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Arrest after railway bridge collapse causing disruption to the West Coast Mainline

A 64-year-old man is arrested after a lorry hit the bridge in Warwickshire, causing it to collapse.

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Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'

The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included much of what Tehran has been demanding and the US rejecting.

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I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

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US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits.

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World Cup’s $10 Billion Betting Boom Fuels Market ‘Gamification’

The World Cup is expected to be the biggest sporting event on the planet. It may also become the industry’s biggest chance yet to turn a global sporting spectacle into an engine for speculative trading.

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Exclusive: US military rushed to prepare ground mission to capture Iran’s uranium, but Trump paused it, sources say

The US’ top general made a secret, rushed visit to US Central Command headquarters in Florida late last month to be briefed in person on plans for the US military to send ground troops into Iran to forcibly seize its highly enriched uranium, the key component…

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Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment

Strong Armenia claims that incumbent Civil Contract party won Sunday’s election due to voting irregularities.

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Here’s how the right is rising across Britain | CNN

Britain’s tilt to the right is being felt on its streets and in its politics. From Reform UK’s surge in local elections to far-right rallies that draw tens of thousands of people, once fringe voices seem to be moving into the mainstream. CNN’s Jomana Karadshe…

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Watch live: John F. Kennedy Center removes President Trump’s name from the building | CNN

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USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies

Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.

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SpaceX Options to Begin Trading on Tuesday After IPO

Options contracts on Space Exploration Technologies Corp. will begin trading Tuesday after shares began trading on Friday.

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks to Halt Impeachment Proceedings

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa asked the High Court to halt a parliamentary inquiry into whether he should be impeached over his handling of a robbery at his wildlife ranch.

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Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

In a post on the social media platform he owns, Elon Musk recently lamented, “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.”

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SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

The landmark listing cemented Musk’s status as the first trillionaire and propelled SpaceX into ranks of most valuable.

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Wind Groups Fight Pentagon Project Freeze With Billions at Risk

Renewable energy groups asked a federal judge to order the US Defense Department to lift its freeze on approvals of wind energy projects that has threatened billions of dollars of investments.

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Brazil’s Development Bank Will Make New Loans to Companies Restoring Native Forests

The loans totaling $164 million are intended to spur private investment in conservation.

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UN Atomic Watchdog Will Prioritize Iran as Potential Deal Looms

The United Nations atomic watchdog will make verifying the full scope of Tehran’s nuclear capabilities its top priority, as Iran and the US edge toward a possible agreement to end the war in the Middle East, according to the organization’s chief.

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Romanian Premier Nominee’s Prospects Dim After Second Party Snub

Romanian prime minister nominee Eugen Tomac failed to secure the endorsement of a second pro-European party, clouding his election prospects in the country’s fractious parliament.

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Rival Space Stocks Tumble as Investors Race Toward Musk’s IPO

SpaceX’s long-awaited initial public offering triggered a selloff across rocket, satellite and space-linked companies Friday.

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Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo

Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO’s head of epidemiology.

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Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

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Judge says she doesn’t believe ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead; extends order blocking it

A federal judge on Friday said she doesn’t believe President Donald Trump’s plan for a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is fully dead, and issued an order indefinitely blocking the proposal.

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Watch live: Judge addresses prosecutor comments to media and permitted evidence in trial for accused Charlie Kirk assassin | CNN

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Exxon Studies Takeover Targets Including Woodside Energy

Exxon Mobil Corp. is studying potential acquisition targets including Australia’s Woodside Energy Group, as the US giant eyes options to deepen its presence in liquefied natural gas and Asian markets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

This week in Tennessee, officials quietly unveiled a far more revealing illustration of the US president’s future architectural legacy.

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Fatima Bio: Council takes possession of property linked to politician

Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.

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Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics

Ukraine says its ‘lockdown’ strategy is working as it disrupts Russian supply lines.

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Variety & CNN Actors on Actors | CNN

Variety & CNN Actors On Actors pairs critically acclaimed performers in candid, unscripted conversations about their craft.

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Fan favourite Tosh to leave Shetland TV show after 13 years

Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.

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David Hockney: Tributes paid to a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art

Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

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‘He’s very three dimensional’: Noah Wyle and Sally Field share their love for ‘The Pitt’s’ Dr. Robby | CNN

HBO Max show “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle and actress Sally Field talk about how his character, Dr. Robby, reflects the complexity of humans on the hit show.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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Taylor Swift: Singer tearfully thanks family as she makes history joining Songwriters Hall of Fame

The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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60% of children should be walking or cycling to school by 2035, ministers say

Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.

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A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened?

Families of victims still await a final report about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad last year.

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How Trump decided to host a UFC fight at the White House

Donald Trump was at the height of his power when he decided to stage a UFC fight on the South Lawn of America’s most famous address.

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Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen?

Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.

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USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups

FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump’s attendance in doubt.

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Trump lashes out at Iran as two sides give conflicting details on agreement

A deal would extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source says, but Iran has yet to confirm despite President Donald Trump saying it may be signed soon. Follow here for live updates.

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Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes

The International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at ‘breaking point’.

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