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Payne's cause of death revealed in initial autopsy
The Independent

Payne's cause of death revealed in initial autopsy

Liam Payne died of multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, police said yesterday as the One Direction singer’s family said they were “heartbroken” by his death.

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October 18, 2024
'Disgraceful' mental health claims in Badenoch leaflet
The Independent

'Disgraceful' mental health claims in Badenoch leaflet

Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has been accused of endorsing “disgraceful” and “wrong” claims about mental health.

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October 18, 2024
How to handle your savings ahead of this year's Budget
The Independent

How to handle your savings ahead of this year's Budget

Reports that tax breaks could be cut have led to chunks of retirement pots being withdrawn before the chancellor’s statement. Howard Mustoe asks if the panic is justified

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October 18, 2024
Cabinet in revolt as Reeves plans 'huge' spending cuts
The Independent

Cabinet in revolt as Reeves plans 'huge' spending cuts

Rayner among those protesting at 20%’ slash to departments

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October 18, 2024
Ich bin ein Tuchel! Time to back our Bavarian boss
The Independent

Ich bin ein Tuchel! Time to back our Bavarian boss

To see some of the early reactions to the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who we must all know by now is a German – or, specifically, a Bavarian – you might think that England had just lost a war (or at least a World Cup final) in the most humiliating of circumstances.

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October 17, 2024
Haigh could be the first of Starmer's ministers to fall
The Independent

Haigh could be the first of Starmer's ministers to fall

Before the election, I predicted that Yvette Cooper might be the first minister in the incoming government to come under pressure.

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October 17, 2024
I lost a baby live on air - I need more than a certificate
The Independent

I lost a baby live on air - I need more than a certificate

The first time I miscarried, I was on holiday in Dubai.

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October 17, 2024
Jury still out on England team with Ashes looming
The Independent

Jury still out on England team with Ashes looming

For the second World Cup in a row, England have been knocked out by a team that is, in theory, a weaker opponent.

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October 17, 2024
Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for England
The Independent

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for England

It had not escaped Steve Borthwick’s attention as he unveiled his England squad for the autumn that he might not be the central story of the sporting day.

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October 17, 2024
F1 wants return to Africa but obstacles still remain
The Independent

F1 wants return to Africa but obstacles still remain

Formula One wants to return. Lewis Hamilton insists F1 cannot continue to ignore it.

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October 17, 2024
Tuchel’s charm can’t mask England’s biggest problem
The Independent

Tuchel’s charm can’t mask England’s biggest problem

There were more than a few moments when Thomas Tuchel was speaking and Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham looked visibly proud.

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October 17, 2024
Goldsmith speaks out about plight of ex-husband Khan
The Independent

Goldsmith speaks out about plight of ex-husband Khan

Jemima Goldsmith has spoken out about the plight of her exhusband Imran Khan, criticising the “serious and concerning developments” regarding Pakistan’s treatment of the jailed former prime minister and calling for his immediate release.

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October 17, 2024
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
The Independent

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
The Independent

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
The Independent

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
The Independent

'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
The Independent

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
The Independent

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?
The Independent

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
The Independent

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
The Independent

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
The Independent

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