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Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.
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Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year
UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.
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Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada’s special election
The Liberals now hold 174 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons of Canada after winning three key by-elections.
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NJ Lawmaker Seeks to Lift SALT Cap to $80,800 for Married Filers
A New Jersey Congressman is looking to roughly double the cap on state and local tax deductions to $80,800 for married couples, in a bid to secure more savings for residents in high-tax states.
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Tory Burch Seeks Loan to Buy Back General Atlantic’s Stake
Luxury retailer Tory Burch LLC intends to repurchase private equity firm General Atlantic’s stake with some of the proceeds of a planned $700 million leveraged loan.
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No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.
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Somalia reports hit on al-Shabab with ‘international support’
Army killed the fighters with the help of an international partner that carried out air strikes.
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California Billionaires Rally Behind Matt Mahan for Governor After Swalwell Exit
California billionaires are stepping up their efforts to boost San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan in the race for state governor, rushing into the vacuum left by Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit amid allegations of sexual assault.
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Canada Regulator Reviewing Banks’ Private-Credit Exposures
Canada’s bank regulator is examining lenders’ exposure to hedge funds and private-credit shops — as well as how they transfer risk to those firms — with further inquiries planned.
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US to Let Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver Expire Amid Hormuz Blockade
The Trump administration will allow a waiver temporarily authorizing the purchase of certain Iranian crude oil to expire this weekend, according to a White House official.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Set to Tap Apartheid-Era Negotiator as Next US Envoy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to tap veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s next envoy to the US, as Pretoria seeks to steady relations with Washington after a turbulent year.
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Lithuania Pension Reform Triggers Mass Exodus as Savers Cash Out
Lithuania’s decision to allow early access to retirement cash resulted in about half a million of 1.4 million people opting out of a pension-saving scheme in the first quarter, suggesting a potential spending spree ahead.
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Saks Sells Business Jet as Luxury Retailer Shrinks in Bankruptcy
Saks Global Enterprises won court approval to sell its Gulfstream jet that executives used for business and personal travel, as the bankrupt luxury retailer slashes debt and operating expenses.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said Tuesday that it has been acquired by the Baltimore Banner’s publisher, rescuing the paper just weeks before it was set to shut down.
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CSN Mining Unit in Talks for $200 Million Iron Ore Prepay Deal
Brazilian miner CSN Mineracao SA is sounding out traders for a roughly $200 million prepayment against iron ore cargoes, according to people familiar with the matter.
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US Gasoline, Diesel Pump Prices Reach All-Time Seasonal Highs
Retail gasoline and diesel prices in the US are at their highest seasonal levels ever, a pain point for consumers looking ahead to summer travel.
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After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?
Sudan’s war has displaced millions and caused thousands of deaths, with no clear end in sight to the ongoing violence.
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Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany
Germany will get access to Ukraine’s cutting-edge drone expertise in return for extra help in war against Russia.
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Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds
Violent antisemitic attacks in 2025 killed the highest number of Jews in 30 years, according to a new annual report collating incidents around the world.
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LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Champions League quarterfinal
Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona look to come back from 2-0 first leg defeat.
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See the moment Artemis II capsule was opened | CNN
Video shows the moment a team of US Navy sailors recovered the Artemis II team following the Orion capsule’s re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The four medically trained divers conducted initial medical assessments of the A…
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JD Vance defends backing Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
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Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release
Brian Hooker, an American who told investigators his wife vanished in rough waters in the Bahamas says he’s choosing to believe his she’s still alive and plans to go back out and search for her in his first interviews since his release from police custody.
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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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'I was kicked out of nightclub because of my wheelchair'
Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.
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How Primark trainer ended gang's £1m burglary spree
The men looked at Rightmove floorplans and used Google to identify properties to target.
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The Odds: Trump’s approval | CNN Politics
CNN News Central’s John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten dig through new data on where the President stands with some of the key voting blocs that propelled him to the White House.
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Athletes take drugs to beat world records | CNN
Swimmers, weightlifters and other athletes are training for a sporting event where doping is legal and encouraged. The Enhanced Games is promising big payouts to competitors — and has plans to expand its business.
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Boosted to win | CNN
Performance‑enhancing drugs have long shaped sports history, mostly through scandal. The Enhanced Games aim to change that by encouraging their use and selling to the masses. Isobel Yeung heads to a training camp as the experiment unfolds.
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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
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Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won’t be easy.
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Burglars who used Rightmove to plan home raids in Cheshire jailed
The gang gloated about their crimes while two of them referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde.
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Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
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Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah’s rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.
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Southport agencies 'to be named unless disciplinary action taken'
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.
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‘Was he kidding?’ Trump reacts to FEMA official’s claim he teleported to Waffle House
For years, Gregg Phillips — now a senior FEMA official — has told stories that blur the boundary between the ordinary and the supernatural, including that he once teleported to a Waffle House. Those claims are now reverberating around the federal government.
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DOJ ‘weaponization’ report accuses Biden administration of biased prosecutions against anti-abortion protesters
The Trump Justice Department released a new report Tuesday accusing the Biden administration of unfairly using a federal law meant to protect access to abortion clinics to go after anti-abortion protesters.
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Camp Mystic official says he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 testified Monday he did not see official warnings issued the day before the storm hit, that staff had no meetings about the pending danger and tha…
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Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril'
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
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Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran wants a deal amid US blockade of Hormuz
Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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