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Cool as a cucumber: man calmly ate salad as press dinner shooting unfolded
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Cool as a cucumber: man calmly ate salad as press dinner shooting unfolded

Michael Glantz, a senior talent agent, says he ‘wasn’t scared’ and ‘wanted to watch’ as chaos unfolded at the eventUS politics live – latest updatesA guest at the White House correspondents’ dinner retained his table manners and was spotted calmly tucking into his salad course on Saturday, soon afte...

Richard Luscombe
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Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa
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The Guardian · World

Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa

Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent daysWhen Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s military junta, sat down with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in the Kremlin last summer, it symbolised Moscow’s commanding sway over Mali at th...

Pjotr Sauer
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Back to the 90s: Tate exhibition to explore decade’s art and fashion
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The Guardian · World

Back to the 90s: Tate exhibition to explore decade’s art and fashion

Show curated by Edward Enninful will highlight era’s ‘do it yourself’ attitude and shift focus away from Cool BritanniaSteve McQueen’s first major film, a Chris Ofili painting in tribute to Doreen and Stephen Lawrence and images of clubbers at the Haçienda will be exhibited at Tate Britain as part o...

Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
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California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot
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The Guardian · World

California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot

Proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state is opposed by Silicon Valley tech titans and Gavin NewsomProponents of a proposal to levy a one-time tax on California billionaires say they’ve gathered enough signatures to place the measure on the ballot in November.The campaign says it h...

Guardian staff and agency
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MPs to vote on whether to hold inquiry into Starmer over Mandelson
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The Guardian · World

MPs to vote on whether to hold inquiry into Starmer over Mandelson

Commons speaker to grant application by Tories for vote on investigation into whether PM misled MPs, say sourcesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer faces a vote on whether to launch an investigation into his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.The speaker, Linds...

Kiran Stacey and Pippa Crerar
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Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn
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BBC News · World

Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

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Starmer says ‘tide could be turning’ on shoplifting in England and Wales
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Starmer says ‘tide could be turning’ on shoplifting in England and Wales

Prime minister says number of people charged has risen by 17% and technology is helping police to tackle theftKeir Starmer has said the “tide could be turning” on shoplifting, pointing to a 17% rise in people charged for what has become a hot political issue.CCTV footage that could be shared immedia...

Ben Quinn and Michael Goodier
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Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract
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The Guardian · World

Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract

Exclusive: Mayor raises concerns about using public money to support firms ‘who act contrary to London’s values’UK politics live – latest updatesSadiq Khan may oppose Scotland Yard using Palantir’s AI systems to process criminal intelligence because of his “concerns about using public money to suppo...

Robert Booth UK technology editor
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Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign
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The Guardian · World

Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign

Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rulesPolice are assessing evidence about donations to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to become Conservative leader in 2024 after a referral from the elections watchdog, the Guardian...

Rowena Mason Whitehall editor
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