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Democrats could have no alternative to Biden – analysts
Read More It would be ‘“unprecedented” for another candidate to build a campaign to beat Donald Trump on such short notice, experts wrote for Time The Democratic Party likely does not have enough time to replace President Joe Biden with another candidate for the November election if the 81-year-old drops out, two analysts have written…
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The winners and losers in South Africa’s historic new government
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Prison rehabilitation numbers down 74% since 2010, MoJ data shows
Read More Almost 12,000 fewer inmates completed offender management courses than when David Cameron took office UK election live – latest updates The number of prisoners completing rehabilitation programmes under consecutive Conservative governments has fallen by 74%, according to research. Nearly 12,000 fewer prisoners took courses designed to change and improve their behaviour and reduce…
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Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn – president
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Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn – president
Read MoreWilliam Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.
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Norway blocks sale of last private land on Svalbard after Chinese interest
Read More Minister says sale could ‘disturb stability in the region and potentially threaten Norwegian interests’ The Norwegian government has called off a plan to sell the last privately owned piece of land on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard in order to prevent its acquisition by China. The remote Sore Fagerfjord property in south-west Svalbard…
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Humpback whale entangled in 800kg of fishing equipment freed in Australia
Read More Heavy ropes and fishing equipment had severely restricted animal’s ability to swim Heavy ropes and fishing equipment had severely restricted animal’s ability to swim
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British tourist, 33, dies while diving at famous Greek shipwreck in ‘rough seas’
Read More British diver dies at Epanomi Shipwreck in northern Greece British diver dies at Epanomi Shipwreck in northern Greece
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Cancer survivor wins $5m on lottery after buying birthday scratch card
Read More After just finishing cancer radiation treatment, great-grandmother Donna Osborne said she may spend some of her winnings on taking a trip to Alaska After just finishing cancer radiation treatment, great-grandmother Donna Osborne said she may spend some of her winnings on taking a trip to Alaska
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Mauritanian president wins re-election – provisional results
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IRAQ: Tolerance for Abuses Against LGBTQI+ People Has Now Been Made Explicit Through Legislation
Read More Jul 01 (IPS) – CIVICUS discusses the criminalisation of same-sex relations in Iraq with Sarah Sanbar, researcher at Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa division. Read the full story, “IRAQ: Tolerance for Abuses Against LGBTQI+ People Has Now Been Made Explicit Through Legislation”, on globalissues.org → Jul 01 (IPS) –…
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Kuwait flight hostages sue BA and UK government
Read MoreThe claimants believe British Airways and the UK government knew Iraq had invaded Kuwait before the plane landed.The claimants believe British Airways and the UK government knew Iraq had invaded Kuwait before the plane landed.
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Embattled Boeing agrees to buy longtime supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7bn
Read More The agreement comes as the Department of Justice is set to offer Boeing a plea deal in connection to two deadly crashes The agreement comes as the Department of Justice is set to offer Boeing a plea deal in connection to two deadly crashes
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Israel releases director of Shifa Hospital without charge months after Hamas claims
Read More Abu Selmia said he and other prisoners had been tortured and held under harsh conditions Abu Selmia said he and other prisoners had been tortured and held under harsh conditions
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Unite union calls off strike at Port Talbot steelworks after owner offers fresh talks
Read More Rajesh Nair, UK boss of Tata Steel, offers new round of discussions about future investment at site A strike at the Port Talbot steelworks has been called off after its owner, Tata Steel, offered to engage in fresh talks with trade unions over future investment in a plant destined to lose 2,800 jobs…
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Hurricane Beryl: ‘Dangerous’ category 3 storm approaches Caribbean
Read More Beryl is the earliest category 3 hurricane on record in the Atlantic and the first ever in June Beryl is the earliest category 3 hurricane on record in the Atlantic and the first ever in June
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South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown
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Bulgaria’s GERB tasked with forming minority government
Read MoreJune 8 vote, which handed centre-right party most seats but not a majority, was sixth snap poll in three years.June 8 vote, which handed centre-right party most seats but not a majority, was sixth snap poll in three years.
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Pottery Barn Rules for Gaza
Read More ATLANTA, Georgia, Jul 01 (IPS) – The rule at Pottery Barn is “You break it, you bought it.” It should be for Israel as well. The Netanyahu government’s eight-month long bombing campaign in Gaza, nearly half of the strikes by 2,000 lb. “dumb” or unguided bombs, has destroyed a high percentage of housing…
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Boeing to be offered plea deal by Justice Department over deadly 737 Max crashes
Read More Boeing has until July 7 to accept the deal. If the company rejects the terms, the DOJ can pursue prosecution Boeing has until July 7 to accept the deal. If the company rejects the terms, the DOJ can pursue prosecution
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Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award
Read MoreIn his acceptance speech, Usher said “getting here hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it”.In his acceptance speech, Usher said “getting here hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it”.
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German police give update on man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game
Read More Police said they are ruling out a political motivation Police said they are ruling out a political motivation
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Supreme Court set to hand down ruling on Trump’s claim of presidential immunity: Live
Read More Former president’s battle to shield himself from criminal prosecution reaches its endgame Former president’s battle to shield himself from criminal prosecution reaches its endgame
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Ukraine offers prisoners release at a high price
Read More About 27,000 inmates could potentially be eligible for the new program About 27,000 inmates could potentially be eligible for the new program
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Harland & Wolff temporarily suspends trading as it delays accounts
Read More Belfast-based shipbuilder faces uncertainty over £200m government loan guarantee Business live – latest updates The shipbuilder Harland & Wolff has been forced to temporarily suspend trading in its shares after accounting issues meant it was unable to file audited accounts on time. The Aim-listed company, which owns the shipyard where the Titanic was…
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Mapped: Hurricane Beryl barrels towards Caribbean islands as Category 3 storm
Read More Hurricane Beryl, now reduced to a Category 3 storm, broke records as the earliest Category 4 storm recorded in the Atlantic Hurricane Beryl, now reduced to a Category 3 storm, broke records as the earliest Category 4 storm recorded in the Atlantic
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Teacher dies after falling through skylight at Melbourne primary school
Read More Paul Hogan fell more than three metres to concrete ground while collecting balls from roof of Spotswood school, WorkSafe Victoria says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A teacher has died after falling through a skylight of a…
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A profile of Keir Starmer, who is likely to be Britain’s next prime minister
Read More A centrist human rights lawyer with working class roots, Keir Starmer is poised to be the first Labour leader to win a U.K. election in nearly 20 years. A centrist human rights lawyer with working class roots, Keir Starmer is poised to be the first Labour leader to win a U.K. election in…
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One dead as masked gunmen open fire at wedding reception in France
Read More Shooting reportedly related to conflict between drug traffickers in Moselle region Shooting reportedly related to conflict between drug traffickers in Moselle region
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UK general election live: Starmer will try to set up ‘permanent Labour government’ if he wins, James Cleverly claims
Read More Home secretary tells BBC that Labour is ‘willing to distort the British political system’ as Rishi Sunak campaigns in Staffordshire James Cleverly, the home secretary, has condemned the Banksy artwork of an inflatable boat holding dummies of migrants at the Glastonbury music festival, describing it as a “celebration of loss of life”. Matthew…
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South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled
Read MoreAfter weeks of wrangling, the ANC and long-time rival, the DA, agree on the make-up of their coalition.After weeks of wrangling, the ANC and long-time rival, the DA, agree on the make-up of their coalition.
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French stock market surges and euro gains as investors eye hung parliament – business live
Read More Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Marine Le Pen’s National Rally set to be largest party in first round of France parliamentary election French banks are leading the gains on the Cac 40 index in early trading, as investors predict a hung parliament following the first round of parliamentary…
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Myanmar detains 11 accused of rice price gouging
Read MoreAmid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.
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David Lammy must signal how the UK will reconnect with the world
Read More Reset with Europe is priority for man who is on course to be foreign secretary, amid two wars and crisis in France David Lammy will be the first Labour foreign secretary succeeding a Conservative government since Robin Cook in 1997, if his party triumphs in the general election. On his arrival in office,…
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South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled
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