USA

Republican front-runner Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain.
US Politics
The New York Times

Republican tipped to lead early polls in California

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The results of the primary election in the US’s most populous state might not be known for days.

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Police are trying to negotiate with a man who has taken a number of hostages at a California bank. (AP PHOTO)
USA
Staff Writers

Active hostage situation underway at US bank

Police are on the scene in California after a man barricaded himself inside a bank building with a number of hostages.

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Police are trying to negotiate with a man who has taken a number of hostages at a California bank. (AP PHOTO)
USA
Staff Writers

Man barricades himself inside US bank with hostages

Police are on the scene in Bakersfield, California after a man barricaded himself inside a bank building with a number of hostages.

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UK
The Washington Post

Mandelson refused to hand over personal phone to UK probe

The UK government released a vast trove of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador but the former envoy refused to allow them access to his personal phone.

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The state said the company and its CEO, Sam Altman, had engaged in negligence and violated Florida’s prohibition on unfair and deceptive practices.
USA
The New York Times

‘Dangerous’: Florida becomes first State to sue OpenAi

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In the lawsuit, the State said OpenAI had built ‘a dangerous online product’.

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Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon.
Middle East

Iran’s trust thin on the ground as Trump toughens terms

Peace deal negotiations continue with Iran considering US President Donald Trump’s latest proposal as Israel pushes further into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.

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Video
Blue Origin rocket explosion
World
Freddy Pawle

Blue Origin rocket explodes into massive fireball

The rocket was being prepared to launch satellites for Amazon’s internet network.

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The proposed $250 note would feature Donald Trump's 2023 mugshot.
US Politics
Emily Williams

‘Wannabe king’: Eruption over Trump’s mugshot on $250 bill

If introduced, Donald Trump would be the first living person to appear on US currency since 1866.

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Claude Lemieux was the Canadiens’ torch bearer just three days before his death.
Other Sports
Stephen Whyno, AP

Legend found dead by own son days after finals appearance

Awesome scenes have suddenly turned tragic with the 60-year-old’s loved ones heartbroken by the 3am discovery.

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Jacob Wenske has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill Erika Kirk.
USA
Max Corstorphan

Man charged after allegedly threatening to bomb Erika Kirk

A man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk.

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Video
At least four have been killed so far in the blaze.
World
Jamie Stengle and Kendria Lafleur

‘Many fatalities’: Death toll unknown after huge blaze

Texas fire officials say a huge blaze has destroyed a two-storey apartment building in Dallas, causing at least four deaths with many more people injured.

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Former first lady Jill Biden has revealed that she feared husband Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
World
Troy de Ruyter

‘Having a stroke’: Jill’s panic for Biden in Trump meltdown

Former first lady Jill Biden has revealed that she feared husband and then US president Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

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The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran on Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to ‘finish the job’ if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.
Middle East

War reignites as US carries out new strikes on southern Iran

Loud explosions have been heard in Bandar Abbas as the US carried out new strikes on southern Iran after President Donald Trump threatened to ‘finish the job’ if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.

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Vanessa O'Rourke is wanted on 15 counts of wire fraud in the US.
Australia
Emily Williams

‘Reprehensible’: FBI most wanted allegedly hiding out in Aus

A woman who allegedly faked a brain cancer diagnosis and scammed family members out of more than $140,200 to travel to Australia has reportedly been on the run for more than a decade.

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It's believed 11 people died after a tank ruptured at a paper mill, releasing 'white liquor'.
World
Emily Williams

Heartbreaking update for missing after chemical implosion

‘We’re bracing ourselves for this being the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history.’

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