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IT'S HAPPENING: Absolutely massive protest in Brazil today for free speech, against their corrupt Supreme Court judge
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Huawei Poised for Major AI Chip Unveil at Shenzhen Event
Huawei Technologies faced sanctions in 2020 but rebounded with an advanced smartphone chip last year. They plan a significant product launch Monday and Tuesday, led by their HiSilicon unit in Shenzhen. Analysts speculate the reveal could...
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CIA and MI6 Chiefs Unite Amid Global Crises
CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore attended a Financial Times summit in London, marking their first joint public appearance. Burns discussed imminent detailed ceasefire proposals for the Gaza conflict, while both high...
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UK Tycoon Mike Lynch's Cause of Death Revealed: Autopsy Report
UK Tycoon Mike Lynch died of suffocation after his family yacht sank off the coast of Sicily last month. Initial autopsy results suggest that Lynch and four other victims likely ran out of oxygen following a sudden storm. Fifteen people ...
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An eye for an eye will ultimately, leave the whole world blind.
Mass Protests Erupt Across France Against New Prime Minister Barnier
More than 100,000 left-wing demonstrators took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest the appointment of Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron. The Ministry of the Interior reported a turnout ...
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Iranian Plots to Kill Jews in Europe Unveiled
In May, a Paris court charged Abdelkrim S. and his partner Sabrina B. with conspiring with a criminal terrorist organization involved in Iranian plots to kill Jews in Germany and France. Known as 'Marco Polo', the case highlights a resur...
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UK Woman Discovers Mass Grave of Babies in British Cemetery
A mass grave with remains of over 300 individuals, mostly stillborns and infants, has been discovered in Royton Cemetery, Oldham, UK. The woman finding it was searching for her brothers' graves from 1962. Historically, parents were kept ...
BRAZIL’S SUPREME COURT MINISTER ORDERS EXPLANATION ON X BLOCKING
Minister Nunes Marques of Brazil's Supreme Court has given Minister Alexandre de Moraes five days to explain his decision to block X in the country.
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
Supply of processors helps Chinese start-ups advance artificial intelligence technology despite Washington’s restrictions
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Porn streamer OnlyFans paid owner $630mn in dividends
Subscription streaming company’s payouts to ‘creators’ rise to $6.6bn
Donald Trump will not face sentencing over his 'hush money' conviction before the US presidential election on November 5, after a Manhattan judge granted his request to delay the proceeding
China ends tariffs on all goods exported to China from the poorest countries in the world it has diplomatic ties with, including 33 African nations
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Blinken May Not Seek Another Term Due To Family Priorities
Secretary of State Antony Blinken may not pursue another term, aiming to spend more time with his children. In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Blinken cited his heavy travel schedule and desire for family time. His decision aligns with the norm, ...
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Labour Pushes for Special Tribunal Against Russia for Ukraine Invasion
The new Labour government aims to reinvigorate global efforts to establish a special tribunal for prosecuting Russia's leadership over the crime of aggression against Ukraine, according to Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood. The UK is leadi...
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Oil Companies to Contest Judicial Review of North Sea Projects
Shell and Equinor, major European oil companies, are defending their North Sea projects against environmentalists' legal challenges. Projects like Shell’s Jackdaw gasfield and Equinor’s Rosebank oilfield were originally approved but now ...
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Ed Balls Urges Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to Address Winter Fuel Payments Controversy
Ed Balls has suggested that Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves need an 'escape route' to manage the backlash over means-testing the winter fuel payment. Speaking on his podcast, Balls emphasized that a direct U-turn won’t work and urged quic...
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British Army Major General Dismissed for Unwanted Advances
Maj Gen James Roddis has been dismissed from the British Army and received a six-month suspended sentence for unwanted advances at a karaoke bar. He admitted to disgraceful conduct, apologized to the victim, and has been ordered to compl...
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Campaigners Urge Bold Actions to Combat Rising Heart Disease in UK
Health campaigners are calling for cigarette-style warning labels on everyday foods, additional taxes on salty products and a ban on junk food sponsorship in sports. The British Heart Foundation estimates these measures could save up to ...
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UK Requires One Trillion Pounds Investment for Economic Growth
The UK needs one trillion pounds of fresh investment over the next decade to achieve its economic growth targets, according to a City taskforce led by Sir Nigel Wilson, former boss of Legal & General. The 'Capital Markets of Tomorrow' re...
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Plan to House Asylum Seekers at Former Dambusters Home Dropped
The plan to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton, the former home of the Dambusters, has been scrapped by the Home Office. The decision was based on costs, totaling one hundred twenty-two million pounds by 2027, and significant public op...
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In a public interview yesterday, Putin openly said he wants Kamala Harris to win the 2024 election.
Shame on him! His support for Kamala is solid proof that he’s hoping to destroy America from within.
WALZ'S FOR TRUMP": Gov. Tim Walz’s family is proudly expressing their 'strong support' for former President Trump
While the VP nominee’s brother simultaneously declares he's '100% opposed to all Trump ideology.' After all, what better way to demonstrate family unity than having the VP nominee flip-flop like his running mate, rejecting everything his...
UK Drops Indecent Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
UK prosecutors have discontinued two indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein from 1996, citing insufficient evidence for conviction. British actress Lysette Anthony, one of the accusers, expressed dismay and called for legal re...
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Return of Brazilian Artworks to Bahia
About 750 artworks by predominantly Black Brazilian artists are returning to Bahia, Brazil, after being exhibited in the US and Canada for over 30 years. Acquired by art historian Marion Jackson and artist Barbara Cervenka, these pieces ...
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UK Signs Landmark International AI Treaty
The UK government has signed its first international treaty on artificial intelligence to prevent misuses of the technology. The legally binding agreement, created by the Council of Europe, was signed by the EU, UK, US, and Israel and ai...
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Demand for Justice After Death of Ugandan Runner Set on Fire
The family of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is demanding justice after she died in Kenya due to an attack by her former boyfriend. Cheptegei suffered over eighty percent burns after being set on fire in Trans-Nzoia county. Her death ...
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Ukraine's Major Government Reshuffle: Andrii Sybiha Appointed New Foreign Minister
Ukraine’s parliament has approved Andrii Sybiha as the new foreign minister, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, in the most significant reshuffle since the start of the Russian invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated the changes are aimed a...
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North Korea Executes Officials Over Flood Response
North Korea may have executed officials over poor responses to the devastating July floods that affected Jagang and North Pyongan provinces. The floods left up to 1,500 people dead or missing. South Korean intelligence suggests around 20...
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Britain Plans to Combat 700 Years of Nepotism in Its Governmental System by Ending Hereditary Peerships in the House of Lords
The elephant in the room obviously remains all the other unelected members of the House of Lords, who are thwarting Britain's attempt over the past 700 years to try to be, and not just pretend to be, a democracy. They are the ones who ne...
French Woman Testifies in Landmark Rape Trial
A 72-year-old French woman named Gisèle Pélicot testified in court against her husband Dominique Pélicot and 50 other men for raping her over a decade. Dominique admitted to drugging and inviting over 80 men to abuse her, storing thousan...
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Sicily Yacht Disaster: Fatal Asphyxiation Claimed More Lives
Two people on Mike Lynch’s yacht suffocated in their cabins after the yacht capsized off the coast of Sicily. The victims did not have water in their lungs, suggesting they ran out of breathable air. The accident killed seven people, inc...
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Michel Barnier Appointed as Prime Minister of France
Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the new prime minister of France to end political stalemate after a snap election. The election resulted in a divided parliament with no absolute majority. Barnier, succeeding Gabriel Attal...
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The art technique of Grandma Mei Ling, age 82
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Mongolia Refuses to Arrest Putin Despite ICC Warrant
Mongolia has decided not to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin over an ICC warrant because of its neutrality policy and reliance on neighbors for energy. During his visit to Mongolia, Putin discussed strategic partnerships and invit...
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UK State Pension to Increase by Over £400 Annually
The UK state pension is set to rise by over four hundred pounds annually due to the triple lock in April. The full state pension for eligible individuals will reach about twelve thousand pounds by 2025-2026, with a nine hundred pound inc...
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Amazon Announces 10% Pay Increase for UK Workers
Amazon is increasing pay for thousands of its UK workers by nearly ten percent starting 29 September. Minimum hourly rates will rise to between thirteen pounds fifty and fourteen pounds fifty, with longer-service staff earning even more....
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Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry Demands Swift Justice
A public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire found systematic dishonesty by companies involved in its refurbishment, leading to avoidable deaths. Despite clear findings, police indicate it will take up to 18 months to process the report...
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French Police Clear Migrant Camp Near Calais
French police have dismantled a migrant camp near Calais, used by victims of a recent Channel disaster. The tragedy involved a dinghy collapses off Cap Gris-Nez, with most victims from Eritrea. Local charities condemned the eviction, urg...
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New Law Proposes Jail Time for Covering Up Sewage Dumping in England and Wales
Water bosses in England and Wales could face up to two years in prison for covering up sewage dumping under new legislation proposed by the Labour government. Currently, CEOs of water companies can only be fined for failing to comply wit...
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John Swinney's Government Programme Faces Criticism in Scotland
John Swinney, recently elected as SNP leader, outlined his programme for government amid criticism and significant budget cuts. Critics accuse the programme of lacking vision and managing decline before the 2026 elections. Climate and hu...
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France Pilots Mobile Phone Ban in Schools
France is trialing a 'digital pause' in 180 middle schools, affecting 50,000 students aged 11 to 15, banning mobile phones throughout the school day. This initiative, part of President Macron's plan, aims to reduce screen time, improve s...
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Priti Patel Eliminated in First Round of Tory Leadership Race
Priti Patel, the former Home Secretary, has been eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership race after finishing last in the first round of voting with 14 votes. The next round will further narrow the candidates before the leader ...
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And Justice for ALL: Elon Musk threatens to go after Brazilian government assets
Elon Musk has vowed to pursue the seizure of Brazilian government assets in the U.S. if Brazil does not return property belonging to his companies, X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX, which was illegally seized.
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Happy 26th Birthday, Google!
On September 4, 1998, two brilliant Ph.D. students from Stanford University, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, launched the Google search engine, forever changing the way we access and explore information
WHO-Led Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phones and Brain Cancer
The World Health Organization has found no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk. Their recent study reviewed 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 and found no significant rise in brain cancer rates, even among long-term ...
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US Charges Hamas Leaders With Terrorism Over October 7 Attack on Israel
The United States has charged Hamas leaders with multiple terrorism offenses following their attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Six men, including Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and late leader Ismail Haniyeh, face serious charges. The confl...
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Russian Missile Strike Kills 49 in Poltava, Ukraine
At least 49 people have died and 219 are wounded after a Russian missile struck Poltava, Ukraine, hitting the Poltava Military Institute of Communications. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a prompt investigation and ask...
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IT'S HAPPENING: Absolutely massive protest in Brazil today for free speech, against their corrupt Supreme Court judge
Huawei Poised for Major AI Chip Unveil at Shenzhen Event
CIA and MI6 Chiefs Unite Amid Global Crises
UK Tycoon Mike Lynch's Cause of Death Revealed: Autopsy Report
Mass Protests Erupt Across France Against New Prime Minister Barnier
Iranian Plots to Kill Jews in Europe Unveiled
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
China ends tariffs on all goods exported to China from the poorest countries in the world it has diplomatic ties with, including 33 African nations
Blinken May Not Seek Another Term Due To Family Priorities
Labour Pushes for Special Tribunal Against Russia for Ukraine Invasion
Oil Companies to Contest Judicial Review of North Sea Projects
Ed Balls Urges Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to Address Winter Fuel Payments Controversy
British Army Major General Dismissed for Unwanted Advances
Campaigners Urge Bold Actions to Combat Rising Heart Disease in UK
UK Requires One Trillion Pounds Investment for Economic Growth
Plan to House Asylum Seekers at Former Dambusters Home Dropped
UK Drops Indecent Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
Return of Brazilian Artworks to Bahia
UK Signs Landmark International AI Treaty
Demand for Justice After Death of Ugandan Runner Set on Fire
Ukraine's Major Government Reshuffle: Andrii Sybiha Appointed New Foreign Minister
North Korea Executes Officials Over Flood Response
French Woman Testifies in Landmark Rape Trial
Sicily Yacht Disaster: Fatal Asphyxiation Claimed More Lives
Michel Barnier Appointed as Prime Minister of France
The art technique of Grandma Mei Ling, age 82
Mongolia Refuses to Arrest Putin Despite ICC Warrant
UK State Pension to Increase by Over £400 Annually
Amazon Announces 10% Pay Increase for UK Workers
Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry Demands Swift Justice
French Police Clear Migrant Camp Near Calais
New Law Proposes Jail Time for Covering Up Sewage Dumping in England and Wales
John Swinney's Government Programme Faces Criticism in Scotland
France Pilots Mobile Phone Ban in Schools
Priti Patel Eliminated in First Round of Tory Leadership Race
And Justice for ALL: Elon Musk threatens to go after Brazilian government assets
WHO-Led Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phones and Brain Cancer
US Charges Hamas Leaders With Terrorism Over October 7 Attack on Israel
Russian Missile Strike Kills 49 in Poltava, Ukraine
Major Cabinet Resignations in Ukraine
Tory Leadership Candidates Criticize Rivals' Promises to Leave ECHR
Campaigners Propose Pay-Per-Mile Charge for UK Electric Cars
Labour Urged to Shift Asylum Policy Rhetoric
Hossein Shamkhani: The Rise of an Oil Tycoon
Putin Defies ICC Arrest Warrant with Mongolia Visit
Frenchman On Trial for Decade-long Abuse of Drugged Wife
The British bus driver explains to usual suspects that they cannot travel without a ticket. Education is important.
Irish Police Arrest Enoch Burke, the teacher who refuses to endorse and affirm transgender ideology
US Soldier Attacked in Turkey
Switzerland Urged to Reconsider Its 500-Year Neutrality
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