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Almost 1,000 migrants cross English Channel over bank holiday weekend
A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday.
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Drones fall from sky during light show | CNN
Drone shows scheduled to take place during Sydney’s “Vivid Sydney” festival have been cancelled after drones fell from the sky during a performance on Monday evening.
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Rubio Seeks to Repair US-India Relations After Trump-Era Strains
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s four-day visit to India featured warm handshakes and promises of deeper cooperation. There was even a surprise call by President Donald Trump to a US embassy-sponsored bash in New Delhi, where he told guests how much he lov…
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Apple, Google Blast Canada’s Plan to Expand Police Data Powers
A proposed law in Canada allowing police more access to citizens’ data faces a growing chorus of criticism from technology companies, including threats that they’ll pull out of the country.
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Webster Investors Approve $12 Billion Purchase by Santander
Webster Financial Corp.’s shareholders accepted the $12 billion takeover proposal from Banco Santander SA, clearing one of the last remaining hurdles for the deal.
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Woman shot outside Sheffield bar was innocent bystander - police
The 30-year-old woman was on a night out to celebrate the bank holiday weekend, police say.
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Citadel Securities Warns That Fed Risks ‘Falling Behind Curve’
The Federal Reserve should shift closer toward hiking interest rates as rising consumer prices become the dominant threat to the economy, according to Citadel Securities.
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Rocket, Satellite Stocks Surge as SpaceX IPO Fuels Euphoria
Space and satellite-related stocks soared Tuesday as investor enthusiasm around the industry intensified after Elon Musk’s SpaceX filed for a public offering last week.
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Israeli Troops Push Further Into Lebanon in War With Hezbollah
Israel’s military said its ground forces are moving further into Lebanon, in what could signal an expanded presence in the south of the country as part of the ongoing war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Micron Shares Rally, UBS Projects $1.8 Trillion Market Value
Micron Technology Inc.’s market capitalization, which has soared about 700% over the past year, will more than double over the next 12 months, according to at least one analyst.
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Crypto Firm HTX Sanctioned by UK for Helping Kremlin Move Money
Cryptocurrency firm HTX has been sanctioned by the UK government, who allege that the exchange was part of “infrastructure” used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and allegedly move $1.5 billion back to the Kremlin.
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Repsol Moves Up Ranking of Europe’s Top Renewable Fuel Makers
Repsol SA boosted its renewable fuels production capacity with a new plant, closing in on market leader Neste Oyj among Europe’s oil refiners.
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The Key Sticking Points for a US-Iran Peace Deal
The US and Iran have been locked in a stalemate since agreeing to a ceasefire in April. They’ve been unable to reach a deal to end a monthslong war that has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crunch.
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The stepmum exposed as a young girl's killer almost 50 years on
Janice Nix forced her five-year-old stepdaughter to take a bath that left half her body badly burned.
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India, US strike critical minerals deal: What’s in it, why does it matter?
Agreement is latest US has signed as it seeks to diversify its rare earths supply chain.
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US Supreme court rejects NFL attempt to move racism case to arbitration
The league, plus New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, to move case to proceedings controlled by the NFL.
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US strikes were 'gross violation' of ceasefire, Iran says
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
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Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list
Led by superstar forward Erling Haaland, Norway impressed in qualifying to reach their first World Cup since 1998.
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Supreme Court allows Brian Flores to sue NFL for discriminating against Black coaches
The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to take up an appeal from the National Football League in a class action lawsuit from Brian Flores and other Black coaches who have claimed racial discrimination.
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Nicola Sturgeon showed 'lack of curiosity' over missing funds, Cherry says
The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.
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Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.
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Report warns pro-Palestine protesters face legal crackdown: What to know
Campaigners warn the right to protest is being put under pressure by the arms industry.
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BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
BP has dismissed its chairman Albert Manifold less than a year since he was appointed to the role, after “serious concerns” were raised about “governance standards, oversight and conduct,” the oil giant said Tuesday.
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Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling
Teenagers spend up to an hour on their phone at night, a new study found. It’s affecting their academic performance, mental health and sleep patterns.
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Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round
Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud overcame extreme heat – and a defiant Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin – to advance to the second round at Roland Garros.
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Europe is sweltering in a deadly, early heat wave. Here’s why it’s happening
Temperature records are being smashed across Europe as parts of the continent swelter under a heat dome that is bringing extreme temperatures alarmingly early in the year.
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Herefordshire river will take decades to recover from 'vandalism'
An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price
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BP chairman removed over 'serious' conduct concerns
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been "surprised and disappointed" to learn of the issues.
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Why Africa’s global music boom still leaves much of the continent unheard
How streaming algorithms are shaping African music and still leaving many artists unheard.
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Targets of Trump’s retribution slam ‘slush fund,’ saying they’re the real victims of weaponized DOJ
Former US Capitol riot prosecutors, fired federal officials and journalists who say they were past targets of President Donald Trump’s retribution tell CNN they may seek compensation from the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
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Israeli attacks on eastern Lebanon village kill at least 12 people
Attacks hit the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley late Monday as Israel intensified its assault across Lebanon.
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Peter Murrell sentence: How long could former SNP chief executive spend in prison?
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.
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Sentences for boys spared jail after raping teenage girls referred to Court of Appeal
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
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Three teens dead after being pulled from water at beauty spots
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.
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Rescuers race to reach villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave | CNN
Cave divers are squeezing through narrow, flooded corridors in a delicate operation to reach seven villagers trapped underground in a cave in Laos for nearly a week. The villagers went into the cave in the central Laotian province of Xaisomboun last Wednesday…
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Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words
The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.
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A pregnant woman’s death was ruled a suicide. Then investigators discovered her secret text messages
Sandra Birchmore’s 2021 death in suburban Boston was ruled a suicide. Now prosecutors allege it was staged by her killer
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US strikes Iran again: What we know, and is the ceasefire over?
Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.
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‘Come back, my son’: Indian exam leak leaves trail of death, despair, anger
More than 2 million aspiring doctors took India’s NEET examination. But the test was compromised and cancelled.
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Iran war live: Israel pounds Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for talks
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.
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