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Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the island of Kyushu and prompting a major rescue operation. The death toll has climbed to at least 23, with officials warning that hope of finding further survivors is fading as rescue efforts stretch into a second day amid…
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Burnham’s blitz: Sam and Anne’s verdict
The article text was unavailable because access was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The title suggests it concerns Andy Burnham and commentary from Sam and Anne, but this cannot be confirmed from the material provided. No substantive details, figures or context were supplied beyond the article title and URL. A neutral summary…
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Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters across Greater Manchester went to the polls on Thursday to elect a new metro mayor to succeed Andy Burnham, who stepped down after becoming Britain’s prime minister. The election also serves as an early test of public opinion on the governing Labour Party, whose declining popularity Burnham is now trying to reverse from Downing…
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USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight New World screwworm
The US Department of Agriculture plans to fund a facility in Arizona to help combat New World screwworm, a destructive parasitic pest that threatens livestock, wildlife and potentially human health. The investment matters because preventing the pest’s spread into the United States could protect animal welfare, agricultural production and food supplies. New World screwworm larvae…
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More than 1 million people are handed fines after breaking Australian election rules
More than one million people in Australia have received fines after breaking the country’s compulsory voting laws, which require eligible citizens to cast a ballot in federal elections or face a penalty. The scale of the fines highlights ongoing tension between Australia’s strict enforcement of civic participation and the practical difficulties some voters face in…
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Republican senators withdraw support, stalling Blanche’s attorney general vote
Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General has stalled after the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its planned confirmation vote. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withdrew their support, depriving the nomination of the backing needed to advance and highlighting divisions within the party. The committee’s narrow partisan balance means that Republican opposition can prevent…
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Trump says SCOTUS ruling on tariffs and birthright citizenship costing country ‘trillions and trillions of dollars’
President Trump criticised Supreme Court rulings that struck down his tariff policy and his attempt to end birthright citizenship, claiming they had cost the United States “trillions and trillions of dollars”. The remarks underline his escalating public dispute with the court over decisions that limit key parts of his economic and immigration agenda. Both decisions…
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US expands Iran strikes, warns campaign may run for weeks
The United States has launched a further round of airstrikes against Iran, describing them as retaliation for an alleged thwarted attack. US officials have indicated the operation could form part of a military campaign lasting weeks, rather than a one-off response, raising the prospect of a prolonged confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The available report…
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Saints legend Taysom Hill announces departure from New Orleans after unforgettable nine-year run
New Orleans Saints veteran Taysom Hill has announced his departure from the club, bringing an end to a nine-year spell in which he became known as one of the National Football League’s most versatile players. The 35-year-old, often described as a “Swiss Army knife” for his ability to play quarterback, tight end and special teams…