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Newspaper headlines: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses'
The prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.
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Woman found dead in tent at popular techno festival in Norfolk
Medical team could not save woman found unconscious at Houghton Festival
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Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
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Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
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Free school meals: What to know as around 500,000 more children eligible
The Child Poverty Action Group has urged the Government to do more to let families know of the policy change
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Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.
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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law
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US fires missiles, dismantling ship it says sought to violate Iran blockade
It was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
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UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
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How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
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ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’
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Group linked to Sound of Freedom movie gets Trump contract to represent migrant kids
Our Rescue, formerly Tim Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, is latest firm to get lucrative no-bid contract to support unaccompanied minors
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Woman assaulted by double murderer Simon Levy says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again
Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.
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Revealed: The areas set to get £2,500 off their energy bills
Up to 160,000 households are expected to eventually benefit from the scheme
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Russian strikes kill ten as Zelensky says ‘every step’ Putin takes is escalation
Ukrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
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Specialist glasses sell out as Britons prepare for best solar eclipse in decades
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.
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Universal Studios to add sound barriers to muffle screams from newest ride
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is currently undergoing technical rehearsals in LA amid scathing criticism from nearby residents
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How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.
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Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train
The man was "abusive and aggressive" towards the Walthamstow Labour MP on a Victoria line train.
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Sellers of solar eclipse glasses reveal unprecedented demand ahead of historic event
A convenience store in London had to turn customers away after selling out, with people travelling as far as Birmingham to try and get hold of the glasses
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Bipartisan group looks to overhaul Social Security as insolvency crisis looms
The effort, led by Senator Dick Durbin, comes after a report found Social Security will only be able to pay out 78 percent of benefits in 2032
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Expendables: Internet fumes over Trump using media as ‘decoy’ in Air Force One swap
One journalist accused the president of ‘hiding from the consequences of his own decision while endangering others’
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Council outlines plan to renovate and replace historic bridge marred by safety issues
Work to replace a historic city centre bridge is set to begin later this year.
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CBS delivers update on Tony Romo after his OWI arrest
Romo retired from the NFL and joined CBS Sports as the lead game analyst in April 2017
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Six fire engines tackle blaze at North East van dealership as smoke seen for miles
Six fire engines have been called to a blaze at a North East van dealership.
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Five teenagers killed after their car crashes over cliff in Colorado
The 17-year-old boys were killed when their car veered off the road late Saturday night
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Former judge András Baka elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
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Newcastle: Matthias Jaissle says 'emotional' touchline style won't change
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different
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July was just the hottest month on record in the US. Will August be worse?
Climate change and El Niño are working together to make your summer extra hot
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Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
Between midnight and 5.30am on Thursday morning will be the ideal viewing time for Perseids, according to experts.
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US government says judge overstepped by ordering universal tariff refunds
While the judge presiding over the trade court litigation determined that restrictions regarding universal injunctions do not pertain to these tariff proceedings, the government maintains its opposition to his ruling
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Burnham suggests wealthier areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers
The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
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RECAP cordon now removed on County Durham street after 'suspicious item' found
A cordon is currently in place on Robert Terrace in Shield Row, Stanley as investigations into a suspicious package are ongoing.
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Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as another heatwave looms
Parts of England already struggling with prolonged dry weather could be plunged into drought
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Belarusian opposition politician Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79
The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006.
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Britain’s Andy Green sets new speed record at Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats
Green said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997
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The Hundred 2026 results: Tim Seifert's 80* helps Manchester Super Giants crush Sunrisers Leeds
Manchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds.
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Parents accused of getting drunk and forcing toddlers to walk in 108-degree heat
Ryan and May Mullin are facing a child abuse charge after they were found seemingly drunk during a family outing in Glendale, Arizona
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Mapped: UK to be hotter than Barcelona as fifth heatwave will bring 36C temperatures
Heat health alert covers all England as health chiefs warn of rise in deaths among vulnerable people
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Why California is failing to build the homes it needs
Less than a third of California cities and counties are on track to meet their housing targets
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Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in prison
Gilman was arrested and detained in Russia in 2022, accused of assaulting a police officer following an incident on a train in Voronezh, to the south of Moscow.
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Newscast - Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck? - BBC Sounds
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
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‘Abusive’ man found guilty of harassing Stella Creasy MP on tube train
Clifford Wilby, 63, blocked the Walthamstow MP from leaving, filmed her and talked about her ‘failings as a member of parliament’
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White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
Justice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism charges
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University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students
School said it is pivoting away from letter-grading system to ‘curb the mental health crisis’ among college students
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US employers are relying more and more on ‘disposable’ workers
The use of part-timers increased by 500,000 in the years after the Affordable Care Act was implemented
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The Office actor Lucy Davis says she has incurable stage four breast cancer
Star, 53, says disease has metastasised to her bones and it is too late for chemotherapy
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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board
Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia.
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Trump advisor warns Pirro she has more than Reflecting Pool to worry about
The former Fox News star and judge’s damaged reputation in Trumpworld over the Reflecting Pool saga draws another critic — one whose loyalty to the president is unquestioned
