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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers Anthropic says three Claude models reached real-world systems during cyber tests Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives Scoop: Saudi crown prince raises concerns over Trump's plans for massive Iran strikes Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13 Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened Miller denies abuse allegations, says he's 'not getting out of' reelection race in face of resignation calls Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate Sanders argues El-Sayed can appeal to working-class Republicans in Michigan At least five dead and dozens missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say UK on track for highest deaths caused by heatwaves since records began Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers Anthropic says three Claude models reached real-world systems during cyber tests Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives Scoop: Saudi crown prince raises concerns over Trump's plans for massive Iran strikes Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13 Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened Miller denies abuse allegations, says he's 'not getting out of' reelection race in face of resignation calls Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate Sanders argues El-Sayed can appeal to working-class Republicans in Michigan At least five dead and dozens missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say UK on track for highest deaths caused by heatwaves since records began
Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers
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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers

A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth
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Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13

Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13

Aircraft crashes into field after departing from nearby city of Pisco, according to local authorities. Police in Peru report that 13 people, among them foreign tourists, have been…
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Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened

The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions. Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support…
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Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened

The measure will impact people travelling by plane or boat between the two countries. Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister…
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Miller denies abuse allegations, says he's 'not getting out of' reelection race in face of resignation calls

Miller denies abuse allegations, says he's 'not getting out of' reelection race in face of resignation calls

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Sunday denied abuse allegations levied against him by his ex-wife and vowed to continue his reelection campaign. “I’ve been portrayed as an abusive…
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Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag

Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag

British band say they are ‘proud to have made this impromptu expression with our fans in Singapore’, where open display of all foreign flags is banned. Massive Attack have called…
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Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco

Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco

The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67. They included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier
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Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle

Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle

Americans are facing a deepening affordability crisis but at least Trump and co have. 250 new Cadillac Escalades. This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up…
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Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates

Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates

The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war
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After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health

After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health

The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health…
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Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations

Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations

Senator Bernie Moreno says congressman and former son-in-law should step down after ex-wife’s allegations. Republican senator Bernie Moreno on Sunday publicly called for…
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Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate

Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate

Wildfires in and around Spokane have stretched ability of federal and local agencies to fight blazes. Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people…
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Sanders argues El-Sayed can appeal to working-class Republicans in Michigan

Sanders argues El-Sayed can appeal to working-class Republicans in Michigan

Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) argued Sunday that Abdul El-Sayed can appeal to Republicans and independents in the Senate general election in Michigan if he defeats Rep.…
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At least five dead and dozens missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire

At least five people have died and 41 are missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of an Indonesian island, officials have said
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Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say

Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard
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UK on track for highest deaths caused by heatwaves since records began

Britain is on track this year for the highest number of deaths caused by heatwaves since current record began, new figures revealed
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Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley

Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing
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The first solar eclipse in almost 30 years: Where best to view it?

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US representative Marcy Kaptur taken to hospital after car crash

US representative Marcy Kaptur taken to hospital after car crash

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Trump touts "historic" agreement to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza

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Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen

Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen

US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship
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Australia news live: Icac hears of alleged Liberal faction push to ‘hit up’ MPs for public money; two hospitalised after Sydney building collapse

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The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones

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Europe is burning – and if Trump’s war on the climate is not met with sanctions, things will only get worse | Alexander Hurst

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

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Chasing new skills, going back to basics and pushing for collective action: how software engineers are adapting to AI

Chasing new skills, going back to basics and pushing for collective action: how software engineers are adapting to AI

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A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse

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Chevron chief on Iran war impacting energy markets: 'The situation remains somewhat fragile and uncertain'

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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers

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Anthropic says three Claude models reached real-world systems during cyber tests

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At least five dead and dozens missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire

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Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13

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The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones

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Chasing new skills, going back to basics and pushing for collective action: how software engineers are adapting to AI

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‘More than just objects’: Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI

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