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Financial Times - World
UK tax authority accused of ‘pattern of costly mistakes’ after latest bungle
Case was recently thrown out after HMRC missed court deadlineUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines
The 12-metre high machine has coke bottle eyes and a crude Wall-E-like head, as well as large arms that can be fitted with blades or paint brushes. It resembles an enormous, malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway’s new humanoid ...Japan -
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Financial Times - World
Property tycoon Jamie Ritblat and EY settle tax dispute with HMRC
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Financial Times - World
How to protect your wealth from future Labour tax raids
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory -
ABC News - World
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including UkraineUkraine -
Financial Times - World
Pakistan finance minister warns taxes must rise to break the bailout cycle
Former JPMorgan banker says Islamabad must ‘get real’ as it seeks 24th IMF packagePakistan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How reported DeRozan addition affects Kings' NBA luxury-tax situation
Here's where the Kings' luxury-tax situation stands after Sacramento reportedly acquires six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan in a three-team sign-and-trade.NBA -
Financial Times - World
The age of drone warfare is disrupting the defence industry
Rapidly evolving technology designed by smaller players is challenging the dominance of sluggish industry giants -
ABC News - World
Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drillsChina -
The Guardian - World
Heatstroke alerts issued across Japan as heatwave leads to four deaths
Average number of heatstroke-related deaths each year has increased six fold since 1995. Japan’s meteorological agency has issued a heatstroke alert for 26 of the country’s 47 prefectures, urging people not to go outside unless absolutely ...Japan -
The Hill - Politics
House Republicans target Harris as Biden concerns loom
The House Republicans' campaign arm launched an ad targeting Vice President Harris on Wednesday, as some Democrats call on her to replace President Biden at the top of the party’s November ticket. “House Republicans are sharpening our knives if ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Campaign Memos Show Efforts to Calm Concerns
A pair of memos highlighted internal polling that showed a close race and strong fund-raising in an attempt to quiet fears about President Biden’s candidacy.Joe Biden -
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Concern among Democratic lawmakers over Biden's candidacy
The White House is on damage control as concerns mount about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden dips in polling as concern grows among Democrats
President Biden has told his campaign staff he's "in this race to the end," vowing to beat Donald Trump just as he did in 2020. But new CBS News polling is showing less optimism about Biden's chances as concern grows among Democratic officials. ...Joe Biden -
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Hungary's Russia-friendly PM meets Putin in Moscow
Viktor Orban's self-styled "peace mission" was heavily criticised by EU leaders and by Ukraine.Russia -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Interview Fails to Alleviate Voters' Concerns
Americans who watched Friday’s ABC News interview voice fears about the president’s age and acuity.Joe Biden -
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Biden interview fails to quell Democrat concerns over fitness
Fifth Democratic member of Congress calls for him to quit re-election campaign, a day after his TV appearance.Joe Biden -
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Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania as allies' concerns appear to grow
President Biden held a campaign event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Sunday to try to shore up support in a key battleground state. But lawmakers will return to Washington this week and calls for him to drop out of the race could increase. ...Joe Biden -
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Ex-Kansas star Mario Chalmers latest to take aim at NCAA as crippling lawsuits mount despite House settlement
Chalmers v. NCAA is one of multiple lawsuits targeting the NCAA, potentially devastating the institution -
CNBC - Business
Biden tries to calm Democrats as 2024 drop-out pressure mounts: 'I'm not leaving'
President Biden delivered a stumbling debate performance against Donald Trump last week, which his campaign has worked to spin in the ensuing days.Joe Biden -
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India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year left hundreds dead or ill -
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The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war live: Israel studying new Hamas response to ceasefire proposal
Mediators including Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying for months to secure a ceasefire and the release of 120 remaining hostages. Read all our Israel-Gaza coverage The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that the ...Israel -
The Guardian - World
Dining across the divide: ‘My friends expect a negative response when they say they’re British, which is a shame’
They had different takes on immigration, the monarchy and Britain’s colonial past – how did they end up swapping numbers?. Emily, 37, Plymouth. Occupation Nurse Continue reading... -
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The Latest | Hamas says 'positive response' from mediators to its cease-fire amendments
A spokesperson for Hamas says the group’s proposed amendments to the most recent U_S_ plan for a cease-fire in Gaza “have been met with a positive response by the mediators.” -
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Concerns over impact of high turnover among election workers
State election officials across the country are issuing warnings about high turnover among election workers. It could have a major impact on the November elections. A report by the Bipartisan Policy Center found turnover rose from 2018 to 2022 and ... -
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Concerns about Biden's campaign growing among House Democrats
A group of House Democrats are circulating a letter calling on President Biden to end his 2024 reelection bid in the wake of last week's debate against former President Donald Trump. The letter has not yet been released. CBS News congressional ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
ABC News - Sports
American swims in Seine River before the Olympics despite contamination concerns
A 75-year-old American swimmer has taken a dip in the Seine River in Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July -
CBS News - Top stories
Second round of voting in France this weekend as antisemitism concerns rise in Europe
There will be a second round of voting in France on Sunday after the far-right's Marine Le Pen won big against President Macron in the first round. Some prominent Jewish figures in France say there's been more antisemitism on both sides as ... -
The New York Times - Business
U.S. Job Growth Extends Streak, but Signs of Concern Emerge
A gain of 206,000 in June exceeded forecasts. Hiring was concentrated in a few parts of the economy, however, and unemployment rose to 4.1 percent. -
The Hill - Politics
Axelrod post-interview: Biden 'dangerously out of touch' with voter concerns
Democratic strategist David Axelrod warned that President Biden is “dangerously out of touch” with voters on the issue of his age and health following Biden’s highly anticipated sit-down interview on ABC News. “The president is rightfully proud of ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
NATO members 'very concerned' over US stability: Gen. Wesley Clark
(NewsNation) — Ahead of the 75th NATO Summit, member countries are keeping a close eye on American politics regarding what's next for Ukraine, retired Gen. Wesley Clark said on "The Hill." The former NATO supreme allied commander said European ... -
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Financial Times - World
China stabbing attacks raise concerns of growing social tensions
Economic doldrums, unemployment and isolation could be playing into crime wave, analysts sayChina