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Live updates: ‘Big Beautiful’ bill in peril as House Republicans struggle to find votes

<p>Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was subject to torture and abuse during a nearly month-long imprisonment inside El Salvador’s CECOT after he was mistakenly deported from the United States in March</p>

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New legal filing details graphic ‘torture and abuse’ of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador prison

<p>Travis Decker is wanted for the murders of his three daughters. Investigators say they found DNA evidence linking him to the crime scene </p>

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Bloody handprints on truck link fugitive dad to murder of three daughters, police say

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Mass casualty incident declared after plane crash near New Jersey airport

<p>A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border</p>

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Judge blocks Trump’s asylum ban at southern border saying he exceeded authority

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Diddy found guilty: Federal jury convicts Sean Combs on two counts but rap mogul escapes most serious charges

<p>Bryan Kohberger stares ahead at his plea deal hearing on Wednesday in Boise</p>

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I was feet away as Bryan Kohberger admitted to four brutal murders. It was chilling how normal it all seemed to him

<p>Steve Goncalves, father of murdered Idaho college student Kaylee Goncalves, speaks outside the Ada County Courthouse on Wednesday after Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to murdering his daughter and three others</p>

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Family of Kohberger murder victim rails against judge and prosecutors after plea deal avoids death penalty

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Bryan Kohberger admits guilt in murder of Idaho college students as prosecutor breaks down naming victims

<p>The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart has gripped researchers for decades</p>

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Researchers launch new search to find Amelia Earhart’s plane

<p>Six Flags plans to close its Great America park in Santa Clara, California, at the end of its 2027 operating season</p>

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Six Flags to close another park months after announcing the closure of its Maryland location

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Trump taps 30-year-old with little government experience and links to Holocaust denier to lead federal agency

<p>Jennifer and Scott looked through three buckets of diamonds before finding a 3.36-carat one</p>

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Couple visiting state park finds 3-carat diamond worth thousands

<p>Constellation Brands, the maker of top-selling Modelo and Corona beers, says sales are struggling over Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation fears</p>

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Maker of top-selling Modelo and Corona beers says sales are struggling over ICE deportation fears

<p>Trash sits on sidewalk on Tuesday in Philadelphia as workers strike for better pay and conditions</p>

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Trash is piling up in several cities as thousands of workers go on strike

<p>Blueberries on display</p>

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Blueberry recall elevated to highest level due to listeria risk

<p>Naomi, Charli, Kennedy and Brooke Thrasher, known online as the Survival Sisters, have been attending shooting ranges since they were four years old</p>

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From 8-year-olds to trans anarchists, gun owners aren’t who you think

<p>The largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth is being auctioned off later this month. It could fetch as much as $4 million</p>

Largest ever chunk of Mars which fell to Earth in meteor strike goes up for auction

<p>Oklahoma pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta is charged with murder</p>

Crime

Pediatrician charged with murder after her 4-year-old daughter discovered in ‘staged drowning’ on family vacation

<p>A demonstrator holds a sign protesting Elon Musk across from a parked Tesla</p>

Tesla sales fall by 13% as Musk’s political ties hit brand

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>President Donald Trump faced pushback from the mayor of Hiroshima after comparing his Iran strikes to the nuclear blasts of 1945</p>

Politics

Hiroshima mayor invites Trump to visit after ‘that hit ended the war’ crack comparing WWII atom bomb to Iran strike

<p>Donald Trump will be paid $16 million by Paramount to settle a lawsuit over a ‘60 Minutes’ interview.</p>

Politics

Paramount accused of ‘bribery’ for paying Trump $16 million

<p>New York City voters pictured filling out their election ballots in November 2024. A new report reveals President Donald Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether it can bring criminal charges against election workers the administration believes aren't safeguarding their computer systems</p>

Politics

Trump’s DOJ looks at criminal charges for election officials it says don’t do enough to safeguard voting systems

<p>Donald Trump’s straining business empire doubled down on new ventures and foreign deals as he stared down criminal indictments and blockbuster financial judgments, The New York Times found</p>

Politics

Trump’s biz empire was nearly bankrupt. Then he won the nomination and investors banked on his victory

<p>Meta/Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reportedly strolled right into a classified Oval Office meeting during a recent visit to the White House.</p>

Politics

Military leaders aghast as Meta founder Zuckerberg crashes classified Oval Office meeting on fighter jets: report

<p>Fox News commentator Jason Chaffetz says that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani "wants to eradicate Jews" because "he doesn't believe in them."</p>

Politics

Fox star outright claims that Mamdani ‘just wants to eradicate Jews’

<p>New York voters do not approve of President Donald Trump’s domestic and foreign policy agenda</p>

POlitics

Make America (Not) Great: Majority of voters worry Trump policies will harm US, poll finds

<p>Ninety civil society groups have called on FIFA to push back against the Trump administration’s immigration policies</p>

POlitics

Fans beg FIFA to protect US World Cup visitors from Trump’s immigration policies

Bulletin

<p>The agreement is expected to boost AMC’s advertising revenue.</p>

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AMC Theaters will show more ads before movies

<p>Since its founding in 2017, Luckin Coffee has become one of the fastest-growing coffee chains in China</p>

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China’s largest coffee chain opens US locations

<p>Walter, who played housekeeper Chessy said she would want fellow stars Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid involved.</p>

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Parent Trap actress reveals she is on board for a reboot

Under Taliban rule, women were publicly flogged, lashed and executed in football stadiums

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Kazakhstan has banned the burqa. Here’s why

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<p>Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky meets with US president Donald Trump on the sideline of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in The Hague</p>

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv summons US envoy as Trump administration plays down weapon shipments halt

<p>Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House in April</p>

AnalysisWorld

Trump’s Gaza ceasefire boasts will mean nothing unless he can get a grip on Israel

Trump claims Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

<p>Moment man takes off running as police question him about stolen car</p>

Crime

Moment man takes off running as police question him about stolen car

News

Famed Vegas casino set to end 24/7 operations and will only be open for special occasions

<p>Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City</p>

Meghan Markle issues refunds to customers after As Ever mishap

<p>‘He heard me tell the story and he knew it was about him, and he wrote me a pretend letter trying to explain his behavior and how I must have misunderstood it,’ Theron said</p>

Charlize Theron won’t reveal name of director who harassed her

<p>L’Tavious Rice worked at the SpaceX manufacturing facility in Hawthorne, California</p>

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Black SpaceX technician says in lawsuit he was fired for being late while white workers’ tardiness was ignored

<p>Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us' season two</p>

The Last of Us co-creator makes shock exit from hit HBO series

<p>Michigan police used a drone with a Faygo soda to lure a hostage-taker out of a bank.</p>

Crime

Michigan cops use Faygo soda to trick armed suspect holding bank employee hostage so they could shoot him dead

<p>The Hamish family were eventually reunited with their beloved pendent. </p>

News

Family reunited with daughter’s ashes held in pendant four years after losing it under grocery store aisle

<p>Gateway Church is slashing its Saturday services at nearly all of its campuses as the church struggles to regain a following after its pastor, Robert Morris, faced sex abuse allegations. </p>

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Gateway megachurch announces it is cutting services after Robert Morris sex-abuse allegations

<p>Brian Tarrence disappeared more than a week ago</p>

News

Mystery after an American tourist goes missing in Turks and Caicos

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23 greatest movie endings of all time, ranked

An object may have just come to us from another solar system, scientists say

<p>Matt Damon leads Christopher Nolan's new epic 'The Odyssey' as the Greek hero Odysseus</p>

Teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey leaks online after official screenings

<p>Swimmers will immerse themselves in water taken directly from the East River and cleaned via a non-chemical filtration system.</p>

Crime

Construction begins on a floating river swimming pool for New York City

<p>The Dalai Lama presides over an event celebrating his 90th birthday earlier this week</p>

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Inside Asia's Conclave as the Dalai Lama reveals succession plan

<p>Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto in 'Ironheart'</p>

Marvel fans celebrate ‘amazing’ villain debut after years of waiting

Culture

<p>Matt Damon leads Christopher Nolan's new epic 'The Odyssey' as the Greek hero Odysseus</p>

Teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey leaks online

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James Cameron calls Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ‘a moral cop-out’

<p>Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto in 'Ironheart'</p>

Marvel fans celebrate ‘amazing’ villain debut after years of waiting

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Jonathan Ross criticises Tom Cruise’s appearance after surgery rumours

<p>Blake Lively's lawyers are issuing subpoenas to Perez Hilton and Candace Owens</p>

Blake Lively set to subpoena Perez Hilton and Candace Owens

<p>‘When I first met Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, I was,’ Pitt said about feeling starstruck </p>

Brad Pitt says only two of his co-stars left him starstruck

<p>Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us' season two</p>

The Last of Us co-creator makes shock exit from hit HBO series

<p>‘He heard me tell the story and he knew it was about him, and he wrote me a pretend letter trying to explain his behavior and how I must have misunderstood it,’ Theron said</p>

Charlize Theron won’t reveal name of director who harassed her

<p>50 Cent, Diddy and Aubrey O'Day</p>

50 Cent, Aubrey O’Day react as Diddy ‘beats the feds’ in trial

<p>Charlize Theron as Andy in 'The Old Guard 2', which has underwhelmed critics</p>

The Old Guard 2: Charlize Theron’s Netflix sequel slated by critics

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Best tents for camping in 2025, tested by our outdoor gear expert

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Best camping chairs 2025, tried and tested in the great outdoors

<p>As an outdoor cooking enthusiast, I’ve tested my fair share of grills</p>

Ninja’s portable grill might be compact, but it can air fry and bake

<p>Podiatrists Dr Fuchs and Bruce Pinker recommend slipping on a pair of shoes with good cushioning, proper arch support and breathable materials </p>

Best shoes for standing all day that are comfortable and supportive

Lifestyle

<p>Samantha's viral TikTok, posted Tuesday, has already amassed nearly 7 million views. </p>

Woman shows off ‘rich people stuff’ in viral video

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Nicola Peltz Beckham reacts to claims she’s ‘controlling’ Brooklyn

<p>Could cheese be the reason you’re having nightmares? Scientists say they’ve found a connection</p>

Cheese may be what’s giving you nightmares, scientists say

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Who is in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day three?

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Dave Grohl and wife attend Wimbledon following affair scandal

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Caitlin Clark sends message to Red Panda after she suffered injury

<p>The Princess of Wales during a visit to the Colchester Hospital in Essex</p>

Kate Middleton reveals ‘life-changing’ cancer journey

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Travel

I try United’s business class — here’s what I love and what I don’t

The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill puts United’s Polaris business-class suite to the test on flights between London Heathrow and Newark. The seat can cost up to $11,000 on this route. Ted discovers how much bang you get for this big pile of bucks

<p>Ted’s Polaris experience takes place on a Boeing 767</p>

<p>More than 60 passengers reported illness outbreaks onboard <em>Ventura</em> in 2024</p>

P&O Cruises sued by passengers who fell ill on ‘filthy’ ship

<p>Tourists cool off in the Trocadero Fountain at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris </p>

Eiffel Tower summit closed and parks open overnight in France heatwave

<p>Heathrow hurdle: Holidaymakers wait at check-in at London Heathrow Terminal 3</p>

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Queen tells nursing charity ‘people wouldn’t know what to do without you’

Queen tells nursing charity ‘people wouldn’t know what to do without you’

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Woman claims she 'ate her own rib' after surgery – and the internet officially needs a minute

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The First Descendant Season 3 roadmap is going down very well: 'They've learned their lesson'

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'Currently running to Costco': Lululemon's lawsuit accidentally sparks 'Streisand effect'

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What is racketeering? Diddy verdict explained

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What is racketeering? Diddy verdict explained

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Microsoft issues statement as Xbox boss confirms huge layoffs in gaming division

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Is Elon Musk a US citizen? Trump claims he’s ‘taking a look’ at deporting him