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France sees ‘explosion’ of anti-Semitism – watchdog
Read More The country has seen a rise in all types of racism, a report has found Racism, anti-Semitism, and xenophobia are on the rise in France and tolerance is declining, the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) said in an annual report published on Thursday. According to the report, 2023 was marked by…
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Post Office scandal: ex-Fujitsu engineer accused of ‘hiding’ IT problems
Read More Lawyers acting for victims of Horizon IT scandal accuse Gareth Jenkins of protecting ‘out of control monster’ A former Fujitsu engineer has been accused by a lawyer acting for victims of the Post Office scandal of “hiding” problems with the Horizon IT system to protect the “out of control monster”, a public inquiry…
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What is Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and why is it controversial?
Read MoreLouisiana passed a law requiring all state-funded schools to display the biblical Ten Commandments, prompting lawsuits.Louisiana passed a law requiring all state-funded schools to display the biblical Ten Commandments, prompting lawsuits.
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Jack Draper leads British hopes at Wimbledon after Queen’s boost
Read More Big-serving left-hander is seeded for first time at a grand slam after breakthrough win against Carlos Alcaraz There may have been some indifferent football from England and Scotland in the Euros, and Andy Murray may be straining to be fit enough for one last Wimbledon, but there is at least good news for…
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Hungary’s LGBT+ community calls out PM Orban: ‘We live in a bubble of terror’
Read More With Hungary set to take over the EU presidency for six months from Monday – the end of global Pride month – two prominent activists tell Tom Watling they feel like second-class European citizens With Hungary set to take over the EU presidency for six months from Monday – the end of global…
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Meet the beautiful blue-banded bee that loves lavender and blue objects
Read MoreColorful blue-banded bees are known for their love of lavender and blue objects. They are found across most of Australia, India, Papua New Guinea and other areas in East Asia. Unlike some bees, members of this species live in solitary nests that they build near others, according to the Australian Museum.Colorful blue-banded bees are…
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Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa
Read MoreRecent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.
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Biden calls Trump a ‘lying, dog-faced pony soldier’ after debate, reviving slur he used against voter
Read More The president has used the insult, whose origins remain elusive, on previous occasions The president has used the insult, whose origins remain elusive, on previous occasions
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‘It’s going to be tight’: Macron’s centrists struggle to deter voters from backing far right
Read More With the first round of France’s snap election on Sunday, the president’s allies are desperate to shore up support Standing in a courtyard framed by the white walls of one of Marseille’s Armenian churches, Sabrina Agresti-Roubache, France’s secretary of state tasked with citizenship, took a deep breath, choosing her words carefully as she…
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‘Communicating our hormones’: the science of dad dancing – and why it is good for you
Read More Viral video of Prince William prompts experts to laud benefits of men ‘shaking it off’, from lifted mood to boosted trust In his early 20s, Prince William was often seen stumbling out of night clubs after a night of grooving. Now though, as though a clock has struck 12, this youthful cavorting appears…
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Nearly 5 billion people lived under extreme temperatures in June, study finds
Read More Once-in-50-years heatwaves now occur five times more often and are 1.5C warmer Once-in-50-years heatwaves now occur five times more often and are 1.5C warmer
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US state orders all schools to teach the Bible
Read More The ruling by Oklahoma’s education authorities has been labeled as unconstitutional by critics Oklahoma’s top education official has ordered all public schools in the state to teach the Bible and the Ten Commandments to their students in a move that critics claim violates the US Constitution. Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s superintendent of public instruction,…
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Minnesota lawmaker candidate charged with assault after tenant said she threw a live tarantula at her
Read More A spider purchased at a pet store has landed a Minnesota County Board candidate with assault charges A spider purchased at a pet store has landed a Minnesota County Board candidate with assault charges
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Biden says Trump will ‘undo’ progress on tackling climate crisis
Read More Trump claims his presidency saw ‘best environmental numbers ever’ Trump claims his presidency saw ‘best environmental numbers ever’
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How late-night TV hosts reacted to Trump vs Biden debate
Read More Joe Biden and Donald Trump went head to head on Thursday night (27 June) in the first presidential debate of 2024. Joe Biden and Donald Trump went head to head on Thursday night (27 June) in the first presidential debate of 2024.
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The Internet Can’t Get Over This Moment From the Biden-Trump Presidential Debate
Read More President Joe Biden, 81, and former President Donald Trump, 78, faced off against each other at the first 2024 presidential debate in Atlanta on Thursday evening. The 90-minute debate was moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, and resulted in plenty of talk-worthy moments. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The candidates discussed topics such as…
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High-stakes French legislative election hits torrid final stretch before first-round voting begins
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Second U.S. service member in months charged with rape in Japan’s Okinawa
Read MoreJapan’s government protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa.Japan’s government protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa.
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Second panda ever born in Taiwan celebrates her fourth birthday with fruit cake
Read More Yuan Bao, the second panda ever born in Taiwan, is celebrating her fourth birthday on Friday 28 June. Yuan Bao, the second panda ever born in Taiwan, is celebrating her fourth birthday on Friday 28 June.
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Could the Democrats replace Biden on the ticket? And if so, who are the runners and riders?
Read More The president just gave his party a reality check. Where can Democrats go from here? The president just gave his party a reality check. Where can Democrats go from here?
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What the World’s ‘Most Complicated Election’ Means for Thailand’s Democracy
Read More Taking part in an election is seldom a walk in the park. But the Thai Senate race, which culminated this week, has put its candidates and voters through the shrubbiest of hedge mazes—and raised questions about the still-evolving state of democracy in the Southeast Asian nation of 72 million. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Thailand’s 2024…
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Stamp duty for first-time buyers would rise in 2025 under Labour government
Read More Party says it would allow threshold for stamp duty to fall back to £300,000 after it was raised temporarily in 2022 UK election live – latest updates Stamp duty will rise for first-time buyers next year if Labour wins the election, the party has confirmed, as it plans to allow a temporary tax…
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North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang – report
Read MoreThe South Korean report uses defectors’ accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.The South Korean report uses defectors’ accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.
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Media ‘explains’ Biden’s lackluster debate performance
Read More Unnamed officials have claimed the president’s raspy voice during the clash with Donald Trump was caused by a cold US President Joe Biden’s shaky performance in Thursday night’s debate with challenger Donald Trump has sparked panic among left-leaning media, with outlets reporting that the incumbent lost his train of thought and was at times…
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Princess Anne leaves hospital after being treated for head injuries
Read More Royal suffered concussion and minor injuries in horse accident and has returned home to Gatcombe Park Princess Anne has left Southmead hospital in Bristol, where she was being treated for minor head injuries and concussion, and returned to her Gatcombe Park home. The Princess Royal, 73, was thought to have been either headbutted…
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‘No way I can vote Labour’: Will pro-Palestine Brits sway the UK election?
Read MoreDespite raging protests, those abandoning Labour over Starmer’s position are unlikely to affect the outcome.Despite raging protests, those abandoning Labour over Starmer’s position are unlikely to affect the outcome.
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Fashion designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in Ugandan jail
Read MoreFashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.
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French parties in final push for votes ahead of crunch poll
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Who is Kaja Kallas, the EU’s next foreign policy chief who ‘eats Russians for breakfast’?
Read More The hawkish Estonian prime minister is leaving a political crisis at home to take the top diplomatic post in Brussels Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been nominated by the leaders of EU member states to become the next high representative for security and foreign policy. The politician – selected to speak for…
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Biden faces calls to stand down by former UK ambassador to the US after ‘historically bad performance’
Read More President Joe Biden has faced calls to stand down by the former UK ambassador to the US after a “historically bad performance” in his TV debate with Donald Trump. President Joe Biden has faced calls to stand down by the former UK ambassador to the US after a “historically bad performance” in his…
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UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Labour won big against war hero Churchill in 1945
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‘Panic mode’ Democrats begin calling for Biden to step aside after ‘horrible’ debate performance against Trump
Read More ‘Need to have Harris take over. Cleanest option,’ one Democrat strategist told The Independent ‘Need to have Harris take over. Cleanest option,’ one Democrat strategist told The Independent
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Seven dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing
Read MoreAll seven victims on the bus were burnt beyond recognition in the subsequent fire, officials say.All seven victims on the bus were burnt beyond recognition in the subsequent fire, officials say.
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Carlsberg Poland trials DS Smith Round Wrap packaging for beer ranges
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Biden freezes mid-answer during presidential election debate
Read More Joe Biden appeared to freeze and stumble over his words during the first presidential debate on Thursday night (27 June). Joe Biden appeared to freeze and stumble over his words during the first presidential debate on Thursday night (27 June).