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Russian (RU) Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Enters 3rd Day
'DONE WITH THAT S---': Hegseth declares war on 'wokeness' in military
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Greg Gutfeld: Even Rosie's shrink can't comprehend this
US government takes 5% stake in Lithium Americas and joint venture with GM
Asian factories struggle as soft China, US demand takes toll
What does a government shutdown mean and why is this year’s threat more serious?
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Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Enters 3rd Day
Banking services have stopped, planes are grounded and aid distribution has been halted. The scope of the blackout is rare, even for a government that...
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'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
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Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.
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U.S. Eases Visa Restrictions on South Korean Workers
The agreement came after an ICE raid on a factory in Georgia outraged one of America’s key allies.
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The Activists and the Anime
We take a closer look at Gen Z protests raging against the political establishment, from Nepal to Madagascar.
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‘Unprecedented in history’: global academic freedom group warns of dismantling in US
Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025A global academic freedom group has wa...
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US government shuts down after Democrats refuse to back Republican funding plan
First shutdown in nearly seven years as Republicans accused of ‘risking America’s healthcare’ in spending billUS politics – latest updatesThe US gover...
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China Displays Its Gizmos and Ambition, but Fewer Answers on Trade
The vast Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou stood as a rebuke to U.S. efforts to hem in China’s technology. But the real competition is internal, a...
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Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?
The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residen...
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Kimmel and Colbert, Joined in New York, Show a United Front
The two late-night hosts shared stories on each other’s shows on Tuesday about their recent turmoil, and some criticism of President Trump.
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A More Polarized Senate Drives Shutdown Gridlock
With few senators from conservative states in their ranks, Democrats feel less pressure to capitulate, while more conservative Republicans are not inc...
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Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.
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Uber Not Responsible for Sex Assault, Jury Finds, as More Cases Follow
The company is facing similar lawsuits in federal and state courts from people who claim their drivers sexually assaulted or harassed them.
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Surgeon offered womb removals in 'minutes' without proper examination, women say
Only "good fortune" prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.
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White House Withdraws Nomination of E.J. Antoni, Trump’s Pick to Lead BLS
E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist, had faced bipartisan criticism as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Full Federal Appeals Court to Hear Alien Enemies Act Case
The decision vacated a finding by a panel of the court’s judges regarding President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants, but did...
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Trump news at a glance: Shutdown a chance to ‘get rid of a lot of things we didn’t want’, says president
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a near certain path to a shutdown. Key US politics stories...
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Tracker: how each US senator voted on the Republican plan to avert shutdown
US Senate rejects Republican plan to keep funding flowing as each party mostly unites to block other’s proposalUS politics – latest updatesWith a midn...
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Judge Disqualifies Nevada’s Acting U.S. Attorney From Handling Cases
A federal judge said Sigal Chattah was not “validly serving as acting U.S. attorney.” The Trump administration had appointed her to the post in a way ...
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Judge Blocks Trump Move to Cut FEMA Funds Over Immigration Policy
A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency p...
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U.S. Argues That Detained Protesters Can’t Seek Release in Federal Court
A federal appeals court heard arguments over whether noncitizens subject to deportation have the right to challenge their detentions using one of the ...
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Trump Administration Moves to Relax Rules on Hydrofluorocarbons
The E.P.A. plan would allow grocery stores, air-conditioning manufacturers and others to phase out hydrofluorocarbons in cooling equipment more slowly...
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