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Nigel Farage giving legitimacy to violent protesters, says Liverpool mayor
Read More Steve Rotheram accuses Reform MP of excusing far-right disorder, as police fear more violence over the weekend Nigel Farage is giving legitimacy to violent protesters and excusing disorder that police chiefs fear will continue into the weekend, a metro mayor has said. At least 19 far-right rallies are being planned across England in…
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Killing of Hamas leader ‘doesn’t help’ ceasefire talks, says Biden
Read MoreThe US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination.The US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination.
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Mystery of the Egyptian Screaming Woman mummy ‘who died wailing in pain 3,000 years ago’
Read More Researchers believe her body experienced a rare event known as cadaveric spasm shortly after death Researchers believe her body experienced a rare event known as cadaveric spasm shortly after death
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Bangladesh is witnessing the deadliest protests in its history
Read More Activists want the autocratic prime minister to step down. Activists want the autocratic prime minister to step down.
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The U.S. is being urged to help lower the escalating tensions in the Middle East
Read More What options does the U.S. have to tamp down tensions in the Middle East? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Edward Djerejian. What options does the U.S. have to tamp down tensions in the Middle East? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Edward Djerejian.
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Police should step in if troublemakers travel to incite riots after Southport attack, says government adviser – UK politics live
Read More John Woodcock says there is ‘concerted and coordinated’ attempt to spread violence after stabbings at children’s holiday class on Monday Good morning and welcome to the Guardian’s latest UK politics live blog. I’m Amy and I’ll be bringing you the latest updates today. John Woodcock, the UK government’s adviser on political violence and…
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Why hundreds of online merchants are protesting what they call Temu’s arbitrary fines
Read More Online store owners in China are protesting against what they say are heavy and arbitrary fines imposed by Temu, one of the world’s biggest e-commerce platforms. Online store owners in China are protesting against what they say are heavy and arbitrary fines imposed by Temu, one of the world’s biggest e-commerce platforms.
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Children in northern Nigeria are suffering from acute malnutrition, aid groups say
Read More Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest economies but is seeing record rates of child malnutrition. Aid groups call it a nearly unprecedented crisis. Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest economies but is seeing record rates of child malnutrition. Aid groups call it a nearly unprecedented crisis.
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Calls for revenge grow as Hezbollah and Hamas bury assassinated leaders
Read More Israel and Lebanon are bracing for the possibility of even stronger attacks after Israel’s killing of three top leaders from the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah — in three different countries. Israel and Lebanon are bracing for the possibility of even stronger attacks after Israel’s killing of three top leaders from the militant…
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Morning news brief
Read More Hezbollah and Hamas are burying assassinated leaders. President Biden welcomes Americans who had been imprisoned by Russia. Simone Biles cemented her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time. Hezbollah and Hamas are burying assassinated leaders. President Biden welcomes Americans who had been imprisoned by Russia. Simone Biles cemented her legacy as the…
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BBC accused of ‘gaslighting’ Jewish staff over antisemitism complaints
Read More Response from chair criticised after more than 200 staff, contributors and suppliers called for inquiry The BBC has been accused of “gaslighting” a group of more than 200 of its Jewish staff, contributors and suppliers over the handling of detailed complaints about antisemitism at the corporation. The group’s complaints included a letter to…
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UK shelves £1.3bn of funding for technology and AI projects
Read More Britain’s first next-generation supercomputer, planned by Tories, in doubt after Labour government move The new Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding pledged by the Conservatives for technology and artificial intelligence projects, putting the future of the UK’s first next-generation supercomputer in doubt. The projects, announced last year, include £800m for the creation…
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US marine Whelan says he’s ‘ecstatic’ to be free
Read MoreFreed US marine Paul Whelan told Al Jazeera he was ‘ecstatic’ after landing in the US.Freed US marine Paul Whelan told Al Jazeera he was ‘ecstatic’ after landing in the US.
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Fair Work nominates independent administrator to CFMEU amid criminal allegations against union
Read More Commission proposes Mark Irving, of the Victorian bar, after allegations of criminal misconduct and bikie links against union’s construction arm Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal government says it will steamroll the Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees…
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Kurram clashes: How a Pakistani land dispute led to a deadly tribal battle
Read MoreAt least 46 people were killed and 200 injured in clashes until a ceasefire was agreed upon on Wednesday.At least 46 people were killed and 200 injured in clashes until a ceasefire was agreed upon on Wednesday.
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Weather tracker: Record-breaking rain in Delhi leaves trail of destruction
Read More Almost 200 killed as deluge sweeps northern India, while showers give way to high humidity at Paris Olympics Between Wednesday and Thursday morning, 147mm of rain was recorded in eastern parts of Delhi and its suburbs by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), breaking a 14-year record for the highest single day total in…
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UN calls for foreign security forces to be deployed faster to quash Haiti gang wars
Read More Armed gangs control much of Caribbean country’s capital with reports of 40 rape victims a day in areas, UN reports The UN has called for the deployment of international security forces in Haiti to be accelerated after a report that at least 1,379 people were killed or wounded in gang warfare and 428…
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Industry Season 3 Is a Searing Takedown of Socially Conscious Capitalism
Read More People are our capital is the motto of Pierpoint & Co., the fictional finance giant at the center of the HBO drama Industry. At first glance, this is the kind of touchy-feely corporate propaganda that exists to convince employees the company cares about them and assure clients of its human touch. Look closer,…
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Japan swelters through hottest July in recorded history
Read MoreJapan Meteorological Agency says temperatures were the highest since records began in 1898.Japan Meteorological Agency says temperatures were the highest since records began in 1898.
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Tears and triumph as George the cat reunited with owner years after going missing
Read More The cat had lived through thunderstorms, hail and icy cold in Adelaide but it only took him a moment to warm back up to his relieved owner Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast “Good news, George is alive.”…
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Watch: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris greet Evan Gershkovich and fellow freed Americans after Russia prison swap
Read More This is the moment President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed freed Americans back from Russia in the biggest prisoner swap with the West since the end of the Cold War. This is the moment President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed freed Americans back from Russia in the…
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China sees highest number of significant floods since records began
Read More So far this year officials warnings have been issued for 25 floods, and China is only halfway through its peak flood season Halfway through the peak flood season, China has already experienced the highest number of significant floods since record keeping began in 1998, and the hottest July since 1961, authorities said on…
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English hospitals brace for ‘alarming’ disruption as GPs go on strike
Read More Exclusive: A&Es and mental health services face ‘dangerous’ surge that could continue into 2025, say bosses Why are English GPs taking industrial action and how will it affect patients? The NHS faces “alarming” and “dangerous” disruption until Christmas and potentially into 2025, health chiefs have said, after GPs began their first industrial action…
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Environmentalist becomes first juror to swear oath on river water
Read More Paul Powlesland, the co-founder of Lawyers for Nature, says he considers the River Roding to be sacred When jurors are called to court, they are required to swear on a holy book or make a secular promise to tell the truth. So court officials were perplexed when the environmental activist and barrister Paul…
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Two years, secret talks, high stakes: How prisoner swap deal was struck
Read MoreThe deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.
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Gershkovich, Whelan and Kurmasheva arrive in US after prisoner swap
Read MoreThe three were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.The three were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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‘Great for Netanyahu’: Will Haniyeh killing help Israeli PM politically?
Read MoreThe killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders could resurrect support for the embattled Israeli PM, say analysts.The killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders could resurrect support for the embattled Israeli PM, say analysts.
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Australia finds ‘serious failures’ in Israeli attack on food aid convoy
Read MoreSeven people, including an Australian, died when the Israeli military struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles.Seven people, including an Australian, died when the Israeli military struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles.
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Venezuelans fear for relatives after mass arrests
Read MoreHundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela’s disputed presidential election.Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela’s disputed presidential election.
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After OnlyFans, AI ‘girlfriends’ are tech’s next pitch to lonely men
Read MoreAI-powered companions are a growing industry amid rising loneliness and disillusionment with modern dating.AI-powered companions are a growing industry amid rising loneliness and disillusionment with modern dating.
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‘Running for her life’: how police rescued trapped officer from Wieambilla ambush
Read More Rescue team members tell inquest how they devised a code to guide Const Keely Brough to safety, drawing gunfire as they blocked property entrance Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The leader of a police extraction team sent…
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Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history
Read MoreThe U.S. and Russia completed on Thursday their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released individuals in their custody as part of the exchangeThe U.S. and Russia completed on Thursday their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a…
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Evan Gershkovich and fellow freed Americans welcomed back to US by Biden and Harris after Russia prisoner swap
Read More Around two dozen people have been set free including three Americans Around two dozen people have been set free including three Americans
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Egyptian mummy with screaming expression ‘may have died in agony’, say researchers
Read More Archaeologists say wide open mouth of woman who died about 3,500 years ago may be caused by rare, immediate form of rigor mortis She looks uncannily like The Scream painting by Edvard Munch, but just why an ancient Egyptian mummy has such a startling expression has long puzzled researchers. Now they say they…
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Americans released in Russian prisoner swap have arrived in the U.S.
Read More The trio exchanged handshakes and hugs with President Biden and Vice President Harris at the foot of their plane’s stairs and embraced their family members as onlookers cheered. (Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta) The trio exchanged handshakes and hugs with President Biden and Vice President Harris at the foot of their plane’s stairs…