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Spain's scandal stricken ruling party bans members from hiring sex workers
6 Jul 2025Hit by a corruption scandal, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's party has shaken up its top leadership and banned members from paying for sex.
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Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks 'immediately'
6 Jul 2025Israel was considering its response after Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-sponsored proposal for a Gaza ceasefire.
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Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama hopes to live past 130
6 Jul 2025"I have done my best so far. At the least, I hope to still live for 30 or 40 years more," he said to a room filled with devotees and reporters.
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Turkey opens Spotify probe after complaint about 'morally unacceptable' playlists
6 Jul 2025Turkey's competition authority has launched an investigation into Spotify for anti-competitive practices, and ministers want certain playlists banned.
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Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne head home for their last show
6 Jul 2025Nearly six decades after helping pioneer heavy metal music, Black Sabbath are set to return to their home of Aston for 'Back to the Beginning' at Villa Park stadium.
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Death toll in Pakistan building collapse rises to 21
6 Jul 2025Authorities said the building had been declared unsafe and eviction notices were sent to occupants over three years.
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Four charged over alleged cocaine smuggling involving vinegar, chilli
5 Jul 2025Police allege two 18-year-olds tried to smuggle the drugs into Australia from Hong Kong.
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Trump signs tax and spending bill into law on US Independence Day
5 Jul 2025US President Donald Trump has signed into law a massive package of tax and spending cuts.
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Russia launches record Kyiv drone strike following Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian officials say the aerial assault is one of the worst attacks of the three-year conflict. Audio
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Texas flash flooding death toll climbs to 24, young campers missing
5 Jul 2025Deadly flash floods in Texas have killed at least 24 people leaving two dozen girls missing from a summer camp, local authorities say.
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Man sets fire to Melbourne synagogue
5 Jul 2025There were three separate antisemitic incidents that took place across Melbourne overnight.
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British rock band Oasis reunite in Cardiff
5 Jul 2025The crowd, largely comprising middle-aged fans revisiting their youth, sang along to hits including "Cigarettes & Alcohol", "Supersonic", and "Roll With It."
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Hamas submits 'positive response' to ceasefire proposal
5 Jul 2025The proposal for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, opens the path toward a deal to halt the conflict after months of failed efforts.
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'I dance until I get it all out': The Syrian refugee who taught himself ballet
5 Jul 2025Although his father once threatened to break his legs for dancing, Ahmad Joudeh fought for a life where he could perform in peace.
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Are 'biological age' tests all they're cracked up to be?
A simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our 'biological age'. Then, as many have done, we can share how 'young' we really are on social media.
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Over 600 killed at Gaza distribution aid sites, UN says
The UN human rights office has said it had recorded at least 613 killings both at aid points run by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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Israeli military kills 20 in Gaza as Trump awaits reply to truce proposal
5 Jul 2025The US president said he expected Hamas to respond to his "final proposal" for a ceasefire in Gaza in the next 24 hours.
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UN nuclear watchdog pulls inspectors from Iran as standoff over access drags on
5 Jul 2025Iran's stock of near-bomb-grade uranium remains unaccounted for after Tehran passed a law to suspend cooperation with IAEA.
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How the events of 1984 affected Indian Sikhs
5 Jul 2025A new documentary series traces the story of six Indian Sikhs who migrated to New Zealand after being affected by the events of 1984 and what followed.
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Israeli military prepares plan to ensure Iran cannot threaten Israel
4 Jul 2025The Israeli Defence Minister urged senior military officials to maintain its air superiority, after recent attacks on nuclear facilities.
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Trump expects Hamas decision in 24 hours on 'final' peace proposal
A previous two-month ceasefire ended when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians on 18 March.
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Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
4 Jul 2025The iconic Britpop band has buried its differences, after 16 years of feuding between the Gallagher brothers.
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Qantas boss apologises for data breach
Vanessa Hudson says the airline takes cybersecurity breaches "incredibly seriously" and apologised to more than 6 million customers.
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Questions over lab that gave failed sunscreens their ratings
4 Jul 2025At least half the sunscreens that failed a recent test originally got their certification from one place.
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