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New York judge orders city to scrap Mamdani’s rollout of tax on second homes

The rollout of New York City’s pied-à-terre tax was dealt a major setback Tuesday after a Staten Island judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs.

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US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military

Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.

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How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?

Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.

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Chris Mason: Andy Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core

The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

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Mamdani unveils strategy to combat antisemitism in New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a strategy to combat antisemitism Tuesday, including tens of millions of dollars in funding for hate crime prevention and Jewish cultural centers.

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Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

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Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear in Sunderland

The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.

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Lone GOP senator blocks bipartisan effort to prevent Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center

A bipartisan effort aimed at protecting the Kennedy Center from demolition was blocked on the Senate floor Monday night by a lone Republican senator.

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TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs, union says

Airport security employees checking boarding passes and IDs at airports will no longer be allowed to sit down while working, according to the union representing them.

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RAF Fairford: 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles

Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".

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‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.

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Prince William and Catherine's surprise visit to Kevin Sinfield's charity run

The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.

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Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia

Police detain the 13-year-old in the northwestern village of Staskov, launch investigation into ‘premeditated murder’.

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Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit

The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".

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Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises

Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.

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Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech

Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.

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Middlesbrough A66 crash no 'direct contact' from police

No stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.

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Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League

Manchester City say they are ‘disappointed and surprised’ by the verdict and will appeal.

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‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services

UK prime minister tells his first Labour Party conference ‘fundamental rethink’ needed to set Britain on right course.

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LIVE: Spain vs Croatia – Nations League

Build-up, teams and live text coverage as World champions Spain host Croatia on matchday two of the UEFA Nations League

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VIDEO: Are you trapped in modern life’s ‘default setting’ | CNN

Technology offers the illusion of intimacy, but our modern environments are hardwired to make us lonely. Madeline Holcombe explores the dangers of “fake” digital connections and interviews experts who share strategies to redesign your surroundings and redisco…

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Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties

Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group’s investing in the US.

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Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories

Iran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?

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North Wales Police search for mother after body of baby found in Bangor

The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.

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Feeling lonely or isolated? We have a solution

If everyone is feeling disconnected, how is anyone supposed to make a difference? Experts share what you can do to reduce loneliness.

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Inside Pete Hegseth’s push to remake the Defense Department’s schools around the world

At a time when US children are struggling with core subjects like reading and math, students from one school system have consistently scored higher than the national average on federally mandated tests. Yet the Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoD…

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New York attorney general to review Cornell’s response to rape allegations as local DA reopens investigation

A former Cornell University student filed a lawsuit this month alleging she was drugged and gang raped inside a fraternity house in 2024, and the fresh scrutiny has prompted local prosecutors to reopen the investigation and the state attorney general to start…

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New York Times executive killed by his elderly in-laws, police say

A couple in their late 70s gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend, authorities said, and court documents showed the victim had been in a bitter custody dispute with their daughter.

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Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief

US President Trump rejects a news report claiming his administration offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds.

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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields

For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis

Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.

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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.

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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit

China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.

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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.

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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success

It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe

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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge

Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …

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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors

The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.

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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet

Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.

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