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Life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity as blackouts last for days
Daily life for Cubans across the island has devolved into a complex web of crises, marking one of the most severe periods since the Cuban revolution
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US Marine being held in Russian prison is gravely ill and near death, family says
He is one of at least eight Americans currently detained in Russia despite a series of high-profile prisoner exchanges in recent years
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Trump denies talking to his children about his crypto businesses
In June, a financial disclosure report indicated the president made $1.4 billion from his cryptocurrency businesses
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Gianni Infantino: Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
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Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence
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Delivery drivers take over as top SNAP recipients
These jobs are becoming more essential as a primary source of income, even as they fail to cover basic food and medical expenses for gig workers
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Beauty queen ousted by Trump admits defecting from MAGA is like ‘leaving a cult’
Carrie Prejean Boller, a former Miss California USA turned MAGA social media influencer, said that she was ‘ostracized’ after leaving MAGA
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Trump brags of primary endorsement record and dismisses his candidate’s loss
Trump had backed MAGA Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee as a ‘Conservative Warrior’ 24 hours before his defeat
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Thetford residents remain on edge after days of ‘mob rule’ over asylum plans
People voice frustration with officials’ failure to engage with community over placement of asylum seekers in area
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Afghans waiting relocation are at risk from Taliban but UK still won’t help them flee
Exclusive: The UK admits those who helped British forces face fear of retribution, Taliban surveillance, and door-to-door searches – but still won’t help them escape
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New Wales football kit slammed by fans as Adidas swapped for SUDU
Some are claiming the new home football shirt is the worst in Wales' history.
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BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
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At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw
Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county
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Counter-terror police investigating Widdecombe death reopen attempted burglary probe
The incident at an address in Greater London was reported in April 2025
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Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears
Taxi driver says he acted as middleman between Yorgen Fenech and three men already convicted of €150,000 contract killing
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Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
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California woman who admitted to stabbing wife had also killed husband
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, who served a decade for killing her husband, pleaded guilty to murder of Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who fought the Eaton blaze
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Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness and Angryginge join Celebrity MasterChef as guest judges
The trio will appear in the 21st series of the BBC One cooking programme
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White House preps order on childhood vaccines and autism: report
The move comes despite the political concerns of President Donald Trump’s aides and advisers
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NOAA’s new hurricane forecast was just released. Here’s where could see the most
This year’s El Niño weather pattern is to blame, according to scientists
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Trump takes a page from Biden after loss on birthright citizenship
Trump’s latest gambit to revive his birthright citizenship ban looks suspiciously like another election-year move by his predecessor, Andrew Feinberg writes
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French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring
Disclosure challenges Conservative and Reform claims that police are refusing to intervene
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Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job losses
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Meta paying price for ‘cavalier approach’ to online safety, say UK campaigners
The father of Molly Russell, who took her own life after viewing harmful content, gave evidence in the New Mexico case.
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RFK Jr misjudges actual food costs on his new affordable cooking show
The health secretary shared a recipe for salmon cakes that he said cost under $5 a serving, but the true cost was over three times more expensive
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Pope Leo will meet with clergy abuse survivors during trip to France
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo appears to be dedicating more attention to the experiences of the European faithful
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Scottish football summit: 'Critically important' meeting called on future
The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.
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Trump’s TSA chief confirmed by Senate amid push for private airport security
A central part of Trump's plan involves mandating that smaller airports utilize private security firms, a measure projected to eliminate more than 4,500 TSA positions
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Counter-terror police reopen as part of Widdecombe investigation
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
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Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians
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Thailand shooting: Seven killed as teen opens fire at home and school near Bangkok
Authorities say the 14-year-old killed his grandparents before gunning down five teachers at his school.
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Serial sex offender was free to kill two women because of police blunders
Simon Levy was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, five months apart last year
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Cruise passenger feared rabies after bite from ‘swimming pig’ in Bahamas, suit says
Exclusive: New York resident Jason Gordon was on a popular ‘swim with the pigs’ excursion when one of them clamped down on his right leg and drew blood, according to court filings reviewed by The Independent
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Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls over Ceuta
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
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Newscast - Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression? - BBC Sounds
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.
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Europe’s wildfires are exposing a hidden danger: unexploded WWII bombs
Explosive fillings can ignite or detonate when heated past a critical threshold
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Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to remove border checks after Ceuta crisis
Italy declared it will not yield to ‘ultimatums’ from Spain
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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz risk creating biosecurity ‘super-spreader’ event
Experts say the risk of ecological damage following a long blockade of ships has been overlooked
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ICE will not reveal body-camera footage unless in agency’s ‘best interests’
Much-delayed devices to be deployed by end of month after immigration agents involved in deaths or serious injuries
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Guinness maker wants to brew even more pints – and sell you cocktails in a can
Diageo also owns brands such as Smirnoff, Captain Morgan and Baileys
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Tate brothers claim they are too famous to run in desperate bid for freedom
In a new court filing, attorneys for the dual U.S.-British citizens argued that the former kickboxers are simply too famous to run
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Appeals court halts Trump's ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
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How to view Wednesday’s solar eclipse safely? Use a colander, expert says
The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.
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Michigan residents can resume regular lettuce-eating habits, officials say
The disease spread from human feces is not usually life-threatening - but can lead to severe dehydration that lands people in the hospital
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Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and more
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Trump in ‘denial’ and obsessing over renovation projects, not voter issues: report
Insiders expressed frustration that Trump ‘has no desire to back off’ when it comes to the war in Iran, his trade tariffs and the overhauling of Washington monuments
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Police and prosecution errors left proven sex offender free to murder two women in London
Delays to sexual assault charges and failures to report past convictions in court hearings gave Simon Levy chance to attack more women
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The startup turning disused aircraft into Europe’s would-be water bombers
Designs for new or converted water-bombers have gained momentum after nearly 500,000 hectares burned across Europe this year
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How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.
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Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land
Yinon Levy charged with manslaughter in first exception this decade to culture of impunity for Israelis who kill Palestinians in the occupied West Bank
