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Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in ‘horseplay’ and acted recklessly on ‘Rust’ set
Read More Ahead of Baldwin’s July trial in Santa Fe, a special prosecutor alleges that videos show the actor-producer “engaging in horseplay with his gun and pulling his gun when the scene did not call for the pulling of his gun.” Ahead of Baldwin’s July trial in Santa Fe, a special prosecutor alleges that videos…
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US to redirect air defense orders to Ukraine – White House
Read More Countries waiting for Patriot and NASAMS systems have been put on hold until Kiev’s needs are satisfied The US will prioritize deliveries of Patriot and NASAMS batteries to Ukraine over any pending orders from other countries, in an effort to shore up Kiev’s air defenses, the White House announced on Thursday. White House…
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Triple murder suspect captured by Arkansas police after day-long manhunt
Read More Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was taken into custody Thursday morning Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was taken into custody Thursday morning
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As France reels from the rape of a Jewish girl, antisemitism comes to the fore in election campaign
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U.S. fast tracks air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine
Read MoreDeliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot and other surface-to-air missile systems to other countries will be delayed as the Biden administration moves Ukraine to the top of the list.Deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot and other surface-to-air missile systems to other countries will be delayed as the Biden administration moves Ukraine to the top…
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Judy Garland’s hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
Read MoreActress Judy Garland’s hometown is raising money to recover a pair of ruby slippers she wore in “The Wizard of Oz” after it was stolen from a local museum and then turned over to an auction companyActress Judy Garland’s hometown is raising money to recover a pair of ruby slippers she wore in “The…
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Lebanese officials work to maintain friendly relations with Cyprus following Hezbollah threats
Read MoreLebanese government officials are working to maintain friendly relations with Cyprus a day after the militant Hezbollah group threatened to attack the Mediterranean island if it allows Israel to use its territories to attack LebanonLebanese government officials are working to maintain friendly relations with Cyprus a day after the militant Hezbollah group threatened to…
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Lebanese officials work to maintain friendly relations with Cyprus following Hezbollah threats
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Son of Dallas megachurch pastor who quit over ‘sin’ speaks out saying family was kept in dark over transgression
Read More Before Dr Tony Evans announced his departure, he told his family ‘the exact same thing he told’ the congregation, his son said Before Dr Tony Evans announced his departure, he told his family ‘the exact same thing he told’ the congregation, his son said
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US will move Ukraine to front of line for air defense missile deliveries, White House says
Read More The White House says the move is needed to counter the ‘existential’ threat faced by Kyiv The White House says the move is needed to counter the ‘existential’ threat faced by Kyiv
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate. It’ll Be a Showdown Between Biden and Trump
Read More (COLUMBIA, S.C.) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta, according to host network CNN, falling shy of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and necessary polling. The missed markers mean that the June 27 showdown will be solely between Democratic President Joe…
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Air traffic control tower catches fire at North Carolina airport
Read More Four construction workers were briefly trapped by smoke in Charlotte Douglas international airport fire An air traffic control tower caught on fire on Thursday morning at Charlotte Douglas international airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The fire broke out around 8.10am at the airport’s old air traffic control tower on Josh Birmingham Parkway, according…
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Friends of teenager missing in Tenerife urge UK and Spanish police to aid search
Read More Jay Slater, 19, reported missing on Monday morning after phoning friend while walking in vast nature reserve Friends of a British teenager who disappeared in Tenerife have urged British and Spanish police to send reinforcements to aid the search as they have resorted to hunting for evidence and interviewing potential witnesses themselves. Police…
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UK parties ignoring food shortage risks, say farming and retail bodies
Read More NFU and the BRC write to Tories, Labour and Lib Dems over lack of focus on food security in campaigns Farmers and supermarkets have accused the main political parties of ignoring the risk of severe food shortages in Britain, calling the issue a “worrying blind spot” in their general election campaigns. The UK’s…
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French PM warns election could affect support for Ukraine
Read More Gabriel Attal has claimed that the right-wing National Rally could make sweeping changes to the country’s foreign policy French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has warned that the right-wing National Rally could make “very serious changes” to the country’s position on both domestic and international issues if it comes to power after the upcoming…
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Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami
Read MoreThe rapper is detained under his real name, Jacques Bermon Webster, according to custody records.The rapper is detained under his real name, Jacques Bermon Webster, according to custody records.
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Russian-American ballerina who was arrested on treason charges after $51 Ukraine donation faces closed-doors trial
Read More Ksenia Karelina faces a prison sentence of 12 years to life in Russia if she is convicted of treason charges Ksenia Karelina faces a prison sentence of 12 years to life in Russia if she is convicted of treason charges
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New Caledonia: Time to Talk about Decolonisation
Read More LONDON, Jun 20 (IPS) – The violence that rocked New Caledonia last month has subsided. French President Emmanuel Macron has recently announced the suspension of changes to voting rights in the Pacific island nation, annexed by his country in 1853. His attempt to introduce these changes sparked weeks of violence. Read the full…
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IDF transfers powers in occupied West Bank to pro-settler civil servants
Read More Exclusive: Transfer to officials led by far-right Bezalel Smotrich removes legal checks on settlement expansion The Israeli military has quietly handed over significant legal powers in the occupied West Bank to pro-settler civil servants working for the far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich. An order posted by the Israel Defense Forces on its website on…
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Gambling watchdog looks into second Tory candidate over alleged election bet
Read More Party urged to suspend Laura Saunders, whose husband – the party’s director of campaigns – is also reportedly being looked at UK election live – latest updates Rishi Sunak has become mired in a row over alleged betting on the general election date after it emerged that a second Conservative candidate and the…
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Trump once insisted US wouldn’t ‘be second in line’ to press nuclear button
Read More ‘Was he really talking about total annihilation as we flew over the ravaged sights of the island?’ Puerto Rico’s former governor asks in memoir ‘Was he really talking about total annihilation as we flew over the ravaged sights of the island?’ Puerto Rico’s former governor asks in memoir
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Maps show path of Tropical Storm Alberto as it moves over Mexico
Read MoreTropical Storm Alberto has made landfall in Mexico. Maps show where the storm system will travel and where flooding and rain are expected.Tropical Storm Alberto has made landfall in Mexico. Maps show where the storm system will travel and where flooding and rain are expected.
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Free Speech Under Siege—across West Africa
Read More LAGOS, Nigeria, Jun 20 (IPS) – Authoritarian overreach is re-defining itself across West Africa, fuelled by armed conflicts, military coups, and electoral manipulation and violence, as the region experiences a decline in democracy. Read the full story, “Free Speech Under Siege—across West Africa”, on globalissues.org → LAGOS, Nigeria, Jun 20 (IPS) – Authoritarian…
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More than 1,000 die amid extreme heat at hajj in Saudia Arabia, AFP says
Read MoreAbout 10 countries have reported a total of 1,081 deaths during the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the AFP news agency says.About 10 countries have reported a total of 1,081 deaths during the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the AFP news agency says.
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Rapper Travis Scott is arrested in Miami on trespassing and disorderly intoxication charges
Read More The rapper was charged with trespassing and disorderly intoxication The rapper was charged with trespassing and disorderly intoxication
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Press freedom ‘shrinking’ in Ukraine – Reporters Without Borders
Read More The non-profit group has cited surveillance and threats of forceful enlistment into the military faced by independent journalists Independent media outlets are being subjected to growing pressure in Ukraine, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has warned. The non-profit group urged the government in Kiev to combat impunity for violent crimes against reporters and to…
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Hajj pilgrim deaths surge past 1,000 as Saudi Arabia faces extreme temperatures
Read More Around 1.8 million Muslims have taken part in the days-long pilgrimage this year Around 1.8 million Muslims have taken part in the days-long pilgrimage this year
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Iberian Lynx rebounds from the brink of extinction
Read More The number of Iberian Lynxes has increased by nearly 2,000 since 2002, according to the latest census The number of Iberian Lynxes has increased by nearly 2,000 since 2002, according to the latest census
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Chaos erupts as Ecuador suffers nationwide blackout
Read More Decades of underinvestment in the power system have caught up with the country, its acting energy minister has said The government of Ecuador has blamed decades of underinvestment for a nationwide blackout that hit the South American country on Wednesday. The emergency was reportedly triggered by a failed transmission line, which caused a…
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UK PM owns $7 million home in California – Politico
Read More Rishi Sunak’s adversaries claim that he will relocate to his beach house after a predicted defeat in the upcoming snap election British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak owns a $7.2 million beach home in Santa Monica, California, where his opponents say he could move if he loses the general election next month, Politico reported…
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French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron’s shadow in the upcoming early election
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YouGov shares drop by a third after sales and profits warning
Read More Polling company says sales bookings have been lower than anticipated since half-year figures in March Shares in the polling company YouGov plunged by more than a third on Thursday after the UK research and analytics company warned that sales and profits would be lower than expected this year. The firm, which is best…
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Footballer El Ghazi promises to continue fighting for Palestinians
Read MoreDutch player Anwar El Ghazi has released a video saying he will continue to support Palestinians.Dutch player Anwar El Ghazi has released a video saying he will continue to support Palestinians.
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Ian McKellen’s understudy to perform in final London dates of Player Kings
Read More David Semark takes over role of Falstaff for last three shows after veteran actor’s fall from the stage on Monday Sir Ian McKellen’s understudy will perform in the play Player Kings for its final London dates while he recuperates after a fall from the stage on Monday. The veteran screen and stage actor,…
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One of world’s rarest cats no longer endangered
Read MoreThe Iberian lynx is now classed as “vulnerable” as numbers surge due to conservation efforts.The Iberian lynx is now classed as “vulnerable” as numbers surge due to conservation efforts.