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Trump admin stalled $4.7bn Canada-US bridge opening
Democrats allege the Trump administration delayed the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor Matthew Moroun, who owns the nearby Ambassador Bridge.
Sadiq Khan gets peerage in Starmer's final honours list
Sadiq Khan has been given a peerage by Keir Starmer days before the PM steps down, potentially allowing him to join Andy Burnham's cabinet in future.
Intruder removed from Today show after racial slur at host
A man was arrested after breaching security at NBC's Today show and allegedly shouting a racial slur at host Craig Melvin. No injuries were reported.
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Despite Anthropic's findings, consciousness expert Anil Seth argues Claude's 'mental workspace' is no more conscious than a weather simulation, highlighting differences between AI and human sentience.
MP safety debate: Reform UK wants £100m security boost
After Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK's Zia Yusuf proposes £100m for round-the-clock MP protection. Met Police arrests man over Nigel Farage death threats.
T rex skeleton 'Gus' auction sparks scientific concern
A 67-million-year-old T rex skeleton named 'Gus' is set to sell for $20-30 million at Sotheby's, alarming palaeontologists who warn that high prices exclude museums and harm research.
EU rejects Trump claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty
The EU has pushed back against US claims that the International Criminal Court threatens US sovereignty, reaffirming support for the tribunal.
Taliban's war on education: Male students describe beatings
Five years after the Taliban retook Afghanistan, male students report beatings for dress code violations, inexperienced teachers, and a hollowed-out education system.
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MPs recommend veto over ambassador picks after Mandelson
A parliamentary committee recommends MP veto for ambassador appointments, calling Peter Mandelson's US posting 'disastrous' and criticising security clearance failures.
MI6 officer who held secret IRA talks dies at 90
Michael Oatley, the MI6 officer who maintained secret back-channel communications with the IRA during the Troubles, has died aged 90. His covert efforts helped pave the way for the Good Friday Agreement.
Barbara Conway obituary: civil servant and volunteer
Barbara Conway, a civil servant and trade union representative at the Department of Health and Social Security, has died aged 94. She was also a churchwarden, school governor, and volunteer.
Murder probe after mother, children found dead near Bedford
A murder investigation has been launched after a mother and her two children were found dead at a property near Bedford. Police believe the suspect has fled the country.
Hungarian public media halt broadcasts after Orbán ousted
Hungarian public media outlets close to Viktor Orbán suspended broadcasting after Péter Magyar's election victory, marking the end of propaganda broadcasts.
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City Lawyers Urged to Defend Rule of Law
Top legal figures call on London's lawyers to actively uphold the rule of law, warning of threats from authoritarianism and geopolitical tensions.
Tuchel slams World Cup refereeing in FIFA complaint
Thomas Tuchel issued a passionate complaint to FIFA after England's last-16 win over Mexico, criticizing the officiating as 'just not good enough' and questioning VAR officials' origins.
Sheila Mackay, pioneering journalist and equal pay advocate, dies at 89
Sheila Mackay, a trailblazing Scottish journalist who campaigned for equal pay and women's rights, has died aged 89. She was the first woman to chair the National Union of Journalists.
Headteacher struck off for changing term dates for cruise
Joy Ballard, headteacher of Ryde Academy, was banned from teaching after using school funds for a car, changing term dates for holidays, and wasting money on equipment.
Infrastructure cuts for defence to cost 10,000 UK jobs
Analysis reveals that planned infrastructure cuts to fund defence spending under Starmer will eliminate 10,000 UK jobs, impacting construction and regional economies.
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Maritime minister Keir Mather and MCA chief Virginia McVea face accusations of misleading MPs over plans to stop coastguard officers' hourly pay, following a court ruling that they are workers.
Lambie, Hanson, Pocock unite for Rex Patrick
Crossbench senators form unusual alliance to shield transparency advocate Rex Patrick from potential legal costs in defamation case, citing public interest.
Supreme Court ruling expands presidential power, undermines Congress
The Supreme Court's Trump v Slaughter decision allows the president to fire heads of independent agencies at will, striking down a 91-year-old precedent and shifting power from Congress to the executive.
Sadiq Khan warns Andy Burnham on London's success
Sadiq Khan says he will challenge Andy Burnham if decisions hurt London, stressing capital's success benefits UK. Khan has outlasted 6 PMs.
King Charles reveals £24.6m tax bill in transparency move
King Charles has become the first modern monarch to disclose tax payments, revealing £24.6m over two years, marking a new era of royal financial transparency.
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Unison's general secretary endorses Ed Miliband as chancellor under a potential Andy Burnham government, but two major unions oppose him.
Teaching should not be a last resort for jobless
Readers Bob Epton and Lily Bond criticize a letter suggesting young people unable to find jobs should become teachers, arguing teaching requires high skills and respect.
One in four graduates worse off after university: IFS
A quarter of UK graduates are financially worse off after university, especially those with creative arts degrees, according to IFS research funded by the Department for Education.
Starmer vows orderly transition to Burnham government
Keir Starmer says he will ensure an orderly transition to an Andy Burnham government, minimising disruption, as he steps down after two years as PM.
Starmer to stay on as MP after leaving No 10
Sir Keir Starmer will remain an MP after leaving No 10, avoiding a tricky by-election for his successor. His spokesman confirmed he will stay for the rest of the term.
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Peter Duncan, a politics lecturer at Aberystwyth University, known for his critique of Militant Tendency and his cluttered office, has died.
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