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Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace
Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
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Iran war live: Israel pounds Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for talks
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.
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Australian taxpayers subsidise Big Mining’s use of fossil fuel to the tune of $4bn a year. It’s a strange way to tackle emissions | Adam Morton
Given the scale of its contribution to global heating, the world’s biggest miner has a duty to invest heavily in solutio...
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Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting
The Trump administration has sought nearly $1bn in taxpayer funds to complete the ballroom project, citing security.
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Oil prices fall below $100 a barrel on hopes of Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures down 6% to lowest level in two weeks and stock markets riseOil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Mo...
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Explosion threat at southern California chemical tank eliminated, firefighters say
US officials credit overnight cooling and monitoring for stabilising tank after leak fears triggered mass evacuationFire...
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Guardiola’s farewell bash: old faces, rock stars and a surprise from Khadija Shaw
Former players and Noel Gallagher saluted the departing manager while Khadija Shaw revealed she is staying with Manchest...
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Rays’ Franco criminally responsible for sexual abuse of minor but will not be jailed
Girl’s mother sentenced to 10 years in prisonShortstop has yet to contact his teamTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco...
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Enhanced Games rejects mistaken world record timing claims as ‘internet drivel’
Gkolomeev’s time in men’s 50m freestyle disputed Organisers launch defence of timing apparatusThe Enhanced Games has dis...
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Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find
Moscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a 'provocation'.
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Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive in bid to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
PM Netanyahu said Israel will 'intensify' strikes, while the Israeli military said it was attacking the armed group.
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Ian McEwan says pessimism ‘a bigger problem than climate change’
Speaking at Hay festival as UK breaks May heat record, author says optimism is a ‘moral duty’Pessimism is probably “a bi...
