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Piers Morgan hits back at Prince Harry’s phone hacking trial accusations
Piers Morgan has responded to Prince Harry’s accusations of phone hacking during the Duke of Sussex’s ongoing legal trial against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The former editor of the Daily Mirror was criticised by the royal for allegedly intercepting his mother’s private messages. In a statement to Sky News, Morgan said he hadn’t seen Harry’s comments but wished him luck…
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Woman to sue influencer Andrew Tate over alleged rape and death threats
A 30-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has come forward with allegations of rape against social media influencer Andrew Tate. She claims that during a sexual encounter, Tate strangled her until she lost consciousness and continued to have sex with her while she was unconscious. The woman, who was 20 at the time of the incident, met Tate in…
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Prince Harry testifies in court, exposes media’s illegal tactics
Prince Harry’s recent court appearance has attracted significant media attention, as the Duke of Sussex took to the witness stand to share his experiences with the press. This marked a rare occasion where a senior royal, and son of the King, subjected himself to cross-examination in a court of law – an event that has not occurred since Edward VII’s…
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Record gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses in UK, highest since 1918
Gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses reached an all-time high in the United Kingdom last year, according to newly released data from the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In 2022, there were 82,592 gonorrhoea diagnoses, marking a 50.3% increase from the previous year’s 54,961 cases. This is the highest number of diagnoses since records began in 1918. Additionally, infectious syphilis diagnoses rose…
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Bossa nova legend Astrud Gilberto dies aged 83, granddaughter announces
Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, famed for her rendition of The Girl from Ipanema, has passed away at the age of 83. A prominent figure in Brazil’s music scene during the 1960s and 70s, Gilberto worked with an array of artists, including Quincy Jones and George Michael, and recorded 16 albums. Her version of The Girl From Ipanema sold…
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Fermanagh man sentenced to life for killing family of four and arson
A 32-year-old man, Daniel Sebastian Allen, has received a life sentence for the murder of four family members in County Fermanagh. Allen, who resided near Derrylin on Doon Road, changed his plea just before his trial commenced. He confessed to the killings of siblings Roman Gossett, 16 years old, Sabrina Gossett, 19 years old, and Sabrina’s 15-month-old daughter Morgana Quinn.…
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Man charged in cyclist Mark Cavendish’s armed robbery ordeal
An individual has been charged in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at the residence of renowned cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta in the Ongar area of Essex on November 27, 2021. During the break-in, Cavendish was violently assaulted and threatened in front of his family members. Among the stolen items were a Louis Vuitton suitcase and…
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Margaret Ferrier suspended, triggering SNP by-election challenge
Margaret Ferrier, an independent MP, faces a 30-day suspension from the Commons after a vote by MPs regarding her breach of Covid lockdown rules. This suspension will likely result in a by-election for her constituency of Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Ferrier had previously won the seat for the SNP in the 2019 election but lost the party whip and has…
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Scotland’s lochs’ dangerous depths highlighted in water safety campaign
Scotland’s lochs, known for their picturesque landscapes, have hidden depths that can pose dangers to swimmers and watersports enthusiasts. As part of Water Safety Week (18-25 June), VisitScotland has released images illustrating the true depths of these lochs to promote safety and awareness during the summer season. Although the lochs may appear calm on the surface, they can contain crevices,…
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AI advances could kill many humans within two years, warns Sunak adviser
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a significant threat to humanity within just two years, according to Rishi Sunak’s adviser, Matt Clifford. In a TalkTV interview, Clifford highlighted the lack of global regulation for AI producers and warned that unregulated AI could become “very powerful” and difficult for humans to control. He cited the potential for AI to develop…
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River search for woman missing since 2006, man arrested in Manchester
Over 17 years after the disappearance of Malgorzata Wnuczek, Leicestershire Police are conducting a search of the River Soar in hopes of uncovering new information. Wnuczek, who was 27 years old at the time, went missing on May 31, 2006. She was last seen boarding a bus in Leicester city centre after leaving her workplace at Peter Jackson Logistics on…
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COVID inquiry chair defies government over Johnson’s WhatsApp messages
Baroness Hallett, chair of the COVID inquiry, has stated that it is her responsibility to determine what evidence is “relevant or potentially relevant” in the ongoing legal dispute with the government over Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages. Despite the government’s request to withdraw her order for the unredacted material, Baroness Hallett has refused to do so. The government recently launched a…
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Prince Harry accuses tabloids of inciting hatred and harassment in court
Prince Harry has accused the tabloid press of inciting hatred and harassment in his private life, claiming that it led him to “play up to the headlines” when he was portrayed as a “playboy prince” and a “thicko” during his younger years. Details of these accusations have emerged in Harry’s witness statement as he begins giving evidence in court against…
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Hong Kong government seeks high court ban on protest anthem
The Hong Kong government has sought an injunction order from the city’s high court to ban the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong,” which emerged during the massive demonstrations in 2019. If the injunction is granted, it would be the first song to be banned in Hong Kong since the handover to China in 1997. The government claims the song…
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TSMC’s German chip factory talks progress, subsidy negotiations ongoing
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has expressed optimism regarding ongoing talks to establish its first European factory in Germany. The company has been in discussions with the German state of Saxony since 2021 about constructing a fabrication plant in Dresden. The European Union recently approved the EU Chips Act, a US$46.07 billion subsidy plan aimed at doubling the region’s chipmaking capacity by…
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100 unclaimed bodies remain after India’s deadliest rail crash in decades
Indian authorities have urgently requested assistance from families to identify over 100 unclaimed bodies following the country’s deadliest rail crash in over two decades. The accident occurred near the Balasore district in the eastern state of Odisha, resulting in 275 fatalities. Despite continuous efforts to rescue survivors and repair the track, around 100 bodies remain unclaimed as of yesterday evening.…
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FBI’s most damaging spy Robert Hanssen dies in maximum-security prison
Nearly 20 years ago, FBI agent Richard Garcia was assigned to a covert operation that would lead to the arrest of the most damaging spy in the history of the agency, Robert Hanssen. Hanssen’s death in prison at the age of 79 has brought back memories of the case that sent shockwaves through the intelligence community and changed the lives…
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases surge in England amid sexual health cuts
Record levels of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea and syphilis are being reported in England, following a decline during the Covid-19 pandemic. Health experts are urging individuals to practice safe sex and get tested if they believe they are at risk. According to the UK Health Security Agency, there were 82,592 cases of gonorrhoea in 2022, a 50%…
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North Korea orders city workers, students to farms amid escalating starvation deaths
North Korea has ordered government officials and students to help with farming in South Hwanghae Province, as the country faces a severe food shortage. It has been reported that starvation deaths in the country have tripled over the past year. Russian diplomats have also been called upon to provide “goodwill labour” on vegetable farms. Government officials and students were sent…
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Bittersweet bite: Tearful TikTok video of woman savouring late mother’s final meal melts hearts online
A heart-wrenching TikTok video has gone viral, featuring a woman tearfully eating the last meal prepared by her late mother, sparking an outpouring of support from netizens worldwide. A TikTok user, @boi_masam, tearfully shared a 51-second clip of herself eating a meal. In the video, she reveals that her mother passed away on May 27 and had cooked it as…
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Illegal alligator pet escapes and falls from China condominium
An alligator fell from the 20th floor of a condominium in Shenzhen, China, shocking residents and gaining worldwide attention. The owner had secretly kept the reptile as a pet for more than ten years, and investigators are now looking into the incident, having transported the injured alligator to a wildlife park. A shocking incident occurred in a residential building in…
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ITV boss faces MPs over workplace culture amid Schofield scandal
Parliament’s media committee chair has clarified that the upcoming questioning of ITV’s chief executive will not be a “witch hunt” against former presenter Philip Schofield. Instead, Dame Caroline Dinenage explained that the session aims to address broader questions about workplace culture and practices following Schofield’s resignation due to a relationship with a younger colleague. The Department of Media, Culture and…
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Furious wife clings to car and exposes husband’s mistress (video)
A Chinese wife shopping with her children got a shocking surprise when she caught her husband in a car with his mistress, leading to a dramatic scene in which she was dragged along the road for 20 meters. The incident has since gone viral online. The event occurred in Xuejiagou, Hebei province, China and started when the wife spotted her husband’s…
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Japan sees fastest wage growth in 30 years but weak household spending persists
In April, Japan experienced a rise in wages as major companies increased pay at the fastest rate in 30 years, responding to workers’ demands for higher salaries to cope with inflation. However, household spending remained weak, highlighting an uneven economic recovery. The wage data offers an early insight into the effects of the spring labour negotiations, known as “shunto,” and…
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Snap hires ex-Google VP to boost ad targeting and measurement
Snap Inc announced yesterday that it has appointed a new senior vice president of engineering from Google, marking the latest addition to its team in a bid to boost its advertising business. Eric Young, who previously served as vice president of engineering for Alphabet Inc’s Google Cloud, will be responsible for overseeing Snap’s core infrastructure, which includes the widely-used photo…
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US senator urges declassification of report on journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has urged the Biden administration to declassify and release a government report on the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. The Al Jazeera correspondent was killed on May 11, 2022, while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. Initially, Israeli officials falsely accused Palestinian gunmen of fatally shooting Abu…
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Oklahoma approves first US publicly-funded religious school despite legal warnings
In a controversial move, the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board in Oklahoma has given the green light for the establishment of the first publicly-funded religious school in the United States, despite the state attorney general’s warning that such a decision is unconstitutional. The board approved the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma’s application to create the St Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter…
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Ukraine forces advance amid counteroffensive speculation
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commended his troops as Ukrainian forces advanced in several sections of the front line with Russia, leading to increasing speculation that Kyiv’s anticipated counteroffensive is underway. In a video address, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian soldiers, particularly those in the Donetsk region, for their efforts in defending the country and progressing forward. Zelenskyy’s praise…
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Chinese research ship exits Vietnam’s EEZ after US-China talks
A Chinese research vessel and its escort, which had been operating in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea for nearly a month, left the area on June 5. The departure coincided with high-level talks between the US and China. The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 had been sailing in Vietnam’s EEZ since May 7, often…
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Taliban crackdown causes 80% drop in Afghan opium cultivation
Armed with AK-47 assault rifles and large sticks, a Taliban anti-narcotics unit in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province is on a mission to eradicate poppy farming. In April 2022, Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada issued a decree prohibiting poppy cultivation, with violators facing crop destruction and penalties under Sharia law. The ban was imposed due to the harmful effects of opium…
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