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Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine pledging support for thousands injured in war

“It’s thanks to our relationship with the Invictus Games Foundation that we established, and continue to develop, the role of sports in recovery in Ukraine and why it’s included in the veteran policy strategy.”

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The happiest and most miserable states in the U.S.

A new WalletHub study ranks all 50 states by happiness, measuring factors from health and job security to leisure time and community support.

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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro convicted of plotting coup, sentenced to over 27 years in prison | CNN

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of attempting to overturn the country's 2022 election with a plot prosecutors say included plans to assassinate the president-elect in a bid to cling to power.

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UK economy saw zero growth in July

"Their growth-crushing jobs tax risks hollowing out our High Streets and ministers' refusal to jettison their short-sighted red lines on cutting red tape with Europe is holding back our exporters."

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media in the country have described the raid as a "shock," with the Dong-A Ilbo newspaper warning that it could have "a chilling effect on the activities of our businesses in the United States".

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Mentions of 'Civil War' Surge Online After Charlie Kirk Shooting

The term has increasingly been invoked on social media after major political moments, highlighting divisions among Americans.

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$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials

The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.

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In the Pacific, Unkept U.S. Promises on Climate Cut Deep

Pacific island nations have seen American pledges and attention come and go with geopolitical winds. Recent U.S. pullbacks are met with disappointment but not surprise.

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Nepal's Capital Is Choked With Smoke and Gripped by Fear

With institutions burned to the ground and the army in control, Gen Z protesters are pushing for an anti-corruption crusader to be appointed as the country’s interim leader.

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Britain is 'a terrible place' to sell medicines, says drug firm executive

Eli Lilly, a US drugmaker, said its planned London gateway lab, an incubator space for new drugs where biotechs can tap into Lilly's expertise, was on hold. It is understood that the company will not sign the lease for the building until the commercial environment improves. It has three gateway labs in the US and is building two in China.

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After Charlie Kirk's Death, Voters Agree Something Is Wrong in US

In interviews from across the country, people expressed fear and wariness, and said that the country seemed to be spinning out of control.

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Voucher Push Is Reshaping Private School Education, Study Finds

Vouchers are spurring the growth of low-priced, Christian schools that often serve small populations of students. They’re also pushing up tuition prices.

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Patriots Owner's Son Drops Out of Boston Mayoral Race

Josh Kraft had harshly criticized the policies of Mayor Michelle Wu, a fellow Democrat, but his message did not resonate with voters.

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Lawyers for Venezuelans Ask Court to Press D.H.S. on Temporary Protections

A judge had ordered that Temporary Protected Status be kept in place, but Venezuelans who needed to re-register weren’t able to.

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Homeless Funding Was Limited to Groups Aligned With Trump Policies, Suit Says

The Trump administration had imposed conditions on grants awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that critics viewed as overtly political.

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The Last Person to Question Charlie Kirk

Millions of people saw the brief exchange between the right-wing political activist and a liberal TikToker after footage of the assassination spread like wildfire across social media.

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Patel and F.B.I. Face Scrutiny as Kirk's Killer Remains at Large

Already, a series of missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency.

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ICE Agents Can't Wear Masks Under Bill Passed in California

The legislation responds to immigration raids by federal agents who have shielded their identity. It heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has not said whether he would sign it.

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Appeals Court Lets Government Cut Off Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood

The ruling temporarily put back in effect a law banning Medicaid reimbursements to the organization, jeopardizing a large share of its revenue.

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No Arrests in Charlie Kirk's Killing as FBI Seeks Help From Public

After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination, investigators pleaded for help from the public.

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Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees

Senate Republicans used what is known as the nuclear option to break a Democratic blockade of President Trump’s nominees, weakening Congress’s vetting role.

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7 of the best website builders

Here's a look at 7 of the top website builders — for generating sales, getting eyes on your personal brand, or showcasing your portfolio

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The Anthropic AI settlement doesn't mean I'm getting money for my book

Anthropic, maker of the popular AI chatbot Claude, has proposed to pay authors $1.5 billion in a landmark settlement. But the checks are not in the mail

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OpenAI gets Microsoft OK for restructure, IPO plans

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Has the Apple iPhone Air killed off the Sim card?

"The change could be particularly important among older demographics or people who are less confident using technology. The industry needs to work hard to explain how to use eSims", Mr Mann said.

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We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists

"But on another level, there are these events that I'm watching on the TV news at the same time. And it's quite odd when you suddenly find yourself and the things that are happening to the people around you in the news too."

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Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares surge on buyout reports

Ahead of the approval, Paramount said the Late Show with Stephen Colbert would end its run in May 2026. The move drew questions from Democrats about whether the cancellation was due to political reasons, which the firm denied.

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Chris Wright: nuclear fusion will soon power the world

Sign up for our Future Earth newsletter to keep up with the latest climate and environment stories with the BBC's Justin Rowlatt. Outside the UK? Sign up to our international newsletter here.

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Whittlesey butcher makes appeal for customers on social media

But he added: "The cost of meat has been rising across the board, and I think younger people can sometimes feel intimidated by coming in to a shop where they have to ask for something. They prefer picking up meat in packs from a supermarket."

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Is That Product Any Good, or Is It Just a Brand Halo?

The concept involves a company trying to parlay feel-good associations with one of its products into a positive reputation for the overall brand.

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Hyundai I.C.E. Raid Detained Workers With Shor-Term Business Visas

Last week’s immigration operation at a battery plant highlighted a tactic that companies use to bring in foreign workers to establish new operations.

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Air Mail, a Digital Weekly, Is Expected to Be Acquired by Puck

Graydon Carter, a former editor of Vanity Fair, had been shopping around his media start-up for a year.

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A.I.'s Prophet of Doom Wants to Shut It All Down

Eliezer Yudkowsky has spent the past 20 years warning A.I. insiders of danger. Now, he’s making his case to the public.

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States Want to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Cookware. These Chefs Say Don't Do It.

Rachael Ray and other food celebrities are speaking up in defense of nonstick pans. The actor Mark Ruffalo, who starred in a movie about the risky chemicals, is criticizing them.

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Fords, Tank 500s and a New Hospital: The Influence Campaigns in the Pacific

All around Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands and host of a regional summit, are not-so-subtle hints of donor nations competing for hearts and minds.

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Mamdani Says He Will Apologize for Calling the N.Y.P.D. Racist in 2020

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who won the mayoral primary, said the department was racist and homophobic in a social media post.

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Opinion | What MAGA Lost When It Lost Charlie Kirk

His death makes it harder to look ahead and glimpse what MAGA will stand for.

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Late Night Calls for Bringing the Political Temperature Down

Seth Meyers and other hosts talked about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, denouncing political violence and incendiary rhetoric.

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Biggest stock movers Friday: ADBE, SMCI, and more (NYSE:RH)

Stock futures slipped slightly on Friday morning after Wall Street hit fresh highs, as cooling jobs data and mild inflation increased confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting next week.

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Jail for Bolsonaro by no means signals the end of his political movement

Boulos believes US pressure will continue in the lead-up to the 2026 vote, even with Bolsonaro behind bars. “We’re talking about the richest companies on the planet, the planet’s biggest billionaires, and the president of the most powerful nation on earth taking direct action in Brazil to favour the extreme right,” he said. “It’s going to be war.”

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Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell given community work order for intimidating police officer and wife

“Police officers are front line forces of the law, if they are intimidated from carrying out their duties – because of threats of exposure, humiliation or retaliation – the justice system itself is undermined,” she told the court.

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Threatened, harassed and spat on: envoy details rise in attacks and recommends Islamophobia be treated with urgency

“While we do not share the current government’s rationale for establishing these envoy roles… we acknowledge and support the observations and recommendations outlined in this report.”

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Australias biggest gas project greenlit to 2070 with partial protection for Indigenous rock art

David Ritter, chief executive at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, described Woodside's extension and drilling plans as "grotesque". Matt Roberts, executive director of the Conservation Council of WA, said there were "no conditions which would make this an acceptable decision".

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Two police officers involved in Melbourne mans fatal 2024 arrest named as they face court

The men were on bail with conditions, including that they notified police within 24 hours of a change of address. They had already surrendered their passports to police, a defence lawyer confirmed.

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Poland says Russias drone incursion wasnt a mistake after Trumps speculation Europe live

The diplomatic offensive comes hours before the UN security council gathers in New York to discuss the incident on Poland's request and we will no doubt hear more from Poland and its European allies in the build up to the meeting.

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UK imposes 100 new sanctions targeting Russia's revenues and military supplies

"International action to increase economic pressure on Russia and to cut off critical cashflows which he desperately needs to pay for this illegal war is vital. These sanctions form the next stage in the UK's leading efforts to ramp up economic pressure alongside our security support and our work alongside the coalition of the willing for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine."

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Relief for campaigners as five-star hotel on Milos's famous 'moon beach' halted

In 2019 residents living within view of the Acropolis in Athens won what was seen as a major legal ruling after challenging the construction of a 10-storey, five-star hotel criticised as being too high for the area.

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UK economy flatlines in July in grim news for Rachel Reeves

Jobs and inflation data, due to be published earlier in the week, will give more detail of the state of the economy – though policymakers have repeatedly warned that known flaws in ONS data are making it difficult to get a clear picture.

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Labour MPs despondent after Rayner and Mandelson departures, says cabinet minister - UK politics live

Hospices are "on the brink" and two in five are making cuts this year despite the importance of end-of-life care if assisted dying becomes legal, the sector has warned before the first House of Lords debate on the legislation. The terminally ill adults (end of life) legislation is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday.

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