World
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Everton and Crystal Palace confirm Dwight McNeil-Brennan Johnson swap
Everton and Crystal Palace complete the swap deal for Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson.
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Amber heat health alerts kick in across most of England ahead of fifth summer heatwave – latest news
Amber heat health alerts are now in effect across all regions of England, aside from the north east
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Most of England is now under amber heat health alerts – here’s what that means
Health alerts have been issued across much of England from Tuesday until Friday
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Holiday Inn owner IHG boosted by World Cup after Iran war hit bookings
The group reported revenues up 6 per cent on an underlying basis to $1.26 billion (£930 million) for the six months to 30 June
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LAUSD strikes back at teacher’s ageism lawsuit with explosive classroom allegations
A Los Angeles judge is weighing whether to throw out an explosive ageism lawsuit brought by a 70-year-old former Venice High School choir director
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Russia bars its only anti-war party from September elections
The Supreme Court ruling came just days after the Central Election Commission had unanimously approved the party's registration, prompting speculation that the initial approval was itself a Kremlin-orchestrated manoeuvre.
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Lobbyist defends ‘shit sheet’ on former Liberal MP despite admitting he knew ‘there was no affair’, Icac hears
Consultant Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence to Independent Commission Against Corruption as it investigates allegations linked to Christian Liberal group
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Trump Media sinks to £176 million loss and refocuses efforts on Truth Social
Trump Media & Technology’s second quarter losses were more than 10 times those a year earlier.
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California’s beloved bald eagle Jackie dies from illness weeks after being attacked
Jackie was found injured last month following reports of a fight with two other eagles
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Trump’s Truth Social to charge Wall Street $1.2M a year for early access to posts
The president’s media company has tried its hand at a half-dozen new lines of business to lift its stock, but nothing has worked
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Heatwaves threaten Britain’s ‘worst food security crisis in decades’, analysts warn
It comes as drought is declared in nearly three quarters of England
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The morning-after pill is free at your local pharmacy. All you need to know
Almost 305,000 doses were provided free of charge in England’s high street pharmacies in the first five months of the new contraception service
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Video. Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits
Video. Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.
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Firefighters call for funding to tackle ‘extra demands’ of wildfires and flooding
The Fire Brigades Union chief warned that the environmental challenges were a ‘national priority’ after a summer of wildfires
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Sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers seized in dramatic military raid sold off for junk
Global Marketing Systems, a ship recycling firm based in Dubai, acquired the two vessels last month for an undisclosed sum
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Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials
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As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens
An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads and a song to put in rotation
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Trump hid in catering cart in secret plane swap to fend off Iran assassination threat
President Donald Trump was whisked away from Air Force One onto smaller aircraft and flown to British airbase while White House staffers and journalists believed he was still on board the original plane with them
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Australia to roll out flu vaccines for most vulnerable native birds
Agriculture minister says immunisation drive will start in ‘coming days and weeks’ with focus on priority species in captivity
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Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision
Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 August
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Why is the internet accusing Anne Hathaway of wearing a fake pregnancy belly?
Social media users have claimed that Anne Hathaway was wearing a fake pregnancy belly on the red carpet for the premiere of 'The End Of Oak Street'. This has led the actress to respond and further proves that the chronically online really need a hobby.
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Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal
Apollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and KKR among those working with chipmaker to fund infrastructure
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Heathrow says need for expansion ‘clear’ as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport
West London airport reports 7.86 million passengers in July, compared with 8.15 million for Istanbul
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Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials said
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Two charged with preventing lawful burial after child’s body found at home
Officers attended an address after social services raised concerns for the welfare of a child
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Australia PM Anthony Albanese under fire for remarks over Sanae Takaichi's melon gift
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
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Coalition divided over tougher gambling laws – with MPs warning Angus Taylor against overreach
Some Liberal and National MPs warned against over-regulation in party room discussion, while others argued for more stringent rules
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Ferry worker whose request to work on land was ignored wins almost £50k compensation
The senior deck hand had repeatedly asked to be transferred to work on shore
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Burnham vows to resolve ‘long-running injustice’ of indefinite prison sentences
Addressing the scandal of Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms could free up thousands of prison spaces
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London Heathrow replaced as Europe's busiest airport by Istanbul
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion in biggest prize of the year
The prize has increased by $70 million ahead of the next draw
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Government ‘spitting in face of police’ with PC Harper killers’ early release
‘Andy did his duty that night. The least they can do is show him some respect’, says a first responder at fatal scene – as No 10 claims it can’t keep killers behind bars
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US President Donald Trump issues backing for under-pressure Fifa chief Gianni Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
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At least 132 killed in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, declared a state of emergency and vowed a concerted rescue effort.
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Clacton by-election polls: Could Count Binface deliver a huge upset to Nigel Farage?
Two thirds of people in Clacton said they would vote for Nigel Farage if the by-election was held tomorrow
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US prosecutors want Tate brothers to remain in custody over ‘flight risk’
The UK has until mid-September to provide evidence to the State Department to support extradition
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I’ve studied Colombia for years. Here’s why the earthquake was so destructive
Research suggests we shouldn’t be surprised that so many buildings collapsed following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake
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PM asks justice secretary to find way to exclude PC Harper’s killers from early release scheme
Andy Burnham said to be ‘determined’ to work out solution amid increasing pressure from family and police
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Ukrainian prisoners say they were tortured and sexually abused in Russian detention
Claims more than 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war interviewed reported experiencing torture or ill-treatment
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The Mangione Trial - How a murder case fuelled a culture war - BBC Sounds
How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars
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Why part of your brain stays awake when you sleep in an unfamiliar bed
Most people have trouble sleeping for the first time in a new place
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Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack in Glasgow
Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.
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Enzo Maresca: Man City manager on what he did after Chelsea, Premier League and Erling Haaland
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.
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Andy Burnham says he’s ‘increasingly confident’ early release of PC Harper killers can be prevented - UK politics live
The prime minister says other work to reduce prisoner numbers could allow for more space for serious offenders
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Video. Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
Video. A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.
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Trump hidden in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
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Government facing legal action after UN rules IPP prisoners are detained arbitrarily
Exclusive: Lawyers have sent justice secretary Alex Norris a letter before action over ‘indefensible’ indefinite jail terms condemned by human rights watchdog
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Schools with more disadvantaged children missing swimming target
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?
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Tropical Storm Dolphin continues to wreak havoc in eastern China
More than 900 flights, or about 40% of those expected, were cancelled in Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports after about 1,300 were canceled the day before, according to Shanghai Airport Group.
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Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.
