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Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.
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Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
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Trump Cancels Planned Strikes Against Iran in Latest Reversal
President Donald Trump said he canceled planned military strikes against Iran, a stark reversal that came just hours after he vowed to hit the Islamic Republic “VERY HARD” and threatened to seize its oil infrastructure.
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SpaceX Debt Is ‘Biggest Rising Star of All Time,’ Marathon’s Richards Says
Even as SpaceX readies its record initial public offering, it’s already the “biggest rising star of all time” in credit, says Bruce Richards, chairman of Marathon Asset Management LP.
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Gopuff CEO Says Musk’s AI Team Offers Cheaper, Personal Service
Elon Musk’s SpaceX sent engineers to help Gopuff develop an artificial intelligence agent at a cheaper price than its competitors, said Rafael Ilishayev, the food delivery company’s co-chief executive officer.
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Brother and sister guilty of attacking teenage girls in Dundee
A court heard the man made sexual remarks to a group of girls before he and his sister attacked two of the group
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US Sanctions Cuba’s State Oil Company in Another Aggressive Turn
The US sanctioned Cuba’s state oil and gas company, piling more pressure on the communist-run nation in the middle of a dire energy crisis.
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Centerview, Venezuela Discussed $150 Million Fee for Debt Rework
Centerview Partners was in negotiations with Venezuela as recently as last month for a contract worth at least $150 million for its work as the sole financial adviser on the country’s debt restructuring, a sum that would far exceed payouts for past sovereign …
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UK Defense Secretary’s Ugly Exit Shatters Starmer’s Legacy
In a rousing speech in Munich in February, Keir Starmer vowed to “spend more, faster” to counter the threat from Russia. Four months later, his defense secretary quit over the embattled UK premier’s failure to follow through, destroying his best shot at a las…
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Trafigura and Vitol Sell More Venezuelan Oil to Asia as War Roils Supply
Commodity traders Trafigura Group and Vitol Group are expanding efforts to sell Venezuelan oil into Asia, a move that comes as the South American country’s production rises and the Iran war disrupts competing supplies from the Middle East.
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US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.
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Why the finance industry is looking to agentic AI
AI agents that can shop for you are moving from concept to reality, with banks and financial technology companies getting on board.
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Oaktree Sees Distressed Opportunities as Kick-the-Can Era Ends
Higher-for-longer interest rates means over-leveraged companies are running out of ways to repay their borrowings ahead of a looming maturity wall, according to Brook Hinchman, a managing director at Oaktree Capital Management LP.
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Nigeria Pins Security Hopes on Standing Up Regional Police Units, Report Says
Nigerian lawmakers passed a bill that will allow states to set up their own police units in a bid to tackle rising insecurity in Africa’s most populous nation, according to local broadcaster Channels TV.
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NJ Transit Hires Ferries as a Backup Plan for World Cup Fans
New Jersey Transit is preparing ferries as a contingency plan for World Cup transportation.
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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case
The man who killed former Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and seriously injuring another lawmaker and his wife, has changed his plea after agreeing to a deal with federal prosecutors.
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Mean Girls: Lead actress 'scared' after disorder as Belfast shows cancelled
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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Firefighters on scene at Pentagon during ‘hazardous materials incident’
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Multiple Pentagon floors locked down, evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials incident’
Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated due to a “hazardous materials incident,” three sources familiar and the local fire department said.
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LIVE: Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
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Jilted Swansea bride Kayley Stead who still held wedding gets engaged
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.
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Trump says US will ‘be taking’ Kharg Island in latest Iran war threat
Trump says US will be hitting Iran ‘very hard’ as two days of strikes threaten to derail ceasefire negotiations.
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Was Trump’s Reflecting Pool update worth it? | CNN Politics
The Trump administration has touted the recent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations. CNN’s Kit Maher asked locals and tourists what they think about it.
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El Niño has begun, scientists say, and could bring record heat
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
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Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?
The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.
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For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
Millions of young people use AI chatbots when they feel upset, nervous or stressed, a new study says. Here’s what to know about this mental health strategy.
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India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack
All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.
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Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
There are a record 72 group games at this summer’s tournament, and we’ve picked the matches that you shouldn’t miss.
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England midfielder Declan Rice on his sunburn and World Cup heat
The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
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Cramlington crash police officer, 19, dies in hospital
Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
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Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime
When the US Department of Agriculture reported last week that it detected a case of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, ecologist Jeremy Radachowsky was not surprised.
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AI is sparking a jobs boom — just not for newbies
As Corporate America scrambles to fill artificial intelligence jobs, junior workers are getting left behind.
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'Hidden house' farmer hits back after conviction
Helen Lowe was found in contempt of court for failing to remove a house she built inside a barn.
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World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
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The road test: Inside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s strategy ahead of a potential 2028 campaign
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is truly undecided about what she’ll do in 2028, when she can run for president or for the seat held by Sen. Chuck Schumer. But Ocasio-Cortez is positioning herself to try to reach nationally beyond the deepest blue parts of the Democ…
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Why Trump keeps avoiding Senate confirmation for top government roles
Bill Pulte, soon to be acting Director of National Intelligence, has a record of using his federal job to target Trump’s political enemies.
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Malawians and Nigerians flee South Africa amid xenophobic threats
Nigeria repatriated 260 nationals on Thursday. Ghana, Mozambique and Malawi have carried out similar operations.
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Iran war live: US launches attacks on ‘multiple’ Iranian targets
Tehran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.
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Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to Terence Stamp reveal about their friendship
Private letters from the late Princess Diana to actor Terence Stamp, who died last year, are going on sale, revealing the depth of their friendship and touching on topics such as royal duties, mental health and their social lives.
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