12 h. ago Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro calling for the protection of the environment

Politics

13 h. ago Fears grow for Londoner missing in Rio de Janeiro for 10 days

Fears grow for Londoner missing in Rio de Janeiro for 10 days  BBC

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18 h. ago New Rio de Janeiro law requires public hospitals to display anti

Opponents view the controversial act as part of a growing trend across Brazil to further restrict abortion accessA new law has just come into force in Rio de Janeiro requiring all public hospitals and clinics run by the municipal government to display anti-abortion signs bearing messages such as: “Did you know that the unborn child is discarded as hospital waste?”Reproductive rights activists view the act as the latest example of a growing trend across Brazil to further restrict access to abortion in a country that already has some of the world’s most restrictive laws. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago UK's central bank set to keep interest rates on hold amid Middle East uncertainties

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States and send oil prices soaring and push U.K. inflation further above target

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66 h. ago Protester blocks London to Brighton charity bike ride... after missing Father's Day plans because of "chaotic" road closures

Protester blocks London to Brighton charity bike ride... after missing Father's Day plans because of "chaotic" road closures  road.cc

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3 d. ago I’m a beauty writer and these are the SPFs I’m taking to Greece (with 30% off)

The scent alone is enough to make you reach for these skincare saviours

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4 d. ago British tourist vanishes from Airbnb in Brazil without passport or belongings

Denis Kopanev, 33, who works as a finance manager in London, was last seen leaving his accommodation in Gavea, Rio de Janeiro, on Monday, June 9.

Society

5 d. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from Berlin Open due to back injury concerns

The newly minted British No1's first grass-court event came this week at Queen's, with Raducanu reaching the quarter-finals before facing off with number-one seed Zheng Qinwen.

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5 d. ago Iran hits back: Tehran launches waves of deadly missile attacks on Israel as fears grow of all

At least three people are reported to have been killed and dozens injured as Tehran launched waves of attacks on Israel

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6 d. ago Chilling final sighting of Brit revealed before he vanished from Brazil Airbnb

Denis Kopanev, 33, was wearing a dark-coloured baseball cap, a white shirt, and a matching beige jacket and trousers when he left his holiday let in Rio de Janeiro on Monday

Politics

6 d. ago Was stuck in traffic, it's my rebirth: Woman who missed London flight by 10 minutes

Was stuck in traffic, it's my rebirth: Woman who missed London flight by 10 minutes  India Today

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6 d. ago Why Israel launched mega Iran attack as WW3 fears grow over nuclear plans

Israel has initiated a widescale attack on Tehran - Iran's capital city - targeting nuclear facilities, the residences of military commanders, and ballistic missile factories

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6 d. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

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7 d. ago Air India plane passenger 'shivering' after missing doomed flight by 10 minutes

A woman was meant to be on Air India flight 171 to London but missed it by 10 minutes – the plane later crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 230 people on board

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7 d. ago Woman who vanished from Hyde Park four months ago 'found safe and well'

Portia Vincent-Kirby, from Finchley, appeared to have ‘fallen off the earth’ after spending the evening with friends in Hyde Park on February 21

Politics

8 d. ago Spending Review LIVE: Keir Starmer faces PMQs before Rachel Reeves sets out spending plans

There are fears the Chancellor’s Spending Review will see London miss out on key funding

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8 d. ago Donald Trump shows off US military might with choppers and missiles as WW3 fears grow

The US president repeated lies and conspiracy theories to troops as he threatened to "crush" the country's enemies and portrayed protesters as part of a “foreign invasion”

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8 d. ago Spending Review LIVE: Rachel Reeves to set out spending plans with more cash for NHS, housing and schools

There are fears the Chancellor’s spending review will see London miss out on key funding

Economics

9 d. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics

9 d. ago Urgent search for missing woman last seen in Edinburgh as fears grow for safety

Loved ones are desperate for answers after Toni McNelis vanished in the early hours of Thursday in Edinburgh. Police are urging the public to help trace her.

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