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Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country
Ukrainian drone attacks in the Moscow region have killed five people, according to local officials
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Topless streaker figurine reinstated at model village after fury over removal
The figurine, dubbed Erica, was earlier removed over concerns she was ‘inappropriate’
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Trump holds off firing Jeanine Pirro despite anger over Reflecting Pool climbdown
President Donald Trump ‘furious’ with top federal prosecutor in Washington but has so far held off from dismissing her, despite suggetions her axing was imminent
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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.
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Five councillors resign over £50,000 public toilet saga
The protracted dispute led to protests and two costly by-elections
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Bankrupt Britain needs to tap into North Sea oil gold, says Donald Trump
The US president declared himself ‘very impressed’ with the Prime Minister, who indicated he was open to future drilling
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Ebola outbreak kills over 1700 in eastern Congo as virus spreads at record speed
There is uncertainty over when the Ebola outbreak might peak after already killing thousands in eastern Congo
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Ukraine war live: Another major supermarket’s warehouse hit by drone in Russia
More than 300 drones hit Russian cities and warehouses in overnight attacks, says its defence ministry
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Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic: Winner will be crowned IBF champion
British heavyweight Moses Itauma's fight against Filip Hrgovic on 29 August will be for the vacant IBF title.
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Soldier kills four in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says
Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.
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Ben Stokes says he would love to coach England in future
Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
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UFC White House: UFC loses $30m staging Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.
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Scottish students achieve record pass rate on exam results day
Scotland’s Education Secretary, Mairi McAllan, described the outcomes as ‘incredibly positive’
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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
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Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US Senate
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One measles outbreak cost $5.4 million — and experts warn it’s happening again
A single measles outbreak cost US society more than $5 million last year
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Freedom and self-development: Solo travel trends to know in 2026
A new survey shows more UK travellers are opting for solo adventures as they seek freedom, more confidence and the opportunity to carve out experiences on their own terms while abroad.
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Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.
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55 hours in the water: Polish swimmer crosses Baltic Sea from Sweden to home country
Bartłomiej Kubkowski has pulled off an extraordinary feat, becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland in 55 hours, covering 160 kilometres. #EuropeNews
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Ranchers win fight as Trump halts border wall drilling in drought-hit New Mexico
Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trump’s second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock
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Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
People held at the Newark facility have asked for improved living conditions and better medical care, as they say some are being denied medication.
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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
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Poll: Should Andy Burnham’s early prisoner release scheme go ahead?
Andy Burnham has excluded rapists and serious child sex offenders from his early prisoner release scheme, but victims' groups and the opposition say the changes still don't go far enough
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Busy motorway forced to close after suspected human remains found nearby
Police believe they have identified human remains at the side of the M67 motorway
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About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules
Justice secretary says blocking more would have caused prison system to ‘break’ but admits impact on grieving relatives such as those of PC Andrew Harper
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Thunderstorms mapped: Where Met Office weather warning is in effect today
A number of heat alerts will be in place at the start of the week as hot weather continues but the country could also be hit by thunderstorms
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Burnham orders review into indefinite jail terms offering fresh hope to thousands
The Independent has repeatedly called for all IPP prisoners to have their sentences reviewed as 2,400 languish in jail, many for petty crimes and some locked up as children, with no hope of release
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Archie Goodburn pleads to Prime Minister Andy Burnham for more cancer funding
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn's implores Prime Minister Andy Burnham to invest more money and resources into brain cancer research.
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Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement.
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Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live
EU says it is monitoring energy crunch in Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania as extreme heat and low water levels in Danube pose challenges in region
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Channel boat fire latest: Major rescue operation for boat carrying 157 migrants
At least 157 people have been rescued after migrants had attempted to cross the English Channel
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Journalist’s son says his mother was examining leak from Electrogas, part owned by Yorgen Fenech who is on trial
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UK weather forecast: What to expect in August after string of extreme heatwaves
The Met Office forecasts changeable weather over the coming month
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BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict boosts oil prices
British energy giant BP said on Tuesday that its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter as the Middle East war roiled oil and gas markets.
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Trump wants ‘fair treatment’ in fight over Labor’s levy on tech giants to pay for news, US trade group warns
National Foreign Trade Council ‘disappointed’ at move to expand News Bargaining Incentive but Australian experts say government is not going far enough
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UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste
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Colombia’s elephant-costumed anti-corruption activist sworn in as senator
Luis Carlos Rúa revealed himself to be Elefante blanco just three days before election for ‘his own safety’. Now he is tackling graft from senate floor
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In-N-Out employee murdered in mass shooting was working her first job, family says
The employee ‘fell in love’ with her job at In-N-Out before being killed in Saturday’s shooting
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Two brothers catch tiger shark more than 1,500 miles from its tropical home
Nate and Nelson Rouette were fishing from a Falmouth beach in late July when they reeled in the five-foot juvenile
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Mother of PC Harper ‘bitterly disappointed’ that son’s killers remain eligible for early release – UK politics live
Government revises plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid pressure from MPs and victims but domestic abusers and killers could still be released early
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Scott Pelley lands prestigious new role after Bari Weiss’s CBS shake-up
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two correspondents recently ousted from "60 Minutes," will be moving from the newsroom to the classroom
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Antarctic blast buries New Zealand cities in snow down to sea level
Schools and roads were closed across the South Island
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Premier League: Managerial debuts hit record high for 2026-27 Premier League season
The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes.
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BP profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.
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Widow of PC Harper ‘beyond appalled’ husband’s killers to be released
Lissie Harper said the decision is an ‘utter betrayal’
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Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters
Most of the zoo’s 16 lions have struggled to cope with high humidity this summer
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Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud
Lender was told money was being taken without authorisation, with cash used to buy credits for Claude chatbot
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Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
A cargo ship reports it has been hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz
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Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call as a public company
Investors in Elon Musk’s space company get a chance to question him Tuesday in his first quarterly earnings call since an initial public offering
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