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Starmer says Trump wants to ‘stay in touch’ after he steps down

July 08, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump agreed to keep in touch after Starmer steps down from his position. They discussed the importance of the UK-US strategic relationship and defense spending at a NATO summit in Turkey, despite recent disagreements.

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President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer met at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Trump thanked the UK for its material contributions to NATO defense spending over many years.
The UK ranks 12th out of 32 NATO members in defense spending as a share of its economy, but second in actual defense spending over the last decade.
Trump previously criticized the UK and Starmer, calling the UK a “deindustrialised welfare zone” and blaming Starmer’s leadership.
Starmer said they have “got along really well” over the longer term and agreed to stay in touch after Starmer leaves office.
Starmer declined to comment on running for NATO secretary general and focused on his current duties.
Starmer warned against changing fiscal rules to increase defense spending due to concerns over government borrowing costs.
UK defense officials said the next prime minister might consider new ways, including war bonds, to increase funding for defense.

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Who Is Andrea Shaw? Mom Who Says Vaccines Killed Twins Charged With Murder

July 08, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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Andrea Shaw, a 23-year-old mother from Idaho, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. Authorities allege she suffocated the children, who died a year earlier after receiving routine vaccinations, which Shaw previously blamed for their deaths.

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Andrea Shaw was arrested and indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her twins, Dallas and Tyson Shaw.
The twins died in May 2025 after a pediatric visit where they received routine vaccinations.
Shaw and her husband publicly claimed vaccines caused the twins’ deaths; these claims were shared by anti-vaccine groups.
Police found the twins dead in their shared bed; the investigation lasted over a year.
The indictment states Shaw killed the twins by suffocation with premeditation and malice.
Shaw was arrested shortly after giving birth to another child, who is now cared for by her husband.
Shaw denies the charges, and her attorney says the state cannot prove the case.
A court denied a motion to keep case information private due to medical privacy, and Shaw is scheduled for a bond hearing.

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Emmy nominations 2026: the list of key categories

July 08, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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The nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards have been announced across many categories, including drama series, comedy series, limited series, and acting roles. Popular shows like The Diplomat, Abbott Elementary, and Beef received multiple nominations.

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Best drama series nominees include The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, and Slow Horses.
Best comedy series nominees include Abbott Elementary, The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building.
Notable lead actors nominated in drama series are Sterling K. Brown and Gary Oldman.
Lead actresses nominated in drama series include Carrie Coon and Zendaya.
Leading roles in comedy series feature nominees such as Quinta Brunson and Steve Carell.
Limited or anthology series nominees include All Her Fault, Beef, and DTF St Louis.
Supporting actor and actress nominations cover a wide range of shows, including The Pitt and Hacks.
Variety specials nominated include the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.

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Trump seeks delay of payment to E. Jean Carroll, asks Supreme Court to reconsider

July 08, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision not to review a case where he was ordered to pay $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for sexual abuse and defamation. Carroll’s lawyers want the money released quickly, but Trump is trying to delay the payment until the Court reconsiders the case.

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A federal court holds $5 million deposited by President Trump’s lawyers after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll.
The Supreme Court recently declined to hear Trump’s appeal of this case.
Trump requested the Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal and asked a judge to delay paying Carroll the $5 million.
Carroll’s lawyers want the money paid soon, including interest that has built up since the 2023 trial.
Carroll won a separate defamation case against Trump in 2024, with a jury awarding her more than $83 million.
Trump denies Carroll’s abuse claims and calls her story false.
Trump argues presidential immunity should apply in the larger defamation case connected to statements made while he was president.
Neither the Supreme Court nor the lower courts have decided on Trump’s latest requests.

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Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester

July 08, 2026 • Business • Guardian World

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Three people were arrested in an investigation into financial crimes at the University of Greater Manchester, involving fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The police are examining over £1 million linked to about 60 transactions and planning to build a strong case for prosecution.

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Three suspects arrested: two men in their 60s and one woman in her 50s.
Suspects face charges including money laundering; both men are also suspected of fraud, and one man is suspected of bribery.
The investigation concerns financial activities at the university from 2014 to 2025.
Authorities discovered misuse of university funds, including buying a heated dog kennel for private use.
Police executed warrants at five addresses in different regions on the same day.
The university was previously known as the University of Bolton and changed its name to the University of Greater Manchester in December 2025.
The Office for Students started investigating the university’s management and governance in December 2026.
The university has nearly 11,000 students and is a major employer in Bolton, contributing to the local economy.

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Brazilian police search the home of former President Bolsonaro for weapons but find nothing

July 08, 2026 • World • AP News

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Brazil’s federal police searched the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro for weapons but found nothing. Bolsonaro is under house arrest in Brasilia, serving a 27-year sentence for trying to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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The police searched Bolsonaro’s home because of a difference between registered firearms and those handed over to authorities.
Bolsonaro’s lawyer said no weapons or ammunition were found during the search.
Bolsonaro was convicted by Brazil’s Supreme Court for attempting a coup and began his sentence in November.
He was moved to house arrest in March due to health issues.
Last month, police seized a firearm linked to Bolsonaro from a military officer at a checkpoint.
The Supreme Court allowed Bolsonaro to stay under house arrest despite the firearm incident.
U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods citing unfair treatment of Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo was convicted for illegally lobbying the U.S. government to interfere in Bolsonaro’s trial.

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Elton John Is Taking His Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to One More Place

July 08, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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Elton John is adding two farewell concerts in Mexico City on October 2 and 3, 2024. These will be his first shows in Mexico in 14 years and part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

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Elton John finished his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in 2023 but did not perform in Mexico then.
He will perform two concerts at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
These concerts are his official farewell shows in Mexico.
Elton John last performed in Mexico City 34 years ago and last played in Mexico in 2012.
Tickets for the Mexico concerts go on sale to the public on July 16, 2024.
Elton said Mexico City is special to him and the pandemic delayed his Latin America tour.
The concerts will feature many of his famous songs like "Candle in the Wind" and "Rocket Man."

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The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus

July 08, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Two tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leading Gulf countries to blame Iran. The United States responded with attacks on Iran, which then struck Bahrain and Kuwait. This increased conflict centers around control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies.

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Two tankers were attacked on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz in Omani waters.
Gulf countries blamed Iran for the attacks.
The United States launched military strikes on Iranian territory.
In response, Iran attacked locations in Bahrain and Kuwait.
President Donald Trump declared the Iran-US memorandum of understanding void.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major passage for about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.
Iran has heavily disrupted traffic through the strait, reducing it by around 95%.
Gulf countries have rerouted oil through pipelines, but these carry much less oil than the strait handled before.
Iran wants to control the strait more firmly and charge fees to ships passing through, which the US opposes.
The conflict has caused a large disruption in global oil supplies, affecting many countries economically.

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Tyler Robinson faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings in Charlie Kirk murder trial

July 08, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Tyler Robinson is in court for the third day of preliminary hearings related to the murder of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors have shown video footage of Robinson on the college campus in Utah where the killing happened.

Key Facts

Tyler Robinson is the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Robinson is attending the third day of preliminary court hearings.
The hearings are happening in a Utah court.
Prosecutors showed video evidence of Robinson on the college campus where the murder took place.
Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus in Utah.

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Trump says dealing with Iran is "a waste of time" and warns of U.S. strikes

July 08, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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President Donald Trump said that talking with Iran is a waste of time. He also warned that the U.S. will carry out more strikes against Iran soon.

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President Trump called efforts to negotiate with Iran a waste of time.
He warned that the U.S. will hit Iran hard again soon.
The article includes reports from CBS News reporters and a contributor's comments on Ukraine and NATO, but the main focus is on President Trump's statement about Iran.
The situation involves U.S. military actions and warnings.
The comments were made publicly on CBS News.

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Trump's NATO trouble tour

July 08, 2026 • World • Axios

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President Trump disrupted the NATO summit in Turkey by criticizing allies, threatening to end trade with Spain, and calling off talks with Iran. He also discussed withdrawing U.S. troops from Europe and praised China, causing concern among NATO members.

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President Trump threatened to stop all trade with Spain for not allowing U.S. military base use against Iran.
He called talks with Iran a "waste of time" and suggested attacking Iranian infrastructure.
Trump renewed his demand to buy Greenland, a move that previously caused tension with Denmark.
He floated the idea of removing all U.S. troops from Europe, alarming NATO allies.
Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and sought closeness with Turkish President Erdoğan despite Israel’s objections.
NATO members confirmed their commitment to defend each other and to continue funding Ukraine’s security.
The U.S. will allow Ukraine to produce its own Patriot missile defense systems, a significant support move.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said demands for increased defense spending made the alliance stronger.

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Trump asks judge not to order release of $5.8m payment to E Jean Carroll

July 08, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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President Donald Trump has asked a judge not to release about $5.8 million he owes E Jean Carroll from a 2023 civil trial she won against him. Trump’s lawyers argue the money should stay in a court-controlled account until the Supreme Court decides whether to reconsider their refusal to hear his appeal.

Key Facts

E Jean Carroll won a sexual abuse and defamation civil case against President Trump in 2023.
The jury awarded Carroll over $5 million plus interest, totaling about $5.8 million now.
Trump deposited this money into a court-controlled account after the jury decision.
The Supreme Court refused on June 29 to hear Trump’s appeal of the case.
Carroll’s lawyers asked a Manhattan judge to order the release of the funds.
Trump’s legal team filed to delay the release, citing a pending petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider.
Trump’s lawyers say releasing funds now could cause him irreparable harm because Carroll plans to give the money away.
Judge Lewis Kaplan will decide whether to release or hold the funds longer.

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US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal

July 08, 2026 • Us • Guardian US

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A US appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump’s name cannot be put back on the Kennedy Center’s building while his administration challenges a court order to remove it. The appeals court did not decide on the main case but denied the request to pause the removal of Trump’s name.

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The Trump administration wanted to restore President Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center facade in Washington, D.C.
A lower court judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name in May and blocked plans to close the center for renovations.
The appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to delay the removal during the appeal process.
The ruling did not decide the main legal dispute, allowing the appeal to continue.
The Trump administration claimed removing the name would hurt fundraising and financial support for the center.
The appeals court said no evidence was given to support the claim about fundraising harm.
The administration cannot argue that a new Trump Kennedy Center Foundation must return money if the name is not restored.
The three-judge panel included two judges appointed by former President Barack Obama and one appointed by President Trump.

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US charges Indian crime leader in Sikh activist’s assassination

July 08, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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U.S. authorities have charged the leader of an Indian crime group for the assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada, a killing that caused tensions between Canada and India. This action was part of a large operation involving police from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, targeting multiple suspects involved in crimes like kidnapping, drug trafficking, and murder.

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The investigation involves 37 suspects linked to three Indian crime syndicates operating internationally.
The crime syndicates are accused of crimes such as kidnapping, racketeering (organized illegal business activities), extortion, illegal firearms, drug dealing, and murder.
Lawrence Bishnoi, 33, is the charged leader; his friend Satinderjeet Singh is still wanted.
The victim, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was a Sikh independence activist killed in 2023 outside a temple in Canada.
Nijjar was organizing support for an independent Sikh homeland called Khalistan and held Canadian citizenship.
The killing worsened diplomatic relations between Canada and India, with Canada accusing India of involvement.
Some suspects used corrupt connections in India to go after rivals or people helping law enforcement.
The operation shows collaboration between law enforcement agencies from multiple countries to fight international crime.

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‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out

July 08, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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A Mexican immigrant, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Texas while on his way to work. His family and civil rights groups are asking for an independent investigation, questioning the federal government's account of the incident.

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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston, Texas.
ICE claims Salgado used his vehicle as a weapon against an officer, leading to the shooting in self-defense.
Salgado’s family says he was a hardworking man living in the US for over 30 years and was applying for a work permit.
The family learned about his death through news reports, not from ICE or local officials.
Civil rights groups like LULAC and elected officials are demanding an independent local investigation.
DHS and ICE have faced criticism for past misleading statements about similar shootings.
Three other men in Salgado's van were arrested by ICE; the family has not been able to contact them yet.
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia called for preservation of evidence and a transparent investigation into the incident.

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Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind

July 08, 2026 • Technology • Ars Technica

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Google has updated Android Bench, a test that measures how well large language models (LLMs) perform at Android app development. The update adds new models and a simpler testing framework, but Google's own Gemini model ranks below some competitors in accuracy and cost efficiency.

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Android Bench tests how well LLMs handle 100 Android development tasks.
Google added eight new LLMs to the leaderboard, including Claude Fable 5 and GPT 5.4.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Google's model, ranks fifth behind other models like GPT 5.4 and Claude Fable 5.
Claude Fable 5 leads with 84.5% accuracy but costs over $130 per test run.
Gemini 3.1 Pro costs less to run ($87 per test) but scores lower.
Gemini 3.5 Flash is the most expensive model to run ($165) due to long runtime.
Google switched Android Bench to use the Harbor framework to make it easier for developers to run tests and share results.
Developers can contribute new tasks and benchmarks to Android Bench via GitHub.

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Five crew remain missing after plane wreckage found in Pakistan

July 08, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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A private cargo plane, a Boeing 737 operated by K2 Airways, went missing off the coast of Pakistan while traveling from Karachi to Sharjah. After a 12-hour search, the wreckage was found, but five crew members are still missing.

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The plane lost contact with air traffic controllers on Tuesday at 21:21 local time (16:21 GMT).
It reported a navigation system problem just before descending rapidly.
The wreckage was found 53 nautical miles south of Ormara, a port town on the Arabian Sea coast.
Ormara is about 360 kilometers (223 miles) west of Karachi, where the flight started.
Search and rescue efforts involved both air and sea resources.
The plane was a Boeing 737 operated by the private airline K2 Airways.
Five crew members remain missing after the crash.
The last major aviation accident in Pakistan was in 2020, involving a passenger plane crash near Karachi.

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Mom Painting Room Turns Back on Toddler for 4 Minutes, Returns to ‘Chaos’

July 08, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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Brittany Gil from Arkansas left her 3-year-old son alone for a few minutes while painting his room. When she returned, she found that he had spread white paint all over the house, creating a big mess that took about 13 hours to clean.

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Brittany Gil is a mother of five children living in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
She was painting her eldest son’s room and left a paint roller within reach in the playroom.
Her 3-year-old son, Finley, picked up the roller and made paint marks throughout the house.
Gil found him mid-way through his “art piece” and laughed instead of getting upset.
The cleanup took approximately 13 hours, with Finley helping and apologizing many times.
Finley was born with one kidney and is currently in kidney failure, requiring ongoing medical care.
Gil shared the story to highlight staying calm and finding humor in parenting challenges.
She felt happy to see her son acting like a normal toddler despite his health issues.

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Schumer: Trump’s Iran deal is ‘total, utter disaster’

July 08, 2026 • World • The Hill

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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump’s peace agreement with Iran, calling it a complete failure. President Trump announced that the agreement to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is no longer active.

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Senator Chuck Schumer spoke out against President Trump’s deal with Iran.
Schumer described the deal as a “total, utter disaster.”
President Trump said the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran is now “over.”
The original deal aimed to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
The agreement also intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments.
The announcement signals a change in U.S. policy toward Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil transportation.

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El Niño's Rapid Return Causes Hurricane Season Downgrade

July 08, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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AccuWeather has lowered its forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season because El Niño arrived earlier than expected and may become very strong. El Niño tends to reduce the number of hurricanes by creating conditions that prevent storms from growing.

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AccuWeather now expects 8 to 14 named storms in 2026, down from 11 to 16.
El Niño conditions started in June and could become a "Super El Niño" later this year.
Strong El Niño events usually lead to fewer hurricanes by increasing wind shear, which breaks up storms.
The forecast still predicts 4 to 7 hurricanes, with 2 to 4 being major hurricanes.
Between 3 and 5 storms are expected to hit the United States directly.
Areas most at risk include the northern and eastern Gulf Coast, southeastern U.S., and parts of the Caribbean.
El Niño phases happen every 2 to 7 years and affect global weather by changing ocean temperatures and wind patterns.
A Super El Niño is estimated to have a 70% chance of developing in late 2026 and lasting into early 2027.

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