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Heathrow Airport warns of disruption following floods
Water in the central terminal area means passengers cannot use roads to the airport
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Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives
Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza’s farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction
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UK Steps Up Scrutiny of Defense Supply Chain After China Scare
The UK Ministry of Defense is stepping-up scrutiny of its supply chain after discovering some of its naval drones transmitted signals to China.
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Moment Indonesian island rocked by powerful quake | CNN
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the southern Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara early Saturday morning, killing multiple people and damaging numerous buildings. It initially triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted, according to the national…
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How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp
Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.
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Temporary disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
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Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US
FM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.
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China Protests Japan PM, Defense Minister’s Yasukuni Actions
China lodged a formal protest with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Yasukuni shrine and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited it on the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.
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Five years after the Taliban won, Afghanistan is still losing
In the five years since the chaotic US withdrawal, Afghanistan has become home to one of the world’s worst human rights and humanitarian emergencies.
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Jeff Daniels reveals what it was like acting with Harrison Ford for first time | CNN
Jeff Daniels tells Laura working with Harrison Ford “was a great experience” and a “highlight” of working on the latest Season of ‘Shrinking.’ He says the two hit it off when they first met, and that he “picked Ford’s brain” for hours.
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Surrogate says intended parents asked her to abort. She refused | CNN
A surrogate says her baby’s intended parents asked her to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition. She refused, setting off a dispute that crossed state lines and ended up in a Texas court.
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Modi Vows Chip Plants, Nuclear Reactors in India Growth Push
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country would build more semiconductor plants and expand its fleet of nuclear reactors, as he reiterated his government’s resolve to make India a developed nation in the next two decades.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Row professor found dead' and 'barbie ban'
Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday's death and the ban on barbecues in Britain lead Saturday's papers.
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At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
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Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake
Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
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Canadians are still boycotting US travel. Here's where they're going instead
From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
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Japan Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni as China Tensions Simmer
Japan’s defense minister visited a shrine seen by Japan’s neighbors as a symbol of its wartime militarism, a move that could inflame tensions with China and South Korea.
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US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canada’s chief trade negotiator told a government advisory group that there’s still a significant amount of work to do to reach an agreement that would stave off a new wave of US tariffs next week.
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BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit
The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
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Hong Kong’s Dot Cod Lives Up to Its Legend in Triumphant Return
Cricket Club Favorite Reopens at Spacious New Location
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Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’
US President Trump says that ‘pretty soon’ he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.
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Singapore Stocks’ Record Run Gets ‘Goldilocks’ Boost From Growth
Singapore’s stocks have outperformed the world over the past month as their traditional strengths of high dividend yields and resilient balance sheets get a lift from a “Goldilocks” economic backdrop.
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Bally’s Warns of Going Concern Doubt as It Seeks Fresh Liquidity
Bally’s Corp. warned investors of “substantial doubt” that it will be able to continue as a going concern as it risks running afoul of its agreement with lenders.
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Petrobras Strikes Hydrocarbons at Controversial Amazon Well
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company discovered signs of hydrocarbons in a controversial exploration area off the coast of the Amazon rainforest.
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Portugal Buys Stake in Grid Operator REN from Billionaire Ortega
Portugal agreed to buy a 13.7% stake in power-grid operator REN — Redes Energéticas Nacionais from Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega’s investment firm, a little more than a year after a massive blackout exposed vulnerabilities in the Iberian electricity syst…
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Indonesia issues tsunami warning following 7.7 magnitude earthquake
Indonesia has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck along the country’s northern coast on Saturday morning, local time.
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Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal
Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.
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Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four
Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
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Fires prompt national government alert as 19 Stourbridge homes destroyed
The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales
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Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead
Police are treating sociology professor Jason Arday’s death as unexpected but not suspicious.
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Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead, say reports
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor, was reportedly found dead in London on Friday, just days after resigning over questions surrounding his career.
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Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead
Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.
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Derailed Essex train to London derails leads to cancellations
It has happened less than 24 hours after a train came off the tracks in East Sussex.
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Finlay Tarling: British cyclist dies in accident at Volta a Portugal
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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Life under the Taliban: five years on from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan | CNN
Five years of Taliban rule, what has changed? On the fifth anniversary of the US leaving Afghanistan, Isobel Yeung reports on what life is like for women and children. New figures from Save the Children reveal that nearly one in ten children under the age of …
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US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions.
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How Robert Pattinson became the internet’s favorite weirdo
Recent viral clips from “The Odyssey” and “Primetime” showcase Robert Pattinson’s lasting star power on the internet.
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The Democratic establishment might have avoided disaster — but it’s still in danger
The political season some have christened as “hot DSA summer” is lurching to an awfully eventful close.
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