UK budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The UK budget is set to include £1bn for social and affordable housing, taking funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
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2Israeli forces raze Hebron neighbourhood and displace hundreds of families
Palestinian authorities said Israeli troops had levelled a neighbourhood in Hebron, displacing about 1,500 people in collective punishment for a militant attack on an army checkpoint. The city was sealed by checkpoints, according to the report.
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Relations between the United States and Ukraine have deteriorated in recent weeks, with disagreements focused on Ukraine’s strikes against Russian energy infrastructure and US pressure to halt them.
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1AI-driven discovery of software flaws raises risk of wider internet disruption
Experts say advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating the discovery of vulnerabilities in widely used software, potentially leaving organisations less time to patch weaknesses before attackers exploit them. Research cited by Reuters indicated that discovered vulnerabilities may have doubled year over year, partly because of AI-assisted research.
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1DOJ orders at least 18 California counties to verify ballots within 48 hours
Federal prosecutors ordered at least 18 California counties to provide voter information and set aside ballots they believe may have been cast by noncitizens. State officials said the federal data may be unreliable and warned the demands could undermine the November midterm elections.
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2Brewers erase four-run deficit to take 2-0 World Series lead over Rays
Milwaukee rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat Tampa Bay and take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are two victories away from their first championship.
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Persistent rain and poor visibility led organisers to cancel the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, despite a sell-out crowd. The Moto2 and Moto3 races were also called off, ending nearly three decades at the venue before the event moves to a Melbourne street circuit next year.
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2UK government to intervene in water companies’ price review
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle is set to intervene in Ofwat’s next five-year price review of water companies. The government wants better value for customers, communities and the environment, but has not instructed regulators to cut bills.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK should have an evidence-based discussion about potentially restoring freedom of movement with the European Union. He is considering closer ties with Brussels while ruling out joining the euro or the Schengen borderless area.
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