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What is sushi terrorism? Japanese chain Sushiro sues viral food vandal

The Japanese food chain has argued the so-called ‘sushi terrorism’ trend had led to it losing business

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Children remain in intensive care after France playground attack

Two of four children in ‘critical’ condition after knife attack by Syrian refugee in Lake Annecy in the Alps on Thursday

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Joe Biden ‘promotes’ Rishi Sunak by mistake in latest gaffe

The Prime Minister laughed awkwardly at the exchange

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Ukraine launches counter-offensive, say military experts

It comes after Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces had launched a major in the south eastern Zaporizhzhia province

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How to spot fake news and misinformation

Here’s how to weed out fake images and outdated information on the internet in favour of trustworthy sources

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires forecast expected to reach Norway

Experts warn forest fires set to increase due to climate change

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Which countries have banned OnlyFans? Turkey cracks down

Turkey has banned access to the adult-only subscription site over morality issues

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New York hits pollution record and flights delayed amid wildfire smoke

Millions of people in North America have been advised to wear masks outdoors due to poor air quality levels sparked by intense wildfires in Canada

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Why is New York City’s air quality so bad?

Pollution from Canadian wildfires has made New York’s air quality the worst of any city in the world

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World Oceans Day 2023: Date, theme, and how to get involved

The United Nations General Assembly declared June 8 World Oceans Day in 2008

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Hawaii volcano erupts as webcam video shows spectacular lava flows

Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island is one of the world’s most active volcanoes

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Crocodile found to have made herself pregnant leaving experts stunned

The croc produced a foetus that was 99.9% genetically identical to herself at a zoo in Costa Rica

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40,000 may lose homes after ‘grave’ breach of Ukraine dam

UN aid chief Martin Griffiths told the security council that the dam breach “will have grave and far-reaching consequences”

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Statue of Liberty shrouded in smoke from Canada wildfires

High-risk air quality warnings issued for millions across North America as smoke from blazes blanket cities

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Two killed in mass shooting outside US graduation ceremony

A man with four handguns fired into a crowd outside the ceremony in the state capital Richmond, police said

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PM says Ukraine dam attack would be ‘new low’ if Russia responsible

Military experts have said the flood of water could destroy some Russian defences but also hamper the long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive

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Nova Kakhovka dam: Everything you need to know about alleged attack

The Soviet-era dam, which is 30 metres tall and 3.2 km long, was seized by Russian forces on the first day of the invasion last year

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WGA writers’ strike: Why is the walkout happening?

Actors represented by the Hollywood union Sag-Aftra have overwhelmingly voted to strike if they don’t agree on a new contract by June 30

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UN ‘alarmed’ by Hong Kong arrests on Tiananmen Square anniversary

Police detained 23 people on Sunday for “breaching public peace” as authorities tightened security on vigils marking the bloody crackdown

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Why does Sweden celebrate National Day on June 6th?

Unlike other countries, Sweden has never been occupied nor overthrown its monarchy.

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Wolverine spotted in California for only the second time in a century

The rare occurence is ‘exciting and surprising’, a wildlife expert says

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Mum pardoned for baby deaths after serving 20 years in jail speaks out

Kathleen Folbigg says her case is a ‘major victory for science’

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US Government set for court challenge over Duke of Sussex’s visa

Harry wrote about his use of cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his controversial memoir