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Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton

Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

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US inflation hits new three-year high amid energy price surge

US markets stumbled as inflation data sparked fears of interest rate rises in the coming months.

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LIVE: Portugal vs Nigeria – World Cup 2026 international friendly

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.

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EU Rebuffs US Call for Travel Bans to Contain Ebola Outbreak

The European Union pushed back against US pressure to impose stricter travel restrictions to address an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and some areas of Uganda as the nation prepares to co-host the World Cup.

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Trump Signs $70 Billion Measure to Fund Immigration Crackdown

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion package that fully funds immigration enforcement for the rest of his term, capping off a fight with dissident Republicans over a payout fund for political allies.

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Trump Says US Won’t Renew USMCA, Setting Up Months of Talks

President Donald Trump said he would not reauthorize the US’s trade deal with Canada and Mexico, setting the stage for months or years of negotiations over provisions governing automobiles and other key industries.

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Russia Restores Access to Roblox Gaming Platform, Interfax Says

Russia restored access to Roblox Corp.’s gaming platform after concluding the company had complied with local legal requirements, according to Interfax.

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Trump Hails Approval of Mar-a-Lago Helipad Beyond His Presidency

After lobbying local officials, lawyers for Mar-a-Lago and President Donald Trump’s security team won the right to keep his helicopter landing pad at his Palm Beach estate, even when his term is up.

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Tether Backs German Robotics Startup Neura in $1.4 Billion Round

German startup Neura Robotics has raised about $1.4 billion in a funding round backed by stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings SA to develop and ship its artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot.

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Trump hardens tone against Iran, says ‘may keep going’ with strikes

US president claims Iran is ‘completely defeated’ and renews threats to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.

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Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed a set of new federal regulations for prediction markets that appear to largely leave the booming industry intact.

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Canadian Bonds Rally After BOC Holds Rates, Cites Weak Economy

Canadian government bonds rallied across the curve after the Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate steady and Governor Tiff Macklem described the economy as “weak.”

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Trump, Modi Likely to Hold First Meeting Since Pakistan Fallout

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely meet US President Donald Trump at the Group of Seven leaders’ summit next week, officials in New Delhi familiar with the matter said, their first face-to-face engagement since a fallout over Pakistan a year ago.

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Trump Requests Short Spy Law Extension Amid Pulte Pushback

President Donald Trump has called on Congress to temporarily extend expiring electronic surveillance powers as he weighs his choice for a permanent National Intelligence director, signaling his controversial decision to appoint Bill Pulte acting chief will be…

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Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon

If you’re eager to escape to an idyllic landscape that produces its own exclusive wine and is surrounded by tranquil waters — and you’ve got $28 million lying around — look no further than the Venice lagoon.

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German Coalition to Take Up Tax Relief as Reform Deadline Nears

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition will attempt to overcome deep differences over a sweeping reform agenda in talks Wednesday as parties turn to a plan for a broad tax cut alongside potential hikes for higher earners.

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Sanctions on settlers not enough: Target Israeli gov’t, say campaigners

Campaigners argue that sanctions reflect a need to manage public anger rather than a genuine shift in state policy.

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What can one Essex pothole tell us about the state of UK roads?

The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Lacey Turner confirmed as first 2026 celebrity contestant

The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

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Two migrants jailed under new small boats law

A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel.

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Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

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Belfast knife attack disorder: I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down

A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.

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US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant

The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz

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Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack

Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.

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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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West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty

Israel uses war crimes to accelerate ‘annexation agenda and settlement expansion’ in occupied land, rights group says.

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Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia

Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.

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Doctor Who: BBC cancels planned Christmas special

The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".

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‘Read the air’: A Japanese hot spring expert shares some naked truths about naked bathing

Japan’s famed hot springs, or onsen, are full of invisible tripwires, from nudity to tattoos. A certified onsen sommelier shares advice on how to best enjoy the experience.

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Why has Belfast erupted in anti-immigrant violence after a knife attack?

Ministers have blamed far-right online agitators for stoking racial tension following a stabbing.

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Tyler Mane, ‘X-Men’ star and former pro wrestler, says he has ‘super-rare’ breast cancer

“X-Men” actor Tyler Mane has revealed that he has a “super rare” form of breast cancer.

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India’s Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis, deepening religious tensions

Hundreds ‘pushed’ to border and many others put in detention centres as part of a crackdown on undocumented migrants.

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Lauren and Reece James's dad: 'I'm proud my children play for England'

Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

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Russia-North Korea alliance looms over Xi trip | CNN

China’s leader concluded a two-day trip to North Korea, reinforcing his “rock-solid” relationship with Kim Jong-un amid Pyongyang’s nuclear buildup and deepening ties with Russia. A stronger relationship could also bolster Xi’s leverage in US-China relations.…

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Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways

Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary voters’ support — effectively ending any question about whether Maine Democrats w…

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Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes

Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.

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Former Taliban commander sentenced to 42 years in prison for killings of US soldiers and journalists’ kidnappings

A former Taliban commander was sentenced to 42 years in prison on Tuesday for crimes including kidnapping a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and providing support that led to the deaths of three American soldiers.

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Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead.

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Verdict reached in the trial of a Texas teen charged with murder in school track meet stabbing

Jurors have reached a verdict in a trial involving the fatal stabbing of a student athlete at a school track meet last year, according to CNN affiliate KTVT.

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Homes and vehicles set alight in Northern Ireland as anti-immigrant violence flares over knife attack

Masked rioters torched homes and vehicles in a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged following a knife attack that Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned as “horrific.”

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