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Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
Preparations for the medical needs of the hajj season began nine months ago.
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Ground operation in Lebanon begins beyond the yellow line – Channel 12 Israel – Forex Factory
Ground operation in Lebanon begins beyond the yellow line - Channel 12 Israel Forex FactoryIsrael issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon BBCIsraeli strikes follow displacement order for Lebanese city of…
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Sturgeon showed ‘remarkable lack of curiosity’ over SNP finances, Cherry says – BBC
Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry says BBCPeter Murrell sentence: How long could former SNP chief executive spend in prison? BBC'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told…
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JUST IN: Olawepo-Hashim declares presidential bid on Accord Party platform
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim declares his presidential bid for 2027 on the Accord Party platform, mobilising over one million supporters nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-olawepo-hashim-declares-presidential-bid-on-accord-party-platform/
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BTS dominates 2026 AMAs as K-pop sweeps major categories
The group won three awards Monday evening, including the top prize of the night, after a four-year hiatus. Kasteye and Huntr/x also scored major wins.
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BTS dominates 2026 AMAs as K-pop sweeps major categories
The group won three awards Monday evening, including the top prize of the night, following their four-year hiatus, as did Kasteye and Huntr/x.
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Yusuf and Jenrick in row over Reform’s deportation plans – The Telegraph
Yusuf and Jenrick in row over Reform’s deportation plans The TelegraphReform’s Robert Jenrick and Zia Yusuf in public row over party’s immigration policy The IndependentYusuf and Jenrick clash on social housing The SpectatorHeadache…
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MSPs back call for Holyrood to be given power to hold independence referendum – BBC
MSPs back call for Holyrood to be given power to hold independence referendum BBCScottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum BBCScottish Parliament to move on new independence vote RTE.ieDowning Street rejects Holyrood…
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Deadly building collapse shocks Philippine city: ‘like an aeroplane landing’
James Bernardo, 30, was delivering food on Teodoro street in Angeles City in the Philippines when a nine-storey building under construction on the opposite side of the road collapsed behind…
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MSPs to debate call for independence referendum powers – BBC
MSPs to debate call for independence referendum powers BBCMSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum BBCScottish Parliament to move on new independence vote RTE.ieWhat you need to know as Holyrood…
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Delhi High Court To Hear On Friday Plea By Abhijeet Dipke Against Blocking Of Cockroach Janta Party’s X… – Live Law
Delhi High Court To Hear On Friday Plea By Abhijeet Dipke Against Blocking Of Cockroach Janta Party's X... Live LawIndia's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked BBCWhy the Cockroach Partys…
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Sam Altman is delighted to be wrong about AI layoffs
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted he was wrong to predict a significant elimination of entry-level white-collar jobs due to AI. He now believes human interaction remains crucial in many professions,…
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More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe
A “heat dome” is causing temperatures in the continent to spike to as high as 38 deg C.
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Lagos traders lament low sales as Eid-el-Kabir approaches
Lagos traders and consumers express concern over low sales and high food prices ahead of Eid-el-Kabir. Discover why patronage is unusually poor this year. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-traders-lament-low-sales-as-eid-el-kabir-approaches/
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Stepmother killed girl in scalding bath in 1978, jury finds – ITVX
Stepmother killed girl in scalding bath in 1978, jury finds ITVXThe stepmum exposed as a young girl's killer almost 50 years on BBCWoman guilty of killing stepdaughter, five, by scalding almost 50…
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Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
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Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
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Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes – BBC
Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes BBCIsrael pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations past security zone ReutersIsraeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls…
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Mango founder’s son denies pushing his father off cliff
Jonathan Andic, son of the founder of the Mango clothing empire, who has been arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into his father's 2024 death, has denied the…
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Mainland Chinese mum who offered bribe for son’s Hong Kong school place spared jail
A mainland Chinese mother who tried to secure a Hong Kong secondary school place for her son by offering a bribe to an assistant principal received a suspended jail sentence…
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BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold in surprise move, citing unnamed governance issues – Reuters
BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold in surprise move, citing unnamed governance issues ReutersBP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct Financial TimesBP removes board chair, citing "conduct" concerns AxiosBP ousts…
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Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic Lebanese river following overnight strikes – AP News
Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic Lebanese river following overnight strikes AP NewsBenjamin Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah BBCIsrael Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran…
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Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform’s Welsh leader
Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute.
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Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform’s Welsh leader
Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute.
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Body of man found in lake near private university in Subang – The Star | Malaysia
Body of man found in lake near private university in Subang The Star | Malaysia
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James Harden feels like Cavaliers are ‘better team’ in bizarre comments after Knicks’ annihilation
As the old saying goes, it's usually the team that loses four games by a combined 77 points that actually is the one that should have emerged triumphant.
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What’s on: 10 events not to miss in Switzerland this June
From religious holidays and music festivals, to art exhibitions - these are some of the events scheduled to take place across Switzerland in June 2026.
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Fewer fires in Mandaue, but officials urge caution if El Niño develops
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Community education campaigns and a more intense fire prevention program have helped Mandaue City bring down the number of fires this year, officials said. The Bureau…
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Dog remarkably survives 120ft fall, says coastguard
Tilly managed to escape without injury and was later found by a person flying a drone.
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‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records – CNN
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records CNNSeven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures The GuardianExceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe NBC NewsParts of Europe…
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Rated – Liverpool’s six signings from record summer spree
BBC Sport assesses the impact made by Liverpool's six signings last summer that totalled a record £415m.
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Litter ‘carnage’ at Wolverhampton pool after Bank Holiday weekend – BBC
Litter 'carnage' at Wolverhampton pool after Bank Holiday weekend BBCHundreds enjoy an outdoor swim as temperatures rise Yahoo News CanadaTime for a splashing summer! Tettenhall Pool and East Park water play reopen…
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Portland sees 1 more damp day Tuesday, with possible afternoon thunderstorms
Tuesday's showers should be light, but brief heavier downpours are possible.
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Gazini Ganados stuns in Filipina-Palestinian look
Gazini Ganados paid tribute to her Filipino and Palestinian roots through a new fashion shoot shared on social media....Keep on reading: Gazini Ganados stuns in Filipina-Palestinian look
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Rural petrol station in Manawatū hit three times in same night by thieves – 1News
Rural petrol station in Manawatū hit three times in same night by thieves 1News