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Israel orders Palestinians in Khan Younis to move again
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Israel orders Palestinians in Khan Younis to move again

The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis eysterday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault into the Gaza Strip’s second-largest city.

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July 02, 2024
Zelensky says Russia fired 800 glide bombs in a week
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Zelensky says Russia fired 800 glide bombs in a week

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia fired more than 800 glide bombs at Ukraine in just the last week, as Moscow continues to use the modified Soviet-era explosives to kill both soldiers and civilians.

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July 02, 2024
Trump can claim immunity over official acts, court rules
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Trump can claim immunity over official acts, court rules

Former presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution for official actions, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday – extending the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, and all but ending the prospect that he could be tried before the November election.

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July 02, 2024
Macron camp divided as far right creeps closer to power
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Macron camp divided as far right creeps closer to power

Rival French parties scramble to build an alliance to prevent National Rally from winning outright in the second round of France's legislative election on Sunday

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July 02, 2024
Windrush pensioner in ID limbo facing homelessness.
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Windrush pensioner in ID limbo facing homelessness.

Home Office 'unable to verify' 89-year-old Thelma's identity

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July 02, 2024
Calls for greyhound racing ban after death toll rises
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Calls for greyhound racing ban after death toll rises

The number of greyhounds dying at racetracks rose last year for the first time since records began six years ago, prompting calls for the sport to be banned.

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July 02, 2024
Dench and Phillips are first female members of Garrick
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Dench and Phillips are first female members of Garrick

The Garrick Club named Judi Dench and Sian Phillips as distinguished members last night, making them the first women to be allowed to join the club in its 193-year history.

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July 02, 2024
Davey urges voters to take plunge and back Lib Dems
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Davey urges voters to take plunge and back Lib Dems

Sir Ed Davey took part in a bungee jump yesterday as he urged voters to take a similar “leap of faith” and back the Liberal Democrats on Thursday.

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July 02, 2024
Next PM urged to abandon Sunak's surcharge on wine
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Next PM urged to abandon Sunak's surcharge on wine

Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to abandon Rishi Sunak’s “sneaky” post-Brexit wine tax if he wins the keys to Downing Street this week.

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July 02, 2024
Tories 'hollowing out' UK's defence with regiment cull
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Tories 'hollowing out' UK's defence with regiment cull

The Conservatives have been accused of “hollowing out” Britain’s armed forces as Rishi Sunak tries to turn the focus toward defence for the final days of the general election.

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July 02, 2024
Is there real reason to fear a Labour 'supermajority'?
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Is there real reason to fear a Labour 'supermajority'?

Wisely or not, the Conservatives have tacitly conceded not just defeat but an appalling humiliation on polling day, and are now begging for mercy.

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July 02, 2024
Also-rans: inside the betting scandal-hit constituencies
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Also-rans: inside the betting scandal-hit constituencies

The Tories and Labour both withdrew support for candidates being investigated by the Gambling Commission – Alex Ross hears from confused voters and local party campaigners

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July 02, 2024
Sunak uses threat of Labour ‘supermajority' in final push
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Sunak uses threat of Labour ‘supermajority' in final push

But leading pollster says result could be closer than expected

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July 02, 2024
Russell gifted Austrian win after Verstappen collision
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Russell gifted Austrian win after Verstappen collision

Mercedes’ George Russell celebrated a surprise Austrian Grand Prix win yesterday after Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris collided late in the race while fighting for the lead.

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July 01, 2024
Questions to answer over Djokovic's form and fitness
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Questions to answer over Djokovic's form and fitness

Alexander Zverev may have been missing something when he declared Wimbledon as the “most open Championships that we’ve had in 20 years”.

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July 01, 2024
Spain turn on the style as Germany challenge awaits
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Spain turn on the style as Germany challenge awaits

Two sides who could scarcely have more different tactical ideas and playing styles. Two sides who have polar opposite histories, in international footballing terms, too.

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July 01, 2024
Southgate gets lastminute lifeline to redeem himself
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Southgate gets lastminute lifeline to redeem himself

There was a minute left to run on Gareth Southgate’s reign, the clock ticking down on a dismal tournament that seemed a demoralising end to the second-finest tenure of any England manager.

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July 01, 2024
Bellingham heroics saves England from sorry defeat
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Bellingham heroics saves England from sorry defeat

The sort of moment that makes it all worth it, and maybe helps England find their true worth as a team.

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July 01, 2024
Crowe's shockingly good set adds the feelgood factor
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Crowe's shockingly good set adds the feelgood factor

The Gladiator’ star charged enthusiastically through covers of Dire Straits and Johnny Cash, along with some original songs, on the Acoustic Stage. Louis Chilton was charmed

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July 01, 2024
ACES OF SPADES
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ACES OF SPADES

Adele Cardani takes us on a tour of six of the loveliest green spaces you can visit, from the garden of England to up North

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July 01, 2024
THE EGO HAS LANDED
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THE EGO HAS LANDED

In a world of social media and selfies, it can be tempting to diagnose everyone with narcissistic traits. Helen Coffey asks experts about the reality of narcissism in its different forms

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July 01, 2024
'We can't let ourselves feel hopeless about the climate'
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'We can't let ourselves feel hopeless about the climate'

As the general election looms, Mark Beaumont talks climate activism with Simon Pegg, Sophie Duker and Will McCallum on location in the Greenpeace Field at Glastonbury Festival

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July 01, 2024
US to remove $320m Gaza aid pier until aid flows again
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US to remove $320m Gaza aid pier until aid flows again

The pier built by the US military to bring aid to Gaza, at a cost of $320m, is being removed to protect it from the weather – and officials say they are considering not reinstalling it unless aid begins flowing out into the population again.

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July 01, 2024
Far right in France leads after first round of voting
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Far right in France leads after first round of voting

National Rally wins 34.5 per cent of vote, exit polls suggest

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July 01, 2024
The battle for SW19's green and pleasant heritage park
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The battle for SW19's green and pleasant heritage park

Plans to expand the All England Lawn Tennis Club have led to a protracted battle over planning

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July 01, 2024
Woman charged over video ‘showing sex in prison cell'
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Woman charged over video ‘showing sex in prison cell'

Footage alleged to involve a prison officer and an inmate

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July 01, 2024
Family of missing teen vow to continue looking for him
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Family of missing teen vow to continue looking for him

Spanish police stand down search for Jay Slater after 13 days

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July 01, 2024
Pop, politics and Pyramid.Stage record-breakers
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Pop, politics and Pyramid.Stage record-breakers

Another colourful weekend of Glastonbury music concludes

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July 01, 2024
Why Starmer's pre-election rally was no victory parade
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Why Starmer's pre-election rally was no victory parade

On Saturday evening, Sir Keir Starmer addressed hundreds of Labour activists in a large hall in central London.

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July 01, 2024
Inside Corbyn's fight to win a seat without party backing
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Inside Corbyn's fight to win a seat without party backing

It has been seven long years since the White Stripes song Seven Nation Army” became an anthem for a new generation of Labour voters.

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July 01, 2024