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‘Allowed me to accept my own taste’: why Bridesmaids is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their comfort films is a look at an endlessly quotable antidote to bro-...
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Two students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting
At least seven people wounded in a rare school shooting in the city of Tacloban in the central Philippines.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign
The British leader announced a timetable for his resignation as prime minister.
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Iran’s regime survived the war. Can it make peace with its own people?
If war triggered a rare moment of solidarity in the divided country, many doubt it will be used for reformThe Islamic Re...
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Teen accused of planning terror attack on Peter Dutton and Brisbane march was making ‘edgy joke’, court told
Defence barrister claims teenager was a ‘troubled kid’ but crown prosecutor says he was serious when he wrote of copying...
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Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce exit plan: UK media
Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from his own Labour Party to announce plans to step down as prime minister.
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What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?
Experts warn unresolved questions over Lebanon could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.
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‘Truly horrific’: the stories of five people affected by the NHS maternity scandal
Some see publication of the Nottingham report as a landmark moment, others as bittersweet and traumaticThe long-awaited...
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Clark wins second US Open trophy despite hecklers
Wyndham Clark secures a wire-to-wire victory despite hostile reception from New York crowd.
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Barack Obama’s gripping new show: best podcasts of the week
The 44th president’s latest podcast is a slick, excellently researched look at the post-slavery period in the US. Plus,...
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US, Iran agree on ‘roadmap’ towards final deal in Switzerland talks
Technical talks to continue in the resort of Burgenstock after progress on issues of Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.