68 m. ago Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs

All banking in the Pacific nation used to be done in cash but that is about to change on the main island of FunafutiTuvalu, one of the world’s most remote nations, has unveiled its first ever ATMs, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Tuvalu in the village of Vaiaku on Funafuti, the country’s main island.Tuesday’s ceremony marked a historic shift for the island nation of 12,000 people, which has never before had access to electronic banking. Attended by prime minister Feleti Teo, the governor general, traditional leaders, members of parliament and representatives from the diplomatic and business sectors, the event celebrated a long-anticipated move toward financial modernisation. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's bodies laid to rest in private family memorial

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have finally been laid to rest weeks after their shocking deaths.

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2 h. ago Diego Maradona's daughter testifies in negligence trial saying family was deceived by doctors

One of Diego Maradona’s daughters has testified in the trial of seven medical professionals accused of negligence in the soccer great’s death, describing the room where her father underwent home hospitalization in 2020 as “disgusting” and “smelling of urine.”

Society

2 h. ago Trump officials won’t share evidence accusing deported Maryland father of ‘human trafficking’

Allegations that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was ‘involved in human trafficking’ first appeared publicly during a White House briefing

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2 h. ago Young Sheldon star, 16, is 'heartbroken' as he announces the death of an 'extraordinary' family member

Iain Armitage had some sad news to share on Tuesday. The 16-year-old Young Sheldon actor revealed that there was a death in the family that has left him heartbroken.

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2 h. ago Why Prince Harry's surprise Ukraine warzone trip frustrated Prince William and left him fuming at palace officials

The Duke of Sussex met dozens of wounded soldiers in the Ukrainian city of Lviv last Thursday - while his brother visited Estonia last month.

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2 h. ago Gene Hackman and wife Betsy buried in intimate ceremony nearly 2 months after death

The bodies of Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been buried in an intimate family funeral nearly two months after they were found dead

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3 h. ago Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa was Googling Covid symptoms before their deaths, records show

Officials also provided an update on the couple’s property after a health inspection was conducted

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3 h. ago US wants to retain key tariffs on EU, say European officials

Diplomats from the bloc say American negotiators stressed the need for levies as part of efforts to repatriate industry

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3 h. ago Counts Nikolai and Felix of Denmark make a dashing return to public life as they attend Princess Isabella's 18th birthday after being stripped of their titles

The Danish royal family gathered together at the Royal Danish Theatre's Old Stage in Copenhagen on Tuesday night.

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4 h. ago Trump officials must testify after doing ‘nothing’ to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge rules

Lawyers for wrongfully deported Maryland father can depose officials over compliance with Supreme Court ruling to ‘facilitate’ his return to the United States

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4 h. ago What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the arson at his official residence

A family member says the man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion has struggled with mental illness

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4 h. ago Christine McGuinness reveals the devastating true toll of her divorce from Paddy, how she really feels about selling their £6.5m family home

She was 33 when her memoir, A Beautiful Nightmare, came out. But while that might have seemed premature for others, it felt entirely fitting for Christine McGuinness.

Society

4 h. ago Disturbing state of Gene Hackman's home before deaths unveiled in chilling update

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead in his Santa Fe mansion alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, with their deaths initially being ruled "suspicious"

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4 h. ago Inside tragic state of Gene Hackman's home as children left out of £62m will

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead in his Santa Fe mansion alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, with their deaths initially being ruled "suspicious"

Society

4 h. ago Britain’s longest serving prisoner, who is kept in a glass box, ends hunger strike

The quadruple killer, Robert Maudsley, has now ended his hunger strike after his family expressed concern for his health

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5 h. ago Shooting reported at a Dallas high school, and officials soon after say campus secured

School officials in Texas say police have responded to reports of a shooting at a Dallas high school where students were seen leaving the campus

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5 h. ago James Middleton shares sweet home video of his son Inigo and wife Alizée on their family farm as he celebrates his 38th birthday

Depicting family life at his Berkshire farmhouse, James filmed his 18-month-old happily eating breakfast outside with two of their dogs sat on the bench nearby.

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5 h. ago Harrowing new crash pictures show total devastation after family's plane fell from sky

Harrowing new photos show the total devastation left after a prominent Massachusetts family's plane crashed in upstate New York, killing all six on board.

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5 h. ago Stacey Solomon opens up on 'strict' childhood and her 'protective' family growing up

The star revealed that she used to see the strictness as a challenge to overcome

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