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How U.K. Immigration Lawyers Became a Target of Far-Right Riots
Read More On Monday, Harjap Singh Banghal got an unexpected call from the police, who warned him that he had become the target of far-right activist groups amid ongoing riots across the U.K. A renowned immigration lawyer whose offices in London and Birmingham regularly assist asylum seekers with their claims, Banghal’s work landed his name…
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Catalan police hunt for Carles Puigdemont as separatist leader returns to Spain
Read More Fugitive former regional president addressed supporters in Barcelona before disappearing, sparking police operation Europe live – latest updates Catalan police have launched an operation to find and arrest Carles Puigdemont and set up roadblocks on routes to the French border after the fugitive former regional president returned to Spain for the first time…
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UK regulator to examine Amazon investment in AI startup Anthropic
Read More Move is the latest of a string of CMA investigations into technology tie-ups Amazon’s $4bn investment into US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is to be examined in the latest of a string of investigations into technology tie-ups by the UK’s competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Thursday that it…
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Unearthed 2020 call reveals Trump saying he was ‘very happy’ with Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests
Read More Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio
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Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view
Read More Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests For his handling of George Floyd’s killing by police, Tim Walz has largely been commended by progressives both nationwide and on the local level. The vice-presidential candidate and Minnesota governor’s role in the 2020 case has come…
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to continue campaign blitz with UAW event – US politics live
Read More Scheduled address before United Auto Workers in Detroit comes amid union’s endorsement of Democratic ticket Just within the last two hours, Donald Trump has fired off six posts on Truth Social, each one angrier than the last. In addition to accusing Kamala Harris of refusing to do interviews “because her team realizes she…
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Marathon Swimming Held At Olympics But Concerns About Seine Water Safety Remain
Read More After months of uncertainty and canceled training sessions, the women’s marathon swimmers dove into the Seine on a sunny morning under the Pont Alexandre III on Aug. 8. Two days before the race, a training session designed to help familiarize swimmers with the 1 mile (1.67 km) course that they swim six times…
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‘DeSantis vibe’: JD Vance roasted for ‘weird’ answer when asked why people would want to have a beer with him
Read More Social media users piled in to mock Vance branding him ‘weird’ – echoing the highly successful attack line first coined by Kamala Harris’s new running mate Tim Walz Social media users piled in to mock Vance branding him ‘weird’ – echoing the highly successful attack line first coined by Kamala Harris’s new running…
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ISIS, al Qaeda material found at home of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot
Read MoreInvestigators said they found extensive material related to ISIS and al Qaeda at the home of a 17-year-old Austrian citizen.Investigators said they found extensive material related to ISIS and al Qaeda at the home of a 17-year-old Austrian citizen.
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Ukraine must drive Russia troops away from border areas, a Zelenskyy adviser says
Read More As Ukraine receives new weapons — such as F-16 fighter jets — Ukrainian troops struggle to halt a Russian ground offensive in the eastern part of the country. As Ukraine receives new weapons — such as F-16 fighter jets — Ukrainian troops struggle to halt a Russian ground offensive in the eastern part…
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Police hunt for fugitive separatist Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont as he returns to Spain
Read More Former regional president appeared in front of hundreds of cheering supporters seven years after he fled to Belgium – and then promptly vanished Former regional president appeared in front of hundreds of cheering supporters seven years after he fled to Belgium – and then promptly vanished
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Assura strikes £500m deal to buy 14 private hospitals in UK
Read More Healthcare property investor and developer buys portfolio from Canada’s Northwest as NHS crisis continues Business live – latest updates Assura, a UK healthcare property investor and developer, has struck a £500m deal to buy Canada’s Northwest Healthcare Properties’ portfolio of 14 private hospitals across the UK, including Cancer Centre London and the Edgbaston…
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Taylor Swift fans react after shows canceled over alleged terror plot
Read More“To have all this taken away by some men being so fueled by hatred for no reason at all makes me so beyond angry I can’t put it into words,” one fan said on social media.”To have all this taken away by some men being so fueled by hatred for no reason at all…
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Powerful earthquake hits Japan; tsunami advisory issued
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Jack Karlson, man behind iconic ‘succulent Chinese meal’ meme, dies aged 82
Read More Jack Karlson went viral in 2009 after an old video of his dramatic 1991 arrest was posted on YouTube Jack Karlson went viral in 2009 after an old video of his dramatic 1991 arrest was posted on YouTube
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In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia
Read More Ukrainian soldiers appear to be several miles inside Russia’s Kursk region, where they are in several villages. Russia’s top military official says some 1,000 Ukrainian troops are taking part. (Image credit: Acting governor of Kursk region Alexei Smirnov’s Telegram channel) Ukrainian soldiers appear to be several miles inside Russia’s Kursk region, where they…
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Steve Rosenberg: Kursk incursion won’t turn Russians against war
Read MoreThe attack on Kursk has led some Russians to call for a deeper military push into Ukraine.The attack on Kursk has led some Russians to call for a deeper military push into Ukraine.
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Taylor Swift concert plot: Austrian police find bomb chemicals in suspect’s home
Read More Austrian, 19, arrested alongside 17-year-old for allegedly planning Islamist attack at Vienna venue The 19-year-old prime suspect in an alleged plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna that led to the cancellation of the singer’s three-night run in the Austrian capital had collected chemicals that could have been used to make…
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14 bodies, stash of suspected drugs found on abandoned boat
Read MoreAuthorities are working to determine the cause of the deaths and whether the substance found on the boat contained cocaine or heroin.Authorities are working to determine the cause of the deaths and whether the substance found on the boat contained cocaine or heroin.
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Earthquake strikes off Japan’s coast and triggers tsunami warning
Read More No immediate signs of damage reported after 6.9-magnitude quake hits off eastern coast of Kyushu A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there were no immediate signs of major damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered a…
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Muhammad Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to take office as interim leader
Read More Nobel laureate hopes to restore calm and rebuild country after uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule Profile: who is Muhammad Yunus?Explainer: Why has Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled?Mass protests in Bangladesh – in pictures Bangladesh’s next leader, Muhammad Yunus, has arrived home from an overseas trip and will take office later in…
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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Read More NPR’s Leila Fadel asks counterterrorism expert Javed Ali about the cancellation of Taylor Swift concerts in Austria after officials uncovered an apparent plot to attack large events. NPR’s Leila Fadel asks counterterrorism expert Javed Ali about the cancellation of Taylor Swift concerts in Austria after officials uncovered an apparent plot to attack large…
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Nobel laureate Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to take over as interim leader
Read More Muhammad Yunus arrived in Bangladesh from an overseas trip as he looks to restore calm and rebuild the country following an uprising that ended the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (Image credit: Michel Euler) Muhammad Yunus arrived in Bangladesh from an overseas trip as he looks to restore calm and rebuild…
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Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria
Read MoreTaylor Swift fans are devastated by the cancellations of three sold-out Eras Tour shows in Austria after authorities foiled an apparent plot for an attack in ViennaTaylor Swift fans are devastated by the cancellations of three sold-out Eras Tour shows in Austria after authorities foiled an apparent plot for an attack in Vienna
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Far-right online attacks against Tim Walz focus on conspiracy theory
Read More Users of online platforms spread conspiracy theory that he changed Minnesota flag to mimic Somalia’s Just as he was officially announced on the ticket, Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, often lauded as the safest pick for Kamala Harris to make as a running mate, was already facing racist and nativist attacks from the online…
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NT crocodile expert Adam Britton jailed for more than 10 years for ‘grotesque’ animal cruelty and torture
Read More Adam Britton guilty of 56 offences related to the torture and sexual exploitation of dogs on his rural property Warning: this story contains graphic content Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A prominent crocodile expert and Charles Darwin…
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Yunus lands in Bangladesh to lead caretaker government
Read MoreThe Nobel laureate, 84, was chosen by student protest leaders after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.The Nobel laureate, 84, was chosen by student protest leaders after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
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Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake off southern Japan prompts tsunami advisory
Read MoreA powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory.A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory.
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Persimmon ups housebuilding forecast amid optimism over Labour plans
Read More Builder also says outlook for house sales improving as consumer confidence returns after interest rate cut Business live – latest updates Persimmon has strengthened its housebuilding forecasts for the year, saying it has been encouraged by the new Labour government’s planning reforms. The company, which is one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, said…
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Posts misleadingly claim Nigerian opposition leader Obi addressed anti-government protesters
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Tropical Storm Debby makes landfall for second time in US as it barrels into South Carolina coast
Read More Debby came ashore near Bulls Bay on Thursday morning, with the storm expected to continue moving inland Debby came ashore near Bulls Bay on Thursday morning, with the storm expected to continue moving inland
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British zoologist Adam Britton jailed for 10 years in Australia after sexually abusing dogs
Read More Britton sentenced for 10 years and five months in bestiality case that has shocked Australia Britton sentenced for 10 years and five months in bestiality case that has shocked Australia
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How Elon Musk’s radicalisation can be pinpointed to a single event
Read More Experts warn that the owner of X is being radicalised by his own platform, Anthony Cuthbertson writes Experts warn that the owner of X is being radicalised by his own platform, Anthony Cuthbertson writes
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How Russia’s summer offensive is reshaping the war in Ukraine
Read More Putin’s attacks on Ukraine have become more ferocious over the summer, as the invader puts pressure on defenders all along the eastern front. How is Russia’s war evolving? Sources: Military control and advances from the Institute for the Study of War. Core mapping from OpenStreetMap. Terrain data from Mapzen. Urban areas data from…
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Middle East crisis live: Airlines reroute flights to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace amid fears of conflict escalating
Read More Some US airlines have announced flights to Tel Aviv will remain suspended See all our coverage from the Middle East Qantas has paused its non-stop flights from Perth to London and rerouted the alternative route to avoid airspace over the Middle East as the region braces for an Iranian attack on Israel. On…