opens first Middle East office in Dubai
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Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve corruption sentence in house arrest
Read MoreJailed former leader claimed the Malaysian king issued a royal order authorising his transfer to house arrest.Jailed former leader claimed the Malaysian king issued a royal order authorising his transfer to house arrest.
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What we know about the India crush that killed 121
Read MoreThe incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.
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Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port after Cuba visit feared by the US
Read More Two Russian naval ships have docked in the Venezuelan port of La Guaira Two Russian naval ships have docked in the Venezuelan port of La Guaira
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Labour condemns harassment of its candidates and in pro-Palestinian areas
Read More Yvette Cooper warns of intimidation of would-be MPs and volunteers over party’s stance on Gaza UK election live – latest updates Yvette Cooper has condemned the harassment of Labour candidates and canvassers, amid reports of intimidation in pro-Palestinian areas across the country. The shadow home secretary warned about “intimidation, abuse and harassment”, as…
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Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy
Read More The landowner abandoned the bleeding worker and failed to call an ambulance, prosecutors said The landowner abandoned the bleeding worker and failed to call an ambulance, prosecutors said
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Reform UK candidates who could be about to enter parliament
Read More Nigel Farage is the party’s best hope of winning a seat but it could win up to 18, including for chair Richard Tice A crop of Reform UK candidates led by Nigel Farage could be on course to enter parliament if the populist party’s strong polling translates into seats. Farage, who is standing…
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Bangladesh Looks to China for $5 Billion Loan
Read More Bangladesh is in talks with China for a loan of about $5 billion to bolster the nation’s dwindling foreign-exchange reserves, the central bank governor said, drawing the South Asian country closer to Beijing. The funds will be denominated in yuan and give exporters access to financing they can use to pay for much-needed…
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Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional
Read MoreThe ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.
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Israel-Gaza war live: Israel insists campaign against Hamas will be ‘long’, after reports generals favour truce
Read More Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would not give in to the ‘winds of defeatism’, as thousands continue to evacuate from Khan Younis Palestinian news agency Wafa has reported that “a number of Palestinian were killed and injured at dawn” by Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. Its correspondents reported “violent explosions, artillery shelling,…
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Fears for Australian child missing after croc attack
Read MoreThe 12-year-old was last seen swimming in a remote creek in the Northern Territory.The 12-year-old was last seen swimming in a remote creek in the Northern Territory.
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Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in India
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More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event
Read MoreThe incident took place at a Hindu religious event in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state.The incident took place at a Hindu religious event in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state.
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Blackbird numbers plummet in south of England amid potential spread of virus
Read More Experts believe songbird is suffering from Usutu virus, first detected in UK in 2020 Beloved by Shakespeare and the Beatles, the blackbird and its sweet song have captured the imagination of Britons for centuries. But now the songbird is facing decline, and the British public has been asked to contribute to a survey…
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Thailand, in Bid to Boost Tourism, Considers Ending Its Ban on Afternoon Alcohol Sales
Read More Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may end a 52-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales after appeals from the tourism industry, which is struggling with rising costs and weak consumer spending. “PM Srettha is pleased to consider proposals from restaurant operators to change laws that ban sales of alcoholic beverages from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.,”…
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Cash-based Japan issues first new bills in two decades, designed against counterfeiting
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Counter-terror police charge pair with vandalism offences at university in Sydney
Read More Police arrest man, 19, and woman, 20, after allegedly seizing numerous items related to ‘extreme right-wing ideology’ while searching house Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Two people have been charged following an ongoing investigation into alleged widespread…
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Fatima Payman may resign from Labor party ‘in the coming days’, Anthony Albanese suggests
Read More Prime minister says the Western Australian senator has made ‘decision to place herself outside the Labor party’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has said senator Fatima Payman has “made a decision to place herself outside…
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Biden faces growing pressure to quit race as Democrats question fitness
Read MoreTexas lawmaker Lloyd Doggett becomes first elected Democrat to call on Biden to end his bid for re-election.Texas lawmaker Lloyd Doggett becomes first elected Democrat to call on Biden to end his bid for re-election.
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UK general election live: Boris Johnson makes first appearance on campaign trail
Read More Only mention Boris Johnson made of Rishi Sunak in his speech at a rally in Chelsea was when he thanked him for the invitation Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletter Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the general election. With less than 48 hours to go until voting…