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Louis Page: Manchester United working on deal to sign Leicester teenager
Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page.
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Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes in near-miss collision at Sydney airport
Officials says both aircraft stopped abruptly and a cabin crew member aboard the A320 was injured
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UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience
Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.
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Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime boss returning to Ireland amid tight security
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
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Where are the Ugandan boxers? Four are latest athletes to vanish after UK sports events
Team manager has ‘no idea’ why they disappeared, after reports one of Commonwealth Games athletes said they intended to claim asylum
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Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu rejects US’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Israeli prime minister says he will not support 15-point plan hailed by Donald Trump
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‘Gangland boss’ Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai
Snipers on roofs, bomb-proof vans and signal jammers in prison ceilings are said to be deployed to bring Kinahan to trial
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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
The proposal would reportedly see Britain promise to extend the protection of Britain’s Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent across Europe, in exchange for access to the EU’s free-trade zone
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Alexia Putellas: Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar
Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?
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Sydney gardener fined almost $200,000 for removing 287 trees to improve harbourside mansion’s water views
Local council described incident as ‘worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history’
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DPD temporary workers may have missed out on sick pay and pensions, internal documents show
Missing payments suggest employment laws may have been breached by recruitment agencies used by courier company
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Iran live: Trump orders military to speed up weapons production amid Hormuz deadlock
UAE accused Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’ after an Iranian missile attack on its carrier through Strait of Hormuz
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Sweet, soft and strong: TikTok turns Japanese milk bread into latest UK food craze
Shokupan bread, fresh fruit sandwiches and soufflé pancakes all part of growing interest in east Asian cuisine
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Why misguided influencers ditched sunscreen during Europe’s record-breaking heatwave
As Europe swelters under record-breaking temperatures, misleading claims that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are spreading online – but experts tell The Independent the evidence shows a very different story
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Best new kits 2026-27 - vote for your top 10
BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10
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UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience
Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Cameron Norrie lose at Canadian Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
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‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites
Those tempted to access fake websites run risk of phishing scams and having computer infected with malware
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Tens of thousands flee British Columbia wildfire as state of emergency declared
The blaze has been likened to ‘a bomb going off’
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Mapped: The best places in the UK to watch Wednesday’s solar eclipse
Devon and Cornwall are among the prime locations
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New report dismisses leading theory in search for missing Bristol man Jack O’Sullivan
A new report casts doubt on a leading police theory over the disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan, who vanished in Bristol more than two years ago. His mother, Catherine, tells The Independent she wants to see action
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Spanish police take down speedboat gang trafficking thousands of migrants into Ibiza
The network was described as ‘complex, active and dangerous’
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Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils
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Stranded Red Arrows forced to pull out of string of UK air shows
Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Will Real Madrid career be revived by Jose Mourinho?
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.
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Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism
Nikita and Olga Belov say they will be persecuted on return to Moscow but are yet to convince Finnish authorities
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Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian ships near UK waters
The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send 50,000 troops to Russia
North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine
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Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN
Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres
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‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss
Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path
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UK weather: Drought likely to be extended this week as heatwave builds
With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.
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Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm live stream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
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Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters
Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online advertisements
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Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting Utah wildfire confirmed dead, officials say
Officials did not identify the pilots but said they were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, which was contracted by US Forest Service
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What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
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Zainab Jiwa: My viral moment with Zendaya at The Odyssey premiere
TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.
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University opens government-funded lab to help train biomedical scientists
The £2.5 million facility at the University of Essex, which includes a dedicated cancer diagnostics laboratory, was funded by the Office for Students.
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Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
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Tonnes of rotting food create unbearable stench in LA neighbourhood
A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.
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Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say
Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police say
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Iran live: Trump military chief seeks ‘off-ramp’ from conflict
UAE condemns attack on carrier as it accuses Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send 50,000 troops to Russia
North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine
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EastEnders' Kellie Bright to leave after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
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Pentagon pushes to ‘dramatically’ speed production as Iran war burns through weapons
The munitions shortage reportedly prompted President Trump to chew out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last at Camp David
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Family of Kaylan Hippsley devastated as killer Harley Whiteman to be freed early
Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.
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Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
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Bristol artist Banksy's works cost taxpayers nearly £150k
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
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National Indigenous Music awards 2026: Baker Boy wins big, including album and song of the year
Yolŋu hip-hop artist dominates, while Butchulla duo and cousins Birdz and Fred Leone win artist of the year and Drifting Clouds takes home best new talent
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What to do before results day to get the most out of university clearing
From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.
