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'At least 59 killed' in Gaza after Israeli military opens fire near aid centre and carries out strikes
At least 59 Palestinians have reportedly been killed after the Israeli military opened fire near an aid centre in Gaza and carried out strikes across the territory.
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Backlash as Air India crash report points to possible human error - here's what experts think
As investigators continue to piece together the full picture, early findings of the Air India crash are pointing towards a critical area of concern — the aircraft’s fuel control switches.
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Donald Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship
Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits a government from doing so.
Showbiz
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BST Hyde Park's final day cancelled as Jeff Lynne's ELO pulls out of headline slot
BST Hyde Park festival has cancelled its final night after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra pulled out of the headline slot.
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Donald Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship
Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits a government from doing so.
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Oasis fans queue from 8am for the Gallaghers' homecoming gig in Manchester
The first fan started queuing before 8am on Friday.
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The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book delayed
The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book has been delayed by her publisher.
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Chris Brown: R&B singer denies further charges following alleged bottle attack in London club
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.
UK News
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Care whistleblower 'who saw elderly resident being punched' could face removal from Britain
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
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Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash
Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway crash that left a man dead.
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Amanda Anisimova reveals 'emotional' words of comfort from Kate after crushing Wimbledon final defeat
Tennis star Amanda Anisimova has revealed the "emotional" words of comfort she received from the Princess of Wales after her crushing defeat in the Wimbledon women's singles final.
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Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says
Some 64% of UK workers drink alcohol for work-related reasons, according to a survey.
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland record hottest days of the year as UK-wide heatwave peaks
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland recorded their hottest day of the year so far, as the third heatwave of the summer hit its peak on Saturday.
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BST Hyde Park's final day cancelled as Jeff Lynne's ELO pulls out of headline slot
BST Hyde Park festival has cancelled its final night after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra pulled out of the headline slot.
World News
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'At least 59 killed' in Gaza after Israeli military opens fire near aid centre and carries out strikes
At least 59 Palestinians have reportedly been killed after the Israeli military opened fire near an aid centre in Gaza and carried out strikes across the territory.
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Backlash as Air India crash report points to possible human error - here's what experts think
As investigators continue to piece together the full picture, early findings of the Air India crash are pointing towards a critical area of concern — the aircraft’s fuel control switches.
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Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU
Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from 1 August.
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Fuel to engines of Air India plane that crashed cut off moments after take-off, report finds
Fuel to the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last month appears to have cut off shortly after take-off, a preliminary report has found.
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Fear and mistrust in Chinese town where more than 200 children poisoned by lead in their food
Taped doors and quiet rooms tell a story about what happened at Heshi Peixin kindergarten.
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Michael Frison: Mother of British man missing in Sardinia describes 'never-ending nightmare'
The mother of a British man who has gone missing on Sardinia says she is living a "never-ending nightmare" - and has called for Interpol to intervene.
Politics
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'Shameful' that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief
It is "shameful" that black boys growing up in London are "far more likely" to die than white boys, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has told Sky News.
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Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike
Labour's largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row.
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Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state
Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state.
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Starmer aims to break cabinet away day curse
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
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Migrants deal a win for Starmer - and could help with fight against Reform
The bromance between Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron is so apparent - embraces all around.
Weird News
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Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there
A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.
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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed
Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed.
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Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year
Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
Tech News
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Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'oldest comet ever seen', say researchers
A mystery interstellar object discovered by British astronomers is most likely the oldest comet ever seen.
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TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' planned strikes
One of the UK's best-known doctors says he has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) because it has "effectively encouraged young doctors to strike".
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Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold by 2070s, study warns
Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could rise 50-fold by the 2070s as climate change collides with an ageing population, a study has warned.
Videos
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Police called as two young bears escape from wildlife enclosure in Devon - and devour honey
Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a wildlife park in Devon - and devoured a week's worth of honey.
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Fuel to engines of Air India plane that crashed cut off moments after take-off, report finds
Fuel to the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last month appears to have cut off shortly after take-off, a preliminary report has found.
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Care whistleblower 'who saw elderly resident being punched' could face removal from Britain
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
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'At least 798 killed' at Gaza aid points - as medical charity warns acute malnutrition at all-time high
At least 798 people in Gaza have reportedly been killed while receiving aid in the past six weeks - while acute malnutrition is said to have reached an all-time high.
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Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike
Labour's largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row.
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'Shameful' that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief
It is "shameful" that black boys growing up in London are "far more likely" to die than white boys, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has told Sky News.