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Tuesday 30 June 2026
15:43
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Burnham’s No 10 North ‘will be based on brownfield site on edge of Manchester’
Labour leader Andy Burnham plans to establish a No 10 North office on a brownfield site on the edge of Manchester. The site, located in Ancoats, is expected to be completed by 2028. Burnham intends to create a northern base…
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15:25
A 75-year-old New Orleans man named Santa Claus was arrested on charges related to child predation. Police conducted a sting operation after Claus allegedly engaged in explicit online conversations with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old boy. Claus attempted…
15:24
The UK government is considering a cut in value-added tax (VAT) for the hospitality sector, reducing the rate from 20% to 10%. This move would bring the UK in line with most European countries, where VAT rates for pubs and…
15:19
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Florida woman swimming in river killed in rare alligator attack at state forest
A 31-year-old woman was killed in a rare alligator attack while swimming in a river at Seminole county's Little Big Econ forest in Florida. The incident occurred in a state forest, where alligators are known to inhabit the waters. Authorities…
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15:14
Shares in artificial intelligence companies have fallen significantly this week, sparking concerns of a potential bubble burst. The decline follows a period of rapid growth and high valuations in the AI sector. Despite the slump, experts say it is too…
15:00
Labour MPs are urging Andy Burnham, the party's spokesperson on the net zero brief, to disregard calls for increased North Sea drilling. The calls for more drilling have been labelled 'deluded' due to their potential environmental impact. Research has found…
13:42
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Telegraph’s £575m takeover by German group completed
The Telegraph's £575m takeover by German media group Axel Springer has been completed, ending three years of uncertainty over the ownership of the 171-year-old titles. The acquisition includes The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, and Telegraph Media Group's online presence.…
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13:13
The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump has the authority to fire heads of independent agencies, overturning decades of precedent. This decision gives the president greater control over executive branch agencies. The court's ruling applies to agencies with…
13:11
China has emerged as a significant beneficiary of the Middle East conflict sparked by former US President Donald Trump. The country's strategic stockpiling and investments in renewable energy allowed it to weather the resulting energy price shock. As global demand…
13:00
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Reform UK chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
The appointment of James Evans as chair of the Welsh environment committee has sparked concerns among climate campaigners. Evans, a member of the Reform UK party, has previously criticized green energy projects. His new role may undermine scrutiny of environmental…
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US drug agents are facing scrutiny over allegations they allowed lethal fentanyl to circulate in New Mexico. A whistleblower has come forward, claiming agents knowingly permitted the drug to hit the streets. The goal, allegedly, was to secure a larger…
12:58
The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling on the power of the president to fire agency chiefs, sparking widespread anger. The decision centers on the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, both of which have single…
12:48
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Monaco bombing was ‘attempted assassination’, not terror attack, say prosecutors – Europe live
Monaco prosecutors have classified the recent bombing in the principality as an attempted assassination, rather than a terrorist attack. The incident occurred on May 27, targeting Ukrainian businessman and billionaire, Rinat Akhmetov. Akhmetov was not injured in the blast, but…
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12:32
Staff at Rockstar Games, developer of the popular Grand Theft Auto series, are seeking union recognition following mass firings at the company. The move comes as the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release in November. Workers…
12:23
The UK's economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter, driven by expansion in the services, production, and construction sectors. This growth is confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite this, households face squeezed disposable incomes due to…
12:20
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Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches
South Africa has deployed police units across the country ahead of planned anti-immigration marches. The government is taking precautionary measures to prevent a repeat of the 2008 xenophobic violence. That outbreak of violence led to widespread looting and resulted in…
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Wakelyns, a pioneering agroforestry farm in Suffolk, is seeking community ownership to secure its future. The farm, which has been operating since 1994, is known for its diverse organic crops and innovative approaches to sustainable farming. Wakelyns is home to…
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The US is gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday, with Independence Day events scheduled across the country. However, for New York's queer community, the mood is subdued. June is Pride Month, a time for LGBTQ+ individuals to commemorate their…
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‘I was devastated’: the Nigerian with albinism deported under Trump’s asylum crackdown
Ladidi Shaibu, a Nigerian woman with albinism, is being deported to Uganda after her asylum claim was denied. Her two siblings, who also have albinism, were granted asylum in the US prior to changes in immigration policy under the Trump…
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10:55
The UK government's defence investment plan is set to be launched, despite criticism from opposition parties. The plan, initially expected in the autumn, has been delayed, prompting concerns about the government's commitment to defence spending. Tory and Liberal Democrat MPs…