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Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes
Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.
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Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales
The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.
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PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands unable to play digital games
Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".
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Essex firefighters tackling blaze at Hanningfield industrial unit
People are being urged to avoid the area while emergency crews tackle the incident.
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Expert warns measles may be first of many illnesses to surge | CNN
As measles cases rise, Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine explains what’s driving the numbers, the risks that come with that rise, and why other childhood diseases could be next.
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Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
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Trump Seethes as Iran War Spirals Anew With No End in Sight
President Donald Trump has increasingly flashed frustration with the war in Iran, as the conflict that his team once predicted would end in a matter of weeks stretches into its fifth month and fighting intensifies.
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Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
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Yen’s Slide Bolsters Appeal of Hawkish Bank of Japan Hedges
With the yen plunging to a four-decade low, a growing number of banks are advising traders to prepare for a hawkish Bank of Japan.
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Met Police officers hurt after boat strikes Westminster Bridge
Police say a number of officers entered the water but were recovered following the crash.
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Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.
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‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs
Countries question Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.
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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
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Russia’s Top Black Sea Oil Port Halts Loadings Amid Safety Fears
The largest Russian oil port in the Black Sea paused tanker loadings over the past several days, amid a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks in the area.
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Trump to Host Nuclear Energy CEOs for Advanced Reactor Milestone
President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of advanced nuclear reactor companies at the White House on Friday to tout their technology hitting a crucial milestone.
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LIVE: Israeli settlers attack West Bank’s Nablus, shooting leaves six dead
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed after about 20 settlers raid the village of Tell in occupied West Bank.
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Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Visit will be Netanyahu’s seventh to White House, underscoring US commitment during war with Iran, genocide in Gaza.
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LeBron James says that after mulling retirement he’s decided to play for the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James has made what he says is his “last decision” and has chosen his next NBA team.
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LeBron James Is Joining Philadelphia 76ers, Ending Lakers Run
LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season, ending an eight-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers and extending a historic career for the league’s all-time leading scorer.
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US Hits Iranian Financier Zanjani’s Network With New Sanctions
The US imposed new sanctions on the network of Iranian financier Babak Zanjani, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as President Donald Trump threatens a “massive attack” if Iran doesn’t return to the negotiating table.
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‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars
Sudanese mothers who fled one war now face another, struggling to rebuild their lives after displacement in Lebanon.
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US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row
Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second record-breaking year in a row.
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Trump’s Saudi Deal Spurs Watchdog Interest in Nuclear Settlement
Donald Trump’s plans for a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia are bringing tensions between US and South Korean reactor developers to the fore, surfacing details of a clash over market access that has garnered interest from regulators.
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Nvidia, Microsoft Lead Call for Open-Weight AI Models After Kimi
A coalition of technology companies led by Nvidia Corp. and Microsoft Corp. called on policymakers to promote the development of open-weight artificial intelligence models, positioning it as key to ensuring the US maintains technological leadership.
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AI Lab Midjourney Eyes Suite of Apps After Buying Astrology Startup Co-Star
Artificial intelligence lab Midjourney Inc. has bought the popular astrology app Co-Star and is building its first standalone image-generation app, the startup’s latest moves to push into new business areas after promising an ambitious expansion last month.
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Trump to Meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Next Week in Bid to End War
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump early next week, according to a White House official, amid efforts to revive diplomatic talks to end the war with Russia.
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Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed
The Israeli military began preparations for a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday after four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in clashes there.
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Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states
Nine states now have related cases of diarrheal illness caused by the microscopic cyclospora parasite, according to an official at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who asked not to be named because they weren’t authorized to share the informa…
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Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Four men killed in Huyton, Merseyside, as car hits lamp-post
The car left the road and crashed on Liverpool Road in Huyton just before 02:00 BST.
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Carrickmacross: Police 'intercept car with bomb on way to attack in NI'
Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.
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CNN Podcasts: Engagement Party | CNN
Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro host a pop culture video podcast where the hot takes are the smart takes. Party hopping between what you’re watching, reading and scrolling, these longtime friends unpack what matters in our endless feeds.
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
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Israel launches clampdown after deadly violence in occupied West Bank
Israeli military operation follows confrontation between settlers and Palestinians which killed at least six people.
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
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Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran
Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran’s Araghchi says ‘mindless aggression’ won’t help a deal.
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Introducing CNN’s Engagement Party newsletter: Where the hottest takes are the smartest takes in pop culture
In this newsletter, CNN culture writer Scottie Andrew breaks down internet weirdness and pop culture discourse.
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JD and Usha Vance share photos of new baby Alec
Alec Neel Vance joins siblings Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel.
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Tracking measles cases in the United States
Just over halfway through 2026, the country has recorded more cases than in any other year since the disease was declared eliminated in the US a quarter-century ago.
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