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Manchester City knocked out of Club World Cup by Al-Hilal

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:11:41 -0400

Pep Guardiola’s side lost a thrilling contest in extra time.

Conor McGregor’s appeal to begin in civil assault case

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:01:22 -0400

A High Court jury found the Irish mixed martial arts star civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018.

Man and woman (80s) found dead at house in Co Cork

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:01:22 -0400

The Garda Press Office has confirmed that gardaí in Mayfield on the northside of Cork city were alerted to an incident on Monday evening at a residence in Glounthaune.

Fewer pupils in less affluent English schools taking languages, survey finds

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:00:08 -0400

Less than half taking foreign languages GCSEs compared with 69% in most prosperous state schools

Ministers must make access to language learning a national priority, experts have said, after research showed that children from more deprived areas of England are disproportionately denied the chance to learn a foreign tongue.

This year’s Language Trends report by the British Council surveyed 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools and found that the proportion of pupils studying a modern language GCSE in less affluent English state schools was 38% lower than in the most affluent and 12% lower than the average.

Death toll rises to 36 after explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in southern India

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:53:27 -0400

Death toll rises to 36 after explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in southern India [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Tuesday briefing: How weakened is Iran after Operation Midnight Hammer – and where might it go from here?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:52:51 -0400

In today’s newsletter: With its nuclear capabilities down but not out and domestic support strong, the question is where Iran goes next

Good morning. The term “cakeism” – the false belief that one can simultaneously enjoy the benefits of two mutually exclusive choices – may forever be associated with the Brexit negotiations, when keeping the advantages of EU membership while also shedding its costs became the UK’s official bargaining position.

But the appeal of cakeism endures, and over the last week the US president’s approach to the conflict with Iran has started to look distinctly gateau-shaped. Donald Trump wants the glory of a decisive victory on the battlefield but is not so keen on the long-term repercussions that come with it: tit-for-tat retaliations, unforeseeable conflict spillage, focused diplomacy, or even regime change – the kind of talk the Maga movement associates with Trump’s predecessors.

Welfare | Downing Street’s plans to see off a major Labour welfare rebellion were in chaos on Monday night, amid continued brinkmanship between MPs and the government over the scale of the concessions. There was significant division between government departments over how to respond to rebels’ demands ahead of the knife-edge vote on Tuesday.

UK news | Police have formally opened a criminal investigation into comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury after reviewing video and audio footage of the performances. Meanwhile on Monday, the BBC said that it should not have allowed chants of “Death to the IDF” at Bob Vylan’s performance to be broadcast.

Crown Estate | King Charles is set to receive official annual income of £132m next year, after his portfolio of land and property made more than £1bn in profits thanks to a boom in the offshore wind sector.

Arms trade | Britain’s decision to allow the export of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel, despite accepting they could be used in breach of international humanitarian law in Gaza, was lawful, London’s high court has ruled. The judges ruled that the “acutely sensitive and political issue” was “a matter for the executive … not for the courts”.

Crime | A 92-year-old man who evaded justice for almost 60 years has been convicted of raping and murdering a woman in Bristol, after a review by a cold case police team and scientists. Officers believe the 58-year gap between the crime and the conviction may be the biggest in modern English policing history.

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ stars Jen Affleck, Whitney Leavitt join ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:46:11 -0400

The reality TV stars will hit the ballroom this fall with previously announced celebs Robert Irwin and Alix Earle.

Florida man headbutted by airborne shark while surfing in insane video: ‘Really happy its mouth wasn’t open’

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:33:59 -0400

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...shark?

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to murder in Idaho student stabbings to avoid death penalty

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:21:56 -0400

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to murder in Idaho student stabbings to avoid death penalty [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Iowa’s civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:21:56 -0400

Iowa’s civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Thailand’s king approves new Cabinet for coalition government shaken by leaked phone call

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:11:21 -0400

Thailand’s king approves new Cabinet for coalition government shaken by leaked phone call [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Catholic Priest Asks "Do We Parrot Prejudice or Give LGBTQ+ People Hope?" - New Ways Ministry

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:04:26 -0400

Catholic Priest Asks "Do We Parrot Prejudice or Give LGBTQ+ People Hope?" New Ways Ministry

Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking US rally into record heights

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:47 -0400

Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking US rally into record heights

Philadelphia city workers strike after contract talks fail

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:47 -0400

Philadelphia city workers strike after contract talks fail [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:27 -0400

The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.

‘Smoke and confusion’: exhibition points out Jane Austen’s true thoughts on Bath

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:08 -0400

Georgian city is not shy of milking its links with the author, but actually she was not happy during her time there

The city of Bath does not fight shy of promoting its Jane Austen connections, tempting in visitors from around the world by organising tours, balls, afternoon teas and writing and embroidery workshops inspired by the author. If you have the inclination, you can buy souvenirs ranging from Jane Austen Top Trumps to a Mr Darcy rubber duck.

But in this, the 250th anniversary year of her birth, an exhibition is being launched daring to point out that in truth Austen wasn’t terribly happy during the five years she lived in the city.

Food prices pushed up by hot weather hitting harvest yields, say UK retailers

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:07 -0400

Rising fruit and vegetable prices contribute to jump in annual food price inflation in June to 3.7%

Britain’s largest retailers are warning that food prices are being driven up by hot weather hitting harvest yields, as the latest UK heatwave pushes temperatures close to record levels.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said rising fruit and vegetable prices had contributed to a jump in food price inflation in June, while retailers also passed on tax rises and employment costs to consumers.

Tech firms suggested placing trackers under offenders’ skin at meeting with justice secretary

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:07 -0400

Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood told companies she wanted ‘deeper collaboration’ to tackle prisons crisis

Analysis: Whitehall’s ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with risk

Tracking devices inserted under offenders’ skin, robots assigned to contain prisoners and driverless vehicles used to transport them were among the measures proposed by technology companies to ministers who are gathering ideas to tackle the crisis in the UK justice system.

The proposals were made at a meeting of more than two dozen tech companies in London last month, chaired by the justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, minutes seen by the Guardian show. Amid an acute shortage of prison places and probation officers under severe strain, ministers told the companies they wanted ideas for using wearable technologies, behaviour monitoring and geolocation to create a “prison outside of prison”.

Whitehall’s ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with risk

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:07 -0400

No 10 must decide whether to ‘build or buy’ its AI technology as ministers increasingly lean on it to tackle crises

Tech firms suggested placing trackers under offenders’ skin at meeting with justice secretary

A Dragons’ Den-style event this week, where tech companies will have 20 minutes to pitch ideas for increasing automation in the British justice system, is one of numerous examples of how the cash-strapped Labour government hopes artificial intelligence and data science can save money and improve public services.

Amid warnings from critics that Downing Street has been “drinking the Kool-Aid” on AI, the Department of Health and Social Care this week announced an AI early warning system to detect dangerous maternity services after a series of scandals, and Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said he wants one in eight operations to be conducted by a robot within a decade.

Ministers launch review of UK parental leave and pay to ‘reset system’

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:06 -0400

Labour considers ways to make paternity leave and unpaid parental leave day-one employment rights

Ministers have launched a review of parental leave and pay as Labour considers ways to make paternity leave and unpaid parental leave day-one rights.

Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, said the government had heard campaigners’ concerns, and accepted the current system was not working for young families.

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Adds ‘Mormon Wives’ Stars Whitney Leavitt And Jen Affleck To Season 34

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

MomTok is heading to the ballroom!

DOJ memo outlines plans for ‘prioritizing denaturalization’ — aka yanking US citizenship — of individuals charged with certain crimes

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:53:37 -0400

At least one person has been denaturalized since the memo was issued.

China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker over South China Sea claims

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:50:04 -0400

China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker over South China Sea claims [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Al Hilal beat Man City

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:39:33 -0400

‘Real Housewives’, Take Note. ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Reunion Had The Best Receipts We’ve Seen In A Long Time

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:30:00 -0400

The Mormon wives might be new to the reunion game, but they know what they are doing.

Jury returns to deliberate for a second day at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:29:00 -0400

Jury returns to deliberate for a second day at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

A look at AP’s top photos in June

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:18:28 -0400

A look at AP’s top photos in June

Jury deliberates for 2nd day in the triple murder trial of Australian accused of mushroom poisonings

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:18:28 -0400

Jury deliberates for 2nd day in the triple murder trial of Australian accused of mushroom poisonings [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Starmer faces down a revolt over welfare reform after a troubled first year in office

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:18:28 -0400

Starmer faces down a revolt over welfare reform after a troubled first year in office [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now

Al Hilal eliminates Manchester City in extra time for massive FIFA Club World Cup upset

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:09:33 -0400

The Saudi Arabian side is into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.

Husband of Suzanne Morphew to appear in court to face murder charge a second time