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Alarm at fingerprinting and custody proposal for Channel migrants
Read More Immigration minister wants ‘real consequences’ to stop people making journey to UK UK proposals to introduce hardline measures to discourage refugees and illegal migrants from seeking sanctuary have been met with alarm. The immigration minister, Chris Philp, called for migrants caught crossing the Channel to be fingerprinted and face “real consequences”, before a…
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Mogadishu: Explosion in Somalia's capital kills eight
Read More The explosion hit a military base in Mogadishu, killing at least eight people, an official says. The explosion hit a military base in Mogadishu, killing at least eight people, an official says.
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Joe Arpaio: Former Arizona sheriff fails to regain old job
Read MoreJoe Arpaio, known for his harsh immigration tactics, is beaten in the primary by his former deputy.Joe Arpaio, known for his harsh immigration tactics, is beaten in the primary by his former deputy.
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WATCH left-wing protesters clashing with police in last stand over Berlin pub eviction
Read More Scuffles erupted in Berlin on Friday as police enforced an eviction order for the pub Syndikat, which for decades served as a favorite gathering spot for left-wing activists. Hundreds of people gathered in Berlin’s Neukolln district on Friday for last-ditch protests against the imminent eviction of the pub. The police arrived in large…
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Coronavirus Australia: Victoria reports 466 new cases and 12 deaths, including second man in his 30s
Read More Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says number of mystery Covid-19 cases has risen by 130 as nine new infections announced in NSW Follow the latest coronavirus news on our live blog Families at Melbourne nursing home say staff testing was delayed after coronavirus case ‘Very dead’: army and police patrol the deserted streets of…
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‘The Squad keeps getting bigger’: progressive Democrats see wave of victories
Read More Wins mark a dramatic shift from the spate of losses the progressive wing suffered over the last year Progressive Democrats are enjoying a wave of victories in federal primaries across the country with some especially notable triumphs for Black activist candidates. Those successes, candidates and strategists say, are due to a mixture of…
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The mother load: Lisa Taddeo on parenting in a pandemic
Read More Teacher, worker, carer, cook … family life has gone back to the 1950s for many women. The Three Women author on why it’s time to let go of the tyranny of the ‘good’ mother Never in my life had I been so high. I’d just given a reading in Amsterdam after which the…
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‘Maybe I should send Trump $100 for asset freeze’: Chinese official mocks Washington over Hong Kong sanctions
Read More The head of mainland China’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, pointed out that the recent personal US sanctions will have zero effect on him and only prove that he is doing “the right thing.” Luo said that restrictions against him are meaningless since he does not have any assets in the…
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More than 60 missing after Beirut mega-blast: Live updates
Read MoreForeign emergency teams have arrived to mount a coordinated rescue and humanitarian response after deadly explosion.Foreign emergency teams have arrived to mount a coordinated rescue and humanitarian response after deadly explosion.
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Is France helping Lebanon, or trying to reconquer it?
Read More It was almost as if Emmanuel Macron forgot that Lebanon is no longer a French protectorate. Visiting explosion-ravaged Beirut this week, France’s leader comforted distraught crowds, promised to rebuild the city and claimed that the blast pierced France’s own heart. “France will never let Lebanon go,” Macron said. It was almost as if…
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US Congress’ last-ditch talks on virus stimulus fail
Read MoreWith benefits expired for millions of jobless and mass evictions looming, lawmakers go on holiday.With benefits expired for millions of jobless and mass evictions looming, lawmakers go on holiday.
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US intel: Russia acting against Biden; China opposes Trump
Read More U.S. intelligence officials believe that Russia is using a variety of measures to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of the November election and that individuals linked to the Kremlin are boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection bid, the country’s counterintelligence chief said in the most specific warning to date about the threat…
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Opinion – Europe and China’s Growing Assertiveness
Read More Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, Europe will try to find a middle road between Trump style confrontation and coddling.Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, Europe will try to find a middle road between Trump style confrontation and coddling.
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Just 10 enforcement orders issued for breach of UK quarantine rules
Read More Fears measures may be extended to France, but little enforcement appears to be taking place Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Just 10 enforcement orders have been issued to people for breaking quarantine rules after arriving in the UK, it has emerged, as fears of an extension of the measures…
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Thousands of baby turtles released into sea off Bali
Read More The Olive Ridley turtles are part of conservationists’ attempts to boost the population and promote environmental protection More than 10,000 baby turtles were released into the sea off the Indonesian island of Bali, as part of conservationists’ attempts to boost the population of a vulnerable species and promote environmental protection. Conservation groups carried…
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He Says The Saudi Prince Sent A Death Squad To Kill Him In Canada. Now His Kids Are Missing.
Read More Two weeks after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi crown prince allegedly sent a death squad to Canada, targeting a former Saudi intelligence official, according to a new lawsuit. View Entire Post › Two weeks after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi crown prince allegedly sent a death squad to Canada,…
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Coronavirus Vietnam: The mysterious resurgence of Covid-19
Read MoreA central Vietnamese city is back in lockdown as researchers search for the source of a new outbreak.A central Vietnamese city is back in lockdown as researchers search for the source of a new outbreak.
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Beirut recovery effort gathers pace amid growing anger at Lebanon’s leaders
Read More Observers confused by unidentified men directing port cleanup as politicians’ excuses are shunned Search and rescue teams, firefighters and medics continued to comb through what remains of Beirut port on Friday, competing for space with men who were not wearing uniforms or displaying official status, and who several observers said were directing clean-up…
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WATCH ANOTHER serene wedding photoshoot violently interrupted by Beirut blast shockwave
Read More A peaceful wedding photo session outside a restaurant in Beirut was abruptly halted when a massive explosion tore through the city’s port, with chilling video showing the moment the shockwave hit yet another newlywed couple. The dramatic footage shows a couple in wedding attire posing for photos at an eatery less than a…
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Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for plane interception
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More than a dozen killed in southern India plane crash
Read MoreOfficials say 18 people killed and scores wounded after Air India Express flight skids off runway in city of Calicut.Officials say 18 people killed and scores wounded after Air India Express flight skids off runway in city of Calicut.
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UN set for showdown over US Iran arms embargo push
Read More The UN Security Council is set next week to roundly reject a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo, diplomats say, setting up a lengthy showdown with repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the United States would put forward its long-awaited resolution despite…
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Notorious former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio loses bid to win back seat
Read More Known for launching immigration crackdowns, the former sheriff lost the Republican primary to his former aide Jerry Sheridan Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff notorious for his abusive policing and hardline anti-immigration tactics, has lost his bid to win back the post he held for 24 years. An early Donald Trump supporter and…
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Trump pledges executive orders to extend Covid relief, but offers few details
Read More President says he will suspend payroll tax and extend unemployment through end of year amid gridlock in Congress Donald Trump has promised unilateral action to provide economic relief for millions of Americans hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but he offered few specific details and admitted the move is likely to face legal challenges.…
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Mexico warns of ‘prolonged pandemic’: Coronavirus live updates
Read MoreItaly’s cabinet approves 25 billion euro package as Mexico official warns of ‘prolonged pandemic’ amid rising cases.Italy’s cabinet approves 25 billion euro package as Mexico official warns of ‘prolonged pandemic’ amid rising cases.
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Coronavirus live news: Brazil death toll nears 100,000 as Australian state of Victoria reports 466 new cases
Read More Anti-Bolsonaro protests as Brazil cases near 3m; Australian state of Victoria reports 12 more deaths; Italy cases soar. Follow the latest, live Trump poised to intervene in relief plans after talks break down ‘We’re still so tired’: European doctors brace for second wave ‘Very dead’: army and police patrol the deserted streets of…
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Russia, China and Iran seeking to influence US ahead of elections, top intelligence official says
Read More Statement says China is opposed to Trump but offers more concrete evidence of Russia’s efforts to undermine Biden Russia is backing Donald Trump, China is supporting Joe Biden and Iran is seeking to sow chaos in the US presidential election, a top intelligence official has warned in a sobering assessment of foreign meddling.…
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ACT’s David Seymour: ‘I don’t really care what people think and I’m still quite successful’
Read More The New Zealand politician has swapped twerking on TV for a more serious policy agenda. As the election looms, it seems to be working He went viral in an awkward campaign video that featured him repeatedly saying “hi” – with an emotionless, thousand-yard stare – at famous spots in his constituency. He twerked…
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US election 2020: China, Russia and Iran ‘trying to influence’ vote
Read MoreRussia wants a second term for President Trump while China does not, a US intelligence chief says.Russia wants a second term for President Trump while China does not, a US intelligence chief says.
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Lebanon’s Hezbollah denies storing arms at blast site: Live
Read MoreHezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Beirut port explosion ‘has nothing to do’ with group, calls for accountability.Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Beirut port explosion ‘has nothing to do’ with group, calls for accountability.
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23 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of The Week
Read More From the tragic explosion in Beirut to flooding and fires seen around the world, these are the most striking and memorable pictures from the past week. View Entire Post › From the tragic explosion in Beirut to flooding and fires seen around the world, these are the most striking and memorable pictures from…
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He’s A Thorn In The Side Of An Authoritarian Leader With An Election Coming. Now He Sits In Jail.
Read More Vitali Shkliarov faces up to three years behind bars for allegedly organizing an illegal campaign rally for the candidate challenging President Alexander Lukashenko, known as “Europe’s Last Dictator.” View Entire Post › Vitali Shkliarov faces up to three years behind bars for allegedly organizing an illegal campaign rally for the candidate challenging President…
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Massive Crowds Are Rallying Around This 37-Year-Old Woman Trying To Oust “Europe’s Last Dictator”
Read More Three women political novices have captured Belarusians’ imagination with a promise of change and three simple hand gestures that have become symbols of hope for many: ✌️✊❤️. View Entire Post › Three women political novices have captured Belarusians’ imagination with a promise of change and three simple hand gestures that have become symbols…
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Beirut explosion: Families search for missing loved ones
Read MoreFamilies in Beirut are still desperately seeking news of missing loved ones.Families in Beirut are still desperately seeking news of missing loved ones.
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Cambodia’s ‘Rubbish School’ where kids pay with plastic
Read MoreWith no tourists because of the pandemic, a guide in Cambodia is instead teaching EnglishWith no tourists because of the pandemic, a guide in Cambodia is instead teaching English