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Saturday 26 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Saturday 13 June 2026
00:08
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. This merger would create one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. The combined entity would own a vast library of content,…
Friday 12 June 2026
23:52
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Trump officials cut federal funds to LA homeless services agency
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has cut federal funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The decision is based on allegations of fraud and poor management by the agency. Los Angeles receives significant federal funding to…
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23:30
King Charles's birthday honours list has been released, recognising the contributions of notable individuals to British society. Helen Mirren is among those honoured, receiving a Damehood for her services to drama. Six members of the England women's football team, known…
23:30
Merope Mills, a journalist and healthcare campaigner, has been awarded a CBE in the king's honours list. The honour recognizes her work on the Martha's Rule campaign, a patient safety initiative. Mills launched the campaign after her 13-year-old daughter, Martha,…
23:00
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South Koreans revel in ‘World Cup brunch’ as time difference sees beers swapped for breakfast
South Korea's World Cup campaign has brought the nation together, with fans gathering to watch matches despite the early morning time difference. Commuters and schoolchildren are ditching their daily routines to support the team, known as the Red Devils. Seoul's…
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22:36
Frederic Priestley, 32, has been jailed for scamming London renters out of £77,000. He falsely advertised properties he did not own for rent on Facebook, targeting vulnerable individuals. Priestley obtained payments and deposits from his victims, who were left without…
22:12
A police officer in the UK is under criminal investigation for allegedly using artificial intelligence in a manner that may have compromised their duties. The officer, who has not been named, has been removed from frontline duties pending the outcome…
21:26
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FBI raid of Ohio voting rights group stokes fear of pre-midterm crackdown
The FBI has raided the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a group focused on voter registration and voting rights. The Collaborative is a non-profit organization that aims to increase voter participation, particularly among marginalized communities. Agents seized phones and laptops during the…
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20:57
Ant Middleton, a former British soldier and television personality, has endorsed Reform UK's Robert Kenyon in the Makerfield byelection. Middleton's backing comes despite Reform UK's apparent attempts to distance itself from him. The party has been trying to rebrand itself…
20:40
Violent riots broke out in Belfast, prompting concerns over loyalist paramilitary influence. The disturbances took place in a nationalist area, but union flags were visible during the unrest. Tensions have long simmered between loyalist and nationalist communities in Northern Ireland.…
20:23
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US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims
US President Trump has denied Iranian media reports that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent. Earlier, Trump suggested a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend. However, he now claims these reports are "false"…
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20:12
SpaceX is set to make its stock market debut, marking the largest initial public offering in history. This move will tie the financial futures of many Americans to the fortunes of Elon Musk, the company's founder and CEO. Musk has…
20:08
Canadian authorities are investigating the death of Toronto police Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, who was fatally shot while executing search warrants. The warrants were related to a shooting incident at the US consulate in Toronto. Pinizzotto, a 15-year veteran of…
19:48
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Number of arrests after riots in Northern Ireland rises to 19
Violent riots broke out in Northern Ireland, prompting a significant police response. Authorities have arrested 19 individuals in connection with the unrest. The disturbances have raised concerns about community tensions and the spread of misinformation online. MPs are warning that…
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19:46
Dylan Phelan, a 21-year-old Briton, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for encouraging the suicide of a 21-year-old American man. Travis Dyer, from Louisiana, took his own life during a video call in 2018. Phelan…
19:26
A shooting in Midland, Texas, has resulted in one fatality and nine people hospitalized. The incident occurred on Saturday, with police responding to reports of gunfire. Midland police reported that the suspected shooter was dead after a two-hour standoff. The…
19:25
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Louisiana jury awards $1.1bn to woman who sued over childhood molestation in 1960s
A Louisiana jury has awarded $1.1 billion in damages to Pamela Lockridge, who sued over childhood molestation by her late stepfather. Lockridge was abused starting at the age of four in the 1960s. The case was made possible by Louisiana's…
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19:23
Four pro-Palestine activists have been sentenced for damaging an Israeli arms factory in the UK. The activists were found guilty of terror-related charges. The incident occurred at the UAV Engines Ltd factory in Staffordshire, which manufactures drone components for the…
19:20
The US government has released a new batch of previously classified documents related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), also known as UFOs. The documents, totaling over 1,500 pages, were made public in response to growing interest in the topic. They…
18:59
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Ugly scenes in Belfast expose a broken politics | Letters
Recent nights of rioting in Belfast have highlighted deep-seated tensions in the city. The unrest was fuelled by anti-migrant rhetoric, sparking concerns about the state of politics in Northern Ireland. Readers have expressed their dismay and frustration at the scenes,…
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