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James Comey surrenders to authorities after DoJ indictment

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T17:17:50+00:00

Former FBI director indicted over social media post from last year of seashells arranged into ‘86 47’US politics live – latest updatesJames Comey surrendered to authorities on Wednesday at the eastern district of Virginia after the justice department indicted him this week for a second time.The former FBI director was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday because of a post he made on social media last year of seashells arranged into the numbers “86 47” which the Department of Justice has called a threat against Donald Trump. The number 86 can be used as shorthand for getting rid of something,

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Police treating stabbing of two men in Golders Green as terrorism

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T17:04:08+00:00

Assailant reportedly hunting for anyone ‘visibly Jewish’ in suspected antisemitic attack in north LondonPolice are treating the stabbing of two men in Golders Green, north London as terrorism, with the suspect described as hunting for anyone “visibly Jewish” to attack.The stabbings happened just after 11am on Wednesday with the violence coming after a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in London since March, including two previous incidents in Golders Green. Continue reading...

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Ouganda : une trentaine de disparus, après un naufrage, selon la police

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-29T16:59:35+00:00

L’embarcation, qui a chaviré mardi soir en milieu de soirée, transportait « entre 35 et 40 passagers sur la rivière Nguse », dans le district de Kagadi, non loin du lac Albert, affirme la police, qui dit n’avoir retrouvé qu’un seul survivant.

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US supreme court sides with anti-abortion centers in New Jersey case

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:53:37+00:00

Justices in unanimous decision revive federal suit brought by anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ in the stateSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US supreme court sided on Wednesday with the operator of Christian faith-based anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” in New Jersey that is trying to impede a state investigation into whether the facilities engage in deceptive practices.The justices, in a unanimous decision, revived a federal lawsuit brought by First Choice Women’s Resource Centers challenging a 2023 subpoena from the state attorney

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TotalEnergies : Sébastien Lecornu défend l’entreprise contre la gauche qui veut taxer les « superprofits »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-29T16:52:45+00:00

Taxation, nationalisation… Devant les profits exceptionnels de TotalEnergies, les propositions se multiplient pour mieux partager la rente pétrolière. Le premier ministre défend le groupe, tout en l’appelant à « redistribuer » une partie de ses profits à ses clients.

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TotalEnergies : Sébastien Lecornu défend l’entreprise contre la gauche qui veut taxer les « superprofits »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-29T16:52:42+00:00

Taxation, nationalisation… Devant les profits exceptionnels de TotalEnergies, les propositions se multiplient pour mieux partager la rente pétrolière. Le premier ministre défend le groupe, tout en l’appelant à « redistribuer » une partie de ses profits à ses clients.

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Pete Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as estimated US cost so far hits $25bn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:47:55+00:00

As his defense secretary testified before House committee, Trump posted AI-generated image of himself with a weapon and a caption saying ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’Pete Hegseth has denied that the US-Israel war on Iran is “a quagmire” and claimed critics of the operation posed a greater threat to the US than Iran itself, as he came under pressure to set out Washington’s strategy for the conflict.Appearing before the House armed services committee alongside Gen Dan Caine, chair of the joint chiefs of staff, the US defense secretary asked lawmakers to approve a $1.5tn budget in military spending – an

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Pete Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits $25bn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:47:55+00:00

As his defense secretary testified before House committee, Trump posted AI-generated image of himself with a weapon and a caption saying ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’Pete Hegseth has denied that the US-Israel war on Iran is “a quagmire” and claimed critics of the operation posed a greater threat to the US than Iran itself, as he came under pressure to set out Washington’s strategy for the conflict.Appearing before the House armed services committee alongside Gen Dan Caine, chair of the joint chiefs of staff, the US defense secretary asked lawmakers to approve a $1.5tn budget in military spending – an

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Pete Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:47:55+00:00

As his defense secretary testified before House committee, Trump posted AI-generated image of himself with a weapon and a caption saying ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’Pete Hegseth has denied that the US-Israel war on Iran is “a quagmire” and claimed critics of the operation posed a greater threat to the US than Iran itself, as he came under pressure to set out Washington’s strategy for the conflict.Appearing before the House armed services committee alongside Gen Dan Caine, chair of the joint chiefs of staff, the US defense secretary asked lawmakers to approve a $1.5tn budget in military spending – an

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Veteran goalkeeper, 70, to return to pitch for official game in Spain

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:37:42+00:00

Ángel Mateos González due to play for CD Colunga, making him oldest player to take part in official matchAt an age when many veteran footballers might prefer to be regaling grandchildren, friends and assorted barflies with slightly embroidered tales of their former sporting prowess, 70-year-old Ángel Mateos González is heading back on to the pitch.The Spaniard, who retired from competitive football 27 years ago, is due to play in goal for the Asturian team CD Colunga in a fifth-tier match this Sunday. If all goes to plan and he pulls on his gloves, he will reportedly become the oldest player t

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Farage reported to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared £5m donation – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:33:55+00:00

Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general electionExclusive: Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Here is the running order for PMQs.Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, Anna Isaac reports. Continue reading...

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What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:32:04+00:00

An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years later – where radiation, abandoned cities, and war now collide.

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« Malgré la répétition des crises, notre nourriture est toujours aussi dépendante des énergies fossiles »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-29T16:30:07+00:00

En prenant l’exemple de la crise californienne de 1920, où les compagnies pétrolières avaient aidé les agriculteurs privés d’eau, Jean-Baptiste Fressoz montre, dans sa chronique au « Monde », qu’il serait possible d’empêcher une crise alimentaire mondiale liée au blocage du détroit d’Ormuz, mais que la volonté politique fait défaut.

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Air passenger traffic slips marginally in March

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-29T16:27:22+00:00

Industry cites higher ATF prices, fuel surcharges and calibrated capacity deployment as factors shaping domestic travel trends

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Govt tests mobile disaster alert system; asks public to ignore trial messages

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-29T16:27:13+00:00

Led by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority, the system uses SMS and Cell Broadcast technology to deliver real-time alerts to geo-targeted areas

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Co-op marking commonly-stolen items with forensic spray to track reselling

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:17:22+00:00

Wave of measures has helped cut offending in stores by a fifth last year as new retail crime law comes into forceCo-op is secretly marking commonly-stolen items including alcohol and laundry detergents with invisible “forensic spray” to track them, in the latest crackdown on shoplifting as a new law on retail crime kicks in.The grocer is to use the technique, which helps the retailer to identify where stolen items are being resold and report them to the police, across the country after testing it in Manchester and London since last year. Continue reading...

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Co-op marking commonly stolen items with forensic spray to track reselling

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-29T16:17:22+00:00

Wave of measures has helped cut offending in stores last year by a fifth as new retail crime law comes into forceCo-op is secretly marking commonly stolen items including alcohol and laundry detergents with invisible “forensic spray” to track them, in the latest crackdown on shoplifting as a new law on retail crime kicks in.The supermarket aims to use the technique across the country having tested it in Manchester and London since last year. Continue reading...

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