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Jul 2, 2026 - World

Trump held several conversations with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine about whether Washington should walk away from negotiations and return to a broader military campaign against Tehran.

Jul 1, 2026 - World

More than 1,900 people were killed, 10,500 injured and thousands remain missing following the earthquakes.

Jul 1, 2026 - World

Pair also unfurled a large black banner displaying a message of peace on top of New York landmarkTwo people were arrested following an apparent marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday, after they climbed to the very pinnacle of the New York City landmark – well above the level open to the public.The two people were identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, two Russian “rooftoppers” who have conducted similar stunts in other cities including Tianjin, in China and Los Angeles. They were both wearing black clothing and appeared to be masked, and unfurled a large black banner at the top of the skyscraper with the words: “When the power of love beats the love of power the ‌world knows peace.” Continue reading...

Jul 1, 2026 - World

Watchdog criticises ‘lack of proactive, effective casework quality assurance’ but says CCRC ultimately fit for purposeThe Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) must urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings such as those in the Andrew Malkinson scandal, a watchdog has found.Anthony Rogers, the chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service, delivered the warning after carrying out an independent inspection of casework by the body that investigates potential miscarriages of justice. Continue reading...

Jul 1, 2026 - World

AI-generated overview found to gloss over allegations of sexual harassment and describes hotel being sued over hygiene as ‘spotless’A hotel being sued for mass food poisonings was described as “spotless” and a resort where guests complained of sexual harassment by staff was praised for “friendly” service by an AI intended to summarise millions of Tripadvisor reviews.The overviews of customer feedback downplayed serious complaints, ranging from the stench of mould to a lack of mains water, according to an investigation by the consumer campaign organisation Which? Continue reading...