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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
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Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios
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Experts worry as parts of the US see a huge drop in mosquitoes
Mosquito levels are down 50 percent across Western and Midwest states - but the West Nile virus caseload has hit a 22-year high
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How stray cats in Coventry made rave nights and pubs their home
Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and even have their own range of merchandise.
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The forgotten Iranians caught in the deadly stalemate of Trump’s war
Struggling to find food, work or any semblance of normality - as well as living with the daily risk of bombing under a shaky ceasefire - the people of southern Iran tell Amirhossein Miresmaeili how they feel entirely on their own
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Major oil and gas found off Poland; Germany fears for nature
In 2025, a Canadian firm found a major oil and gas field off Poland’s Baltic coast, the biggest since WWII, sparking German fears for the environment and tourism. #EuropeNews
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AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s
Finance sector will gain from the tech but it will need substantial investment and create risks, says rating agency
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Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Saudi oil refinery
Drone strike comes after Riyadh signs defence pact and Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz
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Body of woman found in suitcase by side of road in regional NSW
Police called to Oallen, about 40km south of Goulburn, on Sunday afternoon after suitcase discovered near Wolgon Road
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Press access spat adds to fears of circus around Luigi Mangione murder trial
Lawyers for man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson raise red flags about limits on reporters
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Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading and he’s in ‘debilitating’ pain, son Hunter reveals
The former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer last May
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Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streets
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Cypriot natural gas flowing to Europe in 2028, says Cyprus
In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, he highlights the progress of Cyprus's ongoing energy projects, which will also benefit EU citizens. #EuropeNews
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Harry Potter fans force diversion of £430m giant pipeline to protect Dobby’s ‘grave’
Harry Potter fans’ outcry meant the project to transport energy from the UK to Ireland had to be diverted
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Home Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UK
Man is told he should not have been granted settled status so he can no longer sponsor Brazilian wife to remain
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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
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Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan and won’t withdraw until Hamas disarms
Trump claimed there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war which both Israel and Hamas agreed
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Hundreds evacuate due to fires in Huelva and Castellón
Over 150 firefighters worked overnight to stabilise the Niebla blaze, west of Sevilla. The fire has burned 4,000 hectares and displaced nearly 400 people. Air crews reinforced the Tírig fire in Castellón, east coast of Spain, at daybreak. #EuropeNews
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Nagasaki 81st anniversary sparks debate over nuclear deterrence
Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
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Award-winning architect’s one-of-a-kind ‘Lumiere’ home hits the market
See the ‘soaring’ interior: An offer for the ‘one-of-a-kind’ home, listed for $899,000, was accepted within a month on the market
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Trump’s ‘roadmap’ for peace in Gaza in full as Netanyahu rejects plan
Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal
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Party in the dry Danube riverbed: many call it a natural disaster
Just as musicians kept playing on the Titanic while the ship went down, in Budapest, the exposed bed of the shrinking Danube River has become a party spot.
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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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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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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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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general
After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.
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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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FIFA defends Infantino over allegations of 'lover' pay-off at UEFA
After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.
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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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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline
An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. #EuropeNews
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14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: reporting centre in Hesse investigates
Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.
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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
