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Friday 25 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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A recent analysis by King's College London has found that Black African and Caribbean people are experiencing a faster increase in risk factors for stroke compared to white people. Diabetes and hypertension, two major risk factors for stroke, are more…
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Captain Chris ‘Hunter-Killer’ Philp takes on French navy single-handed
Captain Chris Philp, the UK's shadow home secretary, has been involved in a tense standoff with the French navy in the English Channel. Philp, a former Royal Navy reservist, was sailing his yacht when he encountered a French naval vessel.…
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The Trump administration has been urged to cease public harassment of scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, in an open letter. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is set to appear before Congress. The letter accuses…
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Summer weekends bring Black motorcycle clubs to life, as they host rides, picnics, and gatherings across the country. This tradition has been decades in the making, with roots in the 1960s and 1970s when Black bikers first began forming clubs.…
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Witness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalism
A witness has come forward stating that the Lincoln Memorial pool was already damaged before former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn allegedly vandalized it. Hearn's lawyers argue this testimony undermines the felony charge against him. The incident occurred in September 2022,…
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Qantas has completed a record-breaking flight, with one of its A350 planes flying for more than 24 hours. The aircraft departed Melbourne and landed in Toulouse, covering a distance of approximately 10,573 miles. The flight lasted 24 hours and 24…
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) has found that banks charged mortgage holders $55m in extra interest due to errors with offset accounts. Asic reviewed more than 200,000 home loans and discovered the mistakes, which resulted in borrowers being…
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Abortions, anti-ICE and AI: five ways leftists are invoking ‘religious freedom’ for social justice
Progressive faith communities in the US are utilizing religious freedom laws to advocate for social justice causes. This approach is being applied to various issues, including access to abortion, opposing ICE detention policies, and regulating AI development. Faith-based groups are…
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Former Federal Communications Commission officials are urging the agency to reject petitions seeking to deny renewal of broadcast licenses for eight stations owned by ABC. The petitions, filed by conservative groups, cite alleged partisan bias in the stations' coverage. Ex-FCC…
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France and Spain are battling intense wildfires, prompting evacuations from tourist sites. Authorities in southwestern France have ordered the evacuation of nearly 4,000 people from the Lacanau resort, a popular tourist destination near Bordeaux. The evacuation comes as a heatwave…
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AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks
Fears over AI spending and increased competition from China have led to a significant sell-off in chip stocks. Samsung and SK Hynix, two major players in the industry, have seen their shares fall by more than 10%. This decline is…
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The activist group Led By Donkeys has received £27,000 in compensation from waste firm Veolia. The payout stems from the destruction of a protest banner that read "Yes it's a Genocide" in reference to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza. The…
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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region, injuring at least 50 people and trapping many inside a shopping mall. The quake caused widespread power outages and damaged several buildings. Rescue efforts are underway to free those trapped in the mall.…
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GSK to cut jobs amid £1.9bn cost-cutting plan and bid for faster drug development
GSK is embarking on a £1.9bn cost-cutting plan, which includes reducing its workforce. The pharmaceuticals company aims to streamline operations and accelerate drug development. As part of this effort, GSK will invest £400m in UK life sciences, bolstering its presence…
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Michigan authorities have identified a man suspected of killing his wife and six children before setting their home on fire. The incident occurred in a rural area of the state. Police say the suspect, whose name has been released, died…
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Silicon Valley is experiencing a rift over the future of artificial intelligence, with some advocating for open-source development and others pushing for proprietary models. This debate has significant economic implications, as the direction of AI development will impact the bottom…
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Cyclosporiasis cases show ‘vulnerabilities’ in US food safety system, experts say
Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne intestinal illness, has prompted concerns about the US food safety system. The outbreak has affected multiple states, with cases reported in the past few weeks. Experts point to the recurring issue as evidence of vulnerabilities in the…
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Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther and journalist, has been imprisoned in the United States for 44 years. Convicted of murdering a Philadelphia police officer in 1981, Abu-Jamal maintains his innocence. His lawyers have now appealed to the United Nations,…
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Wildfires that ravaged Europe and North America in recent years may have lasting effects on communities and ecosystems. A study on the 2018 Maui wildfires found that three years after the disaster, many residents still struggled with the aftermath. The…
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Giving birth in the shadow of Haiti’s gang violence – photo essay
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, is experiencing intensified gang violence, severely impacting the city's maternity services. Only a fraction of these services remain operational, with many forced to close due to the ongoing conflict. Pregnant women are struggling to access essential healthcare,…
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