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Trump’s golden touch tarnished after rough night for ‘My Pillow guy,’ Graham sister
Trump whiffed on one big endorsement on Tuesday, might have made a bum one in South Carolina and flopped in Tennessee, Eric Garcia writes
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ICE agent caught pulling gun on woman for exercising her First Amendment rights
The Virginia woman says the Department of Homeland Security misrepresented the events that took place after a spokesperson accused her of ‘weaponzing her vehicle’
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Simon Levy rape victim brands killer a ‘monster’ and says he ‘took away my soul’
Serial sex attacker Simon Levy was sentenced to life in jail on Wednesday
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Putin threatens to ‘retaliate’ in kind if EU seizes shadow fleet vessels
European states are considering stricter measures to target vessels believed to be avoiding sanctions against Russia
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Trump defends secret Air Force One swap: ‘The plane I flew on was at greater risk’
Trump is facing backlash after leaving staff and reporters on Air Force One unaware of the threat from Iran
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Wisconsin beats back socialist surge with defeat of Francesca Hong for governor
Francesca Hong’s defeat shows that she may have been too far left even for progressives, as a razor-thin margin in Midwest state pushes David Crowley to victory, writes John Bowden
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Trump’s secret escape from Air Force One turns into memes and jokes for social media
Social media users imagined the president squeezed into everything from a catering cart to a laundry bin
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Disney guest broke fibula on Little Mermaid ride and was confined to house for a year
Exclusive: Deborah Montgomery, 61, claims she will ‘continue to remain impaired into the foreseeable future’ after a family vacation to the iconic theme park
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All the reasons London should hold WorldPride – from the people who know
Those behind London’s bid for the world’s largest international Pride festival explain why the city is uniquely placed to host it
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Trump’s White House construction costs could soar above $900 million: report
’Builder-in-chief’ Trump’s plans for the executive mansion and its grounds could prove much more expensive than previously thought, according to Washington Post analysis
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Sex offender Simon Levy jailed for life after police blunders left him free to murder
Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in how they dealt with Levy, who was on bail as his attacks on women escalated to double murder
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Clacton by-election live: Farage in final push to reclaim seat against Count Binface
The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs
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A ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ is spreading worldwide. Here’s how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts
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How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely?
Looking directly at the eclipse can pose severe health risks.
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At least 44 dead after overloaded ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe
The ferry is believed to have capsized while carrying at least 114 adults and five crew members
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Hitmen, personal toilets and secret plane swaps: The foreign plots to kill Trump
The US president has faced several plots on his life both at home and abroad, Maira Butt reports
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Watch partial solar eclipse live as UK and Europe witness rare spectacle
Watch live as the UK and parts of Europe experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday (12 August).
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Concern after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cheers hiring spree but others more skeptical: ‘They can’t just restart a new game’
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Internet fumes over Trump using media as ‘decoy’ in Air Force One swap
One journalist accused the president of ‘hiding from the consequences of his own decision while endangering others’
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Balfour Beatty shares jump as profit and cash guidance hiked
The FTSE 250 firm, which has a market capitalisation worth more than £4 billion, cheered a ‘strong’ performance for the half-year.
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The devastating impact of England’s drought in before and after pictures
According to the National Drought Group, 71.3 per cent of England is in drought
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We’ve had one of the wettest winters on record. Why are our reservoirs drying up?
Experts have warned that the ‘flash droughts’ caused by a series of heatwaves and lack of rainfall have led to reservoirs struggling
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AOC, Buttigieg, Newsom all appear to be running for president. But should they be?
Kamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
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Three-year-old saves mum’s life with ‘incredible’ 999 call
Teaching children how to place an emergency call could be ‘lifesaving’, say parents
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Trump’s decoy flight was the right thing to do, ex-Secret Service agents say
‘You've got to be creative. You've got to be nimble. You've got to make things happen,’ says former Secret Service agent Bobby McDonald
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Heatwaves to cost UK economy £4.4bn – but there’s worse yet to come
Losses could add up to £25 billion by the end of the decade, a new report warns
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Drivers issued solar eclipse warning by RAC
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon
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US sailors trying to jump overboard amid Middle East deployment, families say
Concerns have been raised about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, with claims of food shortages and sailors’ mental health struggles
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Trump admits the ‘law is very strong’ against his hinted third term as president
President Donald Trump has long said that he would run for president for a third term
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Cambridge to investigate Jason Arday appointment he quit over plagiarism row
Jason Arday quit his role as a Cambridge professor last week amid a plagiarism row
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Count Binface would beat Farage in Clacton if all Britons could vote, poll finds
Satirical character Count Binface has emerged as Farage’s main rival in Clacton
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Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh
Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event.
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Watch in full: Serial sex attacker Simon Levy jailed for whole life for double murder
Watch live as Simon Levy, a serial sex attacker who murdered two women and raped a third, is sentenced at the Old Bailey on Wednesday (12 August).
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Young people call on Burnham to rethink social media ban
Youth groups have warned the Prime Minister the plans could lead young people to less regulated parts of the internet.
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Iranian shoulder-fired missile launcher sparked Trump plane switch: report
Trump took close aides with him but appeared to leave top Cabinet officials in the older Air Force One
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Iran war live: US fires on ship for defying blockade as Trump claims Hormuz control
US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month
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Oxford Street shoppers to have faces scanned by controversial tech
LFR has been widely criticised by human rights groups, with one organisation describing the rollout as an escalation in routine public surveillance
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Specialist glasses sell out as Britons prepare for best solar eclipse in decades
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.
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Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns
A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK
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F-16 intercepts plane over Trump’s Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
Incident follows breaches of temporary flight restriction over President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course Sunday, where he was also in attendance at the time
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Woman who tried to warn police about double murderer says nightmare became ‘real’
Laura was one of two women who reported being sexually assaulted by Simon Levy in 2018
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Cohabiting couples could enter marriage-style arrangements ‘without knowing’
The Government has proposed changes to the law around break-ups to create a framework for what happens when unmarried couples go their separate ways
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Early release scheme puts public at risk of serious crimes, probation inspector warns
The 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff
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Why private equity works for people-led businesses
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Tui profits dip as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict
Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute
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William Hill owner suffers £46m tax hike blow ahead of £243m takeover
Evoke saw underlying earnings slump 10% to £150.2 million in the six months to June 30.
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Dolphins caught on camera using seashells to catch fish for first time
Dolphins chase fish into large empty shells and drain catch into their mouths in unique hunting behaviour
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Swimming pools and car washes could be put under water ban
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
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How one British company solved hospitality’s guest experience blind spot
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Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as another heatwave looms
Parts of England already struggling with prolonged dry weather could be plunged into drought
