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Tuesday 26 May 2026
12:41
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Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live
Texas Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff election for the Republican nomination. His opponent is Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. The runoff is scheduled to take place after neither candidate secured a…
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12:27
The European Union is considering a measure to limit the veto rights of new member states as it moves forward with enlargement plans. This proposal aims to address concerns from existing member countries, such as France, that are wary of…
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The Trump administration's license restrictions on immigrants have sparked outcry from truck drivers who claim the rules are rooted in racism. Many immigrant truckers are being prevented from renewing their driver's licenses, despite having driven legally for years. The rule…
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‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history
Content creators are leveraging AI tools to generate time-travelling vloggers, aiming to make history more engaging. These AI-generated characters are being used on YouTube channels such as Chloe VS History. The goal is to 'bring history to life in a…
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12:00
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, embroiled in scandal, has secured Donald Trump's endorsement for the US Senate primary. Paxton is running against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. This contest is seen as a key test of…
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Carol Vorderman has called for an apology from Reform candidate Robert Kenyon over comments he made about her. Kenyon is standing in the Makerfield byelection. Vorderman described the comments as "disgusting" and labelled Kenyon a misogynist and a "cowardly man".…
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Group of 19 women and children linked to Islamic State land in Melbourne and Sydney with no arrests expected
A group of 19 Australian women and children, formerly linked to the Islamic State, have arrived in Melbourne and Sydney. The cohort, comprising 12 children and seven women, was previously held in a Syrian camp. They were repatriated to Australia…
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10:50
Wes Streeting, former UK health secretary, has criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer's stance on banning under-16s from social media. Streeting claims Starmer is "behind the curve" on the issue. He revealed that he had argued for tougher action on social…
10:45
Northern Territory police officers involved in the death of Kumanjayi Walker, a 24-year-old Warlpiri man, will not face charges. The decision follows an investigation into the 2019 incident. NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker acknowledged the outcome would cause significant distress…
10:36
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Seven die in heatwave-related incidents in France – Europe live
France is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some areas. Seven people have died in heatwave-related incidents, including five drownings. The drownings occurred as people attempted to cool off in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of…
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10:34
The UK is experiencing its hottest May temperatures on record, with temperatures soaring above 30°C in some areas. This heatwave has prompted concerns about public health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children. People are being…
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Ellen Roome, the mother of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, is calling for the UK government to ban social media for under-16s. Jools died in 2020, and his mother believes his death may be linked to a TikTok challenge. Roome has written…
10:23
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Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs
The next boss of the Social Mobility Commission, Katharine Birbalsingh, has warned of a significant decline in entry-level job opportunities in the UK. This decrease is expected to disproportionately affect young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Birbalsingh's comments come ahead of…
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10:18
UK government borrowing costs have decreased to their lowest level since mid-April, driven by market expectations of a potential US-Iran peace deal. The yield on 10-year UK government bonds fell to 3.95%, down from 4.03% the previous day. This decline…
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Suresh Singh, a British Sikh, has created a walking tour based on his experiences growing up in east London's Spitalfields. The area has a long history of diverse communities, including immigrants from Bangladesh, Somalia, and Eastern Europe. Singh's tour reflects…
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US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
US college graduates have expressed discontent with commencement speakers who touted the benefits of artificial intelligence. This dissatisfaction stems from concerns that AI poses a threat to their career prospects. Many students feel that these speakers are out of touch…
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Dartmoor's temperate rainforest is the focus of a new campaign to double its size. The initiative aims to restore and expand the unique ecosystem, which is home to rare plant and animal species. Currently, the rainforest covers a relatively small…
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A severe weather warning has been issued for Tasmania as heavy rain and storms are expected to hit Australia's south-east. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that thunderstorms could bring widespread rainfall and flash flooding to the region. The warning comes…
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UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day
The UK has experienced a rare "tropical night" after recording its hottest ever May day. Temperatures on Monday reached a high of 27.5C in some parts of the country. Overnight, the mercury did not fall below 21.3C at Kenley airfield…
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07:54
US Central Command has confirmed airstrikes against Iranian missile sites, citing the targeting of boats attempting to lay mines in the region. The move has raised concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire. The attacks come as Iranian negotiators are…