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The Independent
The Simpsons star Harry Shearer says re-casting Black character has ‘affected’ show
‘They employed a Black actor who copied my voice,’ actor said
BBC
Good progress on M25 works, says highways agency
The motorway is shut in both directions between junctions nine and 10 until 06:00 on Monday.
The Independent
Nadhim Zahawi apologises for ‘misdemeanour’ over £5m HMRC settlement
The former chancellor said he ‘should have been more explicit’ about the details of his £5m settlement with HMRC
BBC
Thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland
The Met Office says flooding is possible and power cuts could occur where lightning strikes.
BBC
Town 'proud of Coleford lad' Olly Alexander
The pop star, actor and LGBT+ activist came 18th at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Moneywise
Will the money run out? Young Americans and boomers butt heads over future reforms to Social Security
Experts worry millions could “plunge into poverty.”
BBC
Nadhim Zahawi confirms nearly £5m paid for tax error
The ex-chancellor says he is sorry for not giving more details in his ministerial declaration.
The Independent
Eurovision 2024 – live: Switzerland’s Nemo wins song contest as Bambie Thug cries over Israel row
Nemo was crowned the winner as boos were heard during appearances by Israel’s entry Eden Golan, while the UK’s Olly Alexander managed to avoid coming last in the contest
BBC
What are new education minister's priorities?
Lynne Neagle admits new role is "quite hard" in reply to a question posed by a primary school pupil.
Associated Press Finance
A police officer was killed in Pakistan-held Kashmir during protests against price hikes
A protest against rising costs of food, fuel and utility bills turned violent in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, leaving a police officer dead and dozens of people injured, officials said Sunday. Traders in some of the cities in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir pulled their shutters down on Saturday while protesters burned tires to express their anger. A police officer was killed in Dadyal town, authorities said.
BBC
HGVs to be permanently banned from villages
The HGV ban will be made permanent following a trial, the council says.
BBC
Tottenham: Four men arrested over pedestrian's crash death
The men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, the Mat Police says.
BBC
Hiker found dead after mountain rescue search
Wasdale Mountain Rescue team say its "sincere condolences" go to the walker’s family and friends.
Evening Standard
5 couples on what they wish they’d known before planning their wedding
Cakes! Dresses! Confetti! We asked newlyweds what they would do differently if they could plan their big day all over again
LA Times
Arizona's economy is booming. But Biden struggles to reap benefits from voters
President Biden's push to expand semiconductor and green technology manufacturing has poured billions into battleground states like Arizona.
The Hill
Where the US spends the most on foreign aid
Debates over U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine have dominated Washington this year, raising questions about U.S. economic and military support to various allies and whether the nation spends too much support abroad. Opposition within the GOP to foreign aid has been building, with Republicans arguing the U.S. needs to spend more on border security. …
The Independent
All the allegations against Miss Universe leadership as two beauty queens step down
Pageant queens Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava both announced they were stepping down from their respective positions this week putting the Miss Universe Organization in the spotlight, writes Mike Bedigan
The Hill
Republicans in West Virginia governor’s race run to the right on transgender issues
Transgender issues have emerged as an unexpected focal point in West Virginia’s gubernatorial race, as Republicans in the crowded primary seek to stand out as more conservative than their competitors in the solidly red state. In the weeks ahead of Tuesday’s primary, former state Rep. Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), businessman Chris Miller and a PAC supporting West…
Reuters
Campus Gaza rallies may subside, but experts see possible 'hot summer of protest'
About a dozen students arrested by police clearing a sit-in at a Denver college campus emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian protesters, several waving yellow court summons like tiny victory flags and imploring fellow demonstrators not to let their energy fade. Just how much staying power the student demonstrations over the war in Gaza that have sprung up in Denver and at dozens of universities across the United States will have is a key question for protesters, school administrators and police, with graduation ceremonies being held, summer break coming and high-profile encampments dismantled.
The Hill
TikTok faces toughest challenge yet with lawsuit against divest-or-ban bill
Facing its most significant threat yet to operate in the U.S, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are looking to repeat their success in court at blocking other attempts to ban the app by arguing it violates the First Amendment. The tech company filed a lawsuit this week challenging a recently signed bipartisan law…

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Stock market: S&P 500, Nasdaq continue rebound from Q2 lows

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The Simpsons star Harry Shearer says re-casting Black character has ‘affected’ show

Good progress on M25 works, says highways agency

Nadhim Zahawi apologises for ‘misdemeanour’ over £5m HMRC settlement

Thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland

Town 'proud of Coleford lad' Olly Alexander

Will the money run out? Young Americans and boomers butt heads over future reforms to Social Security

Nadhim Zahawi confirms nearly £5m paid for tax error

Eurovision 2024 – live: Switzerland’s Nemo wins song contest as Bambie Thug cries over Israel row

What are new education minister's priorities?

A police officer was killed in Pakistan-held Kashmir during protests against price hikes

HGVs to be permanently banned from villages

Tottenham: Four men arrested over pedestrian's crash death

Hiker found dead after mountain rescue search

5 couples on what they wish they’d known before planning their wedding

Arizona's economy is booming. But Biden struggles to reap benefits from voters

Where the US spends the most on foreign aid

All the allegations against Miss Universe leadership as two beauty queens step down

Republicans in West Virginia governor’s race run to the right on transgender issues

Campus Gaza rallies may subside, but experts see possible 'hot summer of protest'

TikTok faces toughest challenge yet with lawsuit against divest-or-ban bill