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Inflation is the economic phenomenon that consumers and politicians feel most directly, which makes news of a 3.8% increase in consumer price inflation (CPI) in July no surprise to shoppers, and unwelcome confirmation of a trend for the chancellor of the exchequer.

Two people have been arrested in north-west London after a local ice cream seller was reportedly stabbed eight times and died.

A member of rap trio Kneecap has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation - as hundreds turned out to support him outside.

One of Britain's most legendary TV dramatists, Sir Phil Redmond, is no stranger to tackling difficult issues on screen.

Paul Weller is suing his former accountants after they stopped working with him after he alleged Israel was committing genocide in Gaza, according to a legal letter.

An actor and musician whose mother was the victim of a suspected murder-suicide in France has urged her friends not to attend his stepfather's funeral.

Two Labour-run councils have said they are considering taking legal action to stop the use of hotels to house migrants in their areas after Epping council won a temporary injunction on Tuesday.

A mother-of-two who died after being hit by a falling tree branch on the way home from a family outing would do "everything she could for anyone", her husband has said.

A member of rap trio Kneecap has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation - as hundreds turned out to support him outside.

Two people have been arrested in north-west London after a local ice cream seller was reportedly stabbed eight times and died.

"It's an interesting moment," was how one government source described the High Court ruling that will force an Essex hotel to be emptied of asylum seekers within weeks.

Thousands have fled parts of Gaza City in recent days amid airstrikes and advancing Israeli troops, new satellite imagery shows.

An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges.

An actor and musician whose mother was the victim of a suspected murder-suicide in France has urged her friends not to attend his stepfather's funeral.

The makers of Labubu dolls - popular with celebrities including Rihanna, David Beckham and Paris Hilton - reported a near 400% increase in profits in the first half of this year after demand for the ugly-cute toys soared.

One of Sweden's most famous wooden churches is being moved to a new site - to prevent it from being swallowed by the world's largest underground iron-ore mine.

TikTok and Instagram have been accused of targeting teenagers with suicide and self-harm content - at a higher rate than two years ago.

The UK government has dropped its demands to create a backdoor into Apple's encryption, according to the US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard.

If there's one thing the past 24 hours has confirmed, it's that it's still Donald Trump's world, and we're all just living in it.

Party leaders in the UK's devolved nations have called on Sir Keir Starmer to impose immediate sanctions on Israel and said waiting until September to recognise a Palestinian state is "far too late".

Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.

A truckload of hot dogs has spilled across a busy road in Pennsylvania.

A new tiny moon has been identified orbiting the planet Uranus, according to NASA.

An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges.

A police officer has described the moment he was shot with a crossbow - as his "extremely dangerous" attacker was sentenced to nine years in jail.

If there's one thing the past 24 hours has confirmed, it's that it's still Donald Trump's world, and we're all just living in it.

Israel will call up 60,000 reservists as it prepares to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City.

Prices in the UK rose even faster than expected last month, reaching the highest level in 18 months, according to official figures.

"It's an interesting moment," was how one government source described the High Court ruling that will force an Essex hotel to be emptied of asylum seekers within weeks.