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Leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel arrested in Texas, officials say
Read MoreThe leader and co-founder of Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa cartel, along with the son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, were arrested in El Paso.The leader and co-founder of Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa cartel, along with the son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, were arrested in El Paso.
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Venezuela election: Five things you need to know
Read MoreVenezuelans vote in a presidential election which could see the country change course after 25 years.Venezuelans vote in a presidential election which could see the country change course after 25 years.
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U.S. officials arrest two of Mexico’s top cartel leaders at El Paso airport
Read More Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, two of Mexico’s most-wanted men, were detained Thursday a private airport in El Paso, two sources familiar with the situation told the Los Angeles Times. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, two of Mexico’s most-wanted men, were detained Thursday a private airport in…
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Trump campaign finally reveals why ex president continues to profess love for Hannibal Lecter in speeches
Read More Suggestions have ranged from the former president confusing the meaning of the word ‘asylum’ when talking about migrants to simple jokes Suggestions have ranged from the former president confusing the meaning of the word ‘asylum’ when talking about migrants to simple jokes
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Gladys Berejiklian loses legal challenge against Icac serious corrupt conduct finding
Read More Former NSW premier sought review of corruption watchdog decision that she failed to declare a personal conflict of interest regarding two government grants Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The former New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian has…
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Ukraine’s hopes and challenges after long wait for F-16s
Read MoreRussia intends to destroy dozens of US-built warplanes as soon as they arrive in Ukraine.Russia intends to destroy dozens of US-built warplanes as soon as they arrive in Ukraine.
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Paris heightens security for Olympics, and other top headlines
Read MoreHere are some of Thursday’s top headlines, including several arrests by French police ahead of the opening of the Olympic Games, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order instructing local officials to clear thousands of homeless encampments statewide, and the announcement by Southwest Airlines that it is ending its open seating policy. Dana Jacobson, Elise…
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New York Times unknowingly quotes woman who infamously faked finding a finger in Wendy’s chili
Read More An article published by the newspaper interviewed a range of voters, one of whom was Anna Ayala of Northern California An article published by the newspaper interviewed a range of voters, one of whom was Anna Ayala of Northern California
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‘Monster’ fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town
Read MoreThe blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible, officials say.The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible, officials say.
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Which soccer players will be in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Read MoreWhile some superstars such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi or Brazil’s Neymar won’t be on the pitch for the Olympics, the competition will be loaded with talent.While some superstars such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi or Brazil’s Neymar won’t be on the pitch for the Olympics, the competition will be loaded with talent.
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An Olympic First: Paris to hold the Opening Ceremony in the River Seine
Read More Olympic Opening Ceremonies are typically held in stadiums. For the 2024 Games, Paris is taking the event to the heart of the city, in and along the River Seine. NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley has this preview. (Image credit: Beijing Youth Daily) Olympic Opening Ceremonies are typically held in stadiums. For the 2024 Games, Paris…
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Suspect accused of lighting American flag on fire that sparked a wildfire that destroyed 2,000 acres and 21 homes
Read More Keanu Dude has a criminal record, officials say Keanu Dude has a criminal record, officials say
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England’s health watchdog ‘not fit for purpose’, says Wes Streeting
Read More Health secretary’s comments follow finding that Care Quality Commission struggling to identify performance issues in hospitals and care homes Wes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings were hampering its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices. The…
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How a sketch blossomed into Pakistan’s first Ghibli-style animation
Read MoreThe Glassworker is the country’s first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?The Glassworker is the country’s first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?
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Harris says time has come for Gaza war to end
Read MoreThe Vice President said she will ‘not be silent’ amid a ‘dire humanitarian situation’ in Gaza.The Vice President said she will ‘not be silent’ amid a ‘dire humanitarian situation’ in Gaza.
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Cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050
Read More Study predicts overall economic cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke will rise by 61% The cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could rise to £86bn a year by 2050, prompting calls for a crackdown on alcohol, junk food and smoking. The ageing population means the annual cost of cancer, heart…
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Missouri judges have overturned 2 murder convictions in recent weeks. Why did the AG fight freedom?
Read MoreA man who was on the verge of walking out of prison this week after a judge found evidence of his “actual innocence” and overturned his murder conviction now faces a fresh legal hurdleA man who was on the verge of walking out of prison this week after a judge found evidence of his…
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Russia sentences Russian American journalist to 6.5 years in secret trial
Read More On the same day that a Wall Street Journal reporter was convicted of espionage, Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was sentenced to six and a half years in prison in a similar case. On the same day that a Wall Street Journal reporter was convicted of espionage, Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was…
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World Hepatitis Day: Celebrating Progress and Confronting Persistent Challenges
Read More Jul 25 (IPS) – July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, created to celebrate the life and work of Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg. Blumberg’s work contributed to the discovery of hepatitis B, and the development of a vaccine that could prevent infection with this infectious viral disease. These discoveries revolutionized the…
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These Democrats worked with JD Vance in the Senate — and the reviews are mixed
Read More Some Democrats lament that he’s all but abandoned his populist policies after a promising start Some Democrats lament that he’s all but abandoned his populist policies after a promising start
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Australia news live: Nine staff set to strike over pay; Gladys Berejiklian awaits appeal verdict
Read More Journalists due to begin action at 11am today, hampering Olympic coverage; former NSW premier will learn her fate at court of appeal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Road safety alert issued as fog coats Brisbane this morning…
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SAG-AFTRA declare strike for video game actors over the use of AI
Read More The strike comes amid an ongoing surge in labour organizing among video game creators, driven by a wave of mass layoffs over the last two years and by fears of AI-driven job loss or degradation of conditions. The strike comes amid an ongoing surge in labour organizing among video game creators, driven by…
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‘Sadistic and manipulative’ ex-Spandau Ballet singer guilty of rape
Read More Ross Davidson, who was in band between 2017 and 2019 as Ross Wild, also guilty of sexual assault against two women A “sadistic and manipulative” former Spandau Ballet singer has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Ross Davidson, 36, was convicted of assaults against three women at Wood Green crown court…
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Kroger pauses massive merger with rival grocery chain after numerous lawsuits and regulatory challenges
Read More Merger would have been the largest supermarket deal in history Merger would have been the largest supermarket deal in history
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She saw the Titanic sink and the end of World War I. Now, the oldest American just turned 115
Read More Elizabeth Francis says the key to living a long life is to ‘speak your mind and don’t hold your tongue’ Elizabeth Francis says the key to living a long life is to ‘speak your mind and don’t hold your tongue’
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Manhattan DA tells judge to reject Trump’s attempt to toss his hush money verdict after ‘immunity’ ruling
Read More Supreme Court’s ruling does not apply to Trump’s ‘wholly unofficial conduct’ in covering up Stormy Daniels payments, Bragg’s office says Supreme Court’s ruling does not apply to Trump’s ‘wholly unofficial conduct’ in covering up Stormy Daniels payments, Bragg’s office says
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Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee
Read More House Republican says Vance was only running mate finalist that wasn’t a ‘safe pick’ House Republican says Vance was only running mate finalist that wasn’t a ‘safe pick’
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Two more troopers linked to Karen Read trial under investigation
Read More Investigation comes after high-profile Massachusetts case ended in mistrial earlier this month Investigation comes after high-profile Massachusetts case ended in mistrial earlier this month
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Fact checking Netanyahu’s claim that Rafah civilian casualties are ‘practically none’
Read More In Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress, he said civilian casualties in Rafah were “practically none.” NPR and other organizations have documented numerous civilian casualties there. In Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress, he said civilian casualties in Rafah were “practically none.” NPR and other organizations have documented numerous civilian casualties…
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In the Canadian Rockies, a fast-moving wildfire ravages the resort town of Jasper
Read More The fire, which prompted 25,000 people to flee, roared into the near-deserted town overnight as a “wall of fire,” devastating up to half the structures in the picturesque resort, officials said. (Image credit: Jasper National Park via The Canadian Press) The fire, which prompted 25,000 people to flee, roared into the near-deserted town…
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Man accused of starting California’s largest wildfire of the year is arrested
Read More Suspect allegedly pushed burning car into gully which started Park fire as other fires scorch Pacific north-west A California man was arrested on Thursday and accused of starting the state’s largest wildlife of the year by pushing a burning car into a gully. The flames have since exploded into what is now the…
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Harris says she’s ‘ready’ to debate Trump and accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ on agreement
Read More Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said she is fully prepared to meet Donald Trump at the September debate which their respective campaigns agreed upon earlier this year and accused the ex-president of reneging on the agreement. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said she is fully prepared to meet Donald Trump at…
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Biden and Netanyahu all smiles in Oval Office meeting despite simmering tensions over Gaza
Read More Netanyahu praises Biden’s decades-long support for Israel during what could be their last meeting at the White House Netanyahu praises Biden’s decades-long support for Israel during what could be their last meeting at the White House
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3 Things to Remember Before Watching Deadpool & Wolverine
Read More Deadpool, expertly played by Ryan Reynolds, is a rarity in the Marvel canon. He’s a foul-mouthed hero cursed with immortality and humor curated explicitly for a teenage boy. He’s already gotten two movies from 20th Century Fox. After Disney merged with the company, it absorbed the rights to superheroes like the X-Men, the…
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The Scramble to Define Kamala Harris Before Republicans Do It For Her
Read More This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Before Joe Biden abandoned his bid for a second term, his shrinking corps of loyalists were quietly making the case that he was in a stronger position to win than…