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Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying about 500 activists including Greta Thunberg, says Israeli navy boats approaching; foreign ministry says it asked flotilla to change course A number of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla have posted

Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics. Follow the latest news and updates after the US government shut downUS government shuts downTracker: how each US senator votedA

Firm, founded by green energy entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick, says there is “uncertainty” around plan to improve capital positionOvo Energy has cast doubt on its future as one of Great Britain’s largest domestic gas and electricity

US official says inquiry launched in June still under way but Australian PM and defence minister confident deal is secureFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or

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