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Nagasaki defends decision not to invite Israel to atomic bomb memorial
Read MoreUS, UK and other countries say they will send lower-level officials to ceremony that will take place on Friday.US, UK and other countries say they will send lower-level officials to ceremony that will take place on Friday.
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British croc expert jailed for sexual abuse of dogs
Read MoreAdam Britton pleaded guilty to 60 charges, which also included four counts of accessing child abuse material.Adam Britton pleaded guilty to 60 charges, which also included four counts of accessing child abuse material.
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‘Show of unity’ from communities and police ‘defeated challenges we’ve seen’ from far-right riots, says Met chief – live
Read More Anti-racism demonstrators turned out in large numbers on Wednesday, as threat of mass far-right disorder fizzled out Asked if she felt things had turned a corner, Labour’s policing minister Diana Johnson said she was “cautious” about what happened last night, saying “It’s good that we didn’t see the level of disorder and criminality…
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Victorian government rejects expert advice to forcibly merge hospital services
Read More Premier Jacinta Allan says reduction of 76 services to 11 ‘not in the best interests of patient care’ despite lure of reduced costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian government will ignore a central recommendation of…
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India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified in Olympics, missed weight by 100 grams
Read MorePhogat had starved herself for a week, exercised and spent hours in the sauna to cut the extra kilos.Phogat had starved herself for a week, exercised and spent hours in the sauna to cut the extra kilos.
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Three people arrested in rural Nevada over altercation that Black man says involved a racial slur
Read MoreThree people have been arrested and charged in connection with a verbal altercation last week in Virginia City, Nevada, during which a Black man said a racial slur was directed at him by a man who also said “they have a hanging tree” for people like himThree people have been arrested and charged in…
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Earth’s ‘greatest natural wonder’ faces existential threat from hottest ocean temperatures in 400 years
Read More The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living ecosystem on Earth, may not survive for future generations unless global heating is stopped The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living ecosystem on Earth, may not survive for future generations unless global heating is stopped
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Thursday briefing: The story of the night when the far right were outnumbered
Read More In today’s newsletter: More than 100 far-right rallies were anticipated at immigration centres, lawyers’ offices, and charities. Instead, a tide of anti-racist counter-protesters took to the streets • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. It was billed as a night of bigotry and bloodshed: more than 100 far-right…
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New Jersey streets become rivers as heavy flooding inundates state
Read More New Jersey streets were under water as heavy flooding hit the state on Tuesday, 6 August. New Jersey streets were under water as heavy flooding hit the state on Tuesday, 6 August.
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‘She looked lifeless’: teen tells court father used axe to kill Nelomie Perera in Melbourne home
Read More Son of Dinush Kurera, who has pleaded not guilty to wife’s murder, gives evidence in supreme court trial Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A teen has told a Melbourne court that his father allegedly repeatedly slashed his mother with an axe “in a rage” and…
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Yvette Cooper thanks police as major far-right riots fail to materialise
Read More Thousands took to the streets to take part in anti-racism protests in London, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, thanked “police officers working tonight to protect and support local communities” after large-scale far-right riots failed to materialise, while thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in…
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Heatmaps show UK homebuyers look most at artwork and furniture before making decision
Read More Zoopla puts average viewing time at 49 minutes, as eye tracking study shows focus on mirrors and plants, not floors and walls A fifth of homebuyers spend less than 20 minutes looking at a home before deciding to make an offer, with viewers more likely to focus on artwork and furniture than structural…
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Reform UK chair was member of Conservatives until last week
Read More Exclusive: Zia Yusuf’s membership remained active until last week, when it was revoked after being pointed out by the Guardian The chair of Reform UK, Zia Yusuf, was a member of the Conservatives until last week when party officials were approached by the Guardian. Richard Fuller, the Conservative party chair, emailed Yusuf to…
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Takeaways from AP report on fear of repression in post-election Venezuela
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An aid worker’s airport disappearance stirs fear of repression following disputed Venezuela election
Read MoreA Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression engulfing the South American nation in the wake of its disputed presidential electionA Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression…
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Facebook and Google shouldn’t ‘ride free’ on the backs of media companies, Albanese says
Read More PM’s comments raise expectation of levy on Meta and social media firms amid stoush over paying for news content Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has appeared to confirm the government is considering a levy on…
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High-profile former North Dakota lawmaker to plead guilty in court to traveling for sex with a minor
Read MoreA former powerful North Dakota lawmaker is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday in federal court to traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minorA former powerful North Dakota lawmaker is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday in federal court to traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex…
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8/7: CBS Evening News
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s Austria concerts canceled after 2 arrested in alleged terror plot; How extreme heat is taking a toll on U.S. workersTaylor Swift’s Austria concerts canceled after 2 arrested in alleged terror plot; How extreme heat is taking a toll on U.S. workers
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Surge in UK antisemitic incidents in first half of 2024, says charity
Read More Increase in anti-Jewish targeting linked to Israel and war in Gaza, says Community Security Trust Antisemitic incidents in the UK more than doubled in the first half of 2024 compared with the same period the previous year, attributed to the war in Gaza, according to a leading Jewish charity. The total number of…
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Deep space radar site in Wales to go ahead to protect UK from ‘space warfare’
Read More Ministers say network of 27 radar dishes in Pembrokeshire crucial to defend against ‘increasing belligerence in space’ Plans for a network of radars tracking deep space activity to help protect the UK from “space warfare” are to go ahead in Pembrokeshire, despite the opposition of local campaigners. The 27 radar dishes planned for…
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‘A moral stand’: Anti-racism rallies in UK after far-right riots
Read MoreIn towns and cities across England, thousands march against racism after far-right riots that led to some 400 arrests.In towns and cities across England, thousands march against racism after far-right riots that led to some 400 arrests.
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Taylor Swift concerts cancelled after terror plot foiled by Vienna police
Read More One of the men arrested is a 19-year-old Austrian citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS, officials said One of the men arrested is a 19-year-old Austrian citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS, officials said
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RBA ‘will not hesitate’ to raise interest rates again to combat inflation, Michele Bullock warns
Read More Reserve Bank governor says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over Australia’s economic future and the board ‘remains vigilant’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock said the central bank won’t hesitate to lift interest rates…
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Cross-examination of Linda Reynolds in defamation trial against Brittany Higgins continues in WA court
Read More Liberal senator sued Higgins over series of social media posts which she claims damaged her reputation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The cross-examination of Linda Reynolds has recommenced in the WA supreme court after the Liberal senator…
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Wieambilla killers ‘rocked’ police vehicle with bullets in response to surrender pleas, inquest hears
Read More The Trains used high-calibre guns to engage in firefight as police tried to negotiate, responder tells coroner Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A family of killers were “robotic” in response to efforts to get them to surrender,…
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Former Qantas boss has exit pay slashed by millions
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Bangladesh economy under pressure amid ‘uncharted’ political turmoil
Read MoreHopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country’s inequalities.Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country’s inequalities.
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They went to space for eight days – and could be stuck until 2025
Read MoreTwo American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.
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Video of factory fire in Taiwan falsely shared as junta bombing in Myanmar border town
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Kamala Harris slams protesters disrupting Detroit rally: ‘If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that’
Read More Protesters shouted ‘Kamala Kamala you can’t hide, we won’t vote for genocide’ Protesters shouted ‘Kamala Kamala you can’t hide, we won’t vote for genocide’
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‘Standing together’: What the papers say about far-right rallies and counter-protests
Read More UK papers focus on thousands of people who turned out to protest against far-right rallies UK headlines were dominated by far-right rallies and the protesters who set out to counter them, with much of the expected violence failing to materialise. Even as shops shut up early and local police forces in England and…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 895
Read MoreAs the war enters its 895th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 895th day, these are the main developments.
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Israel minister condemned for saying starvation of millions in Gaza might be ‘justified and moral’
Read More EU, UK and France urge Israel’s government to distance itself from comments by its finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich The EU, France and UK have condemned a senior Israeli minister for suggesting it might be “justified and moral” to starve people in Gaza. The comments from Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, in which he…
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Man found guilty of sending 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock
Read MoreThe rapper was eating with his girlfriend in Los Angeles when the teen demanded his jewellery and opened fire.The rapper was eating with his girlfriend in Los Angeles when the teen demanded his jewellery and opened fire.
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Biden says he’s ‘not confident’ in peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses White House race
Read More The president said that his former political rival needed to be taken seriously over his previous incendiary rhetoric The president said that his former political rival needed to be taken seriously over his previous incendiary rhetoric