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Blanche attorney-general nomination stalls over Trump IRS dispute

Todd Blanche’s attorney-general nomination stalled after Republicans sought assurances over Trump’s IRS settlement. The article also covers Obama’s Iowa endorsement, the Senate’s stance on Ghislaine Maxwell and new Iran poll results.

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Todd Blanche meets with Senators on Wednesday

Three people found dead on boat in Channel crossing attempt

Three migrants died after being found unresponsive on a boat off Dunkirk on Thursday morning, following one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year.

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Suspected Kinahan gang leader faces extradition to Ireland

Daniel Kinahan is expected to be extradited from Dubai to Ireland after unsuccessful appeals, with Irish authorities preparing a major security operation.

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Daniel Kinahan, a man with short dark hair and a stubbly beard, pictured at a funeral in 2016. He is wearing a grey peaked cap, a black shirt and a black coat with the collar pulled up.

Man arrested after firearm discharged outside York mosque

A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre in the early hours of the morning. Police said no-one was injured and the mosque has closed as a precaution.

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The exterior of the mosque building. There is blue and white police tape cordoning off the area and a red circle stop sign.

Ugandan opposition leader Besigye collapses in court, wife says

Kizza Besigye has been taken to ICU in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial, according to his wife. He has been detained since November 2024 and denies the charges against him.

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Kizza Besigye and a salmon pink and purple stripped shirt and a navy jacket seen behind bars

Boy set to miss SEN nursery place as Knockavoe pauses intake

A mother says her three-year-old son will miss out after Knockavoe School in Strabane paused nursery intake to make room for a second primary one class.

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Missile crater in Poland was probably Russian, says PM Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object that hit a field near Tarnawa Kolonia on Thursday was probably a Russian missile. Poland's military is examining the crash after detecting it at 03:40.

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Emergency services work at the site where an unidentified flying object, believed to be a Russian cruise missile, as Ukraine's foreign minister said on Thursday, fell after violating Polish airspace

Burnham says virtual job interviews stop candidates shining

Andy Burnham says virtual interviews can hide candidates’ personality and passion, as employers increasingly use AI and online hiring tools.

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A young woman with short hair wearing a grey denim shirt working in an office, sitting with arms crossed at the desk in front on computer.

Man arrested after major police operation in Angus village

A 50-year-old man was arrested after a major police operation in Kingennie, Angus, closed a road for more than 10 hours. Police said he has been charged and will appear at Forfar Sheriff Court later.

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Ten police officers wearing helmets standing in a field outside a row of properties.

Reform UK holds press conference after Met drops Polanski case

Reform UK is holding a press conference as police rule out further action over a Green party leader social media post and separate election and justice updates continue.

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Robert Jenrick will feature at the press conference for Reform UK.

At least 13 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Poland probes airspace breach

At least 13 people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Poland investigated an airspace violation and an explosion near Tarnawa-Kolonia.

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Rescuers search through the rubble of a residential building following air attack in Lviv, Ukraine

Japan quake death toll rises to 30 as rescue efforts face heat and aftershocks

Japan’s death toll from Tuesday’s 6.8-magnitude quake has risen to 30 as rescuers search damaged buildings in Kumamoto, where heat, an aftershock and widespread disruption are hampering operations.

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Workers walk past a damaged house and partially collapsed in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture