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Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
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More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans', Anthropic researcher says
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
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Somerset woman's divorce from abusive husband cost her £105k
Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.
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‘Fat b*tches’: Videos reveal the extent of GOP candidate’s crude sexual remarks
Brandon Herrera repeatedly made vulgar sexual statements and derogatory comments about the appearance and intelligence of women, CNN found.
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In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets
Al Jazeera visualises how attacks on civilian infrastructure have more than doubled during the course of the war.
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‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears
Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply.
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Magic may be having a comeback, but in America witchcraft is still on trial
Secrets and symbols once jealously guarded are now available to anyone, sometimes with dark consequences.
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The world’s best-paid politician is getting a $1 million pay rise
Singapore’s ministers are already among the world’s highest-paid politicians, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong earning more than four times US President Donald Trump’s annual government salary.
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Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.
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I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
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Funeral for PC Matthew Blades killed in Middlesbrough A66 crash
PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.
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Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal’s politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.
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As SDF disband in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights
As the Kurdish forces dissolve, experts express concern if their rights will be won through democratic means.
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New Hampshire primary results: Key takeaways for US midterm elections
The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.
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Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
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Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced
Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel’s war.
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Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
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Trump gave Natalie Harp and two other aides $45,000 each in cash gifts for holidays
President Donald Trump gave Natalie Harp and two other White House aides $45,000 each in cash gifts, according to financial disclosure statements.
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Ukraine’s battlefield optimism is ebbing as Russia threatens its ‘fortress belt’
Iryna Rybakova is horribly aware that the front line is inching toward Kramatorsk. Having served in eastern Ukraine for several years, she has watched her units being pushed from one strategic hub after another. But she said the past few weeks have been “insa…
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Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards
The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.
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The Trump administration slams Ford for its ties to China
The Trump administration on Tuesday expressed “profound concern” to carmaker Ford about its alleged ties to Chinese technology and manufacturing.
Full storyUS forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
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'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
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Witness in fatal ICE shooting disputes the government’s self-defense claim in exclusive interview | CNN
Ed Lavandera reports for OutFront.
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Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan
Iran’s IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.
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UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means
Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said the ban represents a ‘comprehensive reset’ of UK’s policy on Israel.
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The First AI ‘Actor’ | CNN
Hollywood recoiled when a UK company unveiled Tilly Norwood, billed as the first AI “actor.” Now a year later, the controversial creation speaks with CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister in an on-camera “interview.”
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Pilots applied full power seconds before Amazon cargo plane overran Miami runway, killing 5 in cleaning van, officials say
All five people who were killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a Miami runway Sunday were in a van transporting workers from Professional Ocean Service Corp., a contract cleaning company for airlines, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said Tuesday mo…
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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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