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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger paused by federal judge Darline Graham says she will run for full Senate term in brother’s South Carolina seat – US politics live US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live US military launches further strikes on Iran after Trump says Tehran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers – Middle East crisis live ‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts Pentagon confirms nearly 100 service members injured since Iran strikes resumed in July AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods Fifth state linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigation still focused on lettuce White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speeches Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says TikTok under investigation in UK over child safety measures South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people Middle East crisis: US military says service member killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone – as it happened Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger paused by federal judge Darline Graham says she will run for full Senate term in brother’s South Carolina seat – US politics live US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live US military launches further strikes on Iran after Trump says Tehran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers – Middle East crisis live ‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts Pentagon confirms nearly 100 service members injured since Iran strikes resumed in July AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods Fifth state linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigation still focused on lettuce White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speeches Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says TikTok under investigation in UK over child safety measures South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people Middle East crisis: US military says service member killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone – as it happened
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court
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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court

Case against Ismael Zambada García, who helped co-found and lead the violent Sinaloa cartel, unfolded in New York. The Mexican drug kingpin, Ismael Zambada García, known as “El…
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Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions

Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions

The Houthis, the Iran-backed militant group based in Yemen, on Monday announced that they have set up a blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up the potential for tensions in the Red…
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World

Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live

Rayner is back as housing secretary, while Mahmood and McFadden remain in their existing posts. Burnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK. Six…
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US military launches further strikes on Iran after Trump says Tehran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers – Middle East crisis live

US Central Command says latest attack aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities after president threatens country over deaths of US troops. US expands Iran offensive as…
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‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts

‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts

Move would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to potentially profit from seeing president’s posts first. Donald Trump’s media company is planning to charge for…
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Pentagon confirms nearly 100 service members injured since Iran strikes resumed in July

Pentagon confirms nearly 100 service members injured since Iran strikes resumed in July

The Pentagon confirmed on Monday that nearly 100 U.S. service members have sustained injuries since the U.S. military began launching continuous attacks against Iran earlier this…
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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

Chinese retail platform handed penalty over listings for items such as counterfeit products and unsafe toys. Business live – latest updates. The Chinese online retail platform…
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Fifth state linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigation still focused on lettuce

Fifth state linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigation still focused on lettuce

At least 1,600 cases have been linked to the outbreak, but the true case count is likely much
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World

White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speeches

Federal regulators are investigating whether a White House teleprompter operator capitalized on his knowledge of President Trump's prepared speech text by making trades on the…
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Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions
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Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges

Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges

Polarizing social media influencers are being held in federal detention in Miami as district judge considers extradition. Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will…
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Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say

Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say

Victims were Provo’s fire captain, his wife and their three sons, who were hiking in Bicknell amid heavy rains. Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed…
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Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says

Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says

Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products. Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods,…
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Technology

TikTok under investigation in UK over child safety measures

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content
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South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban
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World

Middle East crisis: US military says service member killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close. Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks.…
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‘A public health emergency waiting to occur’: how US industry groups spent years fighting who gets to measure toxic air

‘A public health emergency waiting to occur’: how US industry groups spent years fighting who gets to measure toxic air

Air polluters try to ensure toxic emissions happen far from monitors – but the people who live nearby still feel it. Kimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the…
Single source · not yet corroborated
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Australia has a love-hate relationship with cats – but under all the emotion is a fascinating history | Jodie Stewart

Australia has a love-hate relationship with cats – but under all the emotion is a fascinating history | Jodie Stewart

We got our first feline hero in 1971 when Matthew Flinders’ heartfelt tribute to his pet Trim was discovered. In 1872, the city of Melbourne hosted its first cat show one year…
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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

Software engineering was one of the best-paying professions in the US in 2022, but the advent of AI has disrupted it, leading to several layoffs and underemployment. Every…
Single source · not yet corroborated
TechnologyTone Neutral2 min
Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

Many of the more than 100 people awaiting processing on the tiny Pacific island are skipping meals to make ends meet, a new survey has found. Follow our Australia news live blog…
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Doubt that Elon Musk ‘earned’ his trillion? Rightwing media says you’re in an ‘impotent envy cult’ | Arwa Mahdawi

Doubt that Elon Musk ‘earned’ his trillion? Rightwing media says you’re in an ‘impotent envy cult’ | Arwa Mahdawi

The lovefest from Musk’s conservative fans completely overlooks the unscrupulous tactics behind his immense wealth. For 12 glorious days in June, Elon Musk experienced something…
Single source · not yet corroborated
TechnologyTone Neutral2 min
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds

Exclusive: Research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022. Harry Booth has had a rough run through Australia’s coldest…
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Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn

Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn

Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continue. Recent unprecedented…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
World

Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce dogged by Tommy Robinson questions – and by a dog – in spiky ABC interview

One Nation MP grilled in 7.30 interview about Pauline Hanson’s podcast interview by far-right activist. Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…
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AI job worries grow. But some human skills can’t be replaced by machines | Gaynor Parkin and Dave Winsborough

AI job worries grow. But some human skills can’t be replaced by machines | Gaynor Parkin and Dave Winsborough

The fear of becoming obsolete is a rising source of anxiety as artificial intelligence emerges in the workplace. Staying strongly connected with others will help. The modern mind…
Single source · not yet corroborated
EconomyTone Neutral2 min
Albanese’s AI speech was a good start. Now Australia must confront these bigger questions | Julianne Schultz

Albanese’s AI speech was a good start. Now Australia must confront these bigger questions | Julianne Schultz

The PM’s vision must look beyond datacentres and copyright to questions of capability, security and public benefit. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast.…
Single source · not yet corroborated
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‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks. The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’

Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’

Polluting facilities in Monterrey, which has close ties to the US, are pumping toxic heavy metals into the city’s air and threatening residents’ health. Leer en español en Quinto…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?

‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?

Designers say that as well as offering a degree of protection from surveillance, their clothes make a powerful fashion statement about the importance of privacy. As facial…
Single source · not yet corroborated
TechnologyTone Neutral2 min
World

Russian attack on Odesa kills three after Ukraine targets Moscow with drones overnight – as it happened

Moscow targets southern city after the Russian capital was hit by 400 drones in response to one of the war’s biggest attacks on Kyiv at the weekend. There is also a bit more from…
Single source · not yet corroborated
WorldTone Serious2 min
When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

A layoff and a leap of faith convinced Katie Teixeira she had what it takes to run her own business. In 2010, Katie Teixeira adopted a kitten found all alone in an abandoned…
Single source · not yet corroborated
EconomyTone Neutral2 min
‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank

‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank

Residents of Deir Jarir say raids late on Sunday, also involving security forces, are part of pattern of violence. Even by the brutal standards of militant settler violence in the…
Single source · not yet corroborated
WorldTone Serious2 min
Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor

Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor

Delay seen as move to protect interests of Matthew Moroun, the owner of nearby Ambassador Bridge and a Trump donor. The Trump administration for months blocked a $4.7bn publicly…
Single source · not yet corroborated
EconomyTone Neutral2 min
‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business. Joshua Beebe often starts his day by cleaning the tires of…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
‘When I get home, my whole body aches’: extreme heat saps health and wages of India’s poorest workers

‘When I get home, my whole body aches’: extreme heat saps health and wages of India’s poorest workers

Exclusive: Outdoor workers losing up to 9% of income as weather becomes ‘poverty multiplier’, research says. Extreme heat is pushing some of India’s poorest workers further into…
Single source · not yet corroborated
WorldTone Serious2 min
The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction

The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction

‘Sea cures’ are not new but the idea that exposure to oceans, rivers and lakes can be medicine for the brain is gaining traction. Watching the waves break across the vast, roaring…
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Most verified today

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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court

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Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger paused by federal judge

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Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions

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South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

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TikTok under investigation in UK over child safety measures

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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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Doubt that Elon Musk ‘earned’ his trillion? Rightwing media says you’re in an ‘impotent envy cult’ | Arwa Mahdawi

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‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?

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