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May 14, 2026
Hapless arsonist sets himself on fire while torching cannabis dispensary
This is the moment an arsonist set himself on fire as he torched a cannabis dispensary in Michigan. Footage shared by Monroe County Sheriff’...
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May 14, 2026
Tourist caught on camera throwing rock at seal in Hawaii could face jail
Tourist caught on camera throwing rock at seal in Hawaii could face jail
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May 14, 2026
Weekly US jobless claims rose this week exceeding analyst forecasts
Weekly US jobless claims rose this week exceeding analyst forecasts
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May 14, 2026
John Worboys: Black cab rapist denied parole for second time amid new ITV drama Believe Me
Carrie Johnson shared ‘women and girls across Britain are safer as a result of this decision’
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May 14, 2026
Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ with No 10 in his sights
The writing appears to be on the wall for Sir Keir Starmer, and Labour desperately needs a leader who can see off the dual threats of the Gr...
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May 14, 2026
Who is Josh Simons? The Labour MP stepping aside for Andy Burnham
Who is Josh Simons? The Labour MP stepping aside for Andy Burnham
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May 14, 2026
Makerfield by-election: Andy Burnham’s full statement as he plots return to Westminster
The Greater Manchester mayor says ‘much bigger change is needed at a national level’
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May 14, 2026
Labour MP Josh Simons triggers by-election to allow Andy Burnham to return to Westminster
Labour MP Josh Simons triggers by-election to allow Andy Burnham to return to Westminster
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May 14, 2026
Rudy Giuliani reveals he had a ‘significant spiritual experience’ while on ventilator
Rudy Giuliani reveals he had a ‘significant spiritual experience’ while on ventilator
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May 14, 2026
NYC man convicted of running secret police station linked to Chinese government
An FBI official says that Lu Jianwang used the police station to ‘target PRC dissidents in furtherance of the Chinese government’s political...
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May 14, 2026
Trump’s border patrol chief abruptly resigns in latest exit from administration
Mike Banks is retiring after 37 years at the agency
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May 14, 2026
Iowa governor signs bill that will make it easier to get cancer screenings
Kim Reynolds signs ‘Patients First Act’ to streamline access to care
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May 14, 2026
Imam jailed for life after raping and sexually assaulting women and girls
Abdul Halim Khan was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday
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May 14, 2026
The menu for Trump’s state banquet in China as Beijing rolls out the red carpet
Trump’s visit was celebrated with a state banquet, though it was not quite as lavish as the one he enjoyed in the UK last year
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May 14, 2026
Bret Baier complains about Fox News film crew getting ticket in China – while walking down the middle of a bike lane
Locals filmed the Fox host and his crew walking through a busy bike lane while filming a news segment
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May 14, 2026
Paul McCartney says one song has the power to unite Democrats and Republicans in Trump’s America
The Beatles legend says the song stops political rivals from being ‘at each other’s throats’
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May 14, 2026
Clarence Carter death: ‘Strokin’ singer dies at 90
Hitmaker rose to fame with his 1968 song ‘Slip Away’
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May 14, 2026
Every Labour MP who has demanded Starmer quit as number reaches 96
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has become the most high-profile resignation so far
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May 14, 2026
‘Karoline is irreplaceable’: Marco Rubio looks forward to press secretary’s return from maternity leave after subbing in at podium
Rubio, on trip to China with Trump, jokes he won’t take White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s job for the long term
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May 14, 2026
SF to LA in 3 hours? California explores 140 MPH buses
Caltrans found that most U.S. freeways are built for about 85 mph, so much faster buses would require major road and infrastructure upgrades
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May 14, 2026
Bulletin PM briefing on Thursday 14 May
Here are five of the day’s biggest stories – in case you missed them
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May 14, 2026
Wes Streeting resigns sparking fresh crisis for Starmer
Wes Streeting resigns sparking fresh crisis for Starmer
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May 14, 2026
Kate quotes unlikely British children’s TV character to champion green message on Italy trip
The Princess of Wales revealed her family follows the tenets of a popular animated workman who believes in not letting anything go to waste
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May 14, 2026
Ukraine war briefing: At least 13 dead as Russia launches huge wave of attacks
Ukraine war briefing: At least 13 dead as Russia launches huge wave of attacks
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May 14, 2026
King Charles and Idris Elba team up for special occasion
King Charles and Idris Elba team up for special occasion
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May 14, 2026
Chaos ensues after child accidentally puts car in reverse in Columbus, Ohio
This is the moment that a child accidentally puts a car in reverse as her family rushes to stop the runaway vehicle. Doorbell footage shows...
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May 14, 2026
India furious as vessel sunk by ‘drone or missile’ in early hour attack
India furious as vessel sunk by ‘drone or missile’ in early hour attack
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May 14, 2026
Tourist charged after rock hurled at endangered seal in Hawaii in viral video
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk faces prison and substantial fines if convicted of harassing a protected animal
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May 14, 2026
Harvey Weinstein back in court for jury deliberations in rape retrial after complaining of chest pains
Jurors started deliberating on Wednesday and are deciding whether the former movie mogul raped Jessica Mann
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May 14, 2026
Beloved Netflix legal drama to end after five seasons
The fifth and final season of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ will have 10 episodes
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May 14, 2026
Oklahoma man Raymond Johnson executed by lethal injection for brutal murder of ex and her infant
His execution marked the second one carried out in Oklahoma this year and the 11th nationwide
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May 14, 2026
Margaret Cho says she turned down Heated Rivalry over ICE fears and Trump
San Francisco-born comedian has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration and its immigration policies
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May 14, 2026
Father of four found dead in mansion hours after ‘screaming’ fight with wife, inquest told
Father of four found dead in mansion hours after ‘screaming’ fight with wife, inquest told
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May 14, 2026
UK economy was on the right track. Trump’s Iran war has wrecked that
Domestic and overseas matters have contributed to giving British businesses and consumers a tough outlook – but it couldn
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May 14, 2026
First Cabinet minister breaks cover after Wes Streeting resignation
First Cabinet minister breaks cover after Wes Streeting resignation
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May 14, 2026
Israeli minister accuses Lamine Yamal of ‘inciting hate’ by waving Palestinian flag at Barcelona title parade
Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag at Barcelona’s title parade on Monday
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May 14, 2026
What Streeting said in his resignation letter – and what he meant
Wes Streeting quit as health secretary on Thursday after an extremely turbulent week for the Labour Party. Here, The Independent looks at wh...
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May 14, 2026
Nigella Lawson’s national treasure status confirmed as author shares ‘unbelievably cool and gracious’ moment with star
The TV chef will be back on our screens on this year’s ‘Great British Bake Off’
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May 14, 2026
CDC massively increases amount of staffers working on hantavirus outbreak: report
CDC massively increases amount of staffers working on hantavirus outbreak: report
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May 14, 2026
Ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz just hours after another boat seized and ‘sailed towards Iran’
Ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz just hours after another boat seized and ‘sailed towards Iran’
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May 14, 2026
Rudy Giuliani describes bizarre religious experience he had while in hospital: ‘I can’t say headed for heaven’
Former mayor said he planned to give his audience a more in-depth description of his religious experience at a later date, once he recalled....jpg?width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
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May 14, 2026
British Army to be equipped with remote-controlled guns in £1bn deal
The guns will be manufactured on British soil in Telford and Stockport
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May 14, 2026
Michigan couple abused adopted children by locking them inside dog cages and making them wear straitjackets
Jason and Jessica Klimp have pleaded no contest to first-degree child abuse after two of the kids in their care were taken to hospital and f...
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May 14, 2026
New research challenges what we know about the domestication of horses
New research challenges what we know about the domestication of horses
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May 14, 2026
Historic restaurant chain shuts UK stores and makes all 101 staff redundant
Historic restaurant chain shuts UK stores and makes all 101 staff redundant
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May 14, 2026
Elon Musk sighs and pulls strange faces while taking selfies with Chinese leaders
Watch as Elon Musk makes a strange face as he poses for selfies with Chinese business leaders. The SpaceX founder joined Donald Trump for th...
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May 14, 2026
India condemns sinking of vessel as ‘unacceptable’ as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues
All 14 crew members were successfully rescued by the Omani coast guard
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May 14, 2026
Jurors have mixed reactions as Murdaugh guilty verdict is overturned: report
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions and ordered a new trial, citing ‘shocking jury in...
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May 14, 2026
Robotic Nasa aircraft to fly near Mars for crucial gravity boost
Robotic Nasa aircraft to fly near Mars for crucial gravity boost
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May 14, 2026