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Wales live blog brings breaking news, weather and traffic updates
WalesOnline's live blog is keeping readers up to date with breaking news, weather and traffic information on Monday, August 3, covering Wales and further afield.
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Skubal Trade, Mexican League Brawl and WNBA Coach's Shirt Top Monday's Sports News
The Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal dominated Monday's sports conversation, alongside a Mexican League brawl and ESPN's coverage of Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's shirt.
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House Democrat Josh Gottheimer Says DSA Should Start Its Own Party
Rep. Josh Gottheimer says Democratic Socialists of America members are not Democrats and should form their own party, accusing them of trying to hijack the Democratic Party with what he cal…
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Rosie O’Donnell Confirms Return to « The View » for 30th Anniversary
Rosie O’Donnell says she will take part in the 30th anniversary season of « The View » and explains why her last appearance ended in tension with Whoopi Goldberg. The ABC show is also facin…
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Iran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes Gaza disarmament plan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Hamas's new political chief to pledge continued support, complicating President Trump's push for a deal to disarm Hamas and end its rule in Gaza.
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Iran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes Gaza disarmament plan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Hamas's newly elected political leader Khalil al-Hayya and pledged Tehran's continued support, complicating the Trump administration's …
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Trump praises Burnham and urges North Sea drilling in «bankrupt» UK
Donald Trump has said he is «very impressed» with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and predicted a «very good relationship» between them, while pressing for North Sea drilling to resume and desc…
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Trump says «bankrupt» Britain must tap North Sea oil
Donald Trump said Britain is «bankrupt» and needs to exploit its North Sea oil reserves, while praising Prime Minister Andy Burnham and predicting a strong relationship.
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Former SES CTO Asks Whether Space Industry Is Ready for AI-Run Spacecraft
Martin Halliwell, a former SES chief technology officer and current NewSpace Capital partner, raises the question of whether the space industry is prepared to trust artificial intelligence …
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Trump renews demand for oil companies to cut fuel prices and attacks Chevron CEO
US President Donald Trump has renewed his call for oil companies to lower fuel prices, singling out Chevron’s chief executive and accusing major producers of making excessive profits.
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College football returns after offseason of NCAA lawsuits and NIL drama
College football is nearly back after an offseason of NCAA lawsuits, NIL drama, Playoff expansion and congressional fights over the future of the sport.
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DOJ gives Maryland school district seven-day ultimatum over transgender student policy
The Justice Department warned Anne Arundel County Public Schools that it could face litigation and lose federal funding unless it stops withholding information about student gender transiti…
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Mosquito Experts Warn of Common Summer Mistakes That Attract Pests
Researchers say hidden standing water, neglected bird baths, and the belief that mosquitoes only appear at dawn and dusk are common mistakes that invite the pests. They recommend regular co…
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Mosquito Experts Reveal Summer Mistakes That Attract Pests
Mosquito researchers explain the summer habits that turn backyards into breeding grounds, from hidden standing water to forgotten containers and daytime biters.
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FSB Second Service gains control over Russia's internet, investigation finds
An investigation by The Bell reveals how the FSB's Second Service took over control of Russia's internet, tightened SORM surveillance requirements, imposed more fines and pushed through a t…
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Wingstop UK sales surge 75% as chain plans up to 30 new sites
Wingstop UK has reported a 75% rise in sales and said it plans to open up to 30 new restaurants this year across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, as the hospitality chain accelerates i…
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Oil prices fall nearly 6% after Trump cancels Iran strikes
Brent crude fell below $83 a barrel after President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were under way. Tehran denied the negotiations, prompting Trump to ac…
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NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft launched to Mercury in 2004
On Aug. 3, 2004, NASA launched the MESSENGER spacecraft, which became the first probe to orbit Mercury and transformed scientists' understanding of the planet closest to the Sun.
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Trump accuses Iran of «unbelievably duplicitous» behaviour over peace talks denial
Donald Trump has accused Iran of being «unbelievably duplicitous» after Tehran denied that Middle East peace talks were taking place, warning that the US blockade will continue until there …
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House Republicans Open Probe Into New Jersey Noncitizen Voter Registrations
House Republicans are investigating New Jersey's election administration after Gov. Mikie Sherrill acknowledged roughly 6,600 noncitizens were added to the state's voter rolls in 2023 and 2…
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Trump to Sign Executive Order Creating Military Spouse Commission
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order creating the President's Military Spouse Commission, a new White House body tasked with improving quality of life for military …
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Linda Blair Says She and Her Animals Are Fine After Kennel Investigation Search
Linda Blair said she and the animals in her care are safe after Los Angeles County officials searched her property as part of a reported kennel operation investigation involving more than 1…
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Exorcist star Linda Blair says animals safe after search tied to 100-dog kennel investigation
Linda Blair said she and the animals in her care are safe after Los Angeles County authorities searched her Southern California property as part of an investigation into a reported kennel o…
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Spain rejects claims it ignored spy warning before Ceuta migrant surge
The Spanish government has denied opposition claims that it ignored intelligence warnings about a mass migrant arrival in the North African enclave of Ceuta, as authorities struggle with di…