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Egypt grapples with video game addiction

Gaming cafés have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted.…

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‘Mistreatment became normality’ at Muckamore Abbey hospital, inquiry finds

Vulnerable adults suffered broken bones and severe neglect in Northern Irish hospital at centre of police investigation

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Supreme Court curtails gun ban for drug users

The Supreme Court on Thursday limited a federal law that prohibits illegal drug users from possessing firearms, in a case involving a man who was charged after investigators found a gun in his home and he admitted using marijuana about every other day. In a unanimous decision, the justices found…

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Video Captures Undercover Deputies Arrest Gold Coin Scammer: 79-Year-Old Widow's $700,000 Nest Egg Saved

A vigilant coin dealer and undercover operation thwarted a $700,000 (£522,000) gold coin scam targeting a Michigan widow. Learn about the rising threat of elderly scams and how to protect your savings.

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World Cup favourites' competition starts bring very different results

Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a great start, beating Croatia 4 to 2 and cementing its status as favourite of the competition.

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Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor

Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency

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Nandy says she has concerns over BBC’s announcement of cuts to content division

The corporation previously announced plans to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight programme after more than 50 years on air.

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Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions

Church ‘profoundly sorry’ for pain caused to mothers and children separated at birth between 1940s and 1980s

The Guardian - UK

Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – as it happened

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister

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Lisa Nandy ‘not satisfied’ with Channel 4’s response after MAFS rape allegations

The Culture Secretary said she will be ‘discussing this further’ with the broadcaster.

Evening Standard

Green leader Zack Polanski cleared in GLA probe over London houseboat council tax

The Green Party leader suggested ‘financial hardship and housing insecurity’ linked to his ‘unconventional housing arrangements’ meant he had not made the payments

Evening Standard

Female Passenger Catches Uniformed Driver Scrolling Through Vile WhatsApp Chat Group Rating Women's Bodies

Milan's public transport workers are under investigation for allegedly misusing security cameras to target female commuters, sparking outrage and demands for accountability.

International Business Times UK

WA:Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Influences involved in a notorious protest at a defence conference could travel to Western Australia to target this year's edition, officials warn.

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Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Influences involved in a notorious protest at a defence conference could travel to Western Australia to target this year's edition, officials warn.

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Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in one of the largest drone attacks since the start of the war

Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard

Londoners face £1,000 property tax rise as Andy Burnham set to become Prime Minister

A new land value levy backed by Mr Burnham would hit the capital hardest

The Guardian - UK

Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says

Exclusive: Ex-minister accuses Labour of ‘overcautiousness’ and says his proposal was cut from manifesto

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Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.

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Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popular Labour party veteran to the UK premiership. Several figures within the centre-left party are positioning themselves to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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FED:Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.

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FED:'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.

International Business Times UK

Luigi Mangione Psychiatric Defence Could Slash UnitedHealthcare Trial to Manslaughter, Not Insanity

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue extreme emotional disturbance at his September trial in a strategy that could reduce his charge from murder to manslaughter.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham Makerfield by-election win LIVE: MP vows 'new path for Britain' as he storms towards no10

Andy Burnham expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership - but stops short of announcing bid at victory rally

Evening Standard

Voters go to the polls to choose new MPs in two Scottish by-elections

It came after Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins left the Commons following their election to Holyrood last month.

Evening Standard

Polls open in Makerfield by-election which could determine Starmer’s future

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

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