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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’ Live updates: Cook Political Report shifts Texas, Iowa Senate races; Bessent downplays $40 trillion debt Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn The moment SpaceX Starship spotted off Christmas Island landed in Indian Ocean – video Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing' Ecuador intelligence boss and US news exec among seven killed in helicopter crash Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’ 'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’ Live updates: Cook Political Report shifts Texas, Iowa Senate races; Bessent downplays $40 trillion debt Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn The moment SpaceX Starship spotted off Christmas Island landed in Indian Ocean – video Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing' Ecuador intelligence boss and US news exec among seven killed in helicopter crash Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’ 'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports

President Trump said he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to…
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Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’

Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’

Initial report from ‘thick and dense terrain’ where Hooper was located was she had been found alive but within 10 minutes a ‘more accurate account’ was relayed to police. Get our…
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Live updates: Cook Political Report shifts Texas, Iowa Senate races; Bessent downplays $40 trillion debt

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved both the Texas and Iowa Senate races from "lean Republican" to "toss up," a major shift for the deep-red states with less than three…
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Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial

Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial

Arturo Béjar, former Meta safety engineer, tells jury tech company was aware of products’ potential harm to children. Meta has taken a “don’t ask, don’t tell” strategy when it…
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US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users
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Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn

Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn

Volodymyr Zhuravlev had been consulted on Snake Island, a dramatised reconstruction of incident. Earlier this month locals in Zagreb noticed something odd outside an art deco…
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The moment SpaceX Starship spotted off Christmas Island landed in Indian Ocean – video

Footage streamed by SpaceX shows the moment Elon Musk’s 52-metre Starship Flight 13 landed in the Indian Ocean west of Australia. The rocket landed in the ocean on 24 July. Nearly…
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers
77% agreement · 2 independent sources
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Ecuador intelligence boss and US news exec among seven killed in helicopter crash

Five Americans are among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya, the US state department has said
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Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’

Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’

Alessandro Rapinese denies he is waging personal vendetta against cyclists amid a public backlash. The mayor of Como has set the wheels of controversy in motion for banning bikes…
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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and…
74% agreement · 2 independent sources
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Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security
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Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update

OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update

OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive
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Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest

Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest

Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears

UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology. Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing…
75% agreement · 2 independent sources
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Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy

Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy

UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden
76% agreement · 2 independent sources
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In Big Walk, players just walk and talk – and find joy along the way: ‘Some stories we’ve heard are punch-in-the-gut beautiful’

In Big Walk, players just walk and talk – and find joy along the way: ‘Some stories we’ve heard are punch-in-the-gut beautiful’

After their hit Untitled Goose Game, Australian studio House House is back with a new game where your only goal is to go exploring with friends – so we took them on a big walk…
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‘You have got to go’: former NSW minister tells Icac ‘something strange at play’ when she was sacked by Perrottet

‘You have got to go’: former NSW minister tells Icac ‘something strange at play’ when she was sacked by Perrottet

Eleni Petinos tells inquiry her sacking as a minister in Dominic Perrottet’s government was potentially motivated by her reluctance to get rid of the building commissioner. Get…
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Humans have learned to fear ‘bugs’, but we shouldn’t – life as we know it hinges on invertebrates | Chris Packham

Humans have learned to fear ‘bugs’, but we shouldn’t – life as we know it hinges on invertebrates | Chris Packham

At this point of the crisis in our relations with the natural world, we’ve got to protect these creatures – and we are running out of time. Read more from the Guardian’s…
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ClimateTone Serious2 min
Introducing Ulez was my hardest decision as mayor of London – but now we know its astonishing impact | Sadiq Khan

Introducing Ulez was my hardest decision as mayor of London – but now we know its astonishing impact | Sadiq Khan

Critics said I was attacking motorists. It’s more important for me that the city’s children are no longer breathing dangerous levels of pollution. Ulez led to better lung size and…
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World

'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children
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From ‘elation’ to ‘terrible news’ in 10 minutes: how the confusion over missing bushwalker Lily Hooper unfolded

From ‘elation’ to ‘terrible news’ in 10 minutes: how the confusion over missing bushwalker Lily Hooper unfolded

The 18-year-old’s body was found in Nattai national park on Thursday – but initial police messages indicated she was alive. Teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police…
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EU’s von der Leyen warns of ‘escalating campaign of threats’ as Romania destroys naval drone – as it happened

Device was near country’s Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea. Romania’s military has destroyed a marine drone spotted just “a few hundred meters” from the Neptun Deep…
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Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

The gigantic aquatic acrobats are exciting Brazil’s tourists as numbers recover from whaling. But some marine biologists question how booming tourism and conservation can coexist.…
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ClimateTone Neutral2 min
Roblox commits to privacy overhaul after eSafety discovers adults can contact children via gaming platform

Roblox commits to privacy overhaul after eSafety discovers adults can contact children via gaming platform

Regulator says verifiable safety measures are ‘critical’ to the online service’s viability. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates. Get our breaking news email ,…
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Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say

Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say

Democrats have called World Liberty Financial Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealing. Two fundamentals underpin the business…
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Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity. Angus…
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Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign

Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign

Exclusive: Federal government notified after whistleblower says controllers have ‘minimal confidence in their ability to handle’ rule changes related to second airport. Get our…
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From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash | Aditya Chakrabortty

From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash | Aditya Chakrabortty

This punishingly hot and dry summer will probably be followed by another wet winter. But it’s nothing compared with what Britain will endure in years to come. This summer could be…
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Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?

Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?

Crustaceans are the subject of tests to see if alkalis added to seawater, so it absorbs more CO2, harm marine life. But Trump’s halt to funding threatens to scupper the research.…
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‘It’s easy to slip into the negatives’: students on their biggest financial shocks at university

‘It’s easy to slip into the negatives’: students on their biggest financial shocks at university

From bank accounts to rent and food, students and recent graduates offer advice to those beginning to study. Student bank accounts: don’t be swayed by freebies. The best student…
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Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way

Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way

President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’. Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has…
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Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend

Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend

Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller. A senior adviser to many of Latin America’s new wave of far-right leaders has…
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‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quake

‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quake

A landslide triggered by the quake had blocked access to the village where Paulina Pobi had lived, leaving her buried under the collapsed remains. An 84-year-old woman has been…
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From pillow speakers to acoustic headbands, five weird sleep products our writers have tested

From pillow speakers to acoustic headbands, five weird sleep products our writers have tested

Whether you’re having difficulty falling asleep or looking for a deeper rest, this pillow, eye mask and other products are tried and tested by our staff. The best sleep masks and…
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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports

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North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills

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Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

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