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Labour smell dirty tricks over asylum hotel court ruling - but the risks are clear
"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.
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Trump: I won't send US troops to Ukraine - but might help by air
Donald Trump has said American troops will not be sent to Ukraine, but the US may provide air support as part of a peace deal with Russia.
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Ukrainian diplomat involved in 90s nuclear deal with Russia warns Trump about 'very big mistake' with Putin
Ukrainians have given a lukewarm reaction to this week's White House summit.
Showbiz
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BBC and Channel 4 should 'merge' to survive, Sir Phil Redmond says
One of Britain's most legendary TV dramatists, Sir Phil Redmond, is no stranger to tackling difficult issues on screen.
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Noel Gallagher praises 'amazing' Liam for Oasis reunion tour
Noel Gallagher has said he is "proud" of his brother Liam after the pair reunited for this summer's Oasis Live '25 tour.
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'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty to supplying dose of drug that killed Matthew Perry
A woman who was charged with selling Friends star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty.
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Ozzy Osbourne documentary pulled from BBC's schedule - out of 'respect'
A new Ozzy Osbourne documentary, which had been due to air earlier this week, was pulled from the schedule out of respect to his family, the BBC has said.
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Sally Rooney risks committing terror offence under UK law if she funds Palestine Action, No 10 says
Normal People author Sally Rooney risks committing a terror offence under UK law if she funds the banned group Palestine Action, Downing Street has said.
UK News
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Asylum seekers face being removed from Epping hotel after council granted High Court injunction
A council has won its bid to temporarily block asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Essex.
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Labour smell dirty tricks over asylum hotel court ruling - but the risks are clear
"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.
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Landmark study links children vaping to host of health issues
Children who vape are three times more likely to go on to be smokers, according to new analysis which linked youth vaping to a series of health issues.
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Hurricane Erin makes for an uncertain weather forecast
The bank holiday weekend for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is just around the corner, but what does the weather have in store?
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Sanex shower gel advert banned for 'suggesting white skin superior to black skin'
A TV advert for Sanex shower gel has been banned for reinforcing an offensive racial stereotype, a watchdog has said.
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BBC and Channel 4 should 'merge' to survive, Sir Phil Redmond says
One of Britain's most legendary TV dramatists, Sir Phil Redmond, is no stranger to tackling difficult issues on screen.
World News
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Trump: I won't send US troops to Ukraine - but might help by air
Donald Trump has said American troops will not be sent to Ukraine, but the US may provide air support as part of a peace deal with Russia.
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Ukrainian diplomat involved in 90s nuclear deal with Russia warns Trump about 'very big mistake' with Putin
Ukrainians have given a lukewarm reaction to this week's White House summit.
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What would US-backed security guarantees for Ukraine look like?
Promises of security guarantees for Ukraine have been lauded as "game-changing" and "historic" in the hope of bringing an end to the war with Russia.
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Tents abandoned as Palestinians flee Israeli advance into Gaza City
Thousands have fled parts of Gaza City in recent days amid airstrikes and advancing Israeli troops, new satellite imagery shows.
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Investigation launched into 'horrifying' death of French online streamer
An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges.
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Swedish church being moved three miles to prevent it being swallowed by underground mine
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.
Politics
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Labour smell dirty tricks over asylum hotel court ruling - but the risks are clear
"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.
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TikTok and Instagram accused of targeting teens with suicide and self-harm content
TikTok and Instagram have been accused of targeting teenagers with suicide and self-harm content - at a higher rate than two years ago.
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UK drops Apple encryption demands, says US spy chief
The UK government has dropped its demands to create a backdoor into Apple's encryption, according to the US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard.
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How a chaotic 24 hours unfolded ahead of Trump and Zelenskyy's crunch White House talks
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.
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Scotland, Wales and N Ireland party leaders unite to criticise Starmer over Israel-Gaza stance
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".
Weird News
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Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover
Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.
Tech News
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New moon discovered orbiting ice giant Uranus
A new tiny moon has been identified orbiting the planet Uranus, according to NASA.
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Investigation launched into 'horrifying' death of French online streamer
An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges.
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Landmark study links children vaping to host of health issues
Children who vape are three times more likely to go on to be smokers, according to new analysis which linked youth vaping to a series of health issues.
Videos
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Death cap mushroom trial: How murder plot unfolded - and how killer tried to cover her tracks
More details from the trial of an Australian woman convicted of murdering her parents-in-law and an aunt after serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch have been revealed - including why her husband rejected an invitation.
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Landmark study links children vaping to host of health issues
Children who vape are three times more likely to go on to be smokers, according to new analysis which linked youth vaping to a series of health issues.
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How a chaotic 24 hours unfolded ahead of Trump and Zelenskyy's crunch White House talks
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.
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Trump: I won't send US troops to Ukraine - but might help by air
Donald Trump has said American troops will not be sent to Ukraine, but the US may provide air support as part of a peace deal with Russia.
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'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty to supplying dose of drug that killed Matthew Perry
A woman who was charged with selling Friends star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty.
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UK drops Apple encryption demands, says US spy chief
The UK government has dropped its demands to create a backdoor into Apple's encryption, according to the US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard.