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politics
Trains to run on special schedule ahead of Yom Kippur, Israel Railways announces
On the eve of the holiday, Sunday, September 20, trains will run on an increased schedule until 13:00 p.m.
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general
Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US Defense Department probe finds - report
The US Defense Department’s congressionally-mandated report outlines depletion of key munitions and extensive damage to US military and intelligence assets in the Middle East.
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business
Bluster and betrayal: Paul Barry probes how steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta hoodwinked the powerful
It is difficult to read Paul Barry’s The Big Steal without a mounting sense of outrage, not just at the British businessman Sanjeev Gupta, rightly described as a silver-tongued scoundrel, but at the…
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technology
Chinese plant extracts critical rare metals from lithium waste in ‘world first’
China has launched a 500-tonne production line to extract rubidium and caesium from lithium waste. A demonstration line in Jiangxi province – the world’s first with an annual capacity of 500 tonnes…
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business
China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on Beijing
China's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.
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general
Authorities to ‘pursue accountability’ over faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital – leader John Lee
Hong Kong authorities will “pursue accountability” over faulty construction works that resulted in tilted lift shafts in a redeveloped building at Queen Mary Hospital, leader John Lee has said…
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politics
Hong Kong leader vows accountability over faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong authorities will hold construction firms and government personnel accountable for faulty lift installation work at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block, the city’s leader has said, as he tasked…
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politics
Police supporting families of New Zealanders missing in Nepal floods
Community groups in New Zealand have raised more than $200,000 for the flood victims of last month's disaster in the Himalayan region.
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entertainment
Emmy Awards 2026: The night’s big wins, emotional tributes and more
Television's biggest stars attended the 78th Emmy Awards.
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politics
Weapon shortfalls, 'hundreds' of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. government tallies costs of the Iran war
The department revealed that the Iran war had cost an estimated $33.4 billion as of June 29.
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politics
'Trump is copying us': Shivakumar says US $5,000 plan 'inspired' by Congress
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Donald Trump is copying Congress's guarantee schemes. He described these welfare programs as a blockbuster success among the people. Trump recently…
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general
Why Sydney Sweeney’s controversial advert goes beyond sexualising women’s sport
Novig sports advertising, The Conversation Sydney Sweeney’s sports advertisement has been widely criticised by women athletes as sexualising athletes’ bodies. The advertisement, for sports prediction…
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business
How does unthinkable policy become inevitable? The ‘Overton window’ is one possible answer
Not that long ago, Australians owned many public enterprises and lived behind high tariff walls. The country ran on cheap coal-fired power. A pro-China foreign policy and a large, bipartisan migration…
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general
Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace
The drone, which reportedly entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in central-southern Lithuania Nato fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after an alert was issued in…
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general
Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says
Sept 15 - A drone hit a petrol station in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that there was also a strike on warehouse…
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politics
Wellington's Hnry Stadium to become one-time racetrack for motorsport stars
Formula 1 stars, rally champions and Supercar winners to square off on a temporary track at the Cake Tin in January.
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sports
What's in a name? Spat over Chiefs moniker
NZ Rugby has urged the NRL to reconsider the name of the PNG Chiefs.
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business
Oil and Treasury yields haven’t moved this closely in seven years. That’s bad news for markets
Oil and 10-year Treasury yields are moving in near lockstep, with their correlation at its strongest since 2019.
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technology
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.
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general
Trump's handpicked prosecutor resigns from DOJ probe after clash with attorney general
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entertainment
‘NAZA’ director accuses Israeli media of ignoring Gaza civilian deaths for entire war
Amid domestic uproar, Yuval Abraham insist anonymous allegations of intentional harm to innocents were verified; Israel reportedly sends diplomats talking points to respond to film
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politics
US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
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technology
Air quality across Singapore reaches unhealthy levels from Indonesian wildfires
Singapore was shrouded in haze on Tuesday, with smoke from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia raising island-wide pollution to levels that pose a health risk. All five regions of the city state…
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entertainment
Who won Emmys for 2026? See the full winners list here.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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technology
Iran denies involvement in Yemen fighting
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that the country had any involvement in the renewed fighting in Yemen following recent Houthi territorial gains. Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that the country had any…
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politics
US military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
The war had an estimated cost of US$33.4 billion (S$42.47 billion), with US$22.3 billion of that spent on expended munitions alone.
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business
Hundreds march in Toronto against Carney’s investment summit
The protestors opposed fossil fuel expansion, military production and privatisation of public assets.
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science
More than 900 Americans have overstayed their visa in last three years
Overall, an estimated 19,153 people in New Zealand are overstayers.
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politics
Nancy Mace calls for public execution of Lindsay Clancy
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Monday that Lindsay Clancy should be publicly executed, as the Massachusetts woman faces a new trial for allegedly murdering her three children. “Her children are dead…
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general
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for alleged failure to protect pro-Palestinian students
Khalil became a face of the Trump administration crackdown on students' pro-Palestinian protests after US immigration agents arrested him in March 2025 in the lobby of his university residence.
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entertainment
Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.
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science
Plague was killing entire families thousands of years before the Black Death
Ancient DNA reveals that plague was already killing hunter-gatherers in Siberia 5,500 years ago, long before cities and flea-driven epidemics. The prehistoric strains may have been especially…
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sports
Mohsin Naqvi 'didn't object' to India refusing Asia Cup trophy from him, says BCCI
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, but the team did not accept the trophy from Naqvi. It was the second year in a row that an Indian team skipped receiving the…
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business
Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Texas at US's invitation
A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as…
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business
Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens
Latest daily reductions will further choke one of the world’s most important shipping lanes The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate…
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science
Our new research shows humans have maligned bandicoots for decades, making them more vulnerable to extinction
James D. Morgan/Getty Have you ever found your lawn riddled with holes or heard a little sneeze from your backyard bushes? Those are signs you might have a resident bandicoot. Bandicoots are…
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general
‘Long overdue’: Newly restored Henry Ford home will confront his antisemitism
Curators at Fair Lane, the pioneering industrialist's historic manor, say conspiracy-laden 'newspaper' and other antisemitic expressions to be addressed when museum reopens next year
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politics
Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee
The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed…
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general
Indian-origin man, woman killed by train after sitting on NYC subway tracks
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business
Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
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general
Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands
Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
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‘I just need an answer’: widow haunted by husband’s shooting seeks inquest
Two years after her armed, mentally ill husband was fatally shot by a Hong Kong police officer, Mrs Li is still waiting to learn whether a death inquest will be held. On September 15, 2024, she called…
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sports
Sasson comes up just short of calendar-year Slam at US Open
Three Israelis – wheelchair players Guy Sasson and Sergei Lysov and junior Dan Brand - represented Israel at the US Open, although none returned home with a championship.
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business
Stock futures are little changed as traders eye rising oil prices and rates: Live updates
The major averages closed lower on Monday as higher bond yields and oil prices kept the market under pressure.
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sports
The moment this Knights finals rookie will hold onto forever
Newcastle was not short of heroes in its sudden-death finals win over South Sydney, but no player stood taller than 21-year-old backrower and play-off debutant Jermaine McEwen.
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politics
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
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business
DOJ says millions in Iran oil proceeds laundered on Binance
US federal prosecutors alleged that Iran used cryptocurrency to launder illicit oil money.
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science
A coral reef thought dead for 60 years is teeming with life
More than 60 years after surveys suggested a deep coral reef off Benin was probably dead, scientists have found it alive. Cameras revealed healthy-looking coral patches supporting multiple fish…
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politics
US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization
McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and with what CNN described as a "noticeably thinner" appearance, but was able to make a few statements to the press while at the Senate.
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general
From Bahrain to Riyadh: How Iran strikes battered US bases, embassies
A recent Pentagon report highlights the extensive destruction of US military and diplomatic infrastructures due to Iranian strikes. Hundreds of buildings sustained damage across the Middle East…
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politics
Cambodia and Thailand begin UN-backed conciliation on maritime dispute
Foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand delivered opening statements on Tuesday at the first meeting of a UN arbitration process to resolve a long-running maritime dispute between the two…
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politics
Government should make AI training mandatory for all ministers and CEO's, expert says
An AI expert hopes the next government will adopt his own AI policy, costed at $300m over three years.
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general
Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India
Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.
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technology
Saudi Arabia's civil defence issues emergency alerts across several cities
Saudi Arabia's civil defence has issued emergency alerts across several cities on Tuesday, including Yanbu, Jeddah, Taif, Abha and Jazan.
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general
Singapore jails armed Malaysian gang for US$3.9 million ‘lightning heist’ at bungalow
After learning that a woman regularly hosted high-stakes poker games at her home in Singapore’s affluent Bukit Timah area, two men plotted to rob the house, recruiting a group of people from Malaysia…
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entertainment
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.
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politics
US think tank proposes military shift to Guam, CNMI and Pacific Islands
A US foreign policy think tank is proposing a major shift in America's military strategy in Asia that would put at the centre of Washington's regional military posture.
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politics
Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms
The Supreme Court has finally weighed in on President Donald Trump's mail voting plan. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now that…
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politics
Oil extends gains following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Oil extended gains amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.
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sports
Lucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be published
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled - and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier.
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technology
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
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politics
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using…
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general
Israel Police find illegal weapons, explosives among Arab communities in operation against crime
Among the illegal weapons and ammunition seized were several which are suspected to have been stolen from the IDF, the police stated.
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politics
Jensen Huang took a call from Trump, and showed off something else, too
When Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump, some of us were more focused the phone he used to take it.
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politics
Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department staff declare 'state of emergency'
They say a patient collapsing in the wait room toilet is a stark warning as overcrowding becomes normal.
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entertainment
'Mirzapur The Movie' misses Rs 275 crore mark by a whisker
Mirzapur The Movie has amassed a remarkable Rs 273.64 crore in global earnings after its second week. However, the film saw a notable decline in collections on its eleventh day, with domestic earnings…
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politics
Germany’s far-right AfD makes gains in local elections, fended off by mainstream parties
The nationalist, anti-immigrant AfD siphoned off votes from Germany’s mainstream parties in the northwestern state, home to 8 million people. The election was seen as a test of the AfD’s recent surge
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politics
Trump no longer at record low in approval rating, but Republicans losing grasp on Congress - poll
The poll showed 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump's offer made in his convention speech that he would ensure all Americans get a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress.
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entertainment
Israel has the horrific evidence. Where is the international campaign? - comment
NAZA draws on anonymous testimony from soldiers and intelligence personnel who say the army calculated expected civilian deaths before airstrikes and proceeded with them anyway.
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general
Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC said, according to Fars, without saying when the incident occurred.
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general
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns
Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I.
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technology
US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space. The disclosure…
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general
Likud says it will request to ban Arab parties from running in elections
The Likud stated that it would file the requests for the parties' disqualifications, and that "there is no place in the Knesset for those who harm IDF soldiers."
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general
Child sex offender wins bid to stay in New Zealand
The man pleaded guilty to performing indecent acts on a child in 2023.
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politics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’
Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.
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politics
Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization
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politics
Trump blames rise in diesel prices on Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineries
President Trump is demanding that Ukraine stop targeting Russian oil refineries, claiming the strikes are raising the price of diesel. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have more.
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general
RCMP seize more than 2,000 lbs. of cannabis from B.C. man in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP officers seized more than 1,900 lbs. of dried, illegal cannabis, as well as hashish and THC resin from the man who was heading eastbound on Highway 1.
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politics
Australia politics live: Hastie accuses Hanson of avoiding media; Anthony Albanese and King Charles speak
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, says there is optimism that steel making will continue in his…
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politics
Democrats seek to bar Otzma Yehudit from election as polls show continued deadlock
Left-wing party accuses Ben Gvir’s slate of racism and of eroding state institutions; polls leave both blocs short of 61, as Yashar No. 2 floats coalition with Smotrich, post-Netanyahu Likud
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general
'The aroha in this room': Learning te reo Māori through waiata creates connection
Pākehā, tauiwi and Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa come together at the weekly te reo Māori class.
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politics
Trump vowed to identify more of the donors to his ballroom project. That hasn’t happened yet.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to share the names of the private donors funding his massive ballroom.
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technology
Bob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87
Hollywood designer Bob Mackie, known for making stars such as Cher and Elton John sparkle, died on Monday at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account. His career spanned five…
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politics
B.C.’s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties
The British Columbia deficit forecast has grown by about $450 million to $13.8 billion, largely because of a "calculation error" on natural gas royalties.
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entertainment
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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politics
British Crown symbol was branded on enslaved Africans, research finds
The findings are part of a project documenting British involvement in the slave trade between the 16th and 19th Centuries.
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politics
Beijing threatens ‘serious consequences’ after Panama lawmakers support Taiwan
China has warned Panama of “serious consequences” after most of the country’s lawmakers set up a parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing’s embassy and a public…
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business
US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.
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science
Our Changing World: H5/N1 is here, what will it mean for our wildlife?
Pukekura headland is a hotspot for native wildlife. But with H5N1 bird flu creeping closer, what's the plan to protect it?
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general
Pennsylvania's growing measles outbreak
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Pennsylvania sees third measles-associated death A coroner in Pennsylvania reported another death tied to the state’s…
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business
Trump phones Nvidia’s Huang at All-In Summit, calls data center opposition a ‘hoax’
President Trump has been using his social media site to sound off on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's suggestion that the AI industry slow its pace of development.
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business
The oil market is sending an increasingly loud warning about gas prices at the pump
Oil buyers are paying much more to get a barrel of crude oil immediately as the Iran conflict threatens global supplies.
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politics
India refuses to accept Asia Cup cricket trophy from Pakistani minister
After winning the women's cricket crown in Dubai, the Indian team leaves the field without collecting the trophy because it was to be handed over by Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Moshin Naqvi.
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technology
The classic Chinese parenting playbook won’t survive the AI age
Like many Hong Kong parents, Ms Ng spends her weekend shuttling her eight-year-old son from one tutoring class to another across the city, hoping to strengthen his academic performance. Across Chinese…
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entertainment
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
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business
Not all tech is under fire in Monday's selling, while investors seek refuge in defensive stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
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politics
Rights group accuses Israel of dismantling 'Palestinian existence' in West Bank
Israeli rights group B'Tselem said Monday that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank form part of a greater project designed to make it impossible for Palestinians to exist together as a people…
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general
Riviera Maya regains its color as sargassum subsides
Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana…
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politics
Israeli filmmaker of 'NAZA' under scrutiny over longstanding ties to Hamas-linked activist
In 2019, Avraham reached out to Alnaouq to discuss what young people in the Gaza Strip think about politics in Gaza. Alnaouq serves as vice president of Hamas-linked Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.
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politics
Bell AI data centre in Sask. expanding, set to bring in over $50B in investment
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made the announcement alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney at Canada's first-ever national investment summit in Toronto.
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