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King Charles praises Oman's 'noble efforts' on Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s role during the Middle East war is worthy of our ‘utmost respect’, Charles says
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Catholic theologian from Edinburgh appointed by Pope Leo to advise Vatican
Dr Sara Parvis has been appointed to serve on the Holy See's International Theological Commission during its new five-year term.
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Scots councillor warns freedom of speech suspension risks local democracy
Argyll and Bute councillor Alastair Redman says his two-month suspension risks creating a climate of fear and undermining local democracy.
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Champions League: Cesc Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.
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Marco Rubio’s unusual India stop puts billionaire’s vast oil empire in the spotlight
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, home to one of the world's largest oil-refining complexes
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More Russians are settling in the EU with each year of war in Ukraine
Eurostat data show 876,600 Russian nationals held valid EU residence permits at the end of 2025, with Germany, Spain and Estonia hosting the largest communities.
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Germany's Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday that the European Union would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.
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France to deploy army before weekend protests as Italy tightens powers
France will put soldiers on the streets ahead of more weekend protests, after days of violence and vandalism. Italy is giving police new powers, Albania's protests enter a second week, and Greek students march today. In Oslo, Steve Witkoff meets Zelenskyy before heading to Moscow. #EuropeToday
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Royal Marine, 24, dodges ban after sexist outburst
Marine Ewan Baxter also told a female officer that he was ‘not listening to her’ because of her gender
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‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office as Storm Austen hits UK
Strong winds are expected to spread across southern parts of England and Wales
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Pope Leo addresses crowds at St. Peter's Square after cancer surgery
Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery eight days ago
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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
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She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family
To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.
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York man, 74, banned from using layby just north of city
A 74-year-old York man has been banned from using a layby north of York after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a male.
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Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one
In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône. #EuropeNews
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France is divided over who to blame for weekend riots
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
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Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city home to world’s largest oil-refining complex
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, home to one of the world's largest oil-refining complexes
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'
Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.
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UK fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting branded Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region." #EuropeNews
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King Charles heaps praise on Prince William after bombshell Prince Harry interview
The King spoke proudly about William as he hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at the start of his state visit
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Florida kills 77-year-old man in state’s 18th execution of year
Vietnam veteran William Reaves executed by lethal injection despite letter from fellow veterans urging halt
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MPs call for firefighting planes to combat UK wildfire threat
“Britain needs a cultural shift that puts us in step with fire-savvy nations such as Australia,’ Efra chairman Alistair Carmichael said
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Video. Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva
Video. Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the Valencia region.
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Written originally for Lincoln, 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' now revered as Black National Anthem
In 34 lines, James Weldon Johnson told of the pain, anguish, frustration, faith and hope former slaves and their descendants experienced in a land and country they were forced to call home
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60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.
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I left top secret files on the train - you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
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Rare sketch of young Queen Elizabeth goes up for auction
The late monarch sat for the portrait when she was just six or seven
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France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.
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Historic North East church bells to be removed so they can 'be heard again' elsewhere
Plans have been approved to permanently remove bells from a Grade II-listed Sunderland church to allow for repairs and potential reuse elsewhere.
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Scotland asks public to design £1.4m memorial of Queen Elizabeth
Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic Màiri McAllan said Queen Elizabeth had a ‘special place’ in the hearts of many Scots
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Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign coming down after 85 years
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed beginning Tuesday
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Video. King Charles welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham for state visit to UK
Video. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, have welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor at the start of a three-day state visit.
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Bradford becomes first UK city chosen to host major European conference
Bradford will make history as the first UK host of Placemaking Week Europe, welcoming hundreds of international delegates in 2027.
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Number of Edinburgh smokers drops by 49 per cent in a decade
The number of people who smoke in Edinburgh has almost halved in the last decade, according to new figures.
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Rioters face €20,000 fines and prison under Italy's new anti-riot laws
The government said it will deploy 500 army troops to patrol Milan until the end of 2026
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The Yorkshire clockmaker - John Harrison - who invented the marine chronometer
John Harrison was a Yorkshire clockmaker and joiner who revolutionised navigation when he invented the marine chronometer.
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Draft law dealing with legacy of Northern Ireland Troubles passed by Commons
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said veterans and those who lost loved ones in the conflict ‘deserve answers’
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How Denmark became the sperm donation capital of the world
The introduction of cryotechnology in the 1950s changed things forever
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Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.
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France vows major security operation involving military this weekend
Some military forces from Operation Sentinelle will be deployed to free up police and gendarmes for the expected demonstrations, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. #EuropeNews
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The UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include 'defensive' air patrols
Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets
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Royals roll out the red carpet in Windsor for visiting Sultan
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.
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Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. #EuropeNews
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British Airways flight ‘intercepted’ by German Air Force after loss of radio
Radio communication was later reestablished and the flight continued safely
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Suspected burglary in the early hours in York
There’s been a suspected burglary that occurred in the Heslington area of York.It took place in the early hours of the morning last Saturday when a building near The Outgang was damaged, on Main Street.Police are appealing for information...
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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
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Man arrested after historic town hall in France burned down during riots
France’s prime minister vowed on Monday that the government would learn lessons from last weekend
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'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea
Labour MP Torcuil Crichton has called for a state-backed, Notre-Dame-style rescue of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, but the UK Government says it cannot promise new money for the £265m restoration.
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
