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Tuesday 14 July 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Friday 12 June 2026
03:01
President Trump has again claimed the US and Iran are close to a peace deal, despite similar assertions in the past yielding little progress. This latest statement follows a pattern of periodic announcements suggesting a breakthrough is imminent. The US…
02:24
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California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea
California authorities have recovered the body of a five-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Laguna Beach. The girl was walking with her mother and brother when a wave engulfed the trio. Her mother and brother were rescued,…
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01:45
Jay Clayton, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is being considered for a top intelligence post. Clayton, a lawyer by training, has a long history of legal work, including time as a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. He…
01:30
CBS News is hiring Trevor Phillips, a prominent presenter from Sky News, as a global correspondent. Phillips is a British journalist with extensive experience in television news. He will be one of the most high-profile appointments made by Bari Weiss,…
01:05
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China has long sought to control women’s bodies. Increasingly, they’re making their own choices
China's one-child policy, introduced in 1979, has had a lasting impact on the country's demographics and social fabric. The policy, which was relaxed to a two-child policy in 2016, has led to a severely aging population and a skewed sex…
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01:05
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, may be more prone to earthquakes than previously thought. Research suggests the city sits near an active faultline, specifically the Mangatangi Fault. This fault runs approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Auckland. Current earthquake building rules…
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The UK government has announced a one-off vaccination programme against meningitis B for school leavers and new students. This decision follows recent outbreaks of MenB in Kent, Dorset, and Berkshire, which resulted in three fatalities. Meningitis B is a highly…
Thursday 11 June 2026
22:55
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Australia news live: Richard Marles left adrift as UK counterpart quits hours before scheduled visit to naval yard
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles is facing an unexpected change of plans after his UK counterpart, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, quit his position. The resignation came hours before Marles was scheduled to visit a naval yard…
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22:51
US President Donald Trump has announced a sudden reversal in his approach to Iran, cancelling planned military strikes in favor of a claimed verbal agreement with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This development follows a recent escalation in tensions between the…
22:46
Scientists have confirmed the arrival of a 'Super El Niño' climate pattern, characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific. This phenomenon occurs when the surface temperature of the Pacific Ocean warms up more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above…
22:30
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Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say
Military strikes on water facilities in Iran's Bemani region have raised concerns among experts, who believe such actions may constitute a war crime. The strikes damaged a key water reservoir, affecting 20,000 people living in the area. Iran is currently…
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22:20
Violence has escalated in Belfast, with minority ethnic communities on high alert after a list of targeted addresses circulated. Residents are expressing alarm and fear for their safety, with some reporting that their children are distressed by the situation. The…
21:53
US Democrats plan to call on US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross's advisor, Dan Vance, is not the target, rather US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross's department has no relation, the target is actually Dan Vance is not correct, the…
21:16
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US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds
US authorities are investigating a large etching of the numbers '8647' on the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The etching, which appears to be several feet tall, was discovered on the lawn near the Washington Monument. Live…
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21:14
UK defence funding has reached a crisis point, with Labour's John Healey criticising party leader Keir Starmer for delaying action. Healey argues that Starmer was aware of the issue for months but only recently made a limited offer to address…
20:49
US President Joe Biden's call for congressional action on voting rights has prompted a split among Republicans over a restrictive voting bill. The bill, championed by former President Donald Trump, aims to tighten voting requirements nationwide. Trump has urged Republicans…
20:00
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Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Scientists have made a significant discovery about the Venus flytrap's unique ability to snap shut rapidly. The plant's leaves are triggered to close when an insect lands on them, but the exact mechanism behind this process was not fully understood.…
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19:52
A pregnant care worker in Scotland has received a 'go home' letter from the Home Office, sparking concerns about her future in the UK. The woman, who is expecting her first child, is stressed and uncertain about what will happen…
19:30
New York City is electrified after the Knicks' historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA finals. The team overcame a significant deficit to achieve the largest comeback in NBA finals history. This remarkable turnaround has galvanized the city, with…
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Belfast knife attack suspect: what we know about Hadi Alodid and his route to the UK
Hadi Alodid, the suspect in a recent Belfast knife attack, has drawn attention to the route he took to enter the UK. Alodid is believed to have traveled to the UK via Ireland, exploiting the Common Travel Area (CTA) between…
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