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How much travel insurance should cost you in Thailand (By trip length)
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Oliver Stone’s Nuclear Now documentary champions atomic energy
Renowned Hollywood director Oliver Stone remains a staunch advocate for nuclear power, even amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In his latest documentary, Nuclear Now, Stone argues that the dangers of nuclear power have been greatly exaggerated, especially when compared to the devastating impact of fossil fuels on human health and the environment. Based on research from the book A…
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Atlanta approves contentious Cop City despite police violence and environmental concerns
Atlanta’s City Council has given the green light to a contentious new law enforcement training facility, dubbed “Cop City” by critics, despite concerns over police violence and potential environmental impacts. The $90m project was approved by an 11-4 margin on Tuesday, following 14 hours of public comment, much of which opposed the facility. Reverend James Woodall, former president of Georgia’s…
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Chris Christie joins 2024 presidential race, targets Trump and DeSantis
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has officially entered the race for the United States presidency in 2024, joining a growing list of Republican candidates. Having filed the necessary paperwork on Tuesday, Christie is set to launch his campaign at an event in New Hampshire. Known as a pragmatic conservative, Christie previously ran for president in 2016 but withdrew after…
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Judge hears case to reveal Prince Harry’s US immigration records
A federal judge in Washington DC has started hearing arguments in a lawsuit that aims to make the Duke of Sussex’s US immigration records public. The conservative Heritage Foundation has filed the lawsuit, seeking to force the government to reveal the records to determine whether Prince Harry, 38, disclosed his past drug use. The outcome of the case may take…
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Atlanta council approves £25m Cop City despite protests and environmental concerns
The Atlanta City Council has given the green light for additional funding towards a contentious police training centre, which has been the subject of protests for almost two years. The council members voted to allocate US$31m (£25m) towards the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, commonly referred to as “Cop City” by its detractors. The centre was initially…
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Wagner Group boss dismisses Russian military’s claims of heavy Ukraine losses
Tensions have escalated between the Wagner Group and the Russian military, as disagreements over recent events in Ukraine’s Donbas region intensify. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group, dismissed Russia’s claims of inflicting significant losses on Ukraine during an attempted offensive action, labelling them as “wild and absurd science fiction.” Despite this, Russia’s defence ministry reiterated on Tuesday that Ukraine…
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SNP’s Ian Blackford to step down as MP at next general election
Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has announced his intention to step down as MP for Ross, Skye, and Lochaber at the upcoming general election. Blackford has held the position since 2015 when he defeated ex-Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy. He led the SNP’s Westminster group for half a decade, facing four Conservative prime ministers during question time in the…
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Elderly woman’s death prompts criminal probe into police escorting Duchess
A criminal investigation is underway following the tragic death of an 81-year-old woman who was struck by a police motorbike escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh. Helen Holland was hit at a junction in Earl’s Court, West London, on May 10. The police officer riding the vehicle is being investigated for offences, including causing death by dangerous driving, by the Independent…
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Influencer Andrew Tate accused of choking woman during non-consensual sex
A 30-year-old British woman has accused social media influencer Andrew Tate of choking her until she lost consciousness during a sexual encounter in 2014. The woman, who was 20 at the time, claims that the consensual act turned violent when Tate choked her and continued to have sex with her after she regained consciousness. Tate has denied the allegations, stating…
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Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages sought in Covid-19 inquiry by bereaved families
The legal team representing families who lost loved ones to Covid-19 in Scotland has requested complete transparency regarding former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages. Although counsel for Scottish ministers has claimed Sturgeon has no relevant informal correspondence, lawyers for the bereaved argue that inquiry officials should determine what is considered relevant, including private messages, emails, or diaries related to…
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Sunak condemns potential Russian dam attack amid Ukraine visit
The Prime Minister has condemned the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, stating that if Russia is found responsible, it would represent the largest attack on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine since the war began. Rishi Sunak, on his way to Washington for a two-day trip, said that intelligence agencies had not yet made a definitive judgement on whether…
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Driver jailed after drug-fuelled crash kills girl he met hours earlier
A young driver has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after causing a fatal car crash under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Keilan Roberts, 22, lost control of his Skoda Octavia in Fochriw, Caerphilly county, last July, leading to the death of his 17-year-old passenger, Chloe Hayman. The car collided with protective railings on a…
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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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