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What to know about the two former Tiananmen vigil organizers on trial in Hong Kong
Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s massive vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown will hear their verdict on Friday, in a national security trial under a Beijing-imposed law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent
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Hegseth rages as Army makes U-turn on standards to screen out ‘stupid’ cadets
The Army currently does not require Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets to provide standardized test scores before admission
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Trump administration AI pic mocked for Epstein and Clinton lookalikes
The post from the Education Department drew thousands of comments, with many users asking the same question
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Former car salesman becomes Belgian prince after parentage confirmed
He is the product of a relationship between Prince Laurent and a Flemish singer
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Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
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Football legend from North Yorkshire dies aged 91
A FOOTBALLING legend who was born and brought up in North Yorkshire has died aged 91.
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Rangers: Derek McInnes' side serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff
Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.
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‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines
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Boys found to be at risk of rare condition after ‘bored’ mum enrolled them in study
Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear
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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' sanctions hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Minnesota health officials are warning against eating certain alfalfa sprouts linked to a rare outbreak involving multiple bacteria
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A Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash
The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya
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FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
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15-foot python benefits from human cancer treatment in world-first
The 23-year-old reticulated python has returned to her ‘bright and feisty self’ after receiving electrochemotherapy
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Yankuba Minteh: Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton winger
Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.
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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university
Researcher Nathan Cofnas previously claimed Black people would hold few high-profile positions in a meritocracy
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Attorney for Tupac murder suspect deploys unique strategy at trial
Taking the stand could be Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis' only way to explain his about-face to jurors
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial draws some 300 US supporters, many of them women: ‘nobody takes us seriously’
The attorney for Clancy, who strangled her three children, says she suffered from postpartum psychosis
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Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.
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'Relentless' GCSE resit cycle 'simply not working', union says
Pass rates for maths and English resits remain significantly lower than students taking them for the first time.
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England vs Pakistan first Test highlights: Harry Brook helps hosts build lead on day two at Headingley
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
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Trump has another ballroom problem – 3,000 miles from his stalled White House plan
‘I’ve caught them with their pants down,’ said Longford resident Liam Madden
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America’s jalapeño salmonella outbreak isn’t over
Salmonella is responsible for an average of 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after more than two months abroad
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One sugary soda a day linked to higher risk of stomach cancer, study finds
Artificial sweeteners, often used in diet sodas, did not show the same risk as fructose
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Guatemala has received over 2,000 Mexicans deported from Trump’s immigration arrests
The Guatemalan president emphasized the country does not function as a ‘safe third country’ and that financial costs are covered by either Mexican or US authorities
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Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves for police after backlash
Omaha mayor said police have honored the school district's decision to ‘opt out’
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BBC’s Trevor Nelson recovering after brain tumour surgery
Radio 2 DJ, who stepped back from work commitments in June, says operation went ‘incredibly well’
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Melania Trump kicks off public appearance in a month with tongue-in-cheek joke
The first lady ended her month-long absence amid heightened scrutiny into the president’s top aide Natalie Harp
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Croatia orders detention of Ukrainian man wanted in Germany for Nord Stream blasts in 2022
A Croatian investigative judge has ordered the detention of a Ukrainian man wanted in Germany in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines
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Exclusive: White airline staff acted out scenes from ‘Django Unchained’: lawsuit
A baggage handler at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport further claimed that two white supervisors reenacted the death of George Floyd in a ‘racially hostile and obscene’ photo that was posted on a bulletin board in the office
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Iran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle East
Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic pain and isolation
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
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Only about 1% of US lawmakers are working-class
The fact that so few former workers hold elected office means that working-class interests often fall by the wayside in the world’s political institutions
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Exclusive: Disney passenger hurt in ‘temporary blinding’ from theater lights: Lawsuit
Florida resident Cynthia Manning was trying to find her seat before an at-sea ‘Broadway-style’ show when she was disoriented by what she claims were ‘excessively bright’ stage lights pointed directly into the crowd
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Why are Arsenal signing Konsa and how strong could the Gunners be?
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
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Harry and Meghan’s security plans uncertain as Burnham says they are ‘private matter’
Home Office and Buckingham Palace refuse to say whether Duke of Sussex and family will have taxpayer-funded protection by armed police
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19 images as major section of Gateshead skyline transformed amid flyover demolition
New pictures show the former A167 Gateshead Highway flyover almost entirely removed above Park Lane roundabout as demolition enters its latest phase.
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States are pouring taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay strains budget
A legal settlement last year allowed higher education institutions to directly pay athletes a total of about $20.5 million annually, on top of any scholarships and other NIL deals they receive
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Supercars including Porsche and Jaguar stolen by thieves who forced way onto property
Police have issued an urgent appeal after high-performance cars were stolen.
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Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".
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Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs
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Speedboat driver arrested by ICE after fatal New York Harbor capsizing
Authorities attributed the disaster to an overcrowded boat, improper decision-making by Hernandez, a lack of required commercial licenses, and the failure to secure a life jacket on the infant
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Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says
The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes
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ICE detains captain of New York boat that capsized and led to death of mother and daughter
DHS says Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana is in US illegally after lying to border patrol when he entered in 2007
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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
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Mark Zuckerberg buys a 19th-century Gothic-style castle in Ireland
The Meta CEO said he and his family ‘look forward to spending time in Ireland’
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US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz to return in New York after four months out with wrist injury
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
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Trump ‘fails the laugh test’ with Census report to undermine elections, critics say
Trump touts shoddy analysis and bogus data to claim ‘I WON THE ELECTION’ as he pushes for sweeping restrictions on ballot access
