100,000 cockroaches seized, valued at $200,000
More than 100,000 cockroaches seized from a Bathurst breeder will be euthanised, officials said, amid biosecurity concerns over illegal import and trade.
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£2m fine for B&M after mouse infestations
B&M Retail was fined £2m after Birmingham City Council found mouse infestations at three stores, prompting emergency closures and prosecution costs.
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TfL status: 24-hour strike fragments Tube map
TfL reported widespread disruption after a 24-hour RMT strike closed central Tube lines and delayed services. Which lines ran, why and what happens next.
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God of War demo recasts Faye and reveals Everywhen afterlife
About 20 minutes of State of Play gameplay reframed God of War Laufey around Faye, introducing the Everywhen afterlife and a faster, more mobile combat style.
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Channel 4 pulls Married at First Sight after BBC alleges sexual assault during filming
Channel 4 pulled Married at First Sight on 18 May after a BBC investigation published allegations two women were raped during filming. Ofcom will review.
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Walcott stars at Soccer Aid and backs Arteta ahead of Champions League final
Theo Walcott's Soccer Aid appearance at London Stadium and Sky Sports interview backing Mikel Arteta's Champions League hopes helped raise funds for UNICEF.
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More than $11bn of Chinese battery projects reshape Morocco
More than $11bn of Chinese battery projects announced in Morocco are creating an EV battery hub on Europe's doorstep, prompting EU concern over tariffs.
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Iran: 4.1m more could fall into poverty as economy breaks
UNDP warns 4.1m more Iranians could fall into poverty after strikes damaged industry and supply chains, causing job losses, shortages and rising aid needs.
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Russia overspent on war by $28bn, freezes other spending
FT: Russia overspent by $28bn on the Ukraine campaign, prompting a February request to freeze non-military spending as oil and gas revenues plugged gaps.
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Four drones downed as US strikes Bandar Abbas site
US forces struck a site near Bandar Abbas and shot down four one-way drones, saying the action protected personnel and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gaza marks Eid al-Adha on 27 May with almost no livestock
Gazans will mark Eid al-Adha on 27 May amid war: markets lack sacrificial animals, food prices have surged and movement curbs severely block pilgrimages.
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BHP claimed $622m in diesel credits, paid under $9m
Leaked files show BHP claimed $622m in diesel tax credits while paying under $9m to Australia's safeguard mechanism, raising questions about policy.
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600 drones and 90 missiles hit Kyiv, four dead
600 drones and 90 missiles struck Kyiv overnight, including an Oreshnik hypersonic missile, killing four and injuring 83 as rescue teams assess damage.
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Oreshnik strike 60 km from EU border alarms allies
Oreshnik debris fell about 60 km from the EU border after an overnight strike on Ukraine, prompting Kyiv and European leaders to demand more air defences.
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Hezbollah sets three conditions for a lasting ceasefire
Hezbollah demands three ceasefire conditions before talks: stop strikes, full Israeli withdrawal and release of detainees. Washington negotiations continue.
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EU content rule risks trade clash over Chinese cars
Proposed EU content rule for electric vehicles drew a warning from China’s commerce ministry, raising the risk of a trade dispute over car imports.
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NATO chief urges 0.25% GDP pledge to boost Ukraine aid
Mark Rutte urged NATO allies to pledge 0.25% of GDP for Ukraine to turn ad hoc aid into predictable funding. Ministers will debate the proposal on Thursday.
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Xi and Putin meet in Beijing: 40 agreements, energy push
Xi hosted Putin in Beijing where about 40 deals on trade, energy and tourism were signed, signalling closer China-Russia ties amid global tension.
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Ruble Tops Global Currencies, Up 12% Since April
Ruble up 12% since April to 72.6/USD, driven by higher oil receipts, capital controls and tight rates. Analysts warn exporters and state finances may be squeezed.
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Trump Iran war: 3.8% inflation and $4.50 petrol
US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as energy costs jumped after the Trump Iran war, lifting petrol above $4.50 and squeezing households while the Pentagon readies a funding request.
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Hezbollah drones: 26 April strikes kill 1, wound 6
Hezbollah used low-cost FPV strike drones on 26 April, killing one soldier and wounding six. BBC Verify matched footage; Israel is adding radar and changing evacuation procedures.
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Jimmy Lai 20-year sentence: Trump calls release 'a tough one'
Trump said he raised Jimmy Lai's 20-year term with Xi Jinping but was told freeing the Hong Kong activist was 'a tough one'. No release was announced.
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Trump departs Beijing after 200-plane claim
Trump left Beijing after a two-day summit claiming China would buy 200 Boeing jets, claim unconfirmed by China or Boeing. Visit mixed pageantry and talks.
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BRICS Rift Over Iran Tests India’s September Summit Plans
BRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi amid sharp divisions over the Iran war, complicating India’s diplomacy ahead of its September leaders’ summit.
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Trump-Xi summit: 2 days, three big tests
President Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing for a two-day summit focused on extending a trade truce, managing Taiwan tensions and discussing China’s role on Iran.
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