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Americans feel pinch of continued Iran war: ‘It’s screwed everything up’
Whether in favor of or against the US-Israel war on Iran, people across the country are left holding the bill and wondering on its purpose
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Top Gear’s Richard Hammond fined for speeding in Bentley and Porsche
Former co-presenter of BBC motoring show given penalty after being caught twice in three weeks
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Burnham urged to increase tax on banks as Barclays’ profits soar
TUC says lender ‘can easily afford to pay more tax’ as it increases half-year bonus pool by nearly 30%
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Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends
MTC provided security at heavily criticised Manston centre in Kent and could now make £500m managing the site
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Pedro Sánchez says authorities in Spain ‘see light at the end of the tunnel’ in battle to contain wildfires – Europe live
The Spanish prime minister also said the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergency
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Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup
President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’
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After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course
The newly minted premier must convince voters that he doesn’t represent more of the same
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Kentucky teen lauded for defending girl from sexual harassment fatally shot
Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, shot by another teenager, had stopped a 45-year-old man from harassing a 12-year-old girl
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Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly sold unreleased music and photos online
Pop star aims to use legal process to name ‘wrongdoers who hide in the shadows and wreak technological havoc with impunity’
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Lindsey Graham’s funeral ceremonies to begin with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in attendance
Memorials for the Republican senator to start in US Capitol as Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are set to meet with Trump
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Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar
At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution
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World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain
Funding crisis could lead to an exodus that would be a blow for British science and national growth
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Who is Ben Carroll, the man who has become Victoria’s new premier?
Carroll, who was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious, has been sworn in as premier after Jacinta Allan resigned
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Cottage pie and glass of red, anyone? Britons shun salad despite heat in ‘reverse comfort eating’
Nostalgic foods like toad-in-the-hole also in demand at Waitrose as people pivot towards familiarity amid climatic and political upheaval
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Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third
Average 25% increase for letters such as marketing, bills and medical appointment notices from 5 October
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About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told
Chief executive, Frank Calabria, apologises and advises customers to look out for suspicious activity amid heightened scam risk
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‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown
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Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action over lack of toilets
Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities
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A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals
In normal times the Mashala shelter founder takes in strays, but in wartime, he is the only lifeline for animals in the area
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Angus Taylor named as potential donor to NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ being investigated by Icac
Federal opposition leader, who is not accused of wrongdoing, says he won’t provide ‘running commentary on matters before commission’
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US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
Suffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittal
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Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023
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Betye Saar, pioneering figure of Black arts movement, dies at 99
Leading assemblage artist was known for reclaiming Jim Crow-era memorabilia as images of Black liberation
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At least three suspects involved in Bite of Seattle shooting, police say
Court filing shows authorities believe there is at least one more shooter than the two previously thought
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Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival
El-Sayed says in TV debate ‘ogre on a pike’ Zoom comment was in reference to John Fetterman, not Haley Stevens
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PM praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they resign from ACTU
Secretary and president of Australian Council of Trade Unions announced surprise departures on Monday evening
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Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran – as it happened
Trump said he thinks his defense secretary ‘has done a great job’
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Ben Carroll becomes new premier of Victoria after Jacinta Allan resigns
Allan stepped down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’
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Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
In opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparency
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It’s the vibe: Australian comedy classic The Castle set to become a stage play
Working Dog team behind the 1997 film reuniting to write ‘new, fully updated’ version for the stage, which will premiere in Melbourne in 2027
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Asia ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ as Red Sea oil blockade worsens energy crisis
The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz
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France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins
Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say
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Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs
PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs market
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Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’
Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotine
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DoJ urges supreme court to allow Trump order targeting mail-in voting
Emergency appeal comes after court upheld ruling blocking president’s order ahead of November midterms
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Man convicted in Idaho college student killings seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four college students in 2022, claims he pleaded guilty due to bad legal advice
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Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in jail until next extradition hearing
Social media influencers fighting against extradition to UK where they face rape, sexual assault and other allegations
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Savannah Guthrie renews plea for answers in mother’s disappearance: ‘Do the right thing’
Today show host says her family ‘will always ache for’ mother Nancy, who has been missing for nearly six months
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Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair
Former education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general election
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Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward
New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plans
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US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader
David Huerta was arrested while protesting against an ICE operation during crackdown in Los Angeles
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Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails
Washington and Tehran issue conflicting messages over the status of talks to end Middle East crisis
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Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Julie Masino faced criticism as restaurant chain was called ‘woke’ and ‘soulless’ after unveiling modernized logo
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France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins
Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say
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Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government
The appointment of three ministerial aides marks the first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions
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Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Former top US health official wrote about challenging interactions with publicity-fixated Trump during Covid
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Spurs’ plans for new training facility in London park blocked by high court
Judge quashes Enfield council’s decision to grant planning permission for new women’s and girls’ football academy
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New York school district halts plan to use humanoid robot amid backlash
Salamanca City Central says it is pausing project with Realbotix as it addresses concerns including data privacy