Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.
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Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.
Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".
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Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion
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Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
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Snooker champion Dott told boy to stay out while in room with girl, jury told
A witness claimed that the former world champion became "quite angry" when the they walked in.
Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.
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Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
Watch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195 run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
The US treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
Canada and U.S. Resume Talks Over Trump Tariffs as a New Deadline Looms
While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, they remain apart on several key issues.
Woman Arrested in Plot to Bomb New York State Capitol
Federal prosecutors say the woman met with an F.B.I. informant several times to plan an attack on the building, which houses the governor’s office.
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
In a Big Year for Progressives, Here’s Why These Moderates Won Their Primaries
At times this year, the Democratic Party’s centrist wing has felt under siege from the left. But it has won several tough primaries recently.
Hochul’s Advice for Mamdani: Focus on New York City
In a wide-ranging interview, Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed the values she shares with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and talked about President Trump, taxes and ICE.
Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
First U.S. Deportees to Arrive in Liberia Amid Growing Backlash
Critics in the small West African nation say their government has not said why it agreed to one of the largest U.S. deportation deals, who the deportees are, or how they will be handled.
Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
A scientific and civilizational horror story.
Rachel Cusk on Her Novel ‘Life of M,’ Gossip and Natalie Portman
“Life of M,” Rachel Cusk’s new book, has a protagonist with an uncanny resemblance to Natalie Portman. But in an interview, Cusk says she never expected it would cause such a frenzy.
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