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At least six dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing
Read MoreAnother five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.
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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Your Medications
Read More After Jackie Trapp was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, in 2015, she thought her biggest health shock was behind her. Then came the bills for Revlimid, a powerful cancer drug that her doctor said was her best hope for controlling the disease. The first month’s supply cost $11,148; the second,…
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Canadian man makes history after receiving zero election votes: ‘I am the true unity candidate’
Read More Félix-Antoine Hamel ran in federal election to protest the country’s lack of electoral reforms A Canadian man has made history by receiving zero votes in a contested federal election, after running as part of a protest over the lack of electoral reforms in the country. “When I saw the result, I was like:…
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US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa
Read More The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’ The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’
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Giant Sinkhole Swallows the Center of a Soccer Field in Illinois
Read More ALTON, Ill. — A giant sinkhole has swallowed the center of a soccer complex that was built over an operating limestone mine in southern Illinois, taking down a large light pole and leaving a gaping chasm where squads of kids often play. But no injuries were reported after the sinkhole opened Wednesday morning.…
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Rightwingers’ push to recall Wisconsin Republican speaker fails again
Read More Bipartisan election commission finds rightwing activists failed to submit sufficient signatures in recall petition A protracted push by rightwing activists to recall Wisconsin’s Republican assembly speaker failed for a second time after the bipartisan commission overseeing elections in the state voted to toss their petition, finding they failed to submit sufficient signatures. The…
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Woman firefighter on Brazil frontline after 2020 flames took her baby
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US uses national security ‘as a veil to hide war crimes’ – Assange’s lawyer
Read More The journalist’s persecution was revenge for publishing embarrassing information, Aitor Martinez says The Julian Assange saga has clearly shown that the US has been using its “national security” as a “veil” to hide war crimes, one of the WikiLeaks founder’s attorneys, Aitor Martinez, has said. The years-long persecution of the publisher and the…
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Eight people have died in rip currents in recent days – here is why it should be safer at beaches over the holiday
Read More Panama City Beach is notorious for its rip currents, which have killed five this year alone Panama City Beach is notorious for its rip currents, which have killed five this year alone
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Watch live: Biden arrives for first presidential debate against Trump in Atlanta
Read More Watch live as Joe Biden arrives in Atlanta to face off against Republican rival Donald Trump the first 2024 presidential debate. Watch live as Joe Biden arrives in Atlanta to face off against Republican rival Donald Trump the first 2024 presidential debate.
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US investigators sanction Boeing for sharing information on mid-air blowout
Read MoreBoeing had ‘blatantly violated’ federal rules by providing ‘non-public investigative information’, investigators said.Boeing had ‘blatantly violated’ federal rules by providing ‘non-public investigative information’, investigators said.
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Mass shooting shutters Arkansas town’s only grocery store — for now
Read MoreAn Arkansas community is trying to fill the void left by the temporary closure of its only grocery store, the site of a mass shooting that killed fourAn Arkansas community is trying to fill the void left by the temporary closure of its only grocery store, the site of a mass shooting that killed…
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Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles home named a historic cultural monument
Read More City council ends a year-long battle to save the ‘iconic’ Spanish colonial property from developers Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood, Los Angeles, home has been saved from destruction after a year-long battle to save the property from developers. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to designate the movie star’s Spanish colonial home…
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Can Kenyan Police Stabilize Haiti?
Read More The first 400 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti this week, part of a multinational force that will attempt to bring stability back the country. Gangs control most of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. But the Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as the same police force was firing on protesters in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. We hear…
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Minister arrested for ‘witchcraft’
Read More The Maldives’ head of environment, energy and climate change has been accused of ‘black magic’ The state secretary for environment, climate change and energy of the Maldives has been jailed, reportedly on suspicion of casting spells against the country’s president. The Maldives are an archipelago located southwest of India, known for their sandy…
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SA president hits out at coalition partner in fierce row
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Breaking Down the U.K. Election Betting Scandal
Read More U.K. Prime MInister Rishi Sunak took the British public by surprise last month when he announced a general election on July 4. Sunak was not under obligation to call an election until December 2024, so calling an election earlier than necessary while the Conservative Party had not been performing well in the polls…
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Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger learns trial date for college students’ killings
Read More The 29-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students The 29-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students
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Biden’s Economic Advisor Discusses the Biggest Challenges Facing the Economy
Read More As Americans prepare to watch the presidential debate on Thursday night, the economy will likely be top of mind for many voters. Although inflation has cooled and hiring has continued to grow, polls show that many Americans have maintained negative views about the economy and some 22% of voters say that inflation and…
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British Columbia investigates after claims energy company ‘dramatically’ influenced climate policy
Read More Inquiry into possible violations of provincial law after TC Energy executive claims company influenced government British Columbia’s attorney general has called for an investigation into possible violations of provincial law after a Canadian oil and gas executive claimed the company improperly used political connections to “dramatically’’ weaken the province’s environmental policies. In leaked…
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Missing yogi’s family travels to Bahamas to search for her as her phone is found floating in the water
Read More Taylor Casey was last seen on June 19 while on a yoga retreat at Paradise Island in the Bahamas Taylor Casey was last seen on June 19 while on a yoga retreat at Paradise Island in the Bahamas
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Critically ill children to leave Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing
Read More Twenty-one minors, some of whom have cancer, head abroad for treatment after leaving Nasser hospital A group of critically ill children are to leave Gaza, the first such medical evacuation since early May when Israel seized control of Rafah, the territory’s sole border crossing with the outside world. Twenty-one minors, including five who…
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Palestinians flee Gaza City’s Shejaiya area amid heavy bombardment
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Palestinians flee Gaza City’s Shejaiya area amid heavy bombardment
Read MoreResidents say Israeli ground forces moved into the eastern Gaza City district after intense strikes.Residents say Israeli ground forces moved into the eastern Gaza City district after intense strikes.
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EU and Ukraine sign security deal
Read More Kiev has sealed similar pacts with several NATO countries, formalizing their commitment of support Ukraine has reached a security agreement with the European Union, and signed similar pacts with Lithuania and Estonia. Under the deal, the EU will continue to provide military support to Kiev, according to a draft seen by Reuters. Since…
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Man arrested for flipping off a trooper gets $175,000 after First Amendment lawsuit
Read More The driver said he can use the settlement money to take his ‘88-year-old mother out for a nice dinner’ The driver said he can use the settlement money to take his ‘88-year-old mother out for a nice dinner’
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Rough sleeping in London hits highest level in a decade
Read More Almost 12,000 rough sleepers were seen by outreach workers in 2023-24, a 19% increase on the previous year Rough sleeping in the capital has hit the highest level in a decade, with more than 1,100 people living on London’s streets for the first time because of evictions. The number of new rough sleepers…
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Bolivians in shock after attempted coup by top general
Read More Military forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga appeared to take control of president Luis Arce’s government Military forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga appeared to take control of president Luis Arce’s government
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Wildfires ravaging Arctic Circle – EU monitor
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Israel warns it could send Lebanon ‘back to the Stone Age’ as fears grow over war with Hezbollah
Read More Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant says the country does not want to go to war with – but will do so if it was pushed Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant says the country does not want to go to war with – but will do so if it was pushed
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Zelenskiy says Russia’s recent offensive shows pressure on Kremlin ‘not enough’
Read More Ukrainian president signs military agreement with EU and says ‘fulfilment of every promise’ of support is important Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has told EU leaders that Russia’s spring offensive in Kharkiv showed that international pressure on the Kremlin was “not enough”, as he signed a military agreement with the bloc. Vladimir Putin had…
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Luciano Mercenari: Missing paddleboarder’s cousin pleads with Garmin for location data
Read More Luciano Mercenari’s cousin has issued a plea to Garmin, the maker of a watch his family say he may have been wearing when he went missing while paddleboarding, to be able to access his location data. Luciano Mercenari’s cousin has issued a plea to Garmin, the maker of a watch his family say…
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Family behind opioid maker Purdue Pharma may be sued by victims for compensation, Supreme Court rules
Read More Supreme Court said the Sackler family cannot use a Chapter 11 reorganization plan to protect themselves from civil liability Supreme Court said the Sackler family cannot use a Chapter 11 reorganization plan to protect themselves from civil liability
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Pompeii tourist carves name into 2nd-century house
Read More A Pompeii tourist was caught carving his name into a 2nd-century building in the ancient city at the base of Mount Vesuvius on Saturday, 22 June. A Pompeii tourist was caught carving his name into a 2nd-century building in the ancient city at the base of Mount Vesuvius on Saturday, 22 June.
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‘Here I found respect for who I am’: the French citizens who choose to leave
Read More Scores of highly qualified French citizens from Muslim backgrounds have left the country in recent years Even as she climbed up the corporate ladder in France, Ophélie Rizki’s after-work routine remained unchanged. Each evening as she got into her car to drive home, she would make a beeline for her headscarf, feeling herself…