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Donald Trump ‘doing great’ after assassination attempt, says son Eric
Read More Businessman calls father ‘best president’ US has ever seen during visit to Trump International golf resort in Scotland Donald Trump is “doing great” after last month’s assassination attempt last month, his son said. Eric Trump, 40, arrived at the Trump International golf resort in Aberdeenshire by helicopter on Saturday to view a half-finished…
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Berkshire Hathaway sells off large share of Apple and increases cash holdings
Read More Warren Buffett’s firm increased its cash reserves to $227bn, sparking concerns about company’s view of US economy Warren Buffett appears to have soured on stocks, letting cash soar at his Berkshire Hathaway firm to nearly $277bn and selling a large chunk of its stake in Apple, even as the conglomerate posted a record…
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U.S. deploys ships and fighter jets to Middle East as Israel braces for Iran attack
Read More Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered fighter jets as well as Navy destroyers and cruisers deployed to “bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel,” the Pentagon said. (Image credit: Rashan Jefferson) Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered fighter jets as well as Navy destroyers and cruisers deployed to “bolster…
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Home Office urged to settle asylum claims over unlawful detention
Read More Ministers may face hefty bill in more than 100 cases related to Manston processing centre Asylum seekers are urging the Home Office to settle more than 100 claims for detaining them unlawfully at Manston, the controversial processing centre in Kent for people crossing the Channel on small boats. If the mass claim is…
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Iran says Haniyeh killed by short-range projectile
Read MoreWestern media reports suggest Israel’s secret service planted bombs inside the building Haniyeh was staying in.Western media reports suggest Israel’s secret service planted bombs inside the building Haniyeh was staying in.
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Madeira and its wine share an identity
Read MoreThe Portuguese island of Madeira produces a wine of the same name. Unlike other wine, Madeira is made using heat, and the grapes used to make the wine also have a bit of a secret of their own. Ian Lee reports.The Portuguese island of Madeira produces a wine of the same name. Unlike other…
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How the baguette became a cultural staple
Read MoreThe baguette is a cultural staple that shares gastronomic company with other items like Belgian beer or kimchi. We delved into how the distinctive loaves earned such reverence.The baguette is a cultural staple that shares gastronomic company with other items like Belgian beer or kimchi. We delved into how the distinctive loaves earned such…
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How the search continues for an Air Force pilot’s remains
Read MoreJohn Fisher was a U.S. Air Force pilot who died after his plane nosedived into the ground in 1944. His remains were never found. Now, more than 100 British and American service members are volunteering their time hoping to find his remains as the 80th anniversary of the crash approaches.John Fisher was a U.S.…
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Attack at Somalia beach hotel by al-Qaeda-linked group kills at least 32
Read MoreAl Qaeda’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack.Al Qaeda’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack.
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Taking a look at Olympics fashion during Paris Games
Read MoreWith the Paris Games taking place in the fashion capital of the world, the design of what the athletes are wearing is also fiercely competitive.With the Paris Games taking place in the fashion capital of the world, the design of what the athletes are wearing is also fiercely competitive.
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Lawsuit over last year’s deadly Maui wildfires settled for $4bn
Read More Global settlement was reached in suit over fire that killed 102 and destroyed downtown Lahaina in August 2023 The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4bn global settlement, a court filing said on Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a…
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Iran warns that Hezbollah will likely hit non-military targets in Israeli territory in response to Israel’s strike on Beirut
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Trump agrees to Fox News plan for debate with Harris
Read MoreKamala Harris agreed to a debate on ABC and it is not clear whether she accepts the new plan.Kamala Harris agreed to a debate on ABC and it is not clear whether she accepts the new plan.
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U.S. sending more forces to Middle East as tensions escalate
Read MoreThe U.S. is sending more forces to the Middle East as tensions escalate. The Pentagon announced on Friday it is sending a fighter jet squadron and maintaining an aircraft carrier in the region to help defend Israel and weaken possible attacks from Iran.The U.S. is sending more forces to the Middle East as tensions…
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The U.S. is sending more warships to the Middle East as Israel steps up attacks
Read More Tensions increase in the Middle East, as Israel expects an attack from Iran and its allies. Israel says it’s killed several top commanders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad. Tensions increase in the Middle East, as Israel expects an attack from Iran and its allies. Israel says it’s killed several top commanders of…
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Thousands take to the streets in Nigerian cities to protest government policies
Read More Nigerians in several major cities are protesting government economic policies that are causing inflation and hunger. Nigerians in several major cities are protesting government economic policies that are causing inflation and hunger.
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Russian troops are gaining ground in eastern Ukraine
Read More Russian forces are making small but steady gains in eastern Ukraine and seem to be targeting a key town. Ukraine is getting more Western weapons, but Russia still has more firepower and more troops. Russian forces are making small but steady gains in eastern Ukraine and seem to be targeting a key town.…
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31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events today
Read MoreToday, 31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events. That’s the highest number on a single day at the Paris Games so far. Meanwhile, Simone Biles is on the vault attempting her third gold medal of the games. Dana Jacobson has more.Today, 31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events.…
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Death toll from apartment block collapse in Russia’s Ural Mountains reaches 10 as search ends
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Olympic champion Simone Manuel fails to advance out of heats in 50 free
Read MoreManuel, the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal in swimming, posted the 18th fastest time in the hectic sprint over one length in the pool at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Manuel, the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal in swimming, posted the 18th fastest time in the hectic sprint…
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Irish police question man over woman’s death in County Cork
Read More Woman named locally as Daena Walsh died shortly after being found with serious injuries in Midleton flat Irish police are questioning a man in his thirties about the death of a woman in County Cork. The woman was found with serious injuries at a flat in the town of Midleton at about 4.15pm…
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Minister apologises for Northern Ireland special education needs data breach
Read More Paul Givan says individuals concerned contacted after details of more than 400 people mistakenly sent out The education minister in Northern Ireland has “unreservedly” apologised after the personal details of more than 400 people who had offered to contribute to a review of special education needs were breached. The embarrassing data breach came…
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What’s ahead for Kosa, an online safety act for minors, as it reaches US House?
Read More Act pushing social media reforms for children passed 91-3 in Senate but still faces a long road ahead in House This week, the US Senate overwhelmingly passed major online safety reforms to protect children on social media. But with ongoing pushback from the tech industry and freedom of speech organizations, the legislation faces…
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NHS ‘missing’ thousands of mental health patients who are only seen by ambulances
Read More Young people in distress who are treated by paramedics or A&E staff are not being recorded in England’s health statistics Thousands of patients are being omitted from official health statistics because they are not seen by hospitals or GPs, according to a groundbreaking study of ambulance data in England. More than a third…
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How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation?
Read MoreIran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.
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Russia reports Ukrainian drone barrage on its regions. Kyiv says it hit an airfield
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‘Free money’: £4bn lost to fraud and error on flagship HMRC ‘innovation’ scheme
Read More UK tax credits to promote research and development were claimed by a pub for changing its menus and by window cleaners for hanging their buckets A government scheme to champion new research and boost the economy has cost more than £4bn in fraud and error since 2020 after widespread abuse. The research and…
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Can Dems unseat a thrice-elected GOP congressman in this battleground L.A. County district?
Read More George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff, is challenging Republican Rep. Mike Garcia in a decidedly “purple” Antelope Valley district. The race will be crucial in determining whether Republicans maintain their majority in the U.S. House. George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff, is challenging Republican Rep. Mike Garcia in a…
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Crunch time in ‘veepstakes’ as Kamala Harris prepares to choose running mate
Read More Running mate decision likely to come down to ‘who can have the hard conversations’, a former Harris aide says Kamala Harris faces one of the biggest decisions of her political life over the weekend, as she enters the crucial last stages of picking a running mate who can help her win the White…
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Imane Khelif is just the latest case of female athletes being questioned over their sex
Read More Since women started competing in elite athletics about 100 years ago, they have been subjected to questions over their sex, had to undergo humiliating sex eligibility tests and had careers ruined. (Image credit: John Locher) Since women started competing in elite athletics about 100 years ago, they have been subjected to questions over…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 890
Read MoreAs the war enters its 890th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 890th day, these are the main developments.
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Rare Canada lynx captured on camera striking a pose in remote Minnesota woods
Read More A rare Canada lynx has been captured on camera striking a pose in the remote Minnesota woods. A rare Canada lynx has been captured on camera striking a pose in the remote Minnesota woods.
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South China Sea: Beijing opens hardware store on disputed Woody Island
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France’s Léon Marchand claims his crown as the next big thing in Olympic swimming
Read More Léon Marchand entered the Paris Summer Games with no gold medals. He now has claimed four gold – while shattering four Olympic records – and has emerged as a national French icon. (Image credit: Quinn Rooney) Léon Marchand entered the Paris Summer Games with no gold medals. He now has claimed four gold…
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Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief
Read MoreLam has taken the nation’s top job but it is unclear whether he will also remain president.Lam has taken the nation’s top job but it is unclear whether he will also remain president.