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EPA to open habitats of endangered species to logging and mining

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T20:37:45+00:00

Habitat destruction strongest driver of species loss, with legislation keeping 99% of listed species from going extinctThe Trump administration repealed a crucial part of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Friday, finalizing a new rule that will open habitats of imperiled wildlife to development, logging, mining and other uses.For the last 50 years, the landmark environmental law included a broader understanding of the word “harm”, which ensured that not just the plants and animals themselves were protected but also the places that are critical to their survival. The inclusion of habitat in t

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Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-10T20:33:08+00:00

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.

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New York City becomes first in the US to ban deceptive subscription practices

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T20:15:57+00:00

Rule from Mamdani administration bans companies from trapping customers into paying recurring charges and ‘junk fees’New York City has adopted a new rule that bans companies from using deceptive subscriptions to trap customers into paying for gym memberships, streaming services and other recurring charges, the city’s consumer protection office said.The new rule, which will start on 1 October, promises hefty fines and aggressive enforcement for violators. Companies that do not provide a simple way to cancel could pay $525 per user subscription, back fees and additional fines. Continue reading..

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Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-10T20:03:22+00:00

The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.

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NAACP demands end of Trump’s anticrime taskforce in Memphis after deaths of Black men

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:41:17+00:00

Advocacy group calls on acting attorney general to lead ‘thorough, transparent federal investigation’The deaths in recent days of two Black men in Tennessee, one in the custody of police and the other at the hands of national guard troops, has prompted the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to demand the suspension of the so-called Memphis Safe Task Force, Donald Trump’s anti-crime alliance of federal, state and local law enforcement.In a letter to acting attorney general Todd Blanche on Friday, the NAACP also demanded “a thorough, transparent federal investigation” int

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Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:40:28+00:00

Lawyer says men who were riding in van are being pressured to self-deport as footage of incident is reportedly with investigatorsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe three men who were in the van when federal immigration officials shot and killed a man in Houston, Texas, this week are strongly disputing the Trump administration’s narrative of the events and are being pressured to sign deportation orders, according to their lawyer and lawmakers.The three men, who were arrested by immigration officials during the incident, denied that the driver of the vehicle, Lorenzo Salgado Ar

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Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms and flooding

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:37:15+00:00

Governor Mike Kehoe urges people to follow guidelines with more heavy rain expected through the weekendMissouri has declared a state of emergency in response to severe storms and flash flooding affecting the state’s central, south-central, and south-eastern regions.In a news release, Governor Mike Kehoe said that under the order, the Missouri state emergency operations plan has been activated, allowing state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to expedite emergency assistance. Continue reading...

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New species named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:30:06+00:00

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

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What happened at France v Morocco

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:17:00+00:00

France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.

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King Charles understood to have met Prince Harry’s children at Highgrove

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:09:09+00:00

Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet believed to have had private reunion with kingKing Charles has enjoyed a private reunion with the grandchildren he has not seen for four years, it is understood.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, were hosted by Charles and Queen Camilla at the king’s private residence, Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...

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Marco Rubio announces deportation of Minnesota man pardoned last month

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T19:03:50+00:00

State had pardoned immigrant Tou Lue Vang in June over 2006 conviction but federal government expels him to LaosA Laotian man pardoned by state officialsin Minnesota last month has been deported from the country, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has announced.Tou Lue Vang, an immigrant from Laos, faced deportation for a 2006 conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after raping a young girl between 2002 and 2004. Because Laos initially refused to accept deportees, Vang spent nearly two decades living in Minnesota. Continue reading...

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Top Boy actor Michael Ward cleared of rape and sexual assault charges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T18:59:59+00:00

Five charges related to encounter with woman Ward met at New Year’s Day party in London in 2023The Top Boy actor Michael Ward has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting a woman who claimed he had attacked her in the back of a car.Ward, 28, who is best known for his roles in the crime drama and Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, was acquitted of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault, after a 10-day trial at Snaresbrook crown court. Continue reading...

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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward cleared of rape and sexual assault charges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T18:59:59+00:00

Five charges related to encounter with woman Ward met at New Year’s Day party in London in 2023The Top Boy actor Micheal Ward has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting a woman who claimed he had attacked her in the back of a car.Ward, 28, who is best known for his roles in the crime drama and Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, was acquitted of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault, after a 10-day trial at Snaresbrook crown court. Continue reading...

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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward cleared of rape and sexual assault charges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T18:59:59+00:00

Five charges related to encounter with woman Ward met at New Year’s Day party in London in 2023The Top Boy actor Micheal Ward has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting a woman who claimed he had attacked her in the back of a car.Ward, 28, who is best known for his roles in the crime drama and Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, was acquitted of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault, after a 10-day trial at Snaresbrook crown court. Continue reading...

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Democratic Texas AG candidate claims $110m in grants for Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘sure looks’ like corruption

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-10T18:51:44+00:00

Nathan Johnson says if elected he’ll investigate state’s deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide rural internetUS politics live – latest updatesA Texas Democrat running to become the state’s attorney general has said he will investigate Elon Musk’s SpaceX company if elected, saying it “sure looks like” corruption was involved in a deal he said handed the world’s richest man $110m of taxpayers’ money.Nathan Johnson made the comment in an interview with the Dallas News on Friday, in which he called for greater legislative scrutiny of state grants funneled to SpaceX for its Starlink satellite pro

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Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-10T18:40:42+00:00

The move could open up habitats to drilling and mining, and hasten the demise of many imperiled animals, experts say.

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Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-07-10T18:32:21+00:00

Jannik Sinner produces a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for history and set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.

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En Allemagne, les déboires du maire conservateur de Berlin fragilisent la CDU

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-10T18:30:12+00:00

L’édile, issu de l’aile droite du parti, ne s’est pas remis des polémiques qui ont accompagné sa gestion de la panne d’électricité de janvier. Il a annoncé, vendredi 10 juillet, qu’il ne se représenterait pas à la tête de la ville en septembre. Son départ pourrait rouvrir la voie à une coalition de gauche.

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En Somalie, l’échec de l’opération pour libérer un agent de la DGSE aux mains des Chabab, raconté par le commando

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-10T18:29:34+00:00

« Dans les coulisses des prises d’otages » (4/4). Denis Allex, membre du service action, est enlevé en juillet 2009, à Mogadiscio. Trois ans et demi plus tard, en janvier 2013, alors que la santé du captif se détériore, une opération est validée par François Hollande pour le libérer. Rien ne se passe comme prévu.

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В Україні з'явиться банкнота у 2000 гривень: Голова НБУ Пишний спростував головний міф

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-10T18:25:00+00:00

Андрей Пышный держит в руках две купюры номиналом 2000 грн / фото УНІАН, Синиця Олександр Національний банк України (НБУ) з 4 вересня 2026 року вводить в обіг нову банкноту номіналом 2000 гривень,...

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