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BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations

The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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Goldman Sachs Lops $500 Off Gold Target on No Fed Cuts This Year

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut its year-end gold forecast by $500 an ounce as the Federal Reserve is no longer seen reducing rates in 2026.

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They got married during the Knicks parade | CNN

CNN’s Meena Duerson followed a couple getting married at City Hall in New York during the same time as the Knicks parade, right near the parade route. New Yorkers rallied around the couple to celebrate the newlyweds.

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Scottish Tories win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open

Whatever dread Wyndham Clark felt when he saw the tee times and the forecast for the U.S. Open gave way to hope Thursday, and he still hadn’t even arrived at Shinnecock Hills.

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Andy Burnham wins crucial UK by-election, in blow to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor’s victory in Makerfield clears way for a bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.

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Currency Traders Pile Into Dollar Call Options After Hawkish Fed

Currency traders including hedge funds are loading up on options wagers that the dollar will extend gains after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy decision this week reinforced expectations for higher US interest rates.

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Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made one of his sharpest calls yet for change in the Democratic Party on Thursday night as he rallied with his slate of progressive congressional candidates in Tuesday’s New York Democratic primaries.

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Australian Beef Exports Face 55% China Tariff as Quota Reached

Australian beef exports to China will face an additional 55% tariff starting this weekend after hitting Beijing’s annual quota limit, which could impact trade flows and prompt producers to seek new markets for red meat.

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King Charles III attends Ladies Day at Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci

About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.

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The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan

Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

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Canada vs Qatar World Cup: 3 goals for David, 2 red cards, 1 injured Kone

BC Place was a battlefield as Kone was stretchered off, Qatar got two red cards, and both teams brawled after full-time.

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Fujikura Shares Set to Soar as Outlook Hike Calms Market Jitters

Japanese fiber-optic cablemaker Fujikura Ltd.’s shares are set to surge to their daily limit after the firm unexpectedly raised its profit guidance above market estimates.

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NZ’s Meat Shipments to US Surge, Lifting Total Exports to Monthly Record

New Zealand exports surged to a second straight monthly record in May, driven by meat shipments to the US and milk consignments, as farmers continue to benefit from strong demand and high commodity prices.

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India Short-Bond Rally Faces Risks From Cash Drain, Analysts Say

A blazing rally in India’s short-end bonds, driven by plans to attract foreign capital, may fizzle out because the central bank is expected to drain excess cash from the financial system, according to analysts.

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Goldman Says UK’s Sterling Now the Most Overvalued G10 Currency

The pound is set to face growing pressure as its recovery from the post-Brexit selloff has made it the most overvalued currency among major peers, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests

Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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California Billionaire Tax Backers Float Lower Rate in Push for Deal

The group behind a proposed 5% wealth tax in California is pushing for a compromise with Governor Gavin Newsom by pitching a 2% levy instead.

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A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a ‘substantial’ free speech claim

A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque from detention Thursday, finding that Salah Sarsour has raised a “substantial” claim that he was being targeted for speaking out in favor of Palestinian right…

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Newspaper headlines: 'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope'

The papers focus on a three-year-old boy, who was who was left with critical injuries after ending up a crocodile enclosure in a Cambridgeshire zoo.

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US Tells ASML It’s Concerned China May Have Top Chip Tool

Dutch chip-equipment giant ASML Holding NV is contending with its biggest challenge yet under the Trump administration: In a series of recent meetings, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick outlined concerns to ASML’s senior leaders that one of its top-of-the-lin…

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S. Korean Producer Prices Rise Most Since 2022 on Energy Costs

South Korea’s producer prices rose in May at the fastest pace in nearly four years, as higher energy costs and a broad-based increase in industrial prices continued to filter through the economy.

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Iran war live: JD Vance defends Iran deal as US says naval blockade lifted

US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.

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Taking an omega-3 supplement may not boost memory or cognition

Taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement did not improve memory, cognitive function or brain cell loss for many people, a surprising new study finds.

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US judge orders release of Palestinian rights advocate detained by ICE

Mosque leader says he was arrested and detained by immigration authorities in retaliation for his Palestine advocacy.

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Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation

Some blue material at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling off, days after the pool was painted blue and refilled as part of a multi-million dollar renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.

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Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?

Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.

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Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move

The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.

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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

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Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump

Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.

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VIDEO: Watch World Cup Day 7: England beat Croatia, Portugal-DR Congo draw

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

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MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint

Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.

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Man arrested in UK after boy, 3, ends up in zoo crocodile enclosure

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in central England on Thursday resulting in him sustaining critical injuries, police said.

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JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems

US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.

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Murder bid arrest after boy ends up in crocodile pen in Old Hurst

A 30-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder after a boy was critically injured, police say.

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The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son

Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

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A Colorado mom was stalked and killed — by her husband. Her case led to a new law that could protect other victims

In 2023, Kristil Krug began receiving threatening messages from someone claiming to be an ex-boyfriend. When she was killed a few months later, the evidence pointed to a shocking suspect.

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Ukraine targets Moscow refinery twice in a week as global leaders meet | CNN

A fresh drone strike ignited explosions at a major Moscow oil facility, part of Ukraine’s expanding long‑range assault on Russian energy sites. The attack coincided with G7 and NATO gatherings where allies weighed new air‑defense support for Kyiv.

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