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A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said
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Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Ceuta is grappling with the aftermath of a massive migrant surge
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People injured at London festival after reports of ‘stampede’
Ghana in the Park is held each year and attracts thousands of festival goers
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Ukraine’s traumatised children in holiday camp dread return to brutal reality of war
The war has upended normal life for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian children, with many seeing their homes destroyed. The No Sirens camp, run by Hope for Ukraine, tells Alex Croft that they aim to help restore the joy of childhood that has been lost
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Centenarian reveals her secret to a long and happy life on her 105th birthday
Mary Davidson Smith received 105 cards for her 105th birthday – including from King Charles
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Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche
The remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others have been found on Broad Peak after an avalanche swept away a 10-member expedition
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Dozens injured after 4.7 earthquake jolts Naples
Italy’s civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci, urged caution and warned that the volcanic activity was not yet over
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PM pledges cost of living support as chancellor says public being ‘taken for a ride’
The prime minister vowed to do ‘whatever I can’ to ‘take a little bit of pressure down’
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Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay
Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have gone on strike over pay disputes
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Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push
The Prime Minister first advocated for a written constitution in his 2024 book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least three killed in Moscow restaurant blast
The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square
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Prince William ‘truly saddened’ by death of ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja
The Prince of Wales described Nirmal Purja as ’one of the world’s greatest mountaineers‘
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Boozy Westminster MPs drink so much they are having stomachs pumped, report warns
Alcohol is freely available all day within Westminster and is causing ‘real, measurable harm’ in the workplace, the Institute of Alcohol Studies found
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Inside the worst places on earth to give birth
The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew travelled across the Central African Republic and Nigeria speaking to women who are risking their lives for motherhood
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Migrants say Ceuta was ‘like a prison’ as they return to Morocco
One man survived for three days on water alone and could not afford the high food prices on the Spanish side
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Newborn deaths are surging in the world’s most vulnerable communities. Here’s why
Mothers across sub-Saharan Africa face a perfect storm of conflict, displacement and global aid cuts that are leaving them without the help they need in the most dangerous countries to give birth. Liz Cookman and Nick Ferris report
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Idaho shooting latest: Mass shooting at In-N-Out leaves three dead and two injured
The suspected shooter is deceased, and the FBI is assisting the investigation
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Thirteen dead as tourist plane crashes near Peru’s Nazca Lines
Authorities say 11 tourists, including German, Italian and Spanish visitors, and two crew members were on board
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Iran war live: Trump cancels attack on Tehran and claims peace deal breakthrough
Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’
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At least 13 dead as plane carrying foreign tourists crashes near Nazca in Peru
Peru authorities say 11 foreign tourists and two crew were on board plane
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Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade
The Netherlands and Germany are suffering the consequences of a European heat wave that has brought dought and sparked devastating wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal, Crete and elsewhere
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Idaho shooting updates: At least 3 dead and 2 injured in Idaho mass shooting
The suspected shooter is deceased, and the FBI is assisting the investigation, police said
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Plane carrying tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 on a Nazca Lines sightseeing flight
Thirteen people have been killed in a plane accident in Peru after a small plane carrying tourists crashed in a field outside the city of Nazca
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As measles has a record resurgence, doctors relive terror of last major US outbreak
Measles is back with a vengeance in the U.S. Will America be able to fight off the virus this time? Julia Musto reports
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Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
Authorities in southern Idaho say a shooting near a shopping center has left multiple people injured
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Iran war latest: Tehran warns Trump ‘aggression’ will be met with ‘decisive’ response
Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’
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Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least three dead after bomb explodes near restaurant
The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square
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John Healey warns supermarkets not to ‘rip off’ Britons
The chancellor said he will be ‘watching closely for any suggestions that customers are being taken for a ride’ as war in the Middle East hits prices
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General warns Pentagon he doesn’t have military forces to protect Israel: report
The US needs to send another Navy destroyer to help defend Israel, the commander of the US European Command reportedly told the Pentagon
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More states experience water system cyberattacks as FBI continues to investigate
The source of these attacks remains under investigation, though they coincide with warnings that Iranian hackers have been focusing on such systems
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Joe Rogan says Trump has ‘no clear way’ to end Iran war
‘It makes us less safe because America has done this thing — this unprovoked attack — and so now they have a reason to attack back,’ podcaster said
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“Sopranos” actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died
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New Spider-Man movie spins its way to box office record, netting $168m on opening day
Peter Parker may have to rebuild his life in the new movie after the world forgets his identity, but the real-world box office tells a very different story
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Weather mapped: Where it will rain in the UK this weekend amid droughts and heatwaves
Heavy rain is forecast in some areas next week - but temperatures on Monday could surpass 32C
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Major global news moments of July, in AP photos
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in July.
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John Healey tells minsters to prepare for budget cuts to finance new Burnham pledges
Ministers have been told there is no new money to pay for these moves in a joint letter from the chancellor and the prime minister
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Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals
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Iraq and Turkey strike a 1-year oil pipeline deal to boost exports during ongoing Hormuz closures
Iraq and Turkey have signed a deal to transport Iraqi crude oil through a pipeline to Turkey's port of Ceyhan
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Marijuana brand launches ‘senior-targeted’ cannabis kiosk at retirement community
The kiosk will feature large buttons and a simple ordering process for easy navigation
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OnlyFans model accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend takes plea deal
Courtney Clenney is accused of killing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in a Miami apartment
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GOP senator condemns ‘payout pot for punks’ after Trump says he’ll revive $1.8B fund
President said Saturday morning he would move forward with the creation of the nearly $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ if two Republican senators refused to confirm his attorney general nominee
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Truck explosion outside Colombia police base injures 11: ‘Vile terrorist attack’
The pre-dawn detonation caused significant damage to the building’s roofing and shattered its windows
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Missing North Carolina woman found dead as sex offender is charged over her murder
Zip ties found in the woman’s yard matched the ones found in the suspect’s car
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Prince Louis dons bucket hat as he watches Commonwealth Games alongside George
The youngster stole the show as William and Kate’s royal children made their first official visit to Scotland
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Tens of thousands turn out to celebrate Brighton Pride
Brighton and Hove Pride reached its 35th anniversary this year, drawing hundreds of thousands to the seaside city
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Oil leak spreads from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman, images show
Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press reveal there's crude oil leaking from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman's coast
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Three dead and over a dozen others injured after an explosion at a Moscow restaurant
The explosion may have been caused by a gas canister detonating, Russian state TV speculated
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William ‘truly saddened’ by mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s death in Pakistan avalanche
Purja was awarded an MBE by the late Queen in 2018 for his achievements in extreme high-altitude mountaineering
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Trump’s DOJ targets New York Times freelancer in subpoena over 2025 story
‘We support Matthew Cole’s decision to make public a subpoena that the government has attempted to keep secret,’ the NYT said
