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France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote
France’s rushed and sometimes violent election campaign is over, brought to an end with stark appeals from political leaders ahead…
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Woman admits murdering her parents
A woman has admitted murdering her parents after their bodies were discovered at her house. Virginia McCullough, 36, pleaded guilty…
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Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova expects tough matches from first round
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova expects to be under pressure when she defends her crown at the All England Club, but…
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US journalist in court as spy trial starts in Russia
For nearly fifteen months, Evan Gershkovich has been locked away in a Moscow jail. Today the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)…
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Japanese royals to receive UK red-carpet treatment
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK. They will receive a…
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Rishi Sunak and Starmer clash over tax in first debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have faced off in the first TV debate of the general election, with heated…
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Infected blood scandal: Inquiry into NHS disaster to publish findings
The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to…
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in a helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather,…
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UK forces may be deployed on the ground in Gaza to help deliver aid
British troops could be deployed on the ground in Gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route, the…
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Iraqi father in legal first against BP over son’s death
A father has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son. Hussein Julood…
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Standoff continues as MPs to vote on Rwanda bill
Parliament will resume voting on the government’s controversial Rwanda bill on Monday as MPs return to the Commons. It comes…
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World Central Kitchen halts operations in Gaza after strike kills staff
International food charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) is suspending its operations in Gaza following the death of seven of its…
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France plans mobile school force after headteacher resigns over death threats
France is setting up a mobile security force for schools “experiencing difficulties”, days after the headteacher of a Paris school…
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President Joe Biden stumbles again while boarding Air Force One
US President Joe Biden has been in the headlines again for his old age as he was witnessed tripping twice…
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Man killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes on Mexico beach
A man was killed after a plane crashed on a beach in southern Mexico on Sunday while attempting to make…
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Malawi approves visa-free entry for visitors from 79 countries
In a bid to boost tourism and trade in the country, Malawi has removed visa restrictions for travellers from 79…
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President Joe Biden wins Nevada Democratic primary with little opposition
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday night won Nevada’s Democratic presidential primary, bringing him one step closer to securing his…
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NI strikes: Bus and train workers strike again despite Stormont progress
Major traffic disruption is expected as trade union strikes bring public transport to a standstill on Thursday. School support workers…
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Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla compensation voided by judge
A Delaware judge on Tuesday voided the $56 billion pay package of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, ruling that the company’s…
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Apple Vision Pro review
It’s night. I’m at a lake near Oregon’s Mount Hood, sitting on the beach. Jazz music is playing as I…
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