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Nicolás Maduro vows to ‘pulverise’ challenge to his rule after disputed Venezuela election
Read More Maduro told troops he is ‘willing to do anything’ to protect his ‘revolution’ amid growing criticism of crackdown on opposition The Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro has vowed to “pulverise” the latest challenge to his rule and told troops he is “willing to do anything” to protect his “revolution” amid growing criticism of the…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 892
Read MoreAs thw war enters its 892nd day, these are the main developments.As thw war enters its 892nd day, these are the main developments.
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Mexican journalist who covered one of the country’s most dangerous crime beats has been killed
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NT police commissioner’s apology means nothing without sacking racist officers, top lawyer says
Read More Former bar association president tells Garma panel ‘there is no due process’ for Aboriginal people in NT courts, and derides Albanese’s pledge for more engagement Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A senior Darwin-based criminal barrister says the…
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Cindy Ngamba Secures First-Ever Medal for Refugee Olympic Team
Read More Boxing champion Cindy Ngamba clinched a historic win on Sunday, making her the first athlete to win an Olympic medal for the Refugee Olympic team. Ngamba defeated Davina Michel of France in the 75kg category and now advances to the boxing semifinals. Even athletes that lose in the semifinals are guaranteed a bronze…
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U.S. Swimming Ends Paris Olympics on Top—Just Barely
Read More After nine days of racing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the U.S. swim team managed to top both the medals count and gold tally in the pool. But the crucial golds didn’t come until the very last day. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Overall, the U.S. swimmers collected 28 medals, eight of them gold, which fell…
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Cooler weather helps fire crews corral a third of California’s largest blaze of year
Read More Firefighters make advances on wildfire that has burned 627 sq miles, but return of high temperatures may help it grow Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire…
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Israel braces for possible Iranian retaliation after assassinations
Read MoreIran is expected to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing increased criticism as protests broke out in Tel Aviv, with some saying that Netanyahu was deliberately trying to escalate the fighting in the Middle East. Debora Patta reports.Iran is expected…
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Even after a year in jail, Imran Khan still dominates Pakistan’s politics
Read MoreThe former cricketing superstar has now been in prison for 365 days, with no sign of release.The former cricketing superstar has now been in prison for 365 days, with no sign of release.
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Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs
Read MoreThe popular singer’s career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.The popular singer’s career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.
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Pharmacies in England cutting services amid financial pressures, research finds
Read More Poll reveals emergency contraception, free prescription deliveries and extended opening hours among services hit Pharmacies across England are unable to provide critical NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming financial and operational pressures they are facing, according to research. A poll of pharmacy owners representing more than 2,100 pharmacies found that…
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Large English vineyards mark boom year as output and investment soars
Read More Though tiny compared with rivals, English wine trade is thriving as climate crisis fuels flood of new capital from investors The largest English vineyards increased their revenues by 15% last year, as wine investors respond to the climate crisis by planting more vines. While the UK still languishes well down the list of…
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This Ukrainian High Jumper Rested in a Sleeping Bag. Then She Won Gold
Read More Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the Ukrainian world-record holder in the high jump who won the Olympic gold medal in that event at Stade de France on Sunday night, has now gained attention for more than her leaping ability and compelling backstory—Mahuchikh was forced to flee her country because of the Russian invasion. During her gold-medal…
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Noah Lyles wins Olympic gold in 100-meter sprint after photo finish
Read MoreDespite a slow start, Noah Lyles picked up the pace to win by an astonishing .005 seconds, securing his first Olympic gold medal.Despite a slow start, Noah Lyles picked up the pace to win by an astonishing .005 seconds, securing his first Olympic gold medal.
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Neuralink has implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Elon Musk says
Read More Founder says procedure, aimed at helping paralyzed people use digital devices by thinking alone, went ‘extremely well’ Neuralink has successfully implanted in a second patient its device designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, according to the startup’s owner Elon Musk. Neuralink is in the process…
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Rioters try to torch Rotherham asylum seeker hotel amid far-right violence
Read More Home secretary condemns ‘utterly appalling’ scenes as bottles and chairs thrown outside Holiday Inn Express UK politics live – latest updates A far-right-led mob of masked rioters tried to set fire to a hotel housing asylum seekers as further violence flared across the country at anti-immigration protests. Some 700 people gathered outside the…
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Trump embraces MAGA activist at Atlanta rally who repeats his offensive claims about Harris’ heritage
Read More Trump considered ‘never going back home to the First Lady’ after Michaelah Montgomery gave him a kiss at fast-food restaurant in April, he says Trump considered ‘never going back home to the First Lady’ after Michaelah Montgomery gave him a kiss at fast-food restaurant in April, he says
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Trump ally calls GOP attack on Harris’s racial identity a ‘phony controversy’
Read More Florida representative Byron Donalds spars with ABC host over Republicans’ questioning of vice-president’s heritage Donald Trump ally Byron Donalds and ABC host George Stephanopoulos sparred on Sunday over Republicans’ attack line questioning Kamala Harris’s racial identity. During an interview on ABC’s This Week, the Republican Florida representative called the issue a “phony controversy”…
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Australia news live: Uluru co-chair fears PM is ‘rolling back’ Makarrata promise; warning over international student cap
Read More Pat Anderson says Makarrata is not a ‘vague vibe’ but a ‘bricks and mortar body and a clear election promise’. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Police culture ‘must shift’ after apology to Indigenous Australians A historic apology for police injustices…
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Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife responds after he admits to having affair during their marriage
Read More Doug Emhoff was married to film producer Kerstin from 1992 to 2008 Doug Emhoff was married to film producer Kerstin from 1992 to 2008
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U.S. Cyclist Kristen Faulkner Makes History With a Stunning Win at the Paris Olympics
Read More Team USA cyclist Kristen Faulkner secured the gold in the women’s road race Sunday—though her participation in the race almost didn’t happen. The 31-year-old wrapped up the 158-km race with a time of 3:49:23 after charging down the final stretch, launching a counterattack, and riding away from the top three riders in the…
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Justice Neil Gorsuch: Americans are ‘getting whacked’ by too many laws
Read More Supreme court justice says ‘too much law’ impairs liberties and talks about importance of an independent judiciary US supreme court justice Neil Gorsuch has said ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations in a new book that underscores his skepticism of federal agencies and the power they wield. “Too…
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Harris holds last interviews with VP contenders hours before she makes final decision
Read More Veep candidates will have ‘chemistry test’ with Harris as she looks to deal deathblow to ‘weird’ JD Vance Veep candidates will have ‘chemistry test’ with Harris as she looks to deal deathblow to ‘weird’ JD Vance
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Keir Starmer decisive on mob violence but faces dilemma over Reform
Read More Some within Labour worry that PM is failing to challenge Nigel Farage’s anti-migrant insinuations head-on Keir Starmer sounded uncharacteristically angry as he appeared in front of a podium in Downing Street on Sunday to condemn the violent mobs causing damage and spreading fear. Just a few weeks into government, the prime minister has…
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Team USA’s Noah Lyles, the World’s Fastest Man, Wins 100-M Olympic Gold
Read More The world’s fastest man is still the world’s fastest man. Team USA’s Noah Lyles, the defending world champion in the 100 m, won the Olympic gold medal in that race on Sunday night at Stade de France, becoming the first male sprinter from the United States to earn a 100-m Olympic title in…
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold
Read MoreNovak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.
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‘Betrayal’: Detained US teacher’s sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out
Read MoreMarc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.
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U.K. prime minister condemns far-right rioting sparked by fatal stabbing
Read MoreU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed that the authorities will “do whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice” and that justice will be swift.U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed that the authorities will “do whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice” and that justice will be swift.
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Democratic primary in Arizona’s third district remains too close to call
Read More Congressional race could head for recount as Yassamin Ansari leads Raquel Terán by 67 votes as of yesterday The Democratic primary in Arizona’s third congressional district still remains too close to call and could be headed for a recount. Former Phoenix city council member Yassamin Ansari led former state lawmaker Raquel Terán by…
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Tory shadow minister says sorry after appearing to justify riots
Read More As police are attacked and windows smashed, Byron Davies is criticised for ‘misguided and dangerous’ remarks UK politics live – latest updates The Conservative shadow Welsh secretary has apologised after he was accused of “inflaming” the riots by suggesting they were politically justified. Lord (Byron) Davies had became embroiled in the controversy while…
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A Long Beach man reported his wife missing. A blood test got him charged with second-degree murder
Read More A Long Beach couple had an “excellent” marriage and a thriving real estate business. What followed after Jana Koklich’s mysterious disappearance baffled investigators, who later charged her husband with second-degree murder. A Long Beach couple had an “excellent” marriage and a thriving real estate business. What followed after Jana Koklich’s mysterious disappearance baffled…
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Inside the wild world of teen Mullet Champ contestants where it seems like a party but it’s all business
Read More America’s fiercest unshorn competitors are currently vying for the title of Mullet Champ. Sheila Flynn spoke to a few of the teen finalists — and their supportive moms America’s fiercest unshorn competitors are currently vying for the title of Mullet Champ. Sheila Flynn spoke to a few of the teen finalists — and…
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The 10 car models most likely to be stolen
Read More Vehicle thefts have surged as social media gave away all the secrets on how to easily steal certain brands of cars: Kia and Hyundai Vehicle thefts have surged as social media gave away all the secrets on how to easily steal certain brands of cars: Kia and Hyundai
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WSJ asst editor on getting Evan Gershkovich back from Russian prison
Read MoreWall Street Journal assistant editor Paul Beckett, who was tasked by the Journal with coordinating its effort to secure the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich, discussed the Journal’s open and “loud” approach. “The Russians didn’t give us much of a choice because they came out and said he is a spy — total nonsense.…
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U.S. sets two world records on final night of swimming
Read MoreThe U.S. set two world records on the final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, winning the gold-medal count over rival Australia.The U.S. set two world records on the final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, winning the gold-medal count over rival Australia.