World
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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
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Winter energy prices expected to rise to three year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
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French man detained in Italy after three Akeron missiles found in van
The 46-year-old said he was working as a subcontractor for a French company that specialises in transporting military goods. #EuropeNews
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Florida aims to drop four school vaccine requirements – most are backed by Trump
Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’
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Explosive diarrhea outbreak has millions skipping pre-bagged salad in US
Iceberg lettuce is the only product that federal investigators have tied to outbreaks so far
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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
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Experts issue warning over ‘fruit smoothie’ baby pouches sold in UK supermarkets
Experts have sent a warning to parents about the high levels of sugar in baby food pouches
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Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
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Lunchboxes should be banned in schools, Prue Leith says
The former Great British Bake Off judge also said she would like to see free school meals for every child, and for the meals to be compulsory
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FBI raided Spanish vacation rental of wealthy leftwing funder James ‘Fergie’ Chambers after his arrest
Lawyer Baltasar Garzón, representing Chambers, said case against his client is ‘very strange’ as US requests extradition
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Newspaper headlines: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
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The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
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How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
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California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect have testified in a Texas court
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What to know about the growing US measles outbreak
Infection numbers have spiked nationwide throughout the year, with the CDC documenting 2,777 confirmed cases by August 20
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Older property owners should be taxed more, think tank claims
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn Budget
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Michigan AG reveals state’s final accountability step for Flint water crisis
The 101-page report details the crisis and the failed effort to hold officials criminally accountable
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Father of USS Lincoln sailor released after ICE arrest sparked outrage
His arrest as his son was entering his ninth month on the USS Abraham Lincoln sparked intense backlash
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Father’s house rammed before teenager died in crash that also killed police
Neighbours heard loud bangs as windows smashed before collision that prompted 17 arrests
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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
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FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs in 2024, watchdog finds
Headline-making incident ‘eroded public trust’ and violated ethics rules, DHS Inspector General says
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US Open 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz return in mixed doubles
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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Another witness ordered released after a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Texas
A federal judge has ordered the release of a second witness to the fatal shooting of a Mexican man by immigration officers in Houston
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John Swinney hails impact of Dolly Parton’s charity work in Scotland
In April, the Scottish Government said it would partner with The Dollywood Foundation which provides books for children, and promotes education and literacy among young people
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ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, ombudsman warns
Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’
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Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
Alarm as Republicans warn that ‘flooding’ stores with 300,000 metric tons of beef imports will hit US farmers
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Trump official refuses to say where foreign beef to lower prices is coming from
Ranchers and Republicans alike have pushed back on the beef plan
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Surfer paralyzed as he tried to save kid caught in California riptide
Josh Collette, 42, remains in good spirits following the life-altering accident, saying, ‘My heart is full of love’
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UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
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Trump’s midterm convention deemed a ‘s*** show’ with high ticket prices
‘It’s yet another opportunity to shake down corporate America,’ one GOP strategist said
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Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed
After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna.
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Dolly Parton’s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos
Photos of Dolly Parton’s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.
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Wisconsin district attorney declines to charge Elon Musk over $1M election giveaways
Musk was deeply involved in the effort to flip majority control of the highest court in battleground Wisconsin last year
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Texas wildfire quickly doubles in size forcing rural residents to evacuate
More than 50,000 wildfires have been logged across the country this year
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Inspection launched into police force after Henry Nowak murder
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service has begun its inspection of the force following a request by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones
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Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
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Alex Pretti’s family slams Trump over attacks on their son killed by federal agents
Days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, the president took to Truth Social to speculate he was ‘perhaps’ an ‘insurrectionist’
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306 people infected with salmonella in Belgium in egg-linked outbreak
Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause a gastrointestinal illness called salmonellosis. Symptoms of infection often include diarrhoea, a fever and abdominal cramps. #EuropeNews
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‘Starting a family is out of the question’: The young people stuck
Exclusive: Money pressures are forcing young people to put off moving out and learning to drive
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UK firm plans major £55m Africa expansion to create ‘energy grid of the future’
Fresh funding for Sheffield solar-powered battery company comes as cuts bring rethink of UK aid strategy
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Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’
Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80
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Liberia's ex-vice president will await trial on drug trafficking and other charges in prison
Liberia’s former vice president has been sent to prison to await trial on drug trafficking and other charges
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Trump’s DOJ says Kennedy Center might be demolished if his name can’t be on it
Government lawyers say the venue could be ‘taken down’ if the president can’t use his name on the building to raise money for construction
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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
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Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody
The father of a U.S. Navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for nine months has been released from immigration detention
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Liam Delap: Nottingham Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker
Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
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US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a “potential threat,” without providing details
