Islamabad is under tight lockdown as Pakistan prepares to host high-stakes US-Iran negotiations on Saturday, while fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon cast doubt on the fragile ceasefire outlook.
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County Championship day one: early wickets at Old Trafford and Haseeb Hameed falls first ball
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeSecond-round County Championship action got underway with early wickets, including Haseeb Hameed dismissed first ball and Luke Wells caught at third slip off Ben Aitchison.
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Epstein survivors respond critically to Melania Trump’s surprise call for a public hearing
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA group of Epstein survivors has pushed back after Melania Trump unexpectedly called for a public hearing, saying they have already “done their part” and repeating demands that Pam Bondi …
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Hungary election campaign reaches final stretch as Orbán seeks to hold on to power
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeOpposition candidate Péter Magyar has urged supporters not to assume victory is assured, with undecided voters still a factor ahead of Sunday’s vote in Hungary.
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UK should be judged on its actions, not social media posts, defence secretary says
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeDefence secretary John Healey said Britain’s role in the Gulf should be assessed by its actions, not by Donald Trump’s social media comments, as tensions linked to Iran continue to …
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Epstein survivors push back after Melania Trump’s surprise call for public hearing
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA group of Epstein survivors has rejected Melania Trump’s call for a public hearing, saying they have already “done their part” and renewing demands for Pam Bondi to be questioned. …
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Canadian mother detained by ICE with 7-year-old daughter speaks out after release
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeTania Warner and her daughter Ayla were held for nearly three weeks in Texas facilities described as unsafe and degrading. After their release, Warner said she was relieved to be …
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US officials reportedly met bank chiefs over cyber risks tied to Anthropic’s latest AI model
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeScott Bessent reportedly summoned major American bank bosses to Washington this week after concerns emerged over the cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic’s latest Claude Mythos model. Jerome Powell was among …
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Essex v Somerset, Surrey v Leicestershire and more: county cricket, day one
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeLive updates from the second round of County Championship matches, with Lancashire making three changes and a cold start for players at Derbyshire.
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Football live: Slot says he feels support from fans and owners as Newcastle debate continues; Aston Villa confirm Bayern friendly in Hong Kong
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA busy football news bulletin brings updates on Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa ahead of a major weekend. Arne Slot says he feels backed by fans and owners, Eddie Howe …
