The Independent
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Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed cleared of assault charges
Ahmed al-Ahmed was charged with domestic violence common assault, stalking, and intimidation following an alleged incident involving his father in March
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Ukraine war live: Putin preparing to use winter to ‘break’ Kyiv, think-tank warns
Putin will not enter serious negotiations if he believes he has a ‘viable military path’, says ISW
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Lost letter from pope could rewrite story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings
Power struggle between rival popes in Rome may have had far-reaching consequences
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Mapped: UK to be hotter than Athens as fifth heatwave will bring 38C temperatures
Heat health alert covers all England as health chiefs warn of rise in deaths among vulnerable people
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Burnham says he wants to go ‘further’ on business rates at the budget
The 20% rates relief for pubs and other similar venues was among the first announcements the Prime Minister made when he came into office.
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Democrats demand answers over 321-diamond ring gifted to Trump
The ring was presented as a gift for Trump to honor the 250th anniversary of the US
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Iran war latest: Trump claims control of Hormuz as assassination threat revealed
US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month
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UK weather latest: Water company seeks pool ban ahead of 33C temperatures
All of England under amber heat health alert after tally of wildfires broke record last month
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Trump watches final of controversial Patriot Games in Ohio
The president got a rockstar welcome at the Ohio tournament, even as questions hovered around its selection process
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AOC reportedly split from Riley Roberts months before she started freezing her eggs
The New York Democrat stopped wearing her engagement ring more than 18 months ago, a new report says
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Lindsay Clancy told caregiver she had ‘intrusive thoughts’ before killings
Clancy also had expressed concerns about becoming dependent on medication
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ICE to spend $20M on gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks
The gloves must be applied directly to someone's skin to deliver a pain stimulus that typically helps an officer gain compliance within seconds
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Scots to gather for partial eclipse but forecasters warn of clouds for many
The Met Office said eastern areas such as Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray are most likely to have clear skies when the rare event takes place.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv sends new proposals to Trump’s negotiators to end war
Ukrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
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Just 29% of expected midterm voters say they approve of Trump’s handling of Iran
‘We're talking about a 24-point fall in just two years,’ CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten says
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Count Binface has some advice for Nigel Farage if he loses in Clacton
Two days before an historic by-election in Clacton, the ‘independent space warrior’ sits down with the hosts of In The Room to talk Farage, ice creams, and the royal family. Reported by Maja Anushka
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Trump team has revoked over 175,000 visas from foreigners since returning to office
The State Department said they were canceled because visa holders committed crimes, abused the immigration system and celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk, among other reasons
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Historic Blackpool site among 13 asylum hotels to close amid ‘immigration overhaul’
Another 13 hotels housing asylum seekers have been closed down
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CNN’s Scott Jennings gives update on Mitch McConnell’s ‘private’ health battle
‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
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Calls for new e-scooter legislation to prevent further deaths among children
New research has shown nearly 500 children in England have suffered injuries from e-scooter incidents since 2019
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UK’s largest Harry Potter shop confirms opening date in London
Warner Bros teased the site will feature immersive themed spaces designed for fans of the wizarding world
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Kennedy Center ordered to pay $250K to musician who canceled concert in Trump protest
Jazz musician Chuck Redd was sued by the performing arts center after backing out of a concert, but a judge later dismissed the case
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Fifty police chiefs call on Burnham to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers
Police have called for an amendment to the law to exclude people convicted of killing emergency service workers in the line of duty
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Big tent or circus? Here why AOC, Pete and Gavin should think twice about 2028
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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Trump issues ‘dangerous’ Medicaid rule for trans youth, LGBTQ+ groups say
Advocates say the Trump administration is ‘holding vital healthcare funding hostage’ in latest anti-trans maneuver
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Thousands could save up to £250 a year on bills thanks to government pylon project
Most eligible households will receive the discount automatically on their electricity bill every six months via their energy supplier, officials said
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Trump says he’s looking at a federal block of Mamdani’s ‘dangerous’ pied-a-terre tax
The new tax is expected to bring in $500 million annually for America's largest city
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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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Woman found dead in tent at popular techno festival in Norfolk
Medical team could not save woman found unconscious at Houghton Festival
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Free school meals: What to know as around 500,000 more children eligible
The Child Poverty Action Group has urged the Government to do more to let families know of the policy change
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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law
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US fires missiles, dismantling ship it says sought to violate Iran blockade
It was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
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Group linked to Sound of Freedom movie gets Trump contract to represent migrant kids
Our Rescue, formerly Tim Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, is latest firm to get lucrative no-bid contract to support unaccompanied minors
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Revealed: The areas set to get £2,500 off their energy bills
Up to 160,000 households are expected to eventually benefit from the scheme
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Russian strikes kill ten as Zelensky says ‘every step’ Putin takes is escalation
Ukrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
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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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Universal Studios to add sound barriers to muffle screams from newest ride
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is currently undergoing technical rehearsals in LA amid scathing criticism from nearby residents
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Sellers of solar eclipse glasses reveal unprecedented demand ahead of historic event
A convenience store in London had to turn customers away after selling out, with people travelling as far as Birmingham to try and get hold of the glasses
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Bipartisan group looks to overhaul Social Security as insolvency crisis looms
The effort, led by Senator Dick Durbin, comes after a report found Social Security will only be able to pay out 78 percent of benefits in 2032
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Expendables: 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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CBS delivers update on Tony Romo after his OWI arrest
Romo retired from the NFL and joined CBS Sports as the lead game analyst in April 2017
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Five teenagers killed after their car crashes over cliff in Colorado
The 17-year-old boys were killed when their car veered off the road late Saturday night
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July was just the hottest month on record in the US. Will August be worse?
Climate change and El Niño are working together to make your summer extra hot
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Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
Between midnight and 5.30am on Thursday morning will be the ideal viewing time for Perseids, according to experts.
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US government says judge overstepped by ordering universal tariff refunds
While the judge presiding over the trade court litigation determined that restrictions regarding universal injunctions do not pertain to these tariff proceedings, the government maintains its opposition to his ruling
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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
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Britain’s Andy Green sets new speed record at Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats
Green said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997
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Parents accused of getting drunk and forcing toddlers to walk in 108-degree heat
Ryan and May Mullin are facing a child abuse charge after they were found seemingly drunk during a family outing in Glendale, Arizona
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Mapped: UK to be hotter than Barcelona as fifth heatwave will bring 36C temperatures
Heat health alert covers all England as health chiefs warn of rise in deaths among vulnerable people
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Why California is failing to build the homes it needs
Less than a third of California cities and counties are on track to meet their housing targets
