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Wednesday 10 June 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Thursday 21 May 2026
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‘Give every item a long life’: Vinted boss on how the site is moving beyond fashion
Vinted, the online secondhand marketplace, is expanding its offerings beyond fashion. The company, which has disrupted the UK clothes retail sector, now allows users to buy and sell phones, cameras, and other electronics. This move marks a significant shift in…
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06:30
Spring is progressing in the Tamar Valley, with the beech foliage and cherry blossom that were prominent earlier now fading. Bluebells have reappeared, carpeting the woodland floor with their vibrant color. Ferns are also thriving, growing rapidly in the area.…
06:15
Queensland Olympics minister Tim Mander has been referred to the Australian Federal Police over allegations of incorrectly updating his electoral enrolment details. The referral comes amid growing pressure on Mander to address the claims. Mander's enrolment has been under scrutiny,…
06:01
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AI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year, says Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark, co-founder of AI research company Anthropic, predicts that artificial intelligence will contribute to a Nobel prize-winning discovery within the next year. Clark's statement reflects the rapid advancements in AI capabilities. Anthropic is one of several companies at the…
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Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 4.5%, up from 3.9% in the previous month. This surprise increase has sparked concerns that the labour market may be weakening. The Reserve Bank of Australia had been considering another interest rate hike at…
03:58
A former US Department of Justice prosecutor, Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, has been charged with mishandling sensitive documents. Lineberger is accused of sending a sealed report related to the Trump documents investigation, led by special counsel Jack Smith, to her personal…
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Terror on the hairlines: laser hair removal device sparks evacuation of Victoria’s Avalon airport
A laser hair removal device sparked the evacuation of Victoria's Avalon airport after being mistaken for a suspicious item. The incident occurred when the device was detected in a passenger's luggage. Police were called to the scene and a bomb…
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The US has indicted Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, on multiple felony charges. Castro, 94, faces four counts of murder, among other charges. This move is likely to escalate tensions between the US and Cuba, which have been…
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Everlee Wihongi, a New Zealand citizen, was detained at Los Angeles airport on 10 April. She had returned to the US from a family trip, but her re-entry was denied. Wihongi is now being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video
Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked diplomatic outrage by sharing a video of himself taunting international activists detained after attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. The footage shows Ben-Gvir, a far-right figure, mocking and verbally abusing the…
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The UK's latest migration figures reveal a sharp drop in net migration, contradicting widespread public perception. Net migration has fallen to 173,000, down from 282,000 in the previous year. Despite this decline, a study suggests voters across parties believe migration…
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Manchester has seen the largest decrease in inner-city deprivation among major UK cities, a new report reveals. The city's improvement is a significant boost for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Between 2010 and 2025, Manchester made a substantial contribution to…
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Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates
Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of $7.19 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $6.86 billion. The company's strong financial performance is largely attributed to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are widely used in…
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00:44
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned Israel's treatment of activists on a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces, resulting in reports of violence and detainment of activists. Wong described the treatment…
Wednesday 20 May 2026
23:36
Thousands of Mississippians gathered at the state capitol in Jackson to rally for voting rights. The demonstration was held at the same location where the 'Mississippi Plan' was enacted in 1890, a set of laws that effectively disenfranchised Black voters.…
23:30
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Reeves to promise free summer bus rides for children and food tariff cuts in living costs package
Chancellor Reeves is set to unveil a living costs package, dubbed the 'Great British Summer Savings Scheme'. The scheme includes free summer bus rides for children, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on families during the holiday season. Additionally, food tariff…
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23:22
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is set to make its stock market debut next month. The company's initial public offering (IPO) is expected to value the firm at $1.75 trillion. SpaceX has significant contracts with the US government, including NASA,…
23:16
The Australian Taxation Office has faced criticism for fining a 97-year-old woman for a late tax return. The woman's husband had recently passed away, and she was dealing with the aftermath. The fine has sparked outrage, with many calling for…
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Man charged with stealing camera equipment from Bondi shooting victim in aftermath of terror attack
A man has been charged with stealing camera equipment from a 61-year-old victim of a terror attack in Bondi. The attack occurred during a Hanukah event, where the 61-year-old man was fatally shot. Police allege the accused, who attended the…
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Bolivia is experiencing widespread unrest as protests against President Luis Arce's government continue for a second week. Demonstrators have clashed with police in La Paz, resulting in injuries and arrests. The US has warned of a potential 'coup d'état' amid…