The Independent
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UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine
The U.N.'s humanitarian chief warns of the growing threat of drones against civilians and aid workers in Ukraine
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How Salmonella from eggs can cause deadly infections amid UK outbreak
In a small minority of patients, Salmonella crosses the gut lining and enters the blood
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DOJ doubles down on prosecuting James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
‘There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey’s post could read it to mean ‘Kill President Trump,’’ prosecutors said
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Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
A Missouri court has rejected a request to let voters decide in November whether to make it harder for lawmakers to change laws enacted by citizen initiatives
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'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesn’t subside, minutes of the Fed’s meeting last month showed
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Bari Weiss given ‘blank check’ to promote 60 Minutes as expectations mount: report
‘CBS will blanket the airwaves and major markets with a multipronged, cross-platform campaign,’ according to a new report
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Hidden gallery at National History Museum to reopen for first time in over 80 years
The hidden gallery will reopen next month
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Eric Trump defends Natalie Harp as ‘deeply committed’ to president
The president’s son defended Natalie Harp against attacks from her own brother, calling him ‘absolute trash’ for questioning the aide’s loyalty to Trump
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Murder investigation launched after woman dies and eight others injured in house fire
One woman died in hospital, while another woman remains in a life-threatening condition
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Inscription on bullet could lead to death penalty for Charlie Kirk suspect
Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the case should advance to trial after he hears again from both sides on Sept. 1
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Fentanyl awareness lessons added at schools in new push to halt overdoses
High school students across the state will be educated on the dangers of fentanyl in eight 50-minute sessions
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Israeli strikes hit an air base hours after a Turkish delegation visit, Syrian officials say
Israeli airstrikes have hit the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria, Syrian officials say
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'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying there's "no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump
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Exclusive: Trump’s plan to lock 3,000 migrant children in massive detention facility
Officials have outlined plans for ‘emergency influx facility’ campuses that can hold hundreds of unaccompanied minors
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Camilla says she almost let slip King Charles’ cancer diagnosis before announcement
The Queen spoke on the emotional strain of keeping Charles’ diagnosis a secret and admitted to ‘longing to let it out’
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Russians ‘withdraw billions from banks over fears Putin will seize deposits for war’
Analysts say that Putin could seize assets if cash is needed for his stalling invasion
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National Lottery operator’s boss steps down after £450m major upgrade
The overhaul paved the way for the group to unveil the biggest overhaul to its draw-based Lotto game since its launch in 1994
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Mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s lawyers say hotel mix-up undermined trial
Defence lays out seven grounds for appeal
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Defect found on railway track in area where Lewes train derailed
Rail Accident Investigation Branch says passengers on other trains reported ‘rough riding’
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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
The first New World screwworm outbreak in Texas in 60 years is hindering efforts to move rescued dogs and cats out of crowded animal shelters to states where they would be adopted
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United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country
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Bristol osteopath struck off after telling patient that ‘sex with children is OK’
Jeremy Marquette also said that he does not ‘believe in rape’
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UK gas prices hit three-year high – here’s what it means for your bills
The prices are up but still less than a quarter of the level seen during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Monzo banking app goes down leaving users unable to access accounts
Monzo banking app went down at about 12pm today
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Patient deaths at under-fire NHS trust ‘could be next major health scandal’
Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim patients have been left dying in A&E corridors, others have had their cancer diagnosis delayed, while cuts to appointments in ‘chaotic’ departments mean care is delayed. A dozen staff and former employees tell Rebecca Thomas they are finally speaking out after years of their raised concerns have met with inaction
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Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'
Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week after weeks of news stories presenting evidence that he was a plagiarist and fabulist
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US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report
The U.S. has around 50,000 troops stationed in the region and around 20 bases but the Iran war has come at a cost
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing
Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
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What is endometriosis and how can you spot symptoms?
The painful condition causes cells similar to those in the lining of the womb to grow in other parts of the body
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Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022
Germany authorities say a Ukrainian man has been arrested Croatia in relation to undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022
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Reform civil war intensifies as Farage ally vows to challenge suspension
Tim Montgomerie says he will make his suspension a ‘test case’ for the party
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Target’s comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a $994M tariff refund
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer’s new CEO was attracting more customers
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Amazon millionaire in privacy row over Dorset neighbour’s balcony
Michele Venton says Ian Bray’s balcony lets him look ‘down into my garden’
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Natalie Harp rode in SUV trunk when she couldn’t get seat in Trump motorcade: report
Executive assistant Harp joined Trump’s staff in 2022 and has won praise from the White House for her loyalty and dedication
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Trump aide Natalie Harp signs note to him ‘With all my heart’: report
Details of the letter come as the 35-year-old aide’s proximity and ‘devotion’ to the president have ‘unnerved some of her colleagues,’ according to the report
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Belgium hit by large Salmonella outbreak with 300 left ill from contaminated eggs
Health authorities warned the number of cases is expected to climb
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Carlsberg boosted by strong sales of soft drinks and alcohol-free beer
The Danish beer giant said it has been supported by earlier-than-expected benefits from its £3.3 billion takeover of J2O maker Britvic last year.
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Why has inflation shot up and where will it go from here?
Experts are predicting further inflation pain later this year caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities
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Body found deliberately placed at bottom of 2,000-year-old Scottish well
Such Iron Age burials in northern Scotland are usually rare, researchers say
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Black bear found dead inside car in Colorado as drivers warned to lock vehicles
The bear’s body was inside the car for days before it was discovered, authorities say
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Experimental mRNA drug makes breakthrough in deadly skin cancer treatment
More than 8,500 Americans are expected to die of melanoma this year
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Green campaigners hit out at Tory ‘myths’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero
Green campaigners branded the Conservative’s plan to ditch net zero as a proposal that ‘flies in the face of all the real-world evidence’
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Pakistani authorities seek court review of order allowing Imran Khan hospital treatment
Pakistani authorities have asked the Supreme Court to review or withdraw an order requiring imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive a medical exam at a private hospital
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing
Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
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Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola
Eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searches for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo to help feed his family
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Kenya triples its power target, aiming to expand use of nuclear and geothermal energy
Kenya has tripled its long-term target for expanding its renewable power capacity to meet surging demand and support its industrialization, but that might not result in more affordable power for consumers
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Trump hints at bringing Keystone oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’
President Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief
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Hotel blaze in India's West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6
A fire in a hotel has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state
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Sugary drinks found linked to stomach cancer for first time
Gastric cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide
