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Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade; oil prices rise amid ongoing uncertaintyTrump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’Shares have been mixed...

Mark Saunokonoko 5 months ago

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Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn online rental platform has been urged to...

Josh Taylor Technology reporter 5 months ago

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BBC News · World

World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

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BBC News · World

World's biggest maker of condoms set to raise prices due to Iran war

Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

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Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

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BBC News · World

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

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BBC News · World

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

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Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear

US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.

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The Papers: 'Starmer on the ropes' and 'Sobbin' Robbins spills the beans'

The papers are dominated by the fallout for the prime minister from the failed vetting of Lord Mandelson for his role as British ambassador to the US.

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The Guardian · World

Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to Trump

Governor called referendum after president urged GOP-led states to redraw maps to protect House majorityVoters in Virginia on Tuesday approved new congressional maps intended to boost Democrats’ chances of retaking the House of Representatives, in the latest blow to Donald Trump’s effort to use mid-...

Chris Stein 5 months ago

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BBC News · World

Democratic congresswoman resigns after campaign finance charges

An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.

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BBC News · World

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

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BBC News · World

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

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The Guardian · World

SpaceX secures option to buy AI startup Cursor for $60bn or partner for $10bn

Cursor is aSilicon Valley startup using AI to automate coding as Elon Musk’s firm seeks foothold in the AI marketSpaceX said it has secured an option to either acquire code-generation startup Cursor for $60bn later this year, or pay $10bn for their new partnership, as it pushes deeper into the lucra...

Reuters 5 months ago

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Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?

The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habi...

Jonathan Barrett and Patrick Commins 5 months ago

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The Guardian · World

Condom prices could rise 30% due to Iran war, says world’s top producer Karex

Karex produces more than 5 billion condoms annually and is a supplier to leading brands like Durex and Trojan, as well as the NHS The world’s top condom producer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on due to the Iran war, i...

Reuters 5 months ago

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BBC News · World

Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'

The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

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I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

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BBC News · World

I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

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Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.

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The Guardian · World

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the USThe Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US forces during the war in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a no...

Victoria Bekiempis 5 months ago

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Trump reads from Bible in Oval Office in taped message for Christian group

Reciting of Old Testament passage comes days after clash with pope and posting AI image of himself as JesusSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump read a Bible passage from the Old Testament during a Tuesday event billed as a celebration of the US’s...

Uwa Ede-Osifo 5 months ago

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Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK

The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

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Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report

Demographic also overrepresented when police officers use force such as handcuffs, firearms or Tasers, says children’s commissionerBlack children across England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than their white counterparts, a report has disclosed.Rachel de...

Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor 5 months ago

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