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Woman killed by alligator in Florida lake

The woman was rowing a small boat when she was attacked by the reptile in Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, on Tuesday.

‘These are needless deaths’: Vaccine misinformation will lead to more deaths from measles outbreak, ousted US scientist tells Sky News

There have been 935 confirmed cases of measles in the US, with outbreaks in six states and cases reported in 23 others. Three people, including two children, have died – none were vaccinated.
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There have been outbreaks in Mexico and Canada, which share links to the Mennonite religious community. Pic: AP

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RFK Jr has endorsed alternative and unproven ways to prevent and treat measles. Pic: AP

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File pic: Reuters

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File pic: Reuters

Analysis
Analysis
Mark Carney’s body language during his Trump meeting spoke volumes

When it came to the issue of tariffs, the new Canadian prime minister struggled to get a word in edgeways.
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President Donald Trump meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office. Pic: AP

Pete Hegseth’s order to cancel weapons to Ukraine caught White House off guard, says report

The pause led to 11 flights loaded with artillery shells and other weaponry and bound for Ukraine being stopped, Reuters said.

Meghan reveals she turned to ancient Indian medicine during pregnancy

On the latest episode of her podcast, the duchess says she was taught about “food as medicine” by an Ayurvedic teacher while pregnant.
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Prince Harry and Meghan in March 2019 – when she was pregnant with Archie. Pic: PA

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Archie was born on 6 May 2019, and Lilibet on 4 June 2021. Pic: Meghan Markle

Donald Trump denies posting AI image of himself as pope

A picture of the president wearing white and gold robes was posted to his account on Truth Social and caused outcry among some Christians.
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Pic: Donald Trump/Truth Social

Man charged after British student nurse stabbed to death in Texas ‘following fight over cat’

Police found Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi on the kitchen floor of her Houston home with multiple wounds – while a man who was found with a single stab injury in the property has been held on suspicion of her murder.
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Chester Lamar Grant: Pic: Houston Police Department

Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Hollywood is dying – but insiders fear Trump’s tariff threat may hasten demise

Production in Hollywood has fallen by 40% in the last decade, sometimes moving to other states like New Mexico, New York and Georgia, but more often outside the US entirely.
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Although about a California disaster, San Andreas was actually shot in Australia. Pic: Jasin Boland/THA/Shutterstock

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Reynaldo Castillo believes the tariffs could be harmful to Hollywood unless properly thought through

Met Gala 2025: Diana Ross, Sabrina Carpenter and Lewis Hamilton among stars at biggest night in fashion

Some of the world's most famous names have arrived in typically stylish and outlandish outfits for the annual event in New York.
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Rihanna with her baby bump. Pic: Reuters

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Rihanna at the Met Gala. Pic: Reuters

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Diana Ross at the Met Gala. Pic: AP

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Actress Zendaya. Pic: Reuters

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American actress Sadie Sink. Pic: Reuters

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English actor Damson Idris arrived looking like a racing driver – complete with sparkling helmet. Pic: Reuters

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Idris, who is set to appear in upcoming movie “F1”, underwent a quick costume change with the help of two assistants. Pic: Reuters

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US singer Sabrina Carpenter. Pic: AP

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US actress Sydney Sweeney. Pic: Reuters

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American music royalty Diana Ross. Pic: AP

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White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger. Pic: AP

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Hollywood actress Demi Moore. Pic: Reuters

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in court as high-profile trial begins with jury selection in New York

Jurors are being picked to hear the trial of rap star Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is accused of engaging in sex trafficking and presiding over a racketeering conspiracy over two decades. The 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty and strenuously denied all allegations against him
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The Metropolitan Detention Center, where Combs is incarcerated. Pic: AP/ Yuki Iwamura

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There are no cameras in court. Sketch: Elizabeth Williams via AP

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Combs embraced his attorneys in court. Sketch: REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

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Brian Steel, one of Combs' attorneys, pictured outside the court. Pic: REUTERS/David Dee Delgado