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Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live
Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reports
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Reform will jail directors of companies employing illegal workers for up to five years, says Yusuf – UK politics live
Party says employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration status
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London council suggests restrictions on standing at pubs in Soho and West End
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London chided against ‘restrictive and anti-growth policies’ in Soho and the West End
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England recall Pope and Lawrence for Pakistan Tests
Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
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Virginia teens at golf tryouts rescue family from drowning and then make squad
Gavin Cain, Andrew Tuggle and Jackson Castro were at golf team tryouts when they heard screams from nearby lake
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Trump admin refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs
The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.
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US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader to face trial on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud
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Trump’s Iran deal: Three scenarios for what could happen next
Tehran insists it is close to a deal with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz, which could pave the way for US peace talks
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Video. Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues
Video. Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.
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Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements
Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate
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Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London
Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next month
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Israeli prosecutors charge a settler in West Bank killing of Palestinian leader Awdah Hathaleen
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler for killing a Palestinian community leader last year in the occupied West Bank
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Teenage recruits report rape and abuse at British Army training college
Four young women say they suffered sexual abuse and harassment while attending the Army Foundation College at Harrogate
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Lithuania warns Russia could be considering possible ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics – Europe live
Lithuania’s defence minister says they are ‘monitoring’ Russia’s plans and exchanging information with Poland and other Nato allies
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Temperatures across the UK set to drop ahead of another potential heatwave
July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time
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‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo
Quarterly profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game giant records overall sales drop
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Woman with advanced Alzheimer’s ‘regains speech and mobility after magic mushrooms’
The woman in her 80s began recalling memories from her own life after she received psilocybin-containing mushrooms
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Canadian PM Mark Carney couldn’t resist a dig at Trump after a teleprompter glitch
When his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at Trump
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Trump vows jail for ‘leakers’ over missile shortage report in Truth Social rant
President rages that any insiders who spoke to the press will be ‘hunted down’ and face ‘long term jail sentences’ after White House denies confrontation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over weaponry used against Iran
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Alex Hughes death: What is sudden arrhythmic death syndrome?
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome affects around 500 people every year
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Is King Charles a ‘white Briton’? Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe won’t say
Lowe questioned on BBC about definition in report for hard-right party that both parents need to be born in UK
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery over 1,300km behind frontline, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President says Ukraine has hit two more oil facilities deep inside Russia
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Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences
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Texts suggest Angus Taylor ‘paid money to the Reformers … or was refusing to’, Icac inquiry hears
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group Reformers
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Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand seeking political legitimacy
The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit
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Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy
Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start. #EuXl
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South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign
South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements
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The ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements with surprisingly low amounts
Consumers could pay double the price for products containing no more active omega-3 than cheaper alternatives
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PC Harper widow 'will not give up' opposing early releases
Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.
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Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.
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Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash
Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block
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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
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Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.
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War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, in photos
Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Crop-raiding monkeys threaten Nepal's farming communities
Monkeys are becoming one of the most persistent and destructive enemies of farmers in Nepal.
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Greece’s wildfires force thousands to flee – locals, tourists and pets
Calls for a dedicated European Union animal rescue service and funding to address the problem of wildfires
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Rihanna working on new music, says A$AP Rocky
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.
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2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah
The Israeli military said two of its soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since the implementation of a shaky truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in June
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Who is Joshua Bonehill-Paine? The former neo-Nazi activist to stand for the Tories
Kemi Badenoch has defended the decision
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Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing that ended WWII
Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.
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Ukraine live: Explosive drone at German airport marks ‘new threat’, minister warns
Drone found in close proximity to a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport
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Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
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Professor Jason Arday’s letter in full after Cambridge resignation over plagiarism
‘The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love’, Professor Arday said
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Three things you can do in middle age to hold off dementia, according to the experts
Those who had none of the risk factors in the study lived without developing dementia nearly 13 years longer than those who had all three
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Good Samaritan dies days after being attacked while trying to stop Melbourne shoplifters
Van Viet Truong was critically injured after coming to the aid of a fellow retail worker in Sunshine
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Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
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In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strike campaign
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.
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Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting
After initially denying the complaint in full as a "smear", he told journalists on Thursday that he did send the text but denied that it was to a sex worker.
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Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets
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Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
Hiroshima is marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city during World War II
