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Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall

Jacob ‘Jake’ Whisenant died in Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness in ‘climbing-related incident’, authorities sayA 30-year-old California climber known for breaking speed records died after falling in the Sierra Nevada wilderness last week, according to authorities.Jacob “Jake” Whisenant, from Mamm...

Coral Murphy Marcos 2 weeks ago

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Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

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US state department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office

Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, says Department of StateThe US Department of State has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Donald Trump returned to office, quadrupling the pace of revocations under Joe Biden’s final year in the White House, accordi...

Joseph Gedeon in Washington 2 weeks ago

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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

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University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rulesA University of Cambridge whistleblower who alleged bullying of female staff inside the university’s Institute of Astronomy has won a tribunal against his...

Daisy Ayliffe 2 weeks ago

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Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.

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Weather forecast - where will the best view be?

Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

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How the weather will affect your viewing

Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

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The RBA likely believes it won’t need to hike rates again – but the worst thing it could do is say that out loud

When it comes to the Reserve Bank, there’s a whiff of a parent making a threat they have no intention of carrying outGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEvery parent makes threats in an effort to get their kids to behave – and every parent hopes they won’t have to follow throu...

Patrick Commins Economics editor 2 weeks ago

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Coalition to back One Nation policy barring overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home

Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan will support Pauline Hanson’s migration bill despite vowing to fight her rightwing partyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition will back a plan by Pauline Hanson to prevent Australian citizens with links to overseas terrorist groups fro...

Tom McIlroy Political editor 2 weeks ago

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

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BBC Weather's monthly outlook

Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.

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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s executive order targeting the ICC for its investigation of Israeli crimes in PalestineFour prominent US human rights organizations have accused the Trump administration of using its “crippling” sanctions regime against the international criminal court (ICC) to undermine gl...

Alice Speri 2 weeks ago

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Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office

Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

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Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.

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Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt

Flight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failedA Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt.The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxi...

Olivia Bowden in Toronto 2 weeks ago

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Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax

The new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council taxResidential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target for those who believe homes should be taxed more. Real estate remains a juicy plum for Andy Burnham to pi...

Phillip Inman 2 weeks ago

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California’s Big Sur sees evacuation orders as Timber fire grows

Evacuations include famed tourist destinations as blaze grew to over 1,700 acres by MondayEvacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains.The Timber fire in Monterey county started Sunday and grew to more than...

Guardian staff and agency 2 weeks ago

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Houthis kill three in first deadly attack since start of Iran war - reports

The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.

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Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

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Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

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Hard work or humour? Take the British values quiz

Poll finds consensus on what makes people proud to be British but deep divisions on issues such as immigrationYou may think it’s a commitment to buying a round, the ability to chat at length about the weather, or making a proper cup of tea. But when it comes down to what makes people proud to be Bri...

Alexandra Topping Political correspondent 2 weeks ago

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‘A lazy cop’: Maryland police officer allegedly faked traffic stops to avoid service calls

Baltimore officer Dequwan Houchins, 30, indicted for allegedly making false traffic stop reports for monthsA Baltimore, Maryland, police officer avoided service calls by claiming he was on traffic stops when he was in fact “sitting idle in his car”, according to an indictment filed by city prosecuto...

Edward Helmore 2 weeks ago

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