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• Proud Boys member pleads guilty for role in US Capitol attack

  27-04-2022 23:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Plea agreement filed in federal court calls for Louis Enrique Colon to admit to a single felony charge and cooperate with prosecutorsA member of the far-right Proud Boys group on Wednesday pleaded guilty to obstructing police officers when he joined the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol by supporters of then-president Donald Trump, in their attempt to overturn his election defeat.The plea agreement filed in federal court in Washington, DC, calls for Louis Enrique Colon of Missouri
  
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• Channel 4 privatisation to begin amid criticism from MPs and industry

  27-04-2022 23:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Process for privatisation announced as part of sweeping changes to UK media landscapeMinisters will formally start the process of privatising Channel 4 on Thursday – despite widespread opposition from the British media industry, the broadcaster’s current management, and a large number of Conservative MPs.The government insists that the publicly owned channel needs to be sold off, but there are doubts over whether they have the political support required to pass the necessary legislat
  
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• What's exceptional about the Trump contempt charge is not what Trump did

  27-04-2022 23:40 via nbcnews.com
  
  Donald Trump appeals court ruling of contempt in NY AG Letitia James' investigation. More people need to be held accountable for not disclosing documents in discovery.
  
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• Push Russia out of whole of Ukraine, UK says

  27-04-2022 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Western allies must "double down" in their support for Ukraine, the UK's foreign secretary says.
  
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• Presidents eulogize Madeleine Albright at funeral: ‘Freedom had no greater champion’

  27-04-2022 23:36 via theguardian.com
  
  US leaders reflect on legacy of US secretary of state as family shared memories at Washington National CathedralPresidents and dignitaries gathered in Washington on Wednesday to remember Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as US secretary of state, while drawing upon her life’s work to warn of the increasing precariousness of freedom and democracy.Family members and colleagues of Albright shared loving and affectionate memories of her during the funeral service at Washington Natio
  
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• Hear from Ukrainians living amid Russian shelling

  27-04-2022 23:32 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Sam Kiley goes to Severodonetsk, Ukraine, a frontline city in the war with Russia, to talk to Ukrainians desperate for resources as they live amid Russian shelling.
  
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• Disney says state of Florida is on the hook for its $1 billion in debt

  27-04-2022 23:11 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Walt Disney Company's special governing district in Florida has responded to a new law seeking to dissolve it, saying the state would be on the hook for
  
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• Boeing 'probably shouldn't have taken' Trump-negotiated Air Force One deal, CEO says

  27-04-2022 23:11 via cnn.com
  
  Boeing's CEO on Wednesday called the unusual deal his predecessor negotiated with then-President Donald Trump for the next generation of Air Force One a one-off that he hopes not to repeat.
  
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• US left behind $7 billion of military equipment in Afghanistan after withdrawal

  27-04-2022 23:08 via cnn.com
  
  Approximately $7 billion of military equipment the US transferred to the Afghan government over the course of 16 years was left behind in Afghanistan after the US completed its withdrawal from the country in August, according to a congressionally mandated report from the US Department of Defense viewed by CNN.
  
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• Fauci backs out of White House correspondents' dinner over Covid risk

  27-04-2022 23:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  Anthony Fauci has decided not to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner amid concerns about Covid, a senior administration official confirmed to NBC News.
  
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• UK leading G7 allies to weaken Putin’s military arsenal

  27-04-2022 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Western nations aim to blunt Russia’s ability to wage future wars in Europe after Ukraine invasionUkraine-Russia crisis latest news – live updatesBritain is pressing with its allies for Vladimir Putin to be so weakened militarily by the war in Ukraine that he can never pose a threat to European security and his forces to entirely leave Ukraine’s territory, with the country reverting to its pre-2014 borders.The G7 group of industrialised nations is also examining whether it coul
  
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• Trump unleashes his temper on GOP allies over Ohio Senate primary split

  27-04-2022 22:59 via cnn.com
  
  Not since Anthony Scaramucci was fired a mere 10 days into his White House gig has someone fallen out of Donald Trump's favor as quickly as David McIntosh.
  
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• Trump unleashes his temper on GOP allies

  27-04-2022 22:59 via cnn.com
  
  Not since Anthony Scaramucci was fired a mere 10 days into his White House gig has someone fallen out of Donald Trump's favor as quickly as David McIntosh.
  
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• Tyson Fury says he is 'done' with boxing

  27-04-2022 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed he is "done" with boxing.
  
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• Life-threatening heat waves arrived in India a month early -- and they're about to get worse

  27-04-2022 22:44 via cnn.com
  
  Life-threatening heat waves arrived in India a month earlier than normal, shattering temperature records with highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) -- and it will only get hotter.
  
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• Meta shares soar despite a decidedly mixed quarter report

  27-04-2022 22:42 via theguardian.com
  
  The Facebook parent company is continuing a major rebrand of its products and focusing more heavily on the metaverseMeta made a cautious recovery on Wednesday with its first earnings report since a disastrous fourth quarter, sending shares up 13% in after hours trading. The company’s reported total revenue rose 7% to $27.91bn in the first quarter, the bulk of it coming from ad sales. That number missed analysts’ estimates of $28.20bn, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Continue r
  
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• Cupp: Republican governor is the biggest big government proponent this side of Trump

  27-04-2022 22:32 via cnn.com
  
  In this week's Unfiltered, CNN political commentator SE Cupp argues that the Republican party has pivoted to advocating for big government, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as perhaps its biggest supporter.
  
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• Tories hit by another scandal after MP accused of watching porn in Commons

  27-04-2022 22:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Female MPs complain about sexism and misogyny in Tory ranks in meeting on Tuesday nightThe Conservatives have been hit by yet another House of Commons sex scandal after a female minister reported seeing a male colleague watching porn on a mobile phone in parliament.A string of the party’s female MPs have complained to the whips about sexism and misogyny within its ranks in a heated meeting on Tuesday night. Continue reading...
  
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• College athlete dies in apparent suicide at age 20

  27-04-2022 22:20
  
  Lauren Bernett was a sophomore catcher at James Madison University.
  
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• Archegos founder Bill Hwang charged in massive stock market fraud

  27-04-2022 22:17
  
  Hwang was charged with racketeering and other counts.
  
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• Republicans in Congress give McCarthy standing ovation for defense of leaked audio – as it happened

  27-04-2022 22:11 via theguardian.com
  
  Kevin McCarthy defends recorded conversations with party leaders about Capitol attackUS-Russia prisoner swap frees former marineRussia-Ukraine war – follow live updatesSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailJoe Biden has delivered a moving eulogy to Madeleine Albright, telling mourners at her funeral in Washington DC that the former secretary of state “turned the tide of history”.The president was among about 1,400 masked attendees at Washington Natio
  
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• Katie Kenyon: man charged with murder of Burnley woman

  27-04-2022 21:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Andrew Burfield, 50, is due to appear at Blackburn magistrates court on Thursday over death of 33-year-oldA man has been charged with the murder of Katie Kenyon, who was last seen getting into a van with a man five days ago in Lancashire.The 33-year-old, from Padiham, was last spotted on Friday morning getting into a silver Ford Transit van in Todmorden Road, Burnley. Continue reading...
  
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• New York court rejects congressional maps, seen as favoring Democrats

  27-04-2022 21:47 via theguardian.com
  
  Legal fight over process could be a factor in the battle between Democrats and Republicans for control of the HouseNew York’s highest court on Wednesday rejected the state’s new congressional district maps, which had been widely seen as favoring Democrats.The legal fight over New York’s redistricting process could be a factor in the battle between Democrats and Republicans for control of the US House. Continue reading...
  
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• Jessica Watkins: US astronaut makes space station history

  27-04-2022 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Astronaut Jessica Watkins becomes the first black woman to serve on an ISS crew after SpaceX launch.
  
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• Nation's first nonbinary gender marker ban signed into law

  27-04-2022 21:43
  
  Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday that bans the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates.
  
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• World's largest blue diamond to come to auction has sold for $57.5 million

  27-04-2022 21:29 via cnn.com
  
  The world's largest blue diamond ever to come to auction has sold for 450,925,000 HKD, or $57.5 million.
  
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• Western war aims are growing. But how much more will Nato commit to Ukraine?

  27-04-2022 21:19 via theguardian.com
  
  Analysis: While the west toughens its stance over Putin’s invasion, it is rejecting his foreign minister’s claim that Nato is in a proxy war with RussiaRussia-Ukraine war – latest updatesStep by step, the west’s war aims are expanding. What began as an effort to supply “defensive weapons” to Ukraine has evolved into an attempt to provide heavier weaponry. This week Germany and the UK agreed to supply armoured anti-aircraft artillery vehicles to keep Russia&rsq
  
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• 8 killed in clash at Mexican cement plant

  27-04-2022 21:18
  
  Mexican authorities say at least eight people were killed and 11 injured when competing groups of workers clashed at a cement plant before dawn in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo
  
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• Prince Andrew loses freedom of York after councillors’ vote

  27-04-2022 20:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Royal also urged to give up title of Duke of York at meeting following settlement of sexual assault casePrince Andrew has suffered another indignity after councillors in York unanimously voted to remove his honorary freedom of the city.An extraordinary meeting of York city council on Wednesday also heard councillors call on Andrew to relinquish his Duke of York title in the wake of his now settled sexual assault civil case. Continue reading...
  
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• Hillary Clinton's tribute draws applause at Madeleine Albright's funeral

  27-04-2022 20:45 via cnn.com
  
  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid tribute to Madeleine Albright, who served as the first female Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton, at Albright's memorial in Washington, DC.
  
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• Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert

  27-04-2022 20:41
  
  A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice has recommended a two-year suspension for trainer Bob Baffert for repeated medication violations after a New York Racing Association hearing
  
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• Police department engaged in racial discrimination, state says

  27-04-2022 20:36
  
  The investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department has concluded, almost two years after the death of George Floyd.
  
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• WATCH: Couple get married aboard Southwest flight

  27-04-2022 20:30
  
  Pam and Jeremy were supposed to tie the knot in Las Vegas but when their original flight was canceled, they decided to say “I do” in the sky aboard a new Southwest flight.
  
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• Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn on UK oil and gas windfall tax

  27-04-2022 20:29 via theguardian.com
  
  The chancellor says nothing is off the table but fellow Tory ministers remain dismissive of ideaRishi Sunak has opened the door to a windfall tax on oil and gas companies despite previously dismissing the policy, as Labour accused the government of burying its head in the sand over spiralling bills.The chancellor hinted at a possible U-turn on a tax on oil and gas providers, having repeatedly refused to countenance the idea in the past when suggested by Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Continue
  
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• MPs criticise ‘top-down’ approach to UK-US trade talks

  27-04-2022 20:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Fears grow in UK that any proposals could downgrade workers’ rights despite assurances on both sidesBritain’s trade talks with the US are moving ahead with only “minimal” input from workers, small businesses and thinktanks, according to MPs who accused the UK trade secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, of shielding her department from outside scrutiny.Conservative and Labour MPs on the trade select committee also said scrutiny of a deal struck with Australia and New Zealand wa
  
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• What Russia's shifting tactics in Ukraine show

  27-04-2022 20:04 via cnn.com
  
  The war in eastern Ukraine appears to be entering a critical phase, as Russia pours in more fighting units and Ukrainian forces try to hold lines battered by weeks of shelling and rocket fire.
  
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• Ukraine tries to complicate Russian onslaught but finds itself defending slowly shrinking pocket of territory

  27-04-2022 20:04 via cnn.com
  
  The war in eastern Ukraine appears to be entering a critical phase, as Russia pours in more fighting units and Ukrainian forces try to hold lines battered by weeks of shelling and rocket fire.
  
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• Russia shifts tactics, steps up pace of assault in Ukraine's east and south

  27-04-2022 20:04 via cnn.com
  
  The war in eastern Ukraine appears to be entering a critical phase, as Russia pours in more fighting units and Ukrainian forces try to hold lines battered by weeks of shelling and rocket fire.
  
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• Russia accused of blackmail after gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria halted

  27-04-2022 20:03 via theguardian.com
  
  EU hits out at move that Kremlin says is response to countries’ failure to pay in roublesRussia-Ukraine war: latest updatesEurope appears to be on the brink of an energy crisis that could further drive up household bills after Russia halted gas supplies to two EU countries and threatened others, in a move condemned by European leaders as blackmail.The immediate consequence of Gazprom’s decision to stop supply to Poland and Bulgaria while warning other nations opposed to Russia’
  
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• Intense hurricanes and typhoons could double by 2050 in nearly all regions of world, scientists say

  27-04-2022 20:02 via cnn.com
  
  Intense hurricanes and typhoons -- the most devastating storms on the planet -- could more than double by 2050 in nearly all regions of the world because of climate change, scientists reported Wednesday.
  
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• ‘I want a voice that fits me’: teenager’s quest for communication aid with Walsall accent

  27-04-2022 20:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Daniel Challis, who has cerebral palsy and is unable to speak, is auditioning people to provide his new voiceDaniel Challis was born and brought up near Walsall, surrounded by family members with distinctive regional accents. Yet his communication aid sounds nothing like them, instead vocalising in a robotic version of received pronunciation. The 18-year-old, who has cerebral palsy and is unable to speak, is appealing for people to audition to provide his new voice – if they have the right
  
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• Wildfires in these forests could release a stunning amount of planet-warming gases, scientists say

  27-04-2022 20:00 via cnn.com
  
  Wildfires in the vast and pristine forests of Canada, Europe and the far Northern US could release an enormous amount of planet-warming emissions between now and 2050, putting the world's climate goals in peril, scientists reported Wednesday.
  
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• 1 in 5 reptile species is under threat of extinction, crocodiles and turtles among them

  27-04-2022 20:00 via cnn.com
  
  One-fifth of all reptile species face the risk of extinction, according to a comprehensive new study, with crocodiles and turtles most threatened.
  
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• Putin issues new threat to countries intervening in Ukraine

  27-04-2022 19:32 via cnn.com
  
  Vladimir Putin issued a vague threat to countries intervening in Ukraine. Ret. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges discusses what to make of it and how the US and allies should respond.
  
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• Labor ‘gravely concerned’ by Karen Andrews’ claim about potential China election interference

  27-04-2022 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Kristina Keneally says home affairs minister must clarify comments or brief Labor on intelligence reporting of foreign interferenceFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingLabor has raised grave concerns about the home affairs minister’s use of “privileged access to intelligence reporting”, after Karen Andrews publicly alluded to a potential attempt by China at interference in the federal election.The shadow
  
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• In 2019 inequality was a big federal election issue. Now it’s off the radar

  27-04-2022 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  How does your area compare for housing stress, socioeconomic disadvantage and income? In the first of a series about Australian electorates, we look at inequality and wealthAustralian election 2022 seat explorerPork-o-meter: tracking Australian election promisesGuardian Australia’s full federal election coverageGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingIn the 2019 election, inequality was a major campaign theme. In the run up to polling day, the then Labor leader Bill Shorten de
  
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• ‘Housing in Australia is broken’: only 1.6% of private rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage

  27-04-2022 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax systemRead more in our series about Australia’s rental crisisRead Guardian Australia’s full federal election coverageDownload the free Guardian app; get our morning email briefingOnly 1.6% of private rental properties in Australia are affordable for minimum wage earners and all but zero for those on benefits, Anglicare’s annual snapshot has found.The Rental A
  
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• Coalition climate policy forced big polluters to pay $15m for carbon credits in past year

  27-04-2022 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Scott Morrison says Labor wants to use government safeguard mechanism as a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ but it is already making big business pay for offsetsGuardian Australia’s full federal election coverageGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe Coalition last year required polluting businesses to buy 419,000 carbon credits at an estimated cost of $15m using a policy that Scott Morrison now falsely describes as “Labor’s sneaky carbon tax”.Government
  
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• Christian Porter denied justice plea from Indonesians jailed in Australia when they were children

  27-04-2022 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Former attorney general refused to refer cases to WA court of appeal, despite an earlier ruling finding a miscarriage of justice in a similar caseIndonesians win court battle to clear their names‘Systemic failures at every step’: the children sent to adult jailsGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe former attorney general Christian Porter rejected a plea for mercy from six Indonesians who said they were wrongly jailed as children using unreliable evidence, telling
  
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• Higher food and energy prices could last 'for years,' World Bank warns

  27-04-2022 19:29 via cnn.com
  
  Russia's invasion of Ukraine has contributed to an historic shock to commodity markets that will keep global prices high through the end of 2024, according to the World Bank.
  
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