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Europe goes to polls under shadow of political violence
The Independent

Europe goes to polls under shadow of political violence

Slovakia, Italy and the Czech Republic were among five European Union nations casting their votes on the penultimate day of European Union elections, in a race held under the shadow of political violence.

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June 09, 2024
IDF is guilty of violations against children, says UN
The Independent

IDF is guilty of violations against children, says UN

The Israeli military has been added to a global list of offenders who have committed violations against children, according to the country's United Nations envoy, who branded the decision “shameful”. The list is part of a report on children and armed conflict that is due to be submitted to the UN Security Council next Friday.

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June 09, 2024
Four Israeli hostages freed in 'complex' IDF operation
The Independent

Four Israeli hostages freed in 'complex' IDF operation

The captives recovered in central Gaza are in good condition

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June 09, 2024
Kate apologises for missing Trooping the Colour event
The Independent

Kate apologises for missing Trooping the Colour event

Princess of Wales writes a heartfelt letter to the Irish Guards

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June 09, 2024
'A lot of people are going crazy, it is mental torture'
The Independent

'A lot of people are going crazy, it is mental torture'

Migrants housed at Wethersfield in Essex describe the fights, isolation and suicide attempts inside the 'prison-like' centre

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June 09, 2024
Hundreds of NHS cancer patients hit by cyberattack
The Independent

Hundreds of NHS cancer patients hit by cyberattack

Thousands of appointments cancelled by Russian hackers

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June 09, 2024
Mosley's wife will not 'lose hope' as search continues
The Independent

Mosley's wife will not 'lose hope' as search continues

TV doctor was last seen on Wednesday on Greek island Symi

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June 09, 2024
Labour promises to speed up prison building process
The Independent

Labour promises to speed up prison building process

Labour has set out plans to relieve pressure on prisons by unblocking the planning process and boosting the prison building programme. The party said the prison estate is \"bursting at the seams\" due to inaction and mismanagement by the Conservative government.

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June 09, 2024
Lib Dems to let under-35s live, study and work in EU
The Independent

Lib Dems to let under-35s live, study and work in EU

The Liberal Democrat election manifesto will include a commitment to ensure under-35s can live, study and work in the EU despite Brexit, The Independent can reveal. The party will also accuse the Conservative government of “abandoning young people and our economy”.

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June 09, 2024
Second Tory minister hits out at Sunak's D-Day gaffe
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Second Tory minister hits out at Sunak's D-Day gaffe

Prime minister cancels a press event as backlash mounts

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June 09, 2024
Tice accuses Tories of dirty tricks in bid to stop Reform
The Independent

Tice accuses Tories of dirty tricks in bid to stop Reform

Reform UK chair Richard Tice has accused the Tories of “dirty tricks” after one of his party’s candidates withdrew his papers to stand at the last minute and endorsed former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson.

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June 09, 2024
Turnout could be the lowest in modern electoral history
The Independent

Turnout could be the lowest in modern electoral history

Poll shows Labour leader is struggling to capitalise on Tories' miserable campaign, say David Maddox and Alicja Hagopian

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June 09, 2024
Taylor's less-than-Swift gigs will test the patience of fans
The Independent

Taylor's less-than-Swift gigs will test the patience of fans

The star is giving Springsteen a Born-to-Run for his money as her three-hour show hits the UK

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June 08, 2024
'They just don't make $6m indie-type films any more'
The Independent

'They just don't make $6m indie-type films any more'

Director Richard Linklater talks to Patrick Smith about the fascination behind his film 'Hit Man', the 'reduction of the male', and why 'Dazed and Confused' wouldn't happen now

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June 08, 2024
Why group holidays are not just for boozed-up teens
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Why group holidays are not just for boozed-up teens

Olivia Petter recommends taking a trip away with friends as a thirtysomething... as long as you carve out some alone time

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June 08, 2024
A game of two fly-halves
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A game of two fly-halves

Bath and Northants will clash in Premiership decider today

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June 08, 2024
Alcaraz slogs it out to beat Sinner in four-hour epic
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Alcaraz slogs it out to beat Sinner in four-hour epic

Young Spaniard will meet Zverev in French Open final

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June 08, 2024
How the new Steve Jobs used AI to amass $100bn
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How the new Steve Jobs used AI to amass $100bn

Jen-hsun Huang - founder and chief of Nvidia - has achieved god-like status with investors hanging on his every word and his company valued at $3 trillion,

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June 08, 2024
Billionaire Issa brothers end their partnership with Asda
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Billionaire Issa brothers end their partnership with Asda

Union says deal with ‘asset stripping' equity firm is bad news

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June 08, 2024
Modi sets out his mandate to form a new government
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Modi sets out his mandate to form a new government

Narendra Modi was formally elected yesterday as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition, setting the stage for his third term as prime minister of India. While Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fell well short of the majority mark of 272 seats, winning only 240 seats in its own right, the NDA coalition together won 293 seats, some 61 ahead of the opposition INDIA alliance led by the Congress party.

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June 08, 2024
Body count rises as Israeli tanks go deeper into Rafah
The Independent

Body count rises as Israeli tanks go deeper into Rafah

Israel has bombarded swathes of central and southern Gaza, while tanks have advanced to the western edges of the border city. In its latest update, the Israeli military said it had killed \"dozens\" of Hamas militants during operations in al-Bureij refugee camp and the nearby city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Palestinian medics in the area reported that at least 15 civilians had been killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes.

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June 08, 2024
EU voters close to Russia crave one thing above all
The Independent

EU voters close to Russia crave one thing above all

Mary Dejevsky travels to Finland, the Baltic states and Poland, where the issue of security is on everyone's mind

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June 08, 2024
Ukraine racing against time to prepare for fresh assault
The Independent

Ukraine racing against time to prepare for fresh assault

Allies used D-Day celebrations to underline their support for Kyiv, writes Kim Sengupta, but the West is struggling to find the production capacity for the munitions the country needs

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June 08, 2024
Duke of Westminster ties the knot with William's help
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Duke of Westminster ties the knot with William's help

Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, married Olivia Henson yesterday in a high society wedding at Chester Cathedral where the Prince of Wales acted as an usher.

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June 08, 2024
Airport security glitch sees return to 100ml liquids rule
The Independent

Airport security glitch sees return to 100ml liquids rule

Ministers have ordered an astonishing emergency U-turn on airport security following concerns about new equipment that allows passengers to keep liquids in their hand luggage. Airports with the new scanners have been ordered to reimpose old rules from midnight tonight, meaning that travellers will be limited to carrying 100ml containers.

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June 08, 2024
Swift doesn't miss a beat in 45-song three-hour concert
The Independent

Swift doesn't miss a beat in 45-song three-hour concert

Singer-songwriter uncorks bottles and bottles of nostalgia

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June 08, 2024
Last sighting of missing TV doctor as search continues
The Independent

Last sighting of missing TV doctor as search continues

New CCTV images appear to show missing TV doctor Michael Mosley less than half an hour after he left a beach to go on a walk while on a holiday on the Greek island of Symi.

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June 08, 2024
Starmer was correct to hit Sunak's tax claims hard
The Independent

Starmer was correct to hit Sunak's tax claims hard

To promote their misleading claim Labour would increase taxes on working households by £2,000, the Conservatives issued a video of a flying red piggy bank and the message: \"If you think Labour will win, start saving...\"

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June 08, 2024
Mordaunt sends a message to Sunak with a sword swipe
The Independent

Mordaunt sends a message to Sunak with a sword swipe

Savour for a moment the dilemma confronting Penny Mordaunt. She's got a prime TV slot to promote the Conservatives on the very day that her boss, Rishi Sunak, is deep in the mire for dodging D-Day. Will she whip out that famous jewelled coronation sword to fend off his attackers?

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June 08, 2024
Rayner enjoyed a successful debate... against Liz Truss
The Independent

Rayner enjoyed a successful debate... against Liz Truss

There were already too many people on stage in the BBC's seven-way debate, including two politicians from Scotland and Wales representing parties most people cannot vote for.

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June 08, 2024