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Australia politics live: Julian Assange begins first day of freedom; ACT bird flu outbreak linked to NSW case
Read More Freed Wikileaks founder needs privacy to rebuild his life, family says, after dramatic return home. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The NSW government says it is working with the ACT Government after the detection of a suspected case of bird…
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Met police to take bigger role in investigating election betting scandal
Read More A number of political figures have been accused of placing suspicious bets in the lead-up to the election The Metropolitan police are to take an expanded role in investigating the criminal allegations triggered by the Westminster betting scandal, which is continuing to overshadow the election campaign. Sources confirmed that talks between the Gambling…
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UK police arrest man suspected of involvement in texting scandal
Read MoreBritish media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party.British media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party.
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Julian Assange home in Australia after plea deal with US
Read MoreJulian Assange home in Australia after pleading guilty in deal with USJulian Assange home in Australia after pleading guilty in deal with US
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The Consequences of Climate Change in Brazil
Read More Brazil is experiencing one of the wettest rainy seasons on record. On Brazil’s southern coast, five months of rain fell in 15 days. Flooding lead to over a hundred deaths and over 400,000 people displaced. With more extreme weather expected due to climate change, officials in Brazil are considering relocating whole towns, adding…
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Israeli forces continue Gaza bombardment as UN aid chief demands access
Read MoreAttacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.
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EU state to tax cow farts
Read More Denmark is set to become the world’s first country to place a levy on greenhouse gasses produced by livestock Denmark is set to impose a new tax on farmers over greenhouse gases produced by their livestock, Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus has announced. The toll on cow, pig, and sheep emissions will be implemented…
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Efforts to sell ‘Anglo neighborhoods in Israel’ at LA synagogue erupts in protests
Read More Pro-Palestinian protesters accuse companies of trying to sell stolen land in the West Bank, and question legality Efforts to market homes in Israel and stolen land in West Bank to Jewish Americans are continuing to spark protests across North America, with the latest angry confrontations happening outside a synagogue in one of Los…
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China makes history as 1st country to retrieve samples from Moon’s far side
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Fossil of Neanderthal child with Down’s syndrome hints at early humans’ compassion
Read More Skull anatomy shows the boy or girl would have been severely disabled, yet survived until the age of six A Neanderthal child with Down’s syndrome survived until at least the age of six, according to a new study whose findings hint at compassionate caregiving among the extinct, archaic human species. Recent examination of…
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Boa snake has 14 babies after “virgin birth”
Read MoreA boa’s caretaker hadn’t realized the snake was pregnant, or female. Then 14 baby snakes showed up in the vivarium after a “virgin birth.”A boa’s caretaker hadn’t realized the snake was pregnant, or female. Then 14 baby snakes showed up in the vivarium after a “virgin birth.”
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Fyodor Lukyanov: Julian Assange has become a symbol of resistance to the US government
Read More The WikiLeaks founder is a man of great personal integrity who fell victim to changing western attitudes about media freedom The long running and epic prosecution of Julian Assange seems to be coming to an end. The defendant has pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him – conspiracy to obtain and transmit…
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‘This party should fall’: MAGA candidate who didn’t win Boebert’s old seat calls Republican Party ‘irredeemable’
Read More Volunteers and supporters of grassroots Colorado Republican Ron Hanks, who’d hoped to fill the congressional seat vacated by fellow MAGA diehard Lauren Boebert, gathered Tuesday night at a Grand Junction brewery for a watch party. Hanks lamented the results — and the state of the Republican Party. Sheila Flynn reports from the third…
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Most Americans say they can’t look away from Biden-Trump debate – for better or worse
Read More Both men remain broadly unpopular as they prepare to face off for the first time since 2020 Both men remain broadly unpopular as they prepare to face off for the first time since 2020
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Film and TV crew members reach deal with Hollywood studios to avert strike
Read More Iatse union agrees tentative three-year deal with Disney, Netflix and others over pay, AI protections and residuals The union that represents film and television crews has reached an agreement with Hollywood studios that will stave off a major strike – a welcome development after the industry saw significant labor turmoil last year. The…
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LA City Council votes to make Marilyn Monroe’s home a cultural landmark after owners tried to demolish it
Read More The owners of Monroe’s home unsuccessfully filed for injunctive relief as the council prepared to vote The owners of Monroe’s home unsuccessfully filed for injunctive relief as the council prepared to vote
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Labour ‘not putting up a fight’ against Farage in Clacton
Read More Labour officials said to be upset that Jovan Owusu-Nepaul was gaining traction for viral social media posts BBC election leaders’ debate live: latest updates Labour has been accused of “not putting up a fight” against Nigel Farage in Clacton after the party’s candidate was instructed to leave the constituency after “distracting” from Keir…
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BBC election debate live: Rishi Sunak faces Keir Starmer in final head-to-head before polling day
Read More The Conservative and Labour leaders will face each other in the final major TV debate of the 2024 general election campaign Rishi Sunak has arrived at the debate venue. This is from my colleague Jessica Elgot in the spin room at the debate venue, where she she says the election campaign really is…
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Paris Hilton tells Congress how she was ‘sexually abused and force-fed meds’ during child welfare hearing
Read More The heiress said that she wasn’t allowed to ‘look out a window for two years’ as a child in a residential facility The heiress said that she wasn’t allowed to ‘look out a window for two years’ as a child in a residential facility
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Glastonbury opens its gates as UK temperatures soar to 30C
Read More Organiser Emily Eavis says it is ‘best moment of the year’, as visitors sprayed with water as they set up camp Glastonbury attenders were setting up camp in sweltering temperatures as the 54th edition of the UK’s best-known festival got under way on the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures in…
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Keir Starmer distances himself from David Tennant’s comments at LGBT Awards
Read More Actor criticised Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch over her views on sex and gender Keir Starmer has distanced himself from the actor David Tennant after he said Kemi Badenoch should “shut up”. Tennant told an awards ceremony last week he would like to live in a world where Badenoch, the equalities minister and likely…
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Opinion: When does government speech violate the 1st Amendment?
Read More A pair of Supreme Court decisions makes it clear that the government can encourage and discourage speech without violating the 1st Amendment. A pair of Supreme Court decisions makes it clear that the government can encourage and discourage speech without violating the 1st Amendment.
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Sons of Anarchy! Entire chapter of California Hells Angels club is arrested over kidnapping robbery and assault
Read More More than 100 law enforcement officers helped execute eight search warrants, seizing guns and ammunition More than 100 law enforcement officers helped execute eight search warrants, seizing guns and ammunition
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Supreme Court set to allow abortions in medical emergencies, briefly-published opinion shows
Read More Draft opinion was briefly posted to the court’s website Wednesday morning Draft opinion was briefly posted to the court’s website Wednesday morning
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Honduras ex-president gets 45 years for drug crimes
Read MoreJuan Orlando Hernández was convicted of conspiring to import cocaine into the US and machine gun possession.Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of conspiring to import cocaine into the US and machine gun possession.
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Jamaal Bowman’s primary defeat leaves progressives angry at role of Aipac
Read More Leftwing groups write to top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries raising ‘dire concerns’ about pro-Israel lobby group Progressive groups reacted with disappointment and anger over Jamaal Bowman’s decisive primary loss to a moderate Democrat in New York’s 16th district, calling for the party to cut ties with pro-Israel lobbying groups they blame for the…
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Western European states face army personnel crisis – FT
Read More NATO countries will not be able to deploy more than 300,000 troops in case of a conflict, experts warn NATO countries in Europe are reportedly facing a shortage of military personnel and would have difficulty mobilizing a significant number of troops in case of a conflict, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. According…
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Humberside chief constable announces retirement after inquiry into him begins
Read More Paul Anderson, who has been in post for 10 months, is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behaviour A chief constable has announced his retirement after being told he was under investigation for alleged inappropriate behaviour after complaints by junior staff, the Guardian has learned. On Tuesday Paul Anderson’s retirement as leader of Humberside…
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Deliveroo shares rise after reported takeover interest from US rival
Read More Potential tie-up with meal-delivery firm Doordash was reportedly discussed but rejected in May Business live – latest updates Shares in the UK food delivery company Deliveroo have risen after reports that US rival Doordash held takeover talks with the business, with analysts suggesting other bidders could come forward in the coming weeks. Doordash…
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UK has hottest day of the year so far as 30.3C recorded at Heathrow
Read More High temperatures concentrated in south of England as thousands travelled to Somerset for Glastonbury festival Wednesday was the hottest day of the year so far, with 30.3C (86.5F) recorded at Heathrow, the Met Office has confirmed. The scorching temperatures, which were concentrated in the south of England, hit as thousands descended upon Somerset…
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Trial starts over the 2022 assassination attempt of Argentina’s Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
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Giorgia Meloni rails against pro-Europe parties’ deal on top commission jobs
Read More Italian PM says deal that cut out her Eurosceptic block ignores EU’s rightward shift Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has condemned a deal to divide the EU’s top jobs between mainstream pro-European parties, saying it ignored the bloc’s rightward shift. In an angry speech to the Italian parliament, Meloni said the top jobs…
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Why Biden’s Best Defense Is a Good Offense for the Presidential Debate
Read More Several top Democrats have reportedly issued strong warnings to Joe Biden to challenge Trump’s friendly ties to corporate America when the two face off on Thursday’s presidential debate, and less time talking up his legislative accomplishments. The news reflects continued pressure on Biden to lean more into populist, anti-corporate appeals. But that would…
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Justice Alito slams Biden for ‘inflammatory’ comments in Supreme Court’s Covid disinformation case
Read More His dissent accused the administration of ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ strong-arming to moderate content His dissent accused the administration of ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ strong-arming to moderate content
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Why Alex Morgan Was Left Off the 2024 Olympic Roster
Read More The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) just released its roster for the Paris Olympic Games. It’s here. Read it over once. Twice, even. Your eyes are not deceiving you. Alex Morgan is not on the team. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] New USWNT coach Emma Hayes is leading the team into its first global…