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Tuesday 14 July 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Wednesday 10 June 2026
01:02
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Staff at immigration detention centre wore England flags, report finds
A recent review of an immigration detention centre has found that staff wore England flags, prompting concerns about the intimidating effect on detainees. The centre, which holds individuals awaiting deportation or asylum decisions, has been subject to a wide-ranging and…
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The UK government plans to introduce a tuberculosis vaccine for cattle in England from 2030. This move is part of a broader strategy to eradicate the disease by 2038. The vaccine will be used in conjunction with improved testing and…
00:52
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, recently ran for mayor of Los Angeles. Pratt's campaign was widely seen as unconventional and unsuccessful. He lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, which he cited as motivation for his bid.…
00:45
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JD Vance claims US ‘very close’ to peace deal with Iran
US Vice-President JD Vance has stated that the country is "very close" to securing a peace deal with Iran. This development comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Recently, the US conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets in response to…
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Tuesday 09 June 2026
23:53
US voters are heading to the polls in four states, with Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina holding primary elections. Democratic challenger Graham Platner is seeking to overcome a series of scandals that have dogged his campaign. Platner has…
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Violence erupted in Belfast on Tuesday night as protests turned ugly. Masked men stormed a house, prompting panic from residents who reported children were inside. The incident occurred amid widespread unrest across the city. Protests had been ongoing, but took…
23:24
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Concerns over US company’s plan to frack world’s most intact tropical savanna in WA revealed
The Australian federal environment department has raised concerns over a US company's plan to frack in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Black Mountain Energy proposes to drill 20 gas wells in the area, which is considered the world's most…
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22:58
Australia has joined international sanctions against extremist settlers in the West Bank, targeting individuals and groups responsible for violence against Palestinian civilians. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the move overnight, citing "horrific levels of settler violence" in the region. The…
22:50
US President Donald Trump has vowed to retaliate against Iran after a US helicopter was reportedly downed. Trump blames Tehran for the incident, stating he "must respond" to the attack. The incident has escalated tensions between the US and Iran,…
22:41
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Karmelo Anthony, 19, found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf in one-week trial
Karmelo Anthony, 19, has been found guilty of murder in the death of Austin Metcalf. The verdict was delivered after a one-week trial in Texas. Anthony, who is Black, was accused of killing Metcalf, who was white, in a case…
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21:42
House Republicans have voted to advance a $70 billion bill aimed at bolstering US immigration enforcement. The measure, which passed the Senate last week, would provide significant funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol agencies. The bill…
20:57
A recent knife attack in Belfast has become the latest far-right 'trigger event', sparking widespread outrage and mobilization among extremist groups. Footage of the incident spread rapidly on social media, demonstrating the key role these platforms play in enabling far-right…
20:53
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Two men jailed for violence at protest over police treatment of Henry Nowak
Two men have been jailed for their roles in a violent protest in Southampton over the police treatment of Henry Nowak. The protest turned disorderly, with Leon O'Leary throwing a smoke grenade and Connor Bishop throwing a traffic cone at…
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20:53
Belfast's Sudanese community is on high alert following a violent attack that has sparked fears of anti-immigration protests. A 19-year-old asylum seeker has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the city. The incident has raised…
20:46
A man has been sentenced under the UK's new public sexual harassment law, which came into effect two days prior to the incident. David Stroud, a passenger on a train to London, grabbed a woman's hair and asked if he…
20:45
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Politicians try to calm tensions inflamed by social media after stabbing in Belfast
A stabbing incident in Belfast has sparked tensions, with footage of the attack being shared on social media. The video's circulation has prompted widespread outrage and concern. Politicians are now attempting to calm the situation, urging restraint and caution. The…
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19:51
US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for the downing of a US army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred early on Tuesday. Trump stated that the crew members are safe and uninjured. The Strait of Hormuz…
19:44
Maine voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the Democratic Senate primary. Graham Platner, a marine veteran and oysterman, is favored to win despite being embroiled in several controversies. Platner's campaign has been marred by allegations…
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Man who fought off Belfast knifeman with hurling stick named
A man who intervened in a knife attack in Belfast has been named as Maitiu Mag Tighearnan. Mag Tighearnan used a hurling stick to fend off the attacker. He said he was in the area by chance and acted to…
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Daniel Crago, a US hiker, has spoken about his harrowing encounter with a grizzly bear at Glacier national park last month. Crago said the bear locked eyes with him before mauling him, an experience he described as intensely frightening. The…