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Keir Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair criticism
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.
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US Defense Orders Surge to Near-Record Amid War With Iran
US orders for defense capital goods surged in April to the second-highest level on record, adding to signs that the Iran war is boosting demand for military hardware.
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EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
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Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
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WHO chief heads to ‘hardest hit’ Ituri as DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak spreads
DRC battles Bundibugyo strain as confirmed cases rise to 121, with 17 deaths and 246 suspected fatalities reported.
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Petrobras Hikes Gasoline Prices After Brazil Subsidies Approved
Brazil’s oil producer Petrobras is increasing domestic gasoline prices for distributors after the government approved new subsidies to shield consumers from Iran war-fueled crude price hikes.
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Isle of Man TT competitor killed in qualifying crash
Daniel Ingham, 33, died in the crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday.
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Socially anxious? It could be shortening your life | CNN
Social isolation can have devastating effects on your mental and physical health, even impacting the very cells in your body. Dr. Molly Maloof, author of “The Spark Factor,” explains.
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US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures for World Cup
World Cup hosts agree steps to counter Ebola threat after WHO declares public health emergency of international concern
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Spirit’s LaGuardia Slots Should Go to Low-Cost Carrier, FAA Says
The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said coveted slots at New York’s LaGuardia Airport once held by defunct Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. should go to a low-cost carrier or be retired.
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US Treasury threatens Oman with sanctions over Hormuz Strait
US official says Oman should know that Washington ‘will aggressively target’ actors that facilitate tolls in waterway.
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Ebola Crisis Funding Is Short of $500 Million First Promised
Funding pledges for the Ebola crisis in central Africa stand at just over half the $500 million the region’s leaders originally announced earlier this week, as health officials warn that more money is needed to halt the spread of the disease.
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Novel Aircraft Seating Pose Challenges for Regulatory Approval
Novel seat configurations on planes, which have become more prevalent as airlines shift focus to premium travelers, have created new safety challenges that are delaying regulatory approval, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday.
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Nicotine-based e-cigarettes may increase the risk of some cancers
Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but safer doesn’t always mean safe. New evidence suggests that nicotine-based e-cigarettes may increase the risk of some cancers, according to a recently published review in the journal Carcinogen…
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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
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Citadel Securities Sees Markets Underpricing Signs of Iran Deal
Investors may be underestimating the chances of a “timely” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz triggering a broad relief rally across financial markets, according to Citadel Securities.
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Copasa Relaunches Share Offering After Bids Came Below Minimum
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais announced new terms for its privatization process, after two bids for a 30% stake in the Brazilian water utility came in below the government’s expectations.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s not running for president in 2028 | CNN Politics
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer threw cold water Thursday on the idea of a 2028 presidential bid, saying that while “there will be a robust group of people running for president, I will not be one of them.”
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Man killed on train line after escaping custody van
The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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IOC chief Coventry stirs social media storm over athlete payment comments
Olympians slam the IOC chief and Zimbabwe’s former medallist for saying athletes should not be paid at the Games.
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Private Credit Snubs $2.5 Billion Deal by Thoma Bravo’s Sophos
Just last year, private credit firms were falling over themselves to lend to software borrowers like Sophos. Now, AI anxiety has snarled up the market so much that Thoma Bravo’s $2.5 billion refinancing for the cybersecurity firm is facing hesitant lenders.
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Delfin Is Close to Proceeding With First US Floating LNG Project
Delfin Midstream Inc. is close to greenlighting what would be the first floating liquefied natural gas export site in the US, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Waymo to Deploy Robotaxi Built With Zeekr to Expand Public Rides
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit will deploy a new autonomous vehicle designed specifically for robotaxi use, offering public rides in California and Arizona without human supervision.
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US regulator tries to withdraw $5 million penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking a judge to vacate the Biden-era penalty that it imposed last year on a cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss — prominent donors to President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign.
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US attacks Bandar Abbas again: Why is the port so important for Iran?
Bandar Abbas, which the US has targeted multiple times, occupies a strategically sensitive position in Strait of Hormuz.
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Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
There’s a newly crowned T. rex. This one, called Tylosaurus rex, was a tyrant of the sea and mosasaur spanning up to 43 feet in length.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset
Jannik Sinner has crashed out of Roland Garros in dramatic circumstances after losing a five-set thriller against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.
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Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses?
FBI says ex-CIA official David Rush repeatedly lied about his credentials in US government job applications.
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Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?
The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
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Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
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Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" at risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
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Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people
Southern Lebanon empties out under bombardment as Red Cross warns of worsening crisis.
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Body of teen found in Kent pond is 10th water-related heatwave death
A body has been recovered from water in Kent following a major search in Swanscombe.
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Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?
Iran’s claimed drone interception has renewed attention on Tehran’s military capabilities after months of bombardment.
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Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats
The coast-to-coast battle to gain an edge in November’s elections through partisan gerrymandering is racing to its conclusion – with Republicans poised to finish with as many as 10 seats ahead of Democrats through redistricting alone.
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‘It’s a loophole’: Shut out from most gambling, 18-to-21 crowd rushes to prediction sites
When Andrew needed money for a flight with friends to Greece this summer, the 18-year-old high school senior turned to prediction markets.
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Everything you thought you knew about Kate Moss’ infamous ‘party era’ photo is wrong
His image of Kate Moss on her 33rd birthday became an emblem of the supermodel’s “party era.” But photographer Greg Brennan wants to set the record straight.
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US carries out new strikes on Iran military site
The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas - a strategic port city - and shot down four Iranian attack drones.
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‘Appalling’ and ‘wrong’: Vietnam veterans on Trump’s arch plans | CNN
Vietnam veterans Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gunderson join Erin Burnett to discuss their decision to sue the Trump Administration over the plans for his “Triumphal Arch.”
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Iran war live: Israel orders mass forced displacement for all south Lebanon
The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,269 people since March 2.
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