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Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation
Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells
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Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism
University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history
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Professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns from University of Cambridge
Jason Arday, youngest Black professor, says he ‘needs time to heal’ as academic chiefs say new information prompted inquiry into qualifications
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Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city, but hotter, drier and windier days lie ahead
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Basque Country halves colon cancer deaths with screening programme
A Spanish study links the colorectal cancer screening programme rolled out in the Basque Country to a 50% drop in deaths among people aged 50 to 69.
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Five adverts banned from the London Underground – as horror film poster pulled
The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about a poster promoting the horror film, The Mummy
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Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London
A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11
Hits on two towns among deadliest bombings since start of June ceasefire
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Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver
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Another study debunks that MMR vaccines are linked to autism
The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high
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£4m Sandbanks mansion could be torn down after neighbour wins High Court battle
Celebrity interior designer Celia Sawyer was among those to object to the luxury property
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Here are the latest developments in the Middle East
Israel's military for the first time in weeks has told residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah
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Jeremy Monga: Man City youngster on turning down Arsenal and emulating idol Eden Hazard
Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted
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Carers fed dog food to frail elderly woman amid ‘catalogue of errors’
‘Catalogue’ of blunders found in behaviour of workers commissioned by Portsmouth City Council, who failed to oversee practices
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Family pay tribute to girl, nine, who died on camping trip in Scotland as man is charged
Minnie Merriman was found injured on industrial estate in Arbroath on Monday and a man has appeared in court
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Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Tehran has announced that Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the US was not involved in the agreement. At the same time, the US President has claimed Hormuz negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely”.
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Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was convicted of harassing Jewish MP, says Badenoch has asked him to work with party’s culture and integration commission
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Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station
Lahore police official says all personnel were responsible for preventing and reporting any wrongdoing at station
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Trump’s FDA just approved new nicotine pouches
Nicotine pouches don’t have tobacco – but the products do come with other health risks, the CDC and others stress
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Trump, who avoided the draft over bone spurs, shares image of himself as a general
The president famously avoided being drafted into the Vietnam War, receiving five deferrals, including one for bone spurs in his heels
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Celtic boss Martin O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.
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A man arrested at Trump golf course near Los Angeles set to appear in court on weapons charge
A California man is expected in court on a federal weapons charge after authorities say he was arrested at President Donald Trump's golf course near Los Angeles
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The Hundred 2026 results: Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Manchester Super Giants win over Welsh Fire
Jos Buttler stars as Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by nine wickets in The Hundred
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British-American woman arrested at Reflecting Pool hits out over ‘humiliating’ ordeal
Dr Sophie Dennison-Gibby, a veterinarian, tells The Washington Post she had only meant to pick what she thought was a piece of litter out of the water when she was confronted by a law enforcement officer
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Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures
Temperatures in Central Europe have soared to extreme levels again, with Slovakia and Austria both having their hottest day on record
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‘UK’s smallest lorry driver’ killed in Cotswolds fire
Gardener and landscaper Francis Owens, 74, died in the fire on Monday
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Man, 28, arrested on suspicion of raping woman on Brighton beach
Officers are investigating a report of a rape of a woman in her 20s, Sussex Police said
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Yvette Cooper pledges fast-track care for MND patients
The new fast-track pathway is intended to tackle “delays and fragmentation” in support for those with MND
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Powerlifting racism row: 'I feel unsafe' says Sonita Muluh
A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.
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‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Add-on fees such as the new overhead locker baggage charge can make it harder to compare air fares, experts say
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New Mexico sues Trump’s DOJ for access to Epstein files for Zorro Ranch investigation
Justice Department ‘actively hurting’ state’s criminal investigation by delaying release of unredacted documents, attorney general says
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Broadmasters Festival: Police back use of controversial live facial recognition
Devon and Cornwall Police will use the technology for the first time at Boardmasters Festival in Newquay this weekend
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Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
Metropolitan police say 47-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapon and assault
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Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.
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Protestors clash with Wisconsin cops hours after memorial for Corey Ruiz was removed
Police spokesperson said protestors at the encampment began lighting fires with some even hurling memorial candles
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Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory local election candidate after backlash
Joshua Bonehill-Paine said Kemi Badenoch had offered him an alternative role as an adviser ‘on how young men become radicalised’
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New Mexico sues Trump’s DOJ for access to Epstein files for Zorro Ranch investigation
Justice Department ‘actively hurting’ state’s criminal investigation by delaying release of unredacted documents, attorney general says
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
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Progressives leave primaries as victors - but its not the night they hoped for
Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a victory for the left thanks to Democratic voter frustration. But it was not on the level progressives wanted, Eric Garcia writes
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Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
A federal appeals court has signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by New England fishing businesses and industry groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case’s potential impact on free speech
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Scientists discover primates regularly form friendships with other animals
The cases we reviewed involved 88 primate species and their interactions with 127 other animal species
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The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests the drone, which was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at the German airport, came from Russia
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Trump professes his love of TiVo in weird tangent during interview
The beloved digital recording service launched in the 90s and was discontinued last year
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Leftist El-Sayed defeats establishment Democrat in Michigan primary
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan comes as the Democratic party struggles to define itself in the Trump era.
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Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature
Joanna Whaley, ex-megachurch pastor who endured years of conversion practices, comfortably bested her opponents
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See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.
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Jury gives verdict on jailed grandfather’s prison death after asylum hotel riots
Peter Lynch was found dead in his jail cell in October 2024
