First Thing: Soaring oil profits from US-Iran conflict drive calls for windfall tax
Environmentalists and activists furious as Trump’s policies raise costs for Americans. Plus, the masterpiece that was…
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How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
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Black barrister was told ‘it’s not for defendants’ at London court car park
Stephen Akinsanya says being mistaken for defendant shows lack of progress on racism within legal systemA black…
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Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".
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Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
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Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
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Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure
Sheikh Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
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First school for robots opens in China
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.
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A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials…
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Iran hopes to deal Trump a blow at midterms by keeping him entangled in war
By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically, but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump…
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Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot
Emergency crews were called to Gore Water in Midlothian after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon.
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Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat
High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and CzechiaAnother…
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Man City open to selling midfielder Rodri
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain, sources…
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Man reflects on his 70-year career as an ice cream truck driver
For StoryCorps, we hear a conversation with an ice cream truck driver who holds the world record for the longest career…
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Atletico Madrid in talks for Tottenham captain Romero
Atletico Madrid hold talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave the club this…
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Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
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Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S.…
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US man accused of trying to kill diver by cutting air supply in lobster dispute
Florida man faces count of attempted felony murder after confrontation over a spot to catch lobster, authorities sayA…
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Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections
DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country…
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Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News has been rocky. But her 60 Minutes revamp will be the ultimate test
Ten months into her tenure as editor in chief, Weiss’ biggest – and riskiest – bet is getting closer to taking…
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Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran
University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil
The agreement states that an attack on any one of the three countries is an attack against them all, Pakistan says.
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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.