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John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years
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John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years

Surprise departure comes after department store chain’s chair warned of ‘really tough trading conditions’Business live – latest updatesThe managing director of John Lewis has quit the job after less than three years in charge of the British department store chain, as the company faces “really tough”...

Jasper Jolly
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Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections
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The Guardian · World

Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections

State confirms nine cases, including five deaths, from Vibrio vulnificus organism, which thrives in seawaterHealth officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.Louisiana has confirmed nin...

Ed Pilkington and agency
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Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says
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The Guardian · World

Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says

Small skiff ran out of fuel off Alaska and was helped by cruise ship even though Meta CEO’s vessel was closerZuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boatThe crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a sma...

Guardian staff and agency
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Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’
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Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’

Crossing in larger vessel highlights changing tactics despite increased enforcement on French coastUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA dinghy carrying a record 230 people has arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in the early hours of Monday.It is the clearest indic...

Diane Taylor
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Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
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Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily

Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 amphorae has been discovered 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily.Italy’s cultural heritage police, the Car...

Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo and agencies
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Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice
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Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice

Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powersBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households could face power cuts at short notice under new rules to help the electricity system operator avoid widespread blackouts when ene...

Jillian Ambrose
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