✓One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing
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'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus
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Canada erects giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign as spat with Trump over name escalates
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Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal
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Live updates: Trump says US 'will respond' to Iran strike in Jordan; House returns with shutdown bill on tap
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✓What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands. In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father,…
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✓Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off
Majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port minutes before impact. Rescuers say the area is now destroyed, covered in metres of silt and debris. Get our breaking news…
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✓Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownership. Nicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors…
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✓South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risks. Airlink insist flyby conducted according to regulations. A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically…
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✓'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought
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✓Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A judge issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Defense's views on AI use. The…
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✓Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy
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✓'A glorious dawn launch': NASA's newest space telescope has left the Earth
The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system
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✓Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military
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✓Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny
A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels
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✓Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash
Fashion designer was convicted of hate crime by French court in 2011 after series of racist and antisemitic remarks. The controversial fashion designer John Galliano announced on…
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✓Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states
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South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
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✓Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final
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✓Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
Analysts say it's implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs
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Tech giants warn time is running out to prepare for AI threats
OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and more than 100 other companies warned Thursday that the organizations now only have months to prepare for AI-enabled…
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Suspect arrested after deadly shooting at rave in Switzerland
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a rave in Switzerland over the weekend, Swiss police have said
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The datacentre power spat highlights a hidden truth: we’re not building renewables fast enough to meet our needs | Alison Reeve
A battle over datacentre power sources is only part of the picture. Australia needs a much bigger electricity system to meet all future demand. Anthony Albanese has been clear…
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‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river
A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats. On a rocky beach in Cornwall, a…
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Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn
US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on night-time use. Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and…
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The Nepal floods seem a world away – but make no mistake, climate breakdown will affect us all | Nesrine Malik
Richer countries might have more resources to deal with catastrophe, but this problem grips the entire planet, however much leaders may want to deny it. Climate breakdown is…
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‘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…
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‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York City respond to the Himalayan disaster
Half the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countries. Geeta Tamang was getting ready for bed when her aunts shared…
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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…
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The datacenter backlash is bringing the entire political spectrum together – against big tech billionaires
The movement against datacenters is uniting Americans because they perfectly illustrate how a few individuals hold all the power to control decisions that affect our lives. Bryce…
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"Stop gaslighting me!": Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party chair have heated call over socialism
Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon , and the state party's chair had a heated conversation Friday that included a yelling match about the impact of socialism and…
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Diamonds for sale: lab-grown gem auctions are all over TikTok right now, but some aren’t happy about it
Streamed auctions offer a cheap way to buy the precious gems, but experts warn that quality is not guaranteed. The first time Andrea Greenhill came across a livestream auction for…
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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…
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A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?
After Lindsey Graham’s death, Democrat Annie Andrews finds herself in a closely watched race as she seeks to flip his Republican seat. Annie Andrews was a dark horse Democrat…
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‘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…
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Bondi library returns book How to Sell a Genocide to shelves after State Library ‘outlines the law’
Book was removed for review earlier this month following complaint but reinstated after petition and State Library letter to Waverley council. Follow our Australia news live blog…
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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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I've tested dozens of items to perfect my work-from-home setup. These 13 make all the difference
Build a home office you’ll actually enjoying working from with tried-and-true upgrades – from inexpensive speakers to a stand that can turn an iPad into a second monitor. The best…
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House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as Republicans hope to pass stopgap spending bill – live
The US House is back after a five-week recess; government funding is guaranteed through 30 September. Sign up for US Breaking News emails. Chris Hippensteel. We’re watching today…
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Global football summit proposed to shape post-Infantino FIFA before picking election challenger
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