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Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.
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Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
Beijing has shown itself wary of playing a direct mediator role in the conflict, preferring a position where it protects its own economic interests – and plays up its image as a stable power that supports regional peace, in contrast to Washington’s vacillatio…
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Mac McClung Eliminated From Dunkman World Championship Despite Epic Dunk Over Car in Viral Video
Mac McClung is a three-time champion in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
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Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan
Malaysian leader’s comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
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Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?
Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.
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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
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Winter energy prices expected to rise to three year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
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The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
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Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says
New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
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Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal
Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
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3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Three Secret Service officials, including the agency’s director of communications, have been placed on leave as an investigation into potential misconduct unfolds, a source familiar with the decision told CNN. The nature of the alleged misconduct was not imme…
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Newspaper headlines: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.
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Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse
Health Ministry warns of ‘complete collapse of the basic necessities of life’ in Gaza as Israel’s attacks continue.
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New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.
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Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with army
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting ISIL.
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Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
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Dolly Parton obituary: The country legend who sang from the heart
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
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Girl pulled from under SUV in China | CNN
Bystanders lifted an SUV up to save a girl trapped beneath it in China. According to state media, the girl was rescued within minutes and is recovering well.
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Canada hits US with counter-tariffs targeting hundreds of products
Canada imposes tariffs on $19.9bn of US goods which will take effect on September 8 as trade talks with Washington collapse.
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Sanctions or missiles? Why Gulf may not relish Trump’s new Iran approach
As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
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CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
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Exclusive: Justice Department considers bringing charges against ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting
The Justice Department is considering whether to charge an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg this winter in Minneapolis, according to a source familiar with the deliberations and a DOJ spokeswoman.
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CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow overnight to meet with Russian officials, a US official familiar with his travel told CNN.
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Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles
Two people have died due to measles in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health said Tuesday. Both were unvaccinated.
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Five more arrests in Middlesbrough A66 wrong-way crash investigation
The new arrests include a 16-year-old boy and two men held on suspicion of being in an organised crime group.
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Man dies in two-car crash after Stratford police pursuit
A woman is also seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition.
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China criticizes US sanctions on Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist
China says the new measures “will only further intensify tensions,” while Iran claimed it was “fully prepared” to counter the sanctions. Follow for live updates.
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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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