The Independent
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Teen told ‘nothing doctors can do’ after tonsillitis led to cancer diagnosis
Kaitlyn Hurlstone experienced overgrown gums, fatigue, leg pain and vomiting before her diagnosis at 16
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British mother dies weeks after being trapped in raging Spanish wildfires
Lisa Fryett’s partner, Simon Batchelor, remains in critical condition
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US nearly out of long-range missiles leaving Trump short of options in Iran
Sources indicate the US Army is running dangerously low on crucial surface-to-surface weapons
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Cruzcampo and Murphy’s sales rocket in UK, brewer Heineken says
The volume of sales of lager brand Cruzcampo leaped by more than 30% year-on-year while Murphy’s doubled in the UK.
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Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court
Police have escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross to court
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Trump says he is rolling back protections for endangered species
President Donald Trump claims ‘Radical Climate Activists’ have held back the exploitation of U.S. natural resources by ‘drastically and unreasonably expanding the intended scope’ of 1973 act designed to safeguard wildlife
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Photos show Russian attack on a warehouse in Kyiv
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its region have killed over a dozen people and wounded many others.
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UK millionaires’ biggest fear is higher taxes would hit them harder than war
Ahead of the autumn Budget, potential tax hikes under Andy Burnham are worrying the ultra-wealthy
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Burnham admits by-election block was hard as he reflects on friendship with Starmer
‘It can get difficult in terms of personal relationships in politics,’ prime minister says, ‘but it’s baked in’
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Burnham says no plans for Epstein inquiry after ministers say PM is looking into it
The new PM is also ‘looking into’ a separate public inquiry into Mohamed Al Fayed
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WHO chief arrives in Congo to help tackle Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases soar
There have been nearly 4,000 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in mid-May
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan in tatters after Netanyahu rejects terms for disarming Hamas
The US president had said that Israel was happy with the proposal but Netanyahu insisted it had not been signed off
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Lawyer says Wisconsin imam was tortured into confessing before deportation bid
A former attorney says Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes and that the U.S. is wrongfully relying on those convictions to deport him
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Demand for EVs drives new car market to eighth consecutive month of growth
Some 156,571 new cars were registered last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
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Teen who died in River Thames named as ‘talented young footballer’
Banta Sillah ‘had immense potential and was dearly loved’
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Social media influencer shot to death in middle of livestream
Gastelum had nearly 600,000 TikTok followers and was known for comedy online
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This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played
A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert
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Russia accused of war crime after ‘sadist’ drone pilot hunts market seller
Ukraine’s foreign minister branded the drone’s pilot as a ‘sadist’ and accused them of knowingly targeting a civilian
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Oil prices ease and Asian shares gain on hopes for Mideast deal, as companies report strong profits
Asian shares have surged and oil prices slipped after the U.S. stock market rallied to records
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial
Nearly 30 years after his death, Tupac Shakur will be front and center as a man who prosecutors say orchestrated his killing goes to trial
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Russian soldier opens fire killing three civilians and one colleague in Crimea
Soldier killed four people and injured three in apparent random rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea
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Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale
The childhood home of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is up for sale, and its future is uncertain
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Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas
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The main reason you are a mosquito magnet but your friend isn’t
Researchers say findings may help develop new types of mosquito repellents
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Iran-US war live: Trump warns Tehran will be ‘hit very hard’ unless Hormuz reopens
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program
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Secret Nazi ships emerge from riverbed as the Danube runs dry
The ships, some still laden with weapons, belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet
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Ukraine war latest: Putin’s forces launch ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Warehouses in several parts of Ukraine under attack overnight as Russia pounds Kyiv and surrounding regions
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Lloyd Robertson, longtime anchor of Canada's top TV newscast, dies at 92
Lloyd Robertson, who was chief anchor of CTV National News for 27 years and became one of Canada’s most trusted journalists on the country’s top-rated nightly television newscast, has died
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North Korea sends missile unit to Russia as Putin tries to exploit Ukraine weakness
North Korean missiles are bigger than Russia’s
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills at least 15
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 others
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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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The real worry for Ukraine’s allies as beach strike on civilians marks shift in war
Kyiv has not yet acknowledged killing Russian civilians on a Black Sea beach, but as it strikes deeper at Moscow, these tragedies will multiply – and that’s not the only worry, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching' and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees
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Rep. Max Miller addresses ‘abuse’ claims in tense CNN interview
Miller faces first scrutiny from a journalist over abuse claims made by his ex-wife
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Cyclospora outbreak now expands to include 15 states with over 10,000 confirmed cases
The diarrhea-inducing parasite, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from mega produce supplier Taylor Farms, has been making thousands of people sick this summer
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Armed man arrested near Trump golf course in California ahead of president’s visit
Jeanine John Taele was found to be carrying hollow-point ammunition in his pocket and a loaded weapon in his vehicle
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ICE is crawling social media to find its critics, investigation reveals
The Department of Homeland Security has allegedly sent ‘hundreds’ of subpoenas to social media companies about users’ posts
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran claims Trump could ignite World War III after US threat
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program
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In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China's sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law
A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now
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Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again
The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high
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Burnham reveals his wife’s reaction after he shared his plans to become PM
Marie-France Van Heel ‘doesn’t hold back’ about the prime minister’s past failures, Burnham said
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Appeals court rules Trump’s EPA improperly ended billions in climate funding
This closely divided ruling represents a setback for the Trump administration
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy posters to be banned from places children might see them
The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about ads for the film, with many believing they were distressing for children and adults
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Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada
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Space station astronaut recounts moment crew put on evacuation alert
Chris Williams says the main concern was for the two Russian cosmonauts undertaking the repair work on the orbiting outpost.
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Burnham admits by-election block was hard as he reflects on friendship with Starmer
‘It can get difficult in terms of personal relationships in politics,’ prime minister says, ‘but it’s baked in’
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Suspect accused of starting Washington wildfire once went to prison for dad’s death
Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire that ignited Saturday
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Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal shooting at traveller site
The victim, who has been named by police as Jimmy Ward, 36, was declared dead at the scene near Cricklade, Wiltshire, at about 8.15am on Sunday
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What new single-sex space laws mean for schools, hospitals and trans people
Nearly 13,000 toilets and more than 5,000 changing rooms may need changing under the Supreme Court ruling
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GOP rep Max Miller requests ethics probe after ex-wife’s abuse allegations
Miller said he wanted to clear his name following abuse allegations made by his ex-wife
