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Rare turtle Rhossi to be flown 5,000 miles home to Gulf of Mexico
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US meets six demands
The IRGC said the international waterway had evolved from a trade route into a ‘tool of power and war’
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Common painkillers increase risk of sunburn, warns health watchdog
Doctors advise not stopping prescribed medication in the hot weather without professional advice
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How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa criticises campaign to oust president
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
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Todd Blanche as Trump’s new AG is a ‘red alert’ for abortion rights, groups warn
Blanche alarmed advocates by telling faith leaders ‘victory will be permanent’ in fight to restrict abortion access
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Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
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Fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forces 20,000 to flee their homes
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency over the 100 wildfires raging across the province
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Why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so many
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
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Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach
Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile
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8-foot python found living under family’s shed — and X-rays discovered what it ate
The exotic python’s hefty dinner left it with a large belly that proved difficult for rescuers to work around
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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
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Mercedes AMG sued by drivers who claim seat logos cause burns
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation from Mercedes for medical expenses
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Callum Simpson beats Troy Williamson in rematch to reclaim super-middleweight titles
Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.
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Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian naval activity near UK
The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels
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What do Clacton by-election voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.
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Utah wildfire blocks rescuers from reaching firefighting helicopter crash site
Fate of two passengers onboard helicopter that went down Friday morning remains unknown after more than 24 hours
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Burnham to tour UK asking people how he should tackle cost of living
Officials confirmed he will be in ‘listening mode’ throughout August, travelling the country to discuss the cost of living
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Matthias Jaissle: Newcastle start with friendly win under new manager
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.
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Burnham to set out cost-of-living measures as he tours UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
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Newspaper headlines: 'Top universities cut entry grades' and 'Uefa set for Infantino inquiry'
The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.
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Extremist 764 group allegedly linked to Southern California hospital bomb threat
The Pasadena Police Department said the caller claimed multiple explosive devices had been placed throughout the hospital
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OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
Agent found to be able to find and exploit vulnerabilities without human intervention, and to carry out cyber-attacks
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Chelsea: Xabi Alonso reunites with Liverpool team-mate Luis Garcia in pre-season
As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.
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Hillary Clinton warns this Republican attack on Democrats will be ‘very effective’
The prominent Democrat suggested the GOP will baselessly accuse members of her party of being communists, and it will work to dissuade voters
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Sophie Cunningham spurs NBA dud to try WNBA draft as transgender player
Royce White’s announcement is the second by a former NBA player in recent days since the WNBA star renewed the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports
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Super League: Wigan Warriors 48-18 Toulouse Olympique: Wigan win to climb to second
Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both score twice as Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League.
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Bush, Obama and Clinton write about presidents as Trump goes unmentioned
A 250th-anniversary essay series invited a roster of historians and authors to craft pieces on various presidents or first ladies
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‘Trump 2028’: President poses as general and threatens to run again in wild AI posts
The president has acknowledged he can’t run again but frequently talks about ‘Trump 2028’
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Lake Mead water has hit a new low - with little hope of improvement: ‘It’s grim’
Lake Mead is part of the Colorado River Basin system, which supplies water to around 40 million people across seven states, tribal communities and parts of Mexico
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St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as 'fuel'
St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?
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Bill Maher accuses Trump of embracing ‘socialism’ over Nvidia and Intel deals
The ‘Real Time’ host claimed the administration’s actions mirrored policies favored by Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.
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‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn
Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027
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Youri Tielemans: Man Utd midfielder impresses on debut against PSG
Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.
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Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds
The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.
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Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading to other parts of his body, Hunter says
The former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer last May
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Lindsey Graham’s sister faces doubts from Republicans as she seeks his Senate seat
Though often by her late brother’s side, she remains largely unknown in South Carolina's clubby political circles
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Wes Streeting reveals ‘unbelievable volume’ of online homophobia
He noted that while his appointment three weeks ago was ‘almost entirely unremarked upon in the media,’ the online reaction has been starkly different
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How a double-crossing informant hid two missing baby giraffes
Exclusive: ‘I was a confidential informant,’ animal handler Patrick Robinson, who is now the subject of a federal probe, told The Independent. ‘... I was in [the investigation] from the ground up.’
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Centrelink pursuing debts that are more than 40 years old despite agreeing to waive old arrears
Advocates and legal bodies want the debt to be made ‘out of bounds’ given how hard it is to determine its accuracy
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Passengers evacuated after cockpit fumes force Delta flight to turn around
Over 200 people were aboard the plane that returned to Atlanta Saturday morning
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Hospitality recruitment app Supp calls gig-workers contractors. Some users say it leads to casual work without entitlements
Exclusive: Workers’ rights experts raise ‘alarm bells’ over app requiring ABNs for jobs they say lack worker autonomy
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Mamdani sued after New York City mayor’s luxury second home tax causes ‘panic’
The lawsuit, which has ties to a Republican city council member and Mamdani’s past rivals, accuses the city of ignoring state law
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Daniel Kinahan: Irish government jet travels to UAE for extradition
Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.
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Rail company issues warning after rise in falls from platforms
Taking pushchairs and luggage on escalators is another common cause of accidents at stations
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Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters
Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North Sea
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Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is reportedly ‘debilitating’, even as ex-president continues to speak out on public issues
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'Absolute chaos' as hundreds left without Birmingham Airport luggage
The airport is warning passengers that baggage issues are continuing on outbound flights.
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‘Traitor’: Trump condemns GOP senator who refused to vote for Todd Blanche
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote overnight after two Republicans sided with Democrats in opposition
