World
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A lame duck Republican just saved Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche
Bill Cassidy had a chance for a John McCain moment, Eric Garcia writes. Instead he just backed President Donald Trump’s pick
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Hungary faces nuclear plant crisis as Danube river levels remain dangerously low
Hungary’s main nuclear plant has been operating at approximately 10 per cent of its full capacity since late last week
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How Trump’s ‘pool guy’ rush job to fix the Reflecting Pool was doomed from the start
A damning report about the president’s relentless pursuit to overhaul the Washington, DC, landmark contains excruciating new details about the botched renovation project
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Paris: nearly 100,000 sign against new National Assembly pavilion
Plans for a reception pavilion at the National Assembly face backlash, with a petition nearing 100,000 signatures after Paris Council backed changes to planning rules near the Palais-Bourbon.
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New study delivers exciting results for treating food allergies
Some 33 million Americans suffer from food allergies - including nearly five million with peanut allergies
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‘Rising tide of sexual violence’ putting strain on justice system, top officer warns
Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Kevin Southworth said the force has more than 10,000 registered sex offenders to monitor
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Trump needs approval from Congress to build White House ballroom appeals court rules
Two appellate court judges in DC said Congress must approve the construction
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Vance defends fat-shaming conservative pundit: ‘I feel pretty good about that’
Vice President JD Vance refuses to apologize to columnist Marc Thiessen, and said: ‘I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with being a little spicy from time to time’
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Urgent search for huge monitor lizard spotted in Italy 13,000km away from habitat
Locals of Italy’s Montichiari town have been banned from walking in an area where the lizard was spotted
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Support for Todd Blanche’s US AG confirmation hangs in the balance
One Republican senator says she does not have confidence that Todd Blanche will ‘check the worst impulses of this administration’
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Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".
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Chemotherapy immediately after surgery could improve brain cancer outcomes
Experts said that while the findings are still in their early stages, they could potentially reshape care for glioblastoma patients
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Belarus ban of Euronews sparks debate and support across Europe
Earlier this week, the Belarusian information ministry placed Euronews’ website on its "Republican List of Extremist Materials," according to Belarus-based media. #EuropeNews
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Brothers racing home jailed for killing dad Rhys Jenkins in Welshpool crash
Abubakr Ben Yusaf and Umar Ben Yusaf were racing near Welshpool, Powys, in November 2024.
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Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
Inspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier models
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Trump says voters are angry with Republicans – but not him – as midterms near
Trump acknowledged that voters are growing increasingly angry with the Republican Party, but said he had no idea why
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Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records
Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
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Spain gives Italy two days to lift border checks on Spanish travellers
The government believes Italy's checks on travellers from Spain breach the spirit of Schengen and has given Rome until Sunday to lift them before taking "proportionate measures." #EuropeNews
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Cambridge gives update after professor quit amid plagiarism row
Professor Jason Arday stepped down from his role earlier this week
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Village hit by record-breaking 50 days without rain as further heatwave looms
Wisley previously saw 36 continuous dry days back in the notorious 1976 heatwave — but this record now stands to be beaten by more than 14 days
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Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot
Emergency crews were called to Gore Water in Midlothian after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon.
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Why there is a row about standing up while drinking in Westminster
Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?
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Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6
Inccident is affecting the motorway northbound between junctions four and six in Birmingham
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Newcastle: Bruno Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal, says sporting director Ross Wilson
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club did not plan to sell Bruno Guimaraes, but their "very emotional" captain wanted to join Arsenal.
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William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69
Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee
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US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacity
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Thailand school shooting: Pupil describes harrowing moment teacher was shot in front of her
The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.
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Footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
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White House blasted over using Spider-Man to promote ICE campaign
"Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents." Marvel fans have criticised The White House for using Spider-Man in their latest campaign to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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England striker Ivan Toney charged with assault after Soho nightclub incident
Met police say charge relates to alleged assault that reportedly took place in December at venue in London
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What happens now that Trump has tried to change citizenship law again?
President Trump was previously blocked from reinterpreting birthright citizenship law by the Supreme Court in June
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‘It didn’t need to end this way’: mother of US teen trafficked and killed decries police failures
Robyn Cory says daughter Kristen was not protected, amid questions about why it took six years to identify remains
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Suspended priest on tiny Caribbean island turns to music to make his voice heard
A suspended Catholic priest has turned to calypso music to sing about abuse in the church and Gaza
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Texas Republican sparks social media storm with ‘ragebait’ $20 burrito post
Outgoing GOP congressman Dan Crenshaw provokes uproar by pushing back against young conservatives concerned about affordability
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Blanche’s attorney general confirmation in jeopardy after Republican senators back away from Trump’s nominee – live
Todd Blanche can’t afford another Republican deflection after Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voice opposition; all eyes on Bill Cassidy, who could sink nomination
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Aldi and Lidl supermarkets could face new store rules after 16 years
The restrictions currently apply to Asda, Co‑op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose
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Russia wants 30,000 more North Korean soldiers to fight Ukraine. Is the West at risk?
It marks Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s
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Goodwin mulls sale of division that makes parts for submarines and warships
The Stoke-on-Trent-based group is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Midday
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Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis retires to take FA role
Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis announces her retirement from officiating to take up a position with the Football Association.
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Family of Scottish aid worker found dead in suitcase pay emotional tribute
Elisabeth-Jane Ross’ family said they are in ‘deep pain’
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Tommy Robinson in surprise apology to Muslim student targeted by online hate campaign
The former EDL founder apologised for allowing a Muslim student’s words to be ‘taken out of context and weaponised’
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David Sullivan expected to attend West Ham's EFL Cup tie v Portsmouth despite advice not to
David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.
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Eat capsules containing human faeces to reduce peanut allergies, study suggests
Peanut allergies are believed to affect two per cent of children in the UK
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British mum who smuggled £512,000 of Thai cannabis posted about ‘grass’ before arrest
Amy Jayne Durban, 45, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on 6 July
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Labour minister denies Burnham ‘too blokey’ – UK politics live
Home Office minister Anna Turley says PM is ‘authentic’ and praises video of him discussing bar snacks with John Healey
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Black barrister was told ‘it’s not for defendants’ at London court car park
Stephen Akinsanya says being mistaken for defendant shows lack of progress on racism within legal system
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The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy
A Trump administration framework on AI testing leaves a lack of transparency – and plenty of open questions
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Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat
High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and Czechia
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Households warned of August deadline to claim £150 off winter bills
Eligible bill payers have less than a month to secure their energy discount
