✓‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdict on Britain’s social media curfew
All the young people the Guardian spoke to disagreed with aspects of the government’s proposed block. Sixteen- and 17-year-olds in Britain are to be encouraged to observe a…
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Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged
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Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children
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‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
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✓First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen
US renews blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran attacks sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, legendary director John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage. • Don’t already get First…
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A dozen states file lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
State attorneys general from a dozen states, including California, New York and Washington, filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.…
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✓Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s defence minister on eve of Starmer visit
Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in post. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s popular defence minister,…
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✓More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says
Vessels believed to have departed from Myanmar in late June, with mostly Muslim Rohingya minority onboard. The United Nations has said more than 500 people are feared dead after…
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✓Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties disclosed
Gates has denied any ties to Epstein’s crimes and has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this…
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✓Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s
US Defense Secretary says plan is 'about restoring and optimising. natural capabilities' of troops
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✓Photos: Messi’s Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final vs Spain
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic late comeback win over England to reach final against Spain
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✓New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed
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✓Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books
Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores
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✓China’s economy grows at 4.3%, one of its lowest rates on record
Worse-than-expected figures for three months to June come amid concerns over lopsided economy. Business live – latest updates. China has posted worse-than-expected growth figures…
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✓Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets
Apple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI’s nascent hardware business is “rotten to its core.”
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✓US launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sites
Iran's Health Ministry has said at least 35 people have been killed and more than 300 injured since fighting resumed
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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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✓Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'
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I asked AI for help with DIY. It told me to build a subfloor on rotting stumps, but also taught me valuable lessons | Myke Bartlett
Nothing does more for your ego than realising you can make a better decision than a bot with all of human knowledge at its digital fingertips. I am not, by nature, an early…
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‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home
Replacement of panels with version that’s sympathetic to enslavers comes amid effort by Trump to dismantle diversity initiatives. Critics say the Trump administration acted under…
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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…
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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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Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage. We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a…
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‘Not up for grabs’: Albanese establishes AI office and vows to protect Australian creatives from copyright ‘theft’
PM lays out plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates.…
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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…
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Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 fan review: the handheld fan I’d pack for every trip – at a price that’ll make you sweat
With three ways to cool down and a cold plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 9C, Shark’s latest fan is a standout if you can justify the cost. • The best handheld fans,…
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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…
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Snake in a chain: lucky escape for Australian woman after bite from deadly eastern brown caught in bike wheel
Woman in her 60s was riding on popular cycling trail in northern NSW when she ran over the two-metre-long eastern brown snake, one of the world’s most venomous. A woman in her 60s…
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Assistant multicultural affairs minister ‘appalled’ by Tony Abbott’s anti-immigration video – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Liberals say ‘all options’ should be considered despite Angus Taylor hosing down gender quota proposal. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…
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Trump’s consumer protection head has earned grudging respect – but does he have the authority to do his job?
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced review – bootyful high seas adventure, now with 20% more swashbuckling
PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S; Ubisoft Singapore/Ubisoft Ubisoft has removed all the boring parts of pirate life from its fantasy RPG, creating something more focused and fun. Edward…
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Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’
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Zelenskyy thanks Starmer and UK for ‘unwavering respect’ on his final visit to Ukraine as PM – Europe live
Arrival of outgoing British leader in Kyiv comes as Zelenskyy faces outrage after removing Mykhailo Fedorov. in Madrid. Meanwhile, the EU’s top court has ruled that a…
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US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
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A journey down one of the last wild rivers in the American west: ‘The bullseye will always be on its back’
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A rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India’s prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia
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Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor
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