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Tory MPs block release of Teesside redevelopment investigation documents
The UK government has halted the release of documents that would reveal the decision-making process behind the contentious investigation into the redevelopment of Teesside. Conservative MPs voted against a Labour measure in the House of Commons, with a result of 272 to 166. This decision followed the announcement by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove of a three-person panel that will…
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Teen pleads guilty to defacing Windrush mural with Nazi symbols
A 17-year-old from Port Talbot has admitted to terrorism and criminal damage charges after defacing a Windrush generation mural in South Wales with Nazi symbols. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court, facing five terrorism charges stemming from his online activities. These charges included three counts of disseminating terrorist material and two counts…
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Police missed chance to prevent mother-of-five’s murder, family claims
The family of Sherrie Milnes, a 51-year-old mother-of-five, has claimed that police missed an opportunity to prevent her tragic death. Milnes was found dead in her Weymouth flat on April 1, 2021, after being killed by her former partner, Steven Doughty, aged 54. Doughty was discovered dead at his home on the same day, having taken his own life. Bournemouth’s…
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Family mourns teen Freya Cayley after tragic North Yorkshire sea incident
The loved ones of a 16-year-old girl, whose body was recovered from the sea at Saltburn beach in North Yorkshire, have expressed their heartbreak over the loss of their “beautiful daughter.” Freya Cayley was found in the water on Sunday, according to Cleveland Police. Emergency services, including two lifeboats and an air ambulance, rushed to the scene after receiving reports…
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UK house prices fall for first time in 11 years amid rising borrowing costs
UK house prices have experienced their first decline in over a decade, with increasing borrowing costs impacting potential buyers, according to mortgage lender Halifax. In May, the average property price saw a 1% drop compared to the same month in the previous year, with prices £7,500 lower than their peak in August. Halifax’s Director of Mortgages, Kim Kinnaird, highlighted that…
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China’s exports shrink, imports fall amid weak global demand
Chinese exports experienced a sharper decline than anticipated in May, while imports also fell, reflecting weak international demand and sluggish domestic consumption. In May, exports from the world’s second-largest economy dropped 7.5% year-on-year, the largest decrease since January, compared to 8.5% growth in April. Imports shrank by 4.5%, a slower rate than the 7.9% decline in the previous month. The…
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Sri Lanka dispels 5G threat to sacred tree after fake news frenzy
In Sri Lanka, the government’s concern for the country’s holiest tree, the 2,300-year-old Sri Maha Bodhi, resulted in a swift response to rumours that 5G mobile signals were causing harm. The tree, grown from a cutting of the Indian bodhi tree that sheltered Buddha when he achieved enlightenment, is a symbol of national sovereignty and an object of worship. The…
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Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at student protest demanding activist release
Sri Lankan authorities have deployed tear gas and water cannons against hundreds of students protesting in the capital, demanding the release of individuals arrested during anti-government demonstrations last year. The protesters argue that the continued imprisonment of numerous students and activists constitutes political persecution. In 2021, Sri Lanka experienced widespread, months-long protests triggered by the nation’s most severe economic crisis…
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EU’s geopolitical ambition hindered by technocracy and bureaucracy
The European Union has been striving to establish itself as a “geopolitical” force since December 2019, with French President Emmanuel Macron being one of the most prominent advocates for this vision. A key aspect of this strategy is the European Political Community (EPC), which encompasses 27 EU member states and 17 neighbouring countries. However, the progress towards achieving this goal…
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Hedge fund founder Alan Howard donates £1m to Conservative Party
Hedge fund founder Alan Howard has pledged a £1 million donation to the Conservative Party, marking his largest single contribution to the party thus far. Howard, co-founder of Brevan Howard Asset Management, is one of the UK’s most successful hedge fund managers and is based in Switzerland. He ranked 100th on this year’s Sunday Times Rich List with a fortune…
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Labour MP accuses party of gaslighting over sexual misconduct claims handling
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has accused her own party of “gaslighting” her after she criticised its handling of sexual misconduct allegations. Nichols, the MP for Warrington North, claims that Labour only took action against suspended MP Geraint Davies after details about his alleged “unacceptable behaviour” became public knowledge. Additionally, she accused her party of “choosing not to act” over a…
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Over £10k raised for family of student killed in suspected hit-and-run
Over £10,000 has been collected to support the family of Joshua Lloyd Roberts, a 19-year-old student who tragically passed away after a suspected hit-and-run incident in Caeathro, Gwynedd. Joshua, a second-year sports performance analysis student at Cardiff Metropolitan University, was found on Ffordd Waunfawr on June 2. The police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous…
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Clop ransomware group sets deadline for BA, Boots and BBC cyber attack victims
A cyber attack on companies such as British Airways and Boots has been attributed to the suspected Russian group Clop, which has issued a deadline for victims to negotiate before hacked data is published online. The attack targeted the MOVEit software, resulting in personal data of over 100,000 employees being compromised, including bank and contact details. Clop posted a notice…
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Heathrow security staff escalate strike action amid ongoing pay dispute
Heathrow Airport is bracing for a series of strikes by security staff, with walkouts scheduled nearly every weekend from mid-June until the end of August. The industrial action is a result of an ongoing pay dispute involving more than 2,000 members of the Unite union, which led to strikes last month and over the Easter period. This time, officers from…
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Teen dies after playground incident at West Lothian school
A 14-year-old student has died following an incident between two pupils at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian. Emergency services were called to the school on Tuesday afternoon, and the teenager was taken to the hospital but passed away shortly after. Detectives convened with education authorities on Wednesday morning to discuss the tragic event, while fellow students receive emotional…
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Harry alleges phone hacking in Mirror lawsuit, claims injustice if denied
In the High Court, Prince Harry has addressed questions about a prank voicemail left by his brother William, a visit to a strip club, and his break-up with Chelsy Davy, during his second day of giving evidence. He was also asked if he would be “disappointed” should the court not find in his favour and decide details about his private…
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India’s new parliament map angers neighbours, Bangladesh demands explanation
Tensions have risen among South Asian nations, including Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, after the unveiling of a map in India’s new parliament building. The Akhand Bharat, or Undivided India, map includes parts of Afghanistan, as well as the entirety of Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry has sought clarification from New Delhi on the matter. Shahriar…
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Canadian politicians’ China witch-hunt threatens democracy more than Beijing
In recent months, Canada’s capital has been gripped by a manufactured scandal involving alleged Chinese interference, leading to a wave of hysteria that has paralysed the city. The situation has been exacerbated by sensationalist reporting and hyperbolic politicians, who have claimed that Chinese agents are covertly undermining Canada’s democratic institutions. Amidst this panic, some have turned to Canada’s law-abiding spy…
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Sunak to discuss Biden’s green investment and subsidy concerns in US visit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak anticipates discussing President Joe Biden’s flagship green investment package during his visit to the United States. En route to Washington DC, Sunak remarked that “subsidy races” are not the solution to achieving climate goals. Some UK ministers have criticised Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes US$370bn (£297bn) for green technology advancement in the US, as…
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Virginia graduation shooting kills two, injures five in chaotic attack
A graduation ceremony in Virginia turned tragic as two individuals were killed and five others injured in a shooting incident. The attack occurred outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, causing panic among the attendees, many of whom were dressed in graduation gowns. The police chief described the scene as chaotic, with people scattering in all directions. A 19-year-old suspect attempted…
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Air India flight diverted to Russia due to engine issue, passengers stranded
An Air India flight en route from New Delhi to San Francisco was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Russia’s Far East port town of Magadan due to engine issues. The airline has stated that a reserve plane will be dispatched from Mumbai to transport the affected passengers. The Boeing 777 aircraft, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members,…
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Acclaimed painter Francoise Gilot dies at 101, leaving vibrant legacy
Acclaimed painter Francoise Gilot, who was known for her turbulent relationship with Pablo Picasso, has passed away at the age of 101. Her daughter, Aurelia Engel, confirmed that Gilot died in a New York hospital, where she had been residing for many years. Engel praised her mother’s artistic talent, stating, “She was an extremely talented artist, and we will be…
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Sam Altman dismisses public listing, discusses AI’s future and regulation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the company, backed by Microsoft and known for its ChatGPT technology, has no intentions of going public in the near future. Speaking at a conference in Abu Dhabi, Altman expressed concerns about potential conflicts with investors’ expectations and the need for a unique structure to maintain OpenAI’s capped-profit model. OpenAI has raised US$10…
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Teen dies in isolated incident at West Lothian’s St Kentigern’s Academy
A tragic event unfolded at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, when a 14-year-old boy lost his life following an isolated incident on Tuesday afternoon. Police arrived at the scene around 1.20pm, and the young student was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police Scotland is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.…
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Viral image ties social media in knots as love triangle unfolds in Vietnam
A viral image featuring a woman who married her neighbour’s older brother a decade after attending his first wedding has captivated social media users in Vietnam. The unexpected love story defies conventional expectations and caused quite a stir online. This unexpected love story began over 10 years ago when a young woman attended the wedding of her neighbour’s brother. No…
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Heritage Foundation seeks Prince Harry’s immigration records over drug use
The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank, has called for the release of Prince Harry’s immigration records in light of his past drug use revelations in his memoir, Spare. The organisation has appealed to US District Judge Carl Nichols for a faster response to a records request, which the US government has currently deemed private. Judge Nichols advised the…
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A question that matters: What is a woman?
The question that had so many politicians stumped recently, a question that five years ago would make you think, why are you asking me such an obvious question? Well, it’s not 2018 anymore and the definition of a woman is no longer based on chromosomes and one’s ability to menstruate and mother a child. As we see in the recent…
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Shanghai court freezes £200m in Dalian Wanda unit shares
A Shanghai court has imposed a freeze on 1.98 billion yuan (US$278.18 million) worth of shares in a subsidiary of Dalian Wanda Group, the largest commercial property developer in China. The affected shares were issued by Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group, the property management division of Dalian Wanda Group. Two court notices, dated June 5, revealed that the shares were…
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OECD warns Vietnam on handouts to offset global tax rule impact
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has expressed concerns over Vietnam’s plan to provide subsidies to large companies to offset higher taxes under the new global tax rules. A person familiar with the discussions revealed that the OECD warned Vietnam of the risks posed by such arrangements, potentially undermining the purpose of the tax reform. Last week, Reuters…
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Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss stabilising relations and human rights
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries after years of increasing disagreements on various issues, including human rights, Iran, regional security, and oil prices. The talks took place during Blinken’s diplomatic mission to the oil-rich kingdom. Following the meeting, US State…
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