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Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape

The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.

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Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.

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The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds

US businessman has been arrested in Turkiye after a year on the run from authorities.

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Trump’s Rapid Deportation Rule Approved by Appeals Court for Now

A divided federal appeals court lifted a temporary hold on a Trump administration policy that allows federal agents to rapidly remove undocumented immigrants without due process from anywhere in the US if they can’t quickly prove they’ve been in the country f…

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How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

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From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are beating the heat

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

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Maritime Watchdog to Start Evacuating Stranded Seafarers From Middle East

The International Maritime Organization said it will begin to implement an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Middle East after the US and Iran agreed to an interim peace deal.

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Lula Weighs Replacing Senate Leader Amid Banco Master Fallout

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sees Senator Jaques Wagner as a growing liability to his reelection campaign after a police investigation drew his longtime ally into Brazil’s biggest banking fraud probe, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

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A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday.

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Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?

We had storms, we had weather delays, and we had Lionel Messi making history; yesterday might have been the most dramatic day of action at this year’s World Cup. And where Messi led the way, the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland followed with all thre…

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ECB’s Vujcic Sees Inflation Remaining Higher for Longer

The European Central Bank’s decision to raise interest rates was “robust” considering inflation will stay higher for longer, according to Vice President Boris Vujcic.

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US Sanctions Key Cuban Bank and Miner in Fresh Blow to Havana

The US sanctioned the Cuban military’s international banking arm and a state-run company that’s partnered with Trafigura Group and other miners, in the latest escalation of pressure against Havana’s communist leadership.

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Massachusetts Court Kills Proposal for Toughest US Rent Control

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court struck down a ballot proposal that would have imposed the strictest statewide rent control in the US.

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Why is this Japanese flag sparking debate? | CNN

Japan’s Rising Sun flag has been spotted during the World Cup, drawing some criticism from neighboring countries. While Japan sees it as a historic symbol, neighbors say it’s inseparable from the country’s wartime atrocities. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains …

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Armenia to Attend Ukraine Forum as Russia Targets Its Exports

Armenia is sending a top security official to the Ukraine Recovery Conference, underscoring Yerevan’s tilt away from Russia as Moscow continues to step up economic pressure on its longtime ally.

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US Natural Gas Falls on Cooler Outlooks, Smaller LNG Flows

US natural gas futures declined as forecasts shifted to show cooler weather in the coming weeks, suggesting a slight decline in demand for gas-fired electricity as consumers pull back on using air-conditioners. US gas flows to liquefied natural gas export fac…

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Russia’s Gasoline Crunch Spans Country After Refinery Attacks

Russia’s gasoline crunch is worsening, with at least two-thirds of the country’s regions introducing fuel rationing or suffering supply disruptions following relentless Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries.

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Supreme Court Puts New Curbs on Human-Rights Suits in Cisco Win

The US Supreme Court put new limits on lawsuits against companies over atrocities abroad, rejecting a suit accusing Cisco Systems Inc. of complicity in China’s torture of Falun Gong adherents.

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Demand for tunnel maps and personal weapons tests Gaza talks

Gaza talks remain active, but stall as the US envoy demands the handover of tunnel maps and family arms.

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EES: Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief

The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

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Major incident declared in Kidwelly after bus crash

Police said the crash happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire.

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Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE: World Cup 2026

Follow live updates as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Uzbekistan, including the build-up and live text commentary.

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What the US and Iran agreed – and disagreed – on first day of talks

Leaders from Iran and the US have lauded progress on day one of Switzerland talks but disagree about crucial aspects.

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Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds

The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

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Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'

Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.

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‘We cannot be at peace’: Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea on ‘Today’ as new details emerge in mother’s disappearance | CNN

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show, said she will never stop looking for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, as new details emerge surrounding a note connected to her mother’s disappearance claiming she died.

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Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah slams truce ‘violation’

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah denounced the ‘treacherous attack’, saying it was a ‘blatant’ violation of the truce.

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AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%

Volatility has returned to the stock market, and AI is once again the culprit.

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New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell

The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

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Kyron Horman’s disappearance led to Oregon’s largest criminal investigation. The search lives on 16 years later

More than 16 years after Kyron Horman’s disappearance sparked a sweeping manhunt and shaped a generation of Oregon schoolchildren, investigators say they are leveraging new technology in their search.

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VIDEO: Watch World Cup Day 12: Argentina, France advance to knockout round

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

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Tucker Carlson pulls support for GOP | CNN Politics

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades.

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Iran’s president lands in Pakistan after crucial talks with US

Pakistan hosts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after mediating the breakthrough US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.

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The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

At World Cup games, audiences hate the hydration breaks. Now stadiums are fighting back with John Denver and The Killers to inspire karaoke.

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Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry

United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel’s ‘deliberate targeting’ of Gaza children part of ongoing ‘genocide’.

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About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe

France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.

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Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

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Iran war live: Tehran to access billions in frozen funds

US President Donald Trump says Iran “will agree” to have weapons inspections.

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Note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died

A note sent to media outlets connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died, multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN.

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