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Greta Thunberg arrested in London supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers vs Aspen-Elbit ties. Held anti-genocide sign amid UK terror ban row.
UK raises farmer inheritance tax to £2.5m from £1m, protecting family farms. Starmer announces amid opposition pressure—fewer estates hit from April 2026
Oxford sack Rowett after poor run; 22nd, 2pts above drop. Sale exits; Short interim as they fight Portsmouth, Norwich to stay up.
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China urged the US to meet nuclear disarmament duties after a Pentagon report flagged Beijing’s expanding ICBM arsenal and stalled arms talks.
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Russia hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages and air alerts, after US-led peace talks in Miami involving Kyiv, Moscow, and allies.
Stephen Curry scored 18 of his 26 points after halftime as the Warriors surged past the Magic 120-97 in a dominant second-half performance.
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