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In a letter, BBC said it had no plans to rebroadcast the documentary that was the basis of Trump's defamation claim.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Latest target of Trump’s retribution campaign says ‘only thing I am surprised about is that it took him this long’The Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell is the latest target of Trump’s retribution campaign against his critics, the congressman confirmed on Thursday.NBC News reports that Swalwell is facing a federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud, just as three other Democratic officials have faced in recent months. The outlet says the director […]

Meanwhile 10 schools closed in ACT after warning about children’s play sand. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSome ACT schools partially closed, with preschools also affected over asbestos warning for play sandThe list of schools closed in the ACT also includes partial closures affecting multiple classes and preschool closures.What we’ve done is been very clear and said we’re going back to an […]

Troy Parrott scores twice in first half to keep Ireland's hopes of reaching next tournament alive with a famous victory.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

All the updates as Ireland beat Portugal in Dublin and Ronaldo was given his marching orders for elbow on Dara O'Shea.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

The Paralympics is preparing the ground for a potential ban on transgender women competing in women's sports, with science to guide their decision, and plans to take the lead from the Olympic movement.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article

Wall Street endured its worst day in a month on Thursday as fears that tech companies are now overvalued loom largeWall Street came under pressure on Thursday, enduring its worst day in a month as a sell-off of technology stocks intensified.After an extraordinary rally around hopes for artificial intelligence that propelled global stock markets to record highs, fears that tech firms are now overvalued loom large. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full […]

‘We strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim’, reads statement expressing ‘sincere regrets’ over Panorama episodeThe BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama that led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the BBC News chief, Deborah Turness.However, the corporation has rejected his demands for compensation, after lawyers for Trump threatened to sue for $1bn (£759m) in damages unless […]