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Body found in search for boy, 11, who went missing in South Yorkshire river

Mackenzie Swift entered the River Don in Mexborough on Saturday evening and failed to emergeA body has been found in the search for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday.Mackenzie Swift entered the river in Mexborough at around 8pm and failed to emerge, prompting a police search. Body found after river search for missing boy, 1122 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVictoria ScheerYorkshireSouth Yorkshire PoliceMackenzie Swift, 11, went into the River Don in Mexborough over the weekendPolice searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire have recovered a body.Mackenzie Swift was last seen going into the water near Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough at about 20:00 BST on Saturday.South Yorkshire Police said extensive...

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EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has advanced a major overhaul of its migration policy, focusing on increasing deportations and establishing detention centers abroad Activist groups warned that the legislation would cut deeply into the protections granted by the EU's fundamental charter of human rights.

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Southampton owner will not sack apologetic Eckert despite role in Spygate scandal

Saints head coach issues apology in club video messageDragan Solak wants to ‘close the chapter and look ahead’Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the Spygate scandal that culminated in Southampton being kicked out of the Championship playoff final. Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

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Israel-Lebanon conflict: Why military pressure isn't enough

Clashes persist as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire claims.

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Published 1 week ago • Financial Times - World • via ft.com

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 13

Overnight bombardment is third large-scale attack in past month Ukrainian authorities say Russia attacked the country with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others

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Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa

The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home by their own means over the weekend, with more than 500 still in the country now beginning the official repatriation process. About 800 Mozambicans said to be caught up in violence in Mossel Bay as anti-immigration protests sweep countryFive Mozambique nationals were killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa at the weekend, the Mozambican government said – the first deaths officially linked to protests against illegal immigration sweeping the country.About 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, a government statement said.

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XRP falls 4% below $1.30 as bitcoin-led market weakness pulls down majors

XRP finally lost the $1.30 area traders had been defending for weeks, and the breakdown came on the heaviest volume of the session. Bitcoin’s market cap has dropped below $1.5 trillion, pushing it out of the world’s top 10 assets amid AI stock and precious metal rallies.

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Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens

Hundreds have protested in central Kenya against a US-funded plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola there. Hundreds protest near the site of the planned facility, which US officials say would serve Americans who have been exposed to Ebola.

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Nigeria: Police Dismiss 'Bandit Invasion' Rumours in Lagos

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Police Command has issued an urgent rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that armed bandits have invaded several communities, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, targeting schools and children. [Leadership] The Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command have dismissed reports of a suspected bandit attack in parts of the state, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents.

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'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa

Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations

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Hegseth blocks promotion of several Navy officers to 1-star rank

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions to one-star admirals of several senior Navy officers who had been selected for promotion by a board of officials. The defense secretary’s decision to block the officers’ promotions appears driven by his anti-diversity stance rather than based on merit.

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US says Israel and Hezbollah agree to dial back fighting as tensions escalate

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to dial back fighting following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communication with Hezbollah. US President Donald Trump said Monday he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreeing not to send troops to southern Beirut and the Lebanese militant group promising to stop attacks.

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Modi meets Myanmar's military-backed president as India says engagement will continue

India says it will continue engaging with Myanmar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with the leader of the neighboring country’s military-backed government Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is the best way forward.

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Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say

Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesSix people were killed in a series of shootings that appeared to stem from a domestic dispute in Iowa, police said.The suspected shooter also was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Muscatine Police Department.The victims are believed to be family members of the suspect, identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, the department... 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

PoliticsDenmarkDenmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime ministerMahima Kapoor with AFP, dpa, Reuters06/02/2026June 2, 2026After her party's weakest showing since 1903, Mette Frederiksen spent months negotiating a coalition to stay in power.https://p.dw.com/p/5Eh28The new government marks a shift to the left for FrederiksenImage: Sebastian Elias Uth/Ritzau Scanpix/REUTERSAdvertisementDenmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday said she had managed to form a left-leaning coalitio... Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Monday that she has formed a new left-leaning minority coalition after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March.

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Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations

The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister. Mette Frederiksen may not be nearly as popular as she once was, but she remains the Danes’ most dominant leader in decades.

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Ethiopia Goes Electric Following Gas Car Ban

[DW] Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Nature and EnvironmentEthiopiaEthiopia goes electric following gas car banMartin Kuebler | Shewangizaw Wegayehu in Addis Ababa06/02/2026June 2, 2026Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia.

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Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

PoliticsDenmarkDenmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime ministerMahima Kapoor with AFP, dpa, Reuters06/02/2026June 2, 2026After her party's weakest showing since 1903, Mette Frederiksen spent months negotiating a coalition to stay in power.https://p.dw.com/p/5Eh28The new government marks a shift to the left for FrederiksenImage: Sebastian Elias Uth/Ritzau Scanpix/REUTERSAdvertisementDenmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday said she had managed to form a left-leaning coalitio... Nordic leader cobbles together a four-party centre-left government after more than two months of talks

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Trump Backs Off Plans for $1.8 Billion Fund After Backlash

Also, Serena Williams is making a comeback. The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.

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Iran war live: Trump talks to Hezbollah, Israel as Lebanon fighting surges

Death toll from Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March has reached 3,433, with 10,395 injured, says Health Ministry. Iranian media reported Monday that Tehran has suspended indirect negotiations with the US in response to Israel's escalating attacks on Lebanon.

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First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room

Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.

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Marilyn Monroe lookalikes flock to Palm Springs for star’s 100th birthday – in pictures

Fans of the Hollywood icon set a new world record as 1,034 people descended on the California desert town to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday. To honor her centennial, over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans came together to dress as the screen legend in Palm Springs, where her Hollywood career began.

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Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again

Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Trump drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

Legal challenges and pushback from Republican lawmakers prompt U-turn from the US president The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.