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No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official
Sir Philip Barton says he was worried Lord Mandelson's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "could be a problem".
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Spiking Oil Prices Spurred a EV Buying Spree in March
Electric car sales surged in Europe and parts of Asia, counteracting a slowdown in the US and China.
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‘Super shoes’ help runners set new marathon records | CNN
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first man in history to officially run a marathon in under two hours in London on Sunday. However his use of a new line of carbon-plated Adidas sneakers dubbed “super shoes” is fueling the debate about whether the technology …
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London Marathon final finisher says race was a huge privilege
Clair Martin says she wanted to raise money for the Samaritans, who she credits with saving her life.
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Funds Pitching SpaceX Rush to Lure Retail Investors Before IPO
Demand drove one fund to a 3,000% premium to net asset value
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UK Bond Selloff Sends 10-Year Yield Back to 5% Ahead of BOE Meet
The UK’s government bonds are sliding on pressure from surging oil prices and political risks, sending the 10-year yield back above 5% for the first time in a month.
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UPS Profit Tops Estimates in Boost to Network Overhaul Plan
United Parcel Service Inc. left its financial guidance unchanged despite topping Wall Street’s first-quarter sales and profit expectations, underscoring the uncertainty that remains for the courier’s plan to overhaul its delivery network.
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Spotify Grows Subcriber Count Even After Recent Price Hikes
Spotify Technology SA, the music streaming leader, added slightly more users than analysts’ expected in the first quarter, showing it can still pull in new listeners even after it raised prices in its biggest market.
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Smashed pipes, blocked off wells: taps run dry in the West Bank as Israeli settlers target Palestinians’ water
Water is cut off for days at a time as Israeli settler attacks on water in the West Bank ramp up. These two Palestinian communities show the devastating consequences
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Most Prediction Market Traders Are Losing Money While Bots Rack Up Gains
Data from millions of accounts shows that trading and profits are dominated by a tiny slice of highly active accounts.
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Commonwealth Files to Connect First Fusion Plant to US Grid
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a company backed by Bill Gates and venture capitalist John Doerr, is seeking permission to connect what may be the world’s first commercial fusion power plant to the biggest US electric grid.
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89-year-old alleged gunman on the run after Athens shooting, Greek media reports
A gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding several people, Greek authorities said. A police operation was underway to locate the gunman, who Greek media reported was an 89-year-old man.
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Defense Space Startup True Anomaly Raises $650 Million
True Anomaly has raised $650 million in a fresh funding round, bringing the defense aerospace startup’s valuation to $2.2 billion as it looks to hire more employees and scale up its satellite business.
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US Investor Said to Pay 70% Premium for Benfica Minority Stake
US investor Entrepreneur Equity Partners has agreed to buy a minority stake in Portuguese football club Benfica at a steep premium, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Atlas Copco’s Chipmaker-Exposed Unit Shines as Orders Disappoint
Atlas Copco AB’s chipmaking-related business grew twice as strong as analysts expected, a bright spot for the company as other units disappointed.
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Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under anti-terror law, sparks outcry
Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.
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These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
Jan Gautam may soon have to let go of hundreds of workers at dozens of hotels in Florida. That’s why the CEO of IHRMC Hotels & Resorts is closely watching an immigration case that’s before the Supreme Court this week.
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When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
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How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war
Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.
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Exclusive: Trump moves to accelerate deportations of migrant children in US custody
The Trump administration is taking steps to speed deportations of migrant children in US custody amid White House pressure to quickly move kids through the system.
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FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
ICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW want a truce for duration of World Cup.
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Mom calls out Trump admin for invoking her dead daughter’s name | CNN
Denise Lorence, the mother of Katie Abraham who was killed by an undocumented drunk driver, spoke during an Illinois Accountability Commission hearing, calling out the Trump Administration for invoking her daughter’s name in an immigration blitz.
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Ittai Gradel: Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.
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Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful
Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.
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‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked
Trump calls for Kimmel’s firing over remarks tied to Melania and a recent shooting incident at a media event.
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UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory
The Home Office is challenging judges who ruled the proscription of the group as a terrorist organisation as unlawful
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Ukraine summons Israeli ambassador over ‘stolen’ grain shipments
The diplomatic spat unfolds as Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery, causing a ‘massive’ fire.
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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 60 as diplomacy gathers pace?
Trump team reviews Iran peace plan to reopen Hormuz with nuclear talks potentially delayed to a later stage.
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Trump administration fires all members of US’ National Science Board
Democrats blast latest move by the administration to radically restructure the federal government.
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Eva Longoria: Searching For France | CNN
Eva Longoria, award-winning actor, producer, and director, is a serious Francophile. She sets out on a flavorful journey through France to savor its world-renowned cuisine and discover how it elevated the dining experience to an art form.
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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.
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King to defend ‘democratic values’ as US state visit begins
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.
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Renters’ Rights Act: My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
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Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen
UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency.
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He kept eating his salad as people ducked for cover | CNN
Michael Glantz has been identified as the man seen eating as others ducked for cover when shots were heard at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday evening. The talent agent has since gone viral for his reaction.
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Electric air taxis take off from Manhattan for first New York airport trips
An all electric aircraft has flown demonstration flights from Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport, something the operator hopes will become an everyday occurrence at locations around the world.
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Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody before the White House Correspondents Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
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Multi-day severe storm outbreak builds toward dangerous peak Monday
Parts of the Midwest, including much of Illinois, could face a threat of violent, EF3 or stronger, tornadoes Monday as a multi-day severe weather outbreak enters what could be its most dangerous phase yet.
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