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Trump to flip burgers after Harris's summer of Lovin' It
The Independent

Trump to flip burgers after Harris's summer of Lovin' It

Donald Trump is set to make a campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday.

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October 17, 2024
Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' to end Putin's invasion
The Independent

Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' to end Putin's invasion

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled his much-anticipated victory plan” to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion hours after Russia fired scores of drones into Ukraine.

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October 17, 2024
Starmer considers sanctions against Israeli ministers
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Starmer considers sanctions against Israeli ministers

PM agrees with White House that more aid must reach Gaza

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October 17, 2024
BA removes couple in their 80s from overbooked flight
The Independent

BA removes couple in their 80s from overbooked flight

Elderly pair weren’t informed of their right to compensation

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October 17, 2024
Home Office U-turns on immigration centre inquiry
The Independent

Home Office U-turns on immigration centre inquiry

The Home Office has made a U-turn on a decision to launch a statutory inquiry into the alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at Manston processing centre, The Independent can reveal.

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October 17, 2024
Fresh images of cold case suspect released by police
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Fresh images of cold case suspect released by police

Met hoping footage can shed light on 2004 Soho murder

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October 17, 2024
Hospital admits errors that led to stillbirth a decade ago
The Independent

Hospital admits errors that led to stillbirth a decade ago

For a decade after her baby Kaiden was stillborn, Hayley Brunt blamed herself for the child’s death.

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October 17, 2024
Police investigate potential Russia links to package fire
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Police investigate potential Russia links to package fire

Counterterrorism police are investigating possible Russian involvement in an incident in Birmingham where a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse.

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October 17, 2024
Sara Sharif suffered at least 71 injuries before her death
The Independent

Sara Sharif suffered at least 71 injuries before her death

Pathologist shares catalogue of bruises, burns and bite marks

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October 17, 2024
'Devastating' explosion in Newcastle home kills boy, 7
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'Devastating' explosion in Newcastle home kills boy, 7

A seven-year-old boy has died after an explosion on a residential street in Newcastle, as police and fire chiefs begin to investigate the cause of the devastating blast.

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October 17, 2024
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at 31
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at 31

Singer threw himself off hotel balcony’ in Buenos Aires

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October 17, 2024
Influential think tank linked to Starmer aide bankrolling more than 100 Labour MPs
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Influential think tank linked to Starmer aide bankrolling more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs have registered donations from the think tank linked to Sir Keir Starmer's new chief of staff and backed by a hedge fund manager.

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October 17, 2024
Does a fall in inflation mean the cost of living will ease?
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Does a fall in inflation mean the cost of living will ease?

Inflation has fallen once more, which, given that the country isn’t also obviously heading for recession, is good news.

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October 17, 2024
The £40bn question of how Reeves balances the books
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The £40bn question of how Reeves balances the books

Rachel Reeves is being warned that she may have to break Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax or national insurance in order to fill a £40bn black hole in her spending plans.

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October 17, 2024
Eidevall handed Arsenal an ambition he could not reach
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Eidevall handed Arsenal an ambition he could not reach

The reaction on social media may have said it all. The “Jonas Out” brigade was building for weeks, to the point it was painted on a wall outside the Emirates, as Arsenal fans displayed mock P45s in the stands.

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October 16, 2024
Scotland earn scrappy draw as Ronaldo storms off pitch
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Scotland earn scrappy draw as Ronaldo storms off pitch

Scotland remain without a win but the losing run is over and there was the sight of another victory against Portugal, as Cristiano Ronaldo applauded sarcastically and stormed down the tunnel at the end of this goalless draw at Hampden.

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October 16, 2024
Cost-cutting United end Ferguson's £2m contract
The Independent

Cost-cutting United end Ferguson's £2m contract

‘Such a lack of respect. It’s totally scandalous, says Cantona

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October 16, 2024
The golden goose is tearing itself apart over self-interest
The Independent

The golden goose is tearing itself apart over self-interest

Mired in court cases, the Premier League is unravelling despite long having been the envy of other competitions

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October 16, 2024
'Box office' Tuchel set to be appointed England manager
The Independent

'Box office' Tuchel set to be appointed England manager

Thomas Tuchel is on the brink of becoming the next England manager, and could even be unveiled by the end of this week.

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October 16, 2024
A hike on 'employer' NI is still a tax on working people
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A hike on 'employer' NI is still a tax on working people

Ahead of her first-ever Budget, speculation is mounting that chancellor Rachel Reeves will hike up employer national insurance contributions (NICs).

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October 16, 2024
'Everything got somewhat decadent': the making of Fleetwood Mac's punk epic
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'Everything got somewhat decadent': the making of Fleetwood Mac's punk epic

As the album Tusk’ turns 45 this week, Lindsey Buckingham speaks to Mark Beaumont about those storied sessions, and going his own way after the commercial success of Rumours’

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October 16, 2024
Why reviving dead planes won't fix airline shortages
The Independent

Why reviving dead planes won't fix airline shortages

With hundreds of planes mothballed worldwide, the solution to the industry’s woes seems obvious. Simon Calder explains that it isn’t so simple as a budding airline is finding out

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October 16, 2024
The wellness industry's new answer to all your problems
The Independent

The wellness industry's new answer to all your problems

According to celebs and influencers magnesium glycinate is the key to early nights and glowing skin. Ellie Muir finds out what it is and if there’s any truth to its champions’ claims

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October 16, 2024
'I lost months of memories ... all for his sexual benefit'
The Independent

'I lost months of memories ... all for his sexual benefit'

The case of Gisele Pelicot, whose husband drugged her and invited more than 50 men to rape her as she lay unconscious, has shocked France. A survivors’ group set up by Gisele’s daughter suggests there could be hundreds of women who are victims of the same crime... Zoe Beaty reports

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October 16, 2024
Russian man rescued after almost 10 weeks lost at sea
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Russian man rescued after almost 10 weeks lost at sea

A man has been rescued after being stranded at sea for more than two months on a tiny inflatable boat that lost its engine – but his brother and nephew died, officials said yesterday.

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October 16, 2024
Ukraine men dragged from gig in 'conscription raids'
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Ukraine men dragged from gig in 'conscription raids'

Footage has emerged that appears to show Ukrainian military recruitment officers raiding restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv in search of men evading conscription.

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October 16, 2024
Beware fake news, be ready to resist: the Taiwanese get ready for a Chinese invasion
The Independent

Beware fake news, be ready to resist: the Taiwanese get ready for a Chinese invasion

With China’s latest military drills simulating a blockade of the island, Arpan Rai explores what would happen if Beijing does invade and what it would mean for the wider region

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October 16, 2024
He came, saw and conkered but did David, 82, cheat?)
The Independent

He came, saw and conkered but did David, 82, cheat?)

Conker World Championships embroiled in scandal after a steel dummy was found in the pocket of King Conker’

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October 16, 2024
Entry-exit system would.have been utter carnage'
The Independent

Entry-exit system would.have been utter carnage'

The planned 10 November introduction of the EU’s now-postponed entry-exit system “would have been complete and utter carnage” according to the leader of Dover District Council.

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October 16, 2024
Letby lacked empathy while.on placement, inquiry hears
The Independent

Letby lacked empathy while.on placement, inquiry hears

Lucy Letby initially failed her final year placement as a student nurse after her perceived lack of empathy with patients and families, a public inquiry has revealed.

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October 16, 2024