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Roe v Wade overturned
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26 June 2022
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In scrapping the right to terminate a pregnancy the court went against the popular will – only 25% of Americans now have confidence in the institution
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Mary Miller’s remarks are greeted with cheers by crowd, though spokesman claims she meant to say ‘right to life’ -
Leaders of the movement understood very well that if you can capture the courts, you can change society -
With the supreme court ending the federal right to abortion, women will face much longer journeys for treatment
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Strikes hit Shevchenkivskiy district of Ukraine capital, says mayor Vitali Klitschko; G7 leaders to discuss energy and food crisis at Bavarian retreat -
Analysis: Juul is only the fourth most popular e-cigarette with adolescents, who are increasingly opting for disposable alternatives
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At least 101 members stood for elections in 2022 as threats of violence and suspension of rights loom for the community -
For many parents the availability of vaccination to the youngest age group is not before time but others plan to ‘wait and see’ -
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No running water, gas or electricity and apartment blocks destroyed at random… Now civilians in Ukraine’s second biggest city are facing a new Russian offensive -
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Political courage is required to prevent Moscow weaponising food supplies and risking starvation for millions
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Sectors from fishing to aviation, farming to science report being bogged down in red tape, struggling to recruit staff and racking up losses for the first time -
Makers of the €250,000 Lightyear 0 hope to convince drivers it can be a viable climate-friendly alternative -
Five Black women and girls were killed each day in 2020, most of them with guns. Gender violence must be at the center of the gun debate, advocates say -
Private information collected and retained by companies could be weaponized to prosecute abortion seekers and providers
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McCartney, Grohl and Springsteen 
McCartney and Springsteen 
Olivia Rodrigo 
Megan Thee Stallion 
Festival goers watch Paul McCartney perform Playing well over two hours at the age of 80, McCartney visits some curious corners of his back catalogue – but the big hits are about as thrilling as live pop music gets -
Whether it’s sharing a platfom with Oprah or sending herself up on Instagram, the actor and activist always keeps it real. By Funmi Fetto -
Searing public testimony illustrates extreme reluctance of police chief to let his officers put a stop to the carnage
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The question is no longer whether there will be a civil conflict in America. The question is how the sides will divide, and who will prevail -
We must work with local communities to restore key species on a global scale if we are to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises gripping the world
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The supreme court has overturned Roe v Wade – we’re republishing the dissenting opinion by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan -
The world’s biggest Black stars have turned to the genre not to pander to white tastes – but to remind fans where it came from, says
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Gareth Bale has confirmed he is to join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC when his contract with Real Madrid expires -
The three veterans have fought to get fit, but one more injury could spell the end of their glittering careers
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Team with strong New Zealand accent beats Seawolves 30-15 on a baking day in Jersey, as US competition concludes season five -
The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title
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19-year-old activist warns world faces ‘total natural catastrophe’ unless citizens take urgent action -
Images from Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta compiled by the state show ‘a shocking drop in water levels’ compared to years past -
After Russia rejected agreed catch limits, Britain unilaterally licensed boats to hunt toothfish near Antarctica – a move the US says breaches international rules
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After graduating from America’s best pal to America’s dad, the actor has been taking more risks in his later career, including a transformative role in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis -
4 out of 5 stars.
Scouting for Girls: Fashion’s Darkest Secret review Terrible tales of sexual abuse in the modelling industry
4 out of 5 stars.Grooming, conditioning, coercive control: nowadays we have words for fashion’s horrific treatment of young women in bygone decades. This sober expose puts the atrocities in the spotlight
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After a frightening diagnosis, the Japanese artist is taking on mortality in her new show in Brisbane, using thread to construct huge artworks that sweep entire rooms -
Aïda Muluneh’s colourful, complex art avoids the cliches often associated with depictions of Africa -
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Ibram X Kendi has taught millions to think differently, with his bestselling How to be an Antiracist. Here’s his advice on how to raise a new generation -
Marc, 46, shipping operations manager, meets Kerri, 48, English teacher
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Explore tucked-away beaches, sleepy villages and rugged national parks with this insider’s guide to the country’s best-kept secrets -
The New York photographer on the mystery deli worker daydreaming while she worked -
A trio of dishes for an Iberian-themed summer gathering: salt cod with grated tomatoes and dill oil, vermicelli cooked paella-style with charred peppers and aubergines, and goat’s cheese croquetas with a tangy dip -
Summer’s a time for tomatoes with everything: try them in a super-savoury ricotta bread-and-butter pudding, stuffed with meatballs, and in a salad with peaches, grapes and feta
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Planemaker’s leadership team must restore its reputation and its balance sheet amid an uncertain future for the aviation industry -
Arizona’s largest abortion provider feels it’s too dangerous to continue with procedures after the supreme court decision, with state laws unclear
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A Facebook ad for auditions in Perth drew hundreds – but there was no link to Disney and the company wanted up to US$15,000 -
Soon after the supreme court struck down abortion protection, pro-choice demonstrators took to the streets -
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Prime minister under fire after insisting he will not change his behaviour in office -
PST security service believes suspect is radicalised Islamist with history of mental illness and violence
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Rocket carrying instruments to study the evolution of the universe will be Nasa’s first launch from commercial port outside US -
Constitutional law would cement abortion rights for future generations, says member of parliament -
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From the ultra-vivacious Yves Tumor, Megan Thee Stallion and Yungblud, to punters dressed as disco balls, feast your eyes on a spectacular day at Glastonbury 2022 -
Lucien Clergue’s shot, taken in the French seaside town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, celebrates a Gypsy pilgrimage amid the stirrings of postwar hedonism -
Wildfires in Spain, the destruction of Chernihiv, protests in the West Bank, an earthquake in Afghanistan and the Glastonbury festival: the most striking global images this week
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