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Guernsey News
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P&R President laments lack of progress as development agency chair resigns
Guernsey's senior politician says there has been a frustrating lack of progress on the regeneration of the island's two ports.
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Increase in youth referrals to the Guernsey Employment Trust
A support service says there has been a big jump in the number of 17 to 19 year olds in Guernsey looking for work.
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Hundreds of cyclists take on Guernsey's Rock to Rocque
The cycling event is an important fundraiser for Les Bourgs Hospice.
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Tickets on sale for inter-islands women’s football tournament
Footballers from Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man will go head to head this June.
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Person airlifted to hospital after fall on yacht near Alderney
A person has been airlifted to hospital after reportedly suffering significant injuries on a yacht near Alderney.
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Guernsey Planning drop in promotes extended family living
Planners will advise families looking to adapt their homes or build wings or extensions for relatives.
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Guernsey Hospital returns to normal operating capacity days after critical incident
The Princess Elizabeth Hospital says it is back to normal capacity after declaring a critical incident earlier this week because of increased demand.
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Premier and WSL Super League trophies on display in Guernsey
The Barclays Premier League and Women’s Super League trophies are on show at the bank's branch in St Peter Port today (29 May).
Jersey News
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Recovery in ferry passenger travel on Jersey routes
DFDS says bookings on its Jersey routes for this summer are up 25%.
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Tributes paid to 'one in a million' La Capannina restaurateur
La Capannina has today shared the news that its well-loved 'restaurateur extraordinaire', Tino Rossi, has passed away.
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Jersey hosts Commonwealth Games King's Baton Relay
The countdown to the Commonwealth Games comes to Jersey this week, with the King's Baton Relay in the island.
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Free, wearable QR codes for people living with dementia
People living with dementia in Jersey are being given free, wearable QR codes.
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'SEND crisis should be a post-election priority for next States Assembly'
An education expert is urging Jersey’s next States Assembly to prioritise what he calls a 'SEND crisis'.
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Tickets on sale for inter-islands women’s football tournament
Footballers from Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man will go head to head this June.
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Loganair begins flights to East Midlands and Paris
Loganair's first flights between Jersey and East Midlands and Paris have taken off.
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International observers return to Jersey for upcoming election
International observers are back in Jersey to assess next month's election.
National
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Body found in search for 11-year-old Mackenzie Swift who went missing in river
A body has been recovered in the search for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in a river in South Yorkshire.
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UK firms 'suffering financially' as government drags heels on Defence Investment Plan
A majority of UK defence technology firms have suffered financial harm because of a chronic delay in the publication of a government investment plan for defence, a survey has revealed.
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John McFall: British ex-Paralympian set to be first physically impaired person to live and work in space
Former Paralympic athlete John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in space, with blast-off scheduled for as soon as next year.
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Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI - claiming ChatGPT helped criminals including school shooters
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive – accusing the company of offering children guidance on self-harm and providing information helping school shooters and other criminals.
Sport
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Spygate latest: Southampton boss Tonda Eckert 'loved' information gathered when intern spied on opponent, panel's written reasons reveal
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert "loved" the information a junior analyst intern gathered when spying on one of his team's opponents, according to newly released messages.
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World Cup 2026: England boss Thomas Tuchel has 'full belief' his side can mount serious challenge to win tournament
Thomas Tuchel says he and his England players have "full belief" they are capable of winning the World Cup.
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James Milner: Premier League record appearance holder announces retirement at age of 40 after 24-year top-flight career
James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.
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Chris Billam-Smith on how to win a boxing staredown: 'I get adrenalin from them. I really stare… I look into the soul!'
How do you win a boxing staredown? Two fighters going head to head to glower at one another is an essential feature of the build-up to a fight in the modern sport.
Business & Finance
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Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI - claiming ChatGPT helped criminals including school shooters
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive – accusing the company of offering children guidance on self-harm and providing information helping school shooters and other criminals.
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Tube strikes: Full list of days and lines affected in June walkout on London Underground
Strikes by some London Underground train drivers begin today, kicking off a week of heavy disruption for commuters.
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Anthropic becomes latest AI company to go public in once in a generation moment for Wall Street
The maker of the popular Claude AI chatbot has announced plans to become a public company.
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Lawyers for ousted BP chair demand answers over sacking | Mark Kleinman blog
Entertainment & Showbiz
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Kanye West banned from performing in Italian city
A Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over public order and security concerns.
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Donald Trump makes Elvis Presley claim as he floats 'major speech' after artists pull out of birthday concerts
Donald Trump is considering cancelling a series of concerts after a number of artists pulled out - and holding a political-style rally instead.
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Oscar-winning editor of original Star Wars films Marcia Lucas dies at 80
The Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars films, Marcia Lucas, has died aged 80.
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Donald Trump lashes out after judge orders removal of his name from Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump has lashed out after a judge ordered the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center.
UK Politics
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UK firms 'suffering financially' as government drags heels on Defence Investment Plan
A majority of UK defence technology firms have suffered financial harm because of a chronic delay in the publication of a government investment plan for defence, a survey has revealed.
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Operation Branchform timeline: The downfall of ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party.
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Life after Keir - will any Labour leadership race be a coronation or contest?
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AUKUS nations to develop underwater drones through defence pact
Unmanned undersea vehicles will be developed under the AUKUS defence pact, US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth said.
Around the world
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If Cuba collapses, the US will be forced to deal with the consequence of its actions
It's only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually empty, mounting piles of rubbish on street corners, and few foreign visitors.
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Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers - major World Cup rule changes unveiled
Major rule changes have been announced ahead of the 2026 World Cup - including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and a crackdown on tactical timeouts.
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Israeli forces seize strategically important Crusades-era fortress in Lebanon
Israeli forces have captured a strategically important fortress from the Crusades, marking the country's deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter of a century.
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Britain helps the French navy seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Atlantic
UK forces helped the French navy intercept an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet.
Science and Technology
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John McFall: British ex-Paralympian set to be first physically impaired person to live and work in space
Former Paralympic athlete John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in space, with blast-off scheduled for as soon as next year.
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Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI - claiming ChatGPT helped criminals including school shooters
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive – accusing the company of offering children guidance on self-harm and providing information helping school shooters and other criminals.
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Anthropic becomes latest AI company to go public in once in a generation moment for Wall Street
The maker of the popular Claude AI chatbot has announced plans to become a public company.
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'Striking' cancer jabs destroys tumours in treatment-resistant cases in trial
An injection that eradicated entire tumours in patients with otherwise treatment-resistant cancers in a trial has been praised for its "striking" benefits.
And finally...
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Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
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Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
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The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players
A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

