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Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning to resign – UK politics live

No 10 confirms Streeting is still health secretary despite reports he could launch a leadership bid as early as tomorrowStreeting to resign and challenge Starmer, allies sayFarage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaireLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute ...

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Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi

The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

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At 10.15pm, do you know where Donald Trump is?

The US president’s late-night Truth Social vitriol riddled with erratic capitalization and spelling? That’s leadershipThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayGas prices are soaring because of blockages in the strait of Hormuz as par...

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Bannu reels under wave of lawlessness

Bank van looted, medic missing, security supplies hijacked

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For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit

The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing’s favor even before the war in Iran began in February.

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'Pinky' case deepens as physical remand secured

Police claim a Pandora's box of organised crime is beginning to open

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France Bars 1,700 Cruise Passengers From Leaving Ship After Dozens Get Sick

Around 50 people so far have symptoms “consistent with an acute gastrointestinal infection” on the Ambassador Cruise Line ship Ambition.

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More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

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Streeting to fire starting gun in Starmer leadership battle – The Latest

Wes Streeting is expected to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as Thursday. News of the health secretary’s plans came during the king’s speech, derailing what was supposed to be another chance for the prime minister to reset the political agenda. Lucy Hough speaks to the Gua...

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Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires

Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.

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Mississippi governor rules out redrawn supreme court maps before midterms

Tate Reeves cancels special legislative session but expects to redraw four congressional districts before 2027 electionsOn Wednesday morning, Mississippi’s governor, Tate Reeves, said that he was canceling a special legislative session that was scheduled to redraw the state’s supreme court districts...

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Mississippi governor cancels special legislative session to redraw state supreme court maps

However, Tate Reeves said he expects to redraw state’s four congressional districts before the 2027 electionsOn Wednesday morning, Mississippi’s governor, Tate Reeves, said that he is canceling a special legislative session that was scheduled to redraw the state’s supreme court districts next week. ...

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Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping

The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

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Utah woman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder

Kouri Richins was convicted for lacing her husband’s cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanylSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Utah mother who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband and was later found guilty of killing him will now receiv...

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World Cup could see dangerous heat and humidity, experts warn

This year's World Cup could see hazardous heat and humidity for players and fans at around a quarter of games, academics warned.

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One in seven in UK prefer consulting AI chatbots to seeing doctor, study finds

Exclusive: Doctors say ‘highly concerning’ poll highlights risk to patients of turning to AI for medical adviceOne in seven people are using AI chatbots for health advice instead of seeing their GP, a UK study has found.The poll of more than 2,000 people found that – of the 15% turning to chatbots –...

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One in seven prefer consulting AI chatbots to seeing a doctor, UK study shows

Exclusive: Doctors say ‘highly concerning’ poll highlights risk to patients of turning to AI for medical adviceOne in seven people are using AI chatbots for health advice instead of seeing their GP, a UK study has found.The poll of more than 2,000 people found that – of the 15% turning to chatbots –...

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Les Simpson: return of Québécois show spares viewers from ‘European French’

Beloved animated series will return for 36th season in the fall after telecoms giant Bell Media reaches deal with DisneyFans of Les Simpson have a message for anyone who doubted the future of the beloved and long-running Québécois version of the animated satirical show: Mange de la crotte.Les Simpso...

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Les Simpson: Québécois version of show to return on air after uncertainty

Beloved animated series will return for 36th season in the fall after telecoms giant Bell Media reaches deal with DisneyFans of Les Simpson have a message for anyone who doubted the future of the beloved and long-running Québécois version of the animated satirical show: Mange de la crotte.Les Simpso...

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Slovakia closes border crossing with Ukraine amid warnings of further Russian strikes – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more of our Ukraine war coverage hereResponding to the Guardian’s questions, the operator also confirmed that the vast majority of the 1,187 guests on board are British. There are also 514 crew members.Ambassador Cruise Line also confirmed that a 92-year-old man...

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Ali Zafar revives 2002 thesis painting in AI-driven video

Singer releases striking music video for his song 'Shiddat' from album 'Roshni'

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Peter Jackson returns to adventure with 'Tintin'

'Lord of the Rings' filmmaker reveals work on long-awaited follow-up to Spielberg film

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History comes home

Exhibition in Islamabad showcases antiquities recovered by US authorities from illicit trafficking networks

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Why is the Royal Navy sending HMS Dragon to the Strait of Hormuz?

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