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Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T02:16:30+00:00

Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager accused of plotting nailbomb attacks against the then opposition leader Peter Dutton and a Labour Day march has been found not guilty of preparing a terrorist act.The jury returned its verdict on Thursday after two days of deliberation. Continue reading...

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Trump kicks off America’s 250th celebration with campaign-style rally

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T02:00:22+00:00

President on National Mall rattles off list of apparent victories and says ‘I am thrilled to declare America is back’ Donald Trump kicked off what was intended to be a “spectacular birthday party” for American’s 250th year of independence with a political rally touting his presidency.“I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said at the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair in Washington DC, held on the National Mall. “As you know very well, a short time ago we were a dead country. We were dead. Now we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world. We’re respected by e

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Trump gets in shouting match with Republican senator amid standoff over housing bill and president’s anger at war powers vote – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T01:59:09+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Trump abruptly cancels signing of bill aimed at lowering housing costSign up for the Breaking News US emailA man or a movement? That was the question being asked when Zohran Mamdani gambled his political capital on Tuesday’s elections in New York.The answer from voters was emphatic: they prefer Mamdani and his brand of democratic socialism to the Democratic party establishment and its lukewarm version of capitalism. America’s biggest city has swung even further to the left.This is a battle between the establishment and this insurgency. And the roof is collapsing on

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Venezuela earthquakes live: state of emergency declared after officials warn of widespread damage and high casualties

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T01:53:37+00:00

Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsedVenezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital CaracasVolunteers, medics and relatives of victims have raced to the Altamira area in Caracas hoping to help save survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings there.“I live far away [but] ... I came here riding my motorbike as fast as I could,” said José Morillo, as he arrived outside a block of flats called Residencias Obelisco. Continue reading...

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Flat opening seen for Nifty, Sensex ahead of holiday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T01:47:43+00:00

Gift Nifty ruling at 24,100 signals flattish opening while Asian stocks are ruling sharply higher, led by Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei.

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Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T01:34:07+00:00

Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal actionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA female Victorian Liberal MP has accused a member of her party room of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.Sources close to the accused MP said he vehemently denies the allegation and is considering a defamation legal action against his colleague. Continue reading...

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Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as Matthew Guy denies accusation he assaulted Moira Deeming

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T01:34:07+00:00

Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to Guy say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal actionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused her colleague Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.Sources close to Guy, the opposition’s public transport spokesperson, said he vehemently denies the allegation and is considering a defamation legal action against

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These dozen stocks will remain in focus on Thursday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T01:24:12+00:00

Buzzing stocks: Embassy, BDL, Vedanta, Infosys, Airtel, Apis India, Muthoot Capital, Electrosteel Castings, Shilpa Medicare, Texmaco Rail, HCL Tech, Accord Transformers, Hind Copper

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Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T01:08:05+00:00

World’s sixth-most famous duck falls short of dreamTwo-year-old must watch Czechia game from distanceMerlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he was barred from El Tri’s match with Czechia on Wednesday.Merlín has become a folk hero in Mexico after becoming a symbol of El Tri’s World Cup campaign on home soil. His fans had launched a campaign for Merlín to attend Wednesday’s match alongside his human family. But his journey was cut short by Fifa regulations. Continue reading...

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Terremoto in Venezuela, doppia scossa di magnitudo 7.2 e 7.5: 164 morti, quasi mille i feriti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela, doppia scossa di magnitudo 7.2 e 7.5: almeno 164 morti, 10mila i dispersi

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Stanziati 200 milioni di dollari dal Fmi per la ricostruzione. Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela, bilancio drammatico: almeno 164 morti, 10mila dispersi. Dal Fmi 200 milioni per la ricostruzione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela: almeno 164 morti, salgono a 20mila i dispersi. Dal Fmi 200 milioni per la ricostruzione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela: 164 morti, oltre 20mila i dispersi. Dal Fmi 200 milioni per la ricostruzione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela: 164 morti, quasi 30mila i dispersi. Dal Fmi 200 milioni per la ricostruzione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela: 188 morti, quasi 30mila i dispersi. Dal Fmi 200 milioni per la ricostruzione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Saccheggi nella zona costiera colpita dalle scosse. Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Terremoto in Venezuela: 188 morti, quasi 40mila i dispersi. Tra le vittime un italo-venezuelano

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T00:56:44+00:00

Saccheggi nella zona costiera colpita dalle scosse. Appello di Maduro dal carcere: “Unità per affrontare il sisma”. Tajani: “Non ci sono vittime tra italiani registrati su Viaggiare Sicuri. Ma comunità italo-venezuelana conta 120 mila persone”. Dichiarato lo stato d’emergenza. Trump: “Usa pronti ad aiutare”. In arrivo le prime squadre di soccorso internazionali

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Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T00:43:20+00:00

Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsedVenezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital CaracasMany Venezuelans ‌were at home when the quakes struck as Wednesday was a public holiday. Some have spoken about what happened when the earthquakes hit.“As soon as ‌it started, we began hearing people screaming,” said Astrid Ramirez, a 41-year-old from Caracas. “Everyone was running down the stairs.” Continue reading...

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