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An icy, irresistible star who was more than a mean girl
The Independent

An icy, irresistible star who was more than a mean girl

Shannen Doherty, who has died aged 53, excelled at playing women too interesting to be boxed in, writes Adam White as she herself suffered at the hands of a vicious tabloid press

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July 15, 2024
THE BIG SHORT
The Independent

THE BIG SHORT

Mocking smaller men for their height says an awful lot about the person delivering the joke’ 5ft 2in

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July 15, 2024
WONDER STUFF
The Independent

WONDER STUFF

Taking magnesium every day can make your nine-to-five feel happier and healthier, says wellness

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July 15, 2024
Labour's plan to tax private schools shouldn't be feared
The Independent

Labour's plan to tax private schools shouldn't be feared

As the largely state-educated new cabinet gets off to a flying start, former comp kid’ Polly Dunbar explains why prejudice against those who went to schools like hers is never justified

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July 15, 2024
Criminal profiler shares her best safety tip with women
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Criminal profiler shares her best safety tip with women

Trailblazing criminal profiler Dr Ann Burgess, who singlehandedly changed the way the FBI catches serial killers, has shared an important tip to help women stay safe.

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July 15, 2024
Even bakers aren't safe in Putin's 'traitors' crackdown
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Even bakers aren't safe in Putin's 'traitors' crackdown

Russia’s security services have ensnared numerous scientists and journalists, as well as many ordinary citizens, since 2014

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July 15, 2024
Black nurse faced complaint after citing watchdog racism
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Black nurse faced complaint after citing watchdog racism

A Black nurse who tried to call out alleged racism at a scandalhit regulator was targeted by a complaint, The Independent can reveal.

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July 15, 2024
'GP said my ovarian cancer symptoms were menopause'
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'GP said my ovarian cancer symptoms were menopause'

Sbba Siddique says an earlier diagnosis may have avoided the need for treatment that left her with permanent disabilities

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July 15, 2024
Kate honours SW19 as she presents trophy to Alcaraz
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Kate honours SW19 as she presents trophy to Alcaraz

Kate Middleton was all smiles at Wimbledon during her second public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.

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July 15, 2024
English tears flow into a carpet of plastic pint cups
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English tears flow into a carpet of plastic pint cups

Tom Watling spent the day at Newcastle fan zone as 2,000 optimistic Geordies sung to the tune of another finals defeat

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July 15, 2024
Starmer will seek to pack 35 bills into the King's Speech
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Starmer will seek to pack 35 bills into the King's Speech

PM says work is urgent’ and warns there’s no time to waste’

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July 15, 2024
UK and US to work closely to fight threats to politicians
The Independent

UK and US to work closely to fight threats to politicians

The UK parliament and the US Congress are set to work more closely to combat threats to frontline politicians in the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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July 15, 2024
Fire chief died taking bullet for his family at Trump rally
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Fire chief died taking bullet for his family at Trump rally

The spectator killed at Donald Trump's Pennsylvania campaign event has been identified as 50-year-old Corey Comperatore by his relatives.

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July 15, 2024
Gunman Crooks 'bullied almost every day at school'
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Gunman Crooks 'bullied almost every day at school'

The gunman who carried out an attempted assassination on Donald Trump at a rally has been identified by the FBI.

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July 15, 2024
To preserve democracy, the ballot must trump the bullet
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To preserve democracy, the ballot must trump the bullet

Political assassinations are never an acceptable path to effect change, writes former British foreign minister Alan Duncan

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July 15, 2024
Secret Service in spotlight after assassination attempt
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Secret Service in spotlight after assassination attempt

Major questions are being asked of the Secret Service after Donald Trump was targeted by a lone gunman in an assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

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July 15, 2024
The fine line that separates democracy from civil war
The Independent

The fine line that separates democracy from civil war

Though the attempt to kill Donald Trump was unsuccessful, dark days lie ahead for the United States

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July 15, 2024
Trump 'defiant' after being shot at rally in Pennsylvania
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Trump 'defiant' after being shot at rally in Pennsylvania

A bloodied Donald Trump was rushed from a campaign rally stage to a hospital after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

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July 15, 2024
Djokovic the underdog in Wimbledon final rematch
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Djokovic the underdog in Wimbledon final rematch

Although it is the rematch he has waited a year for, it was only until a few days ago that Novak Djokovic started to believe he could face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. When the 37-year-old underwent surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his right knee on 5 June, it was assumed that the seven-time champion would miss the tournament he places above all others.

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July 14, 2024
Krejcikova emulates hero Novotna in three-set thriller
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Krejcikova emulates hero Novotna in three-set thriller

Czech keeps her cool to win Wimbledon after emotional final

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July 14, 2024
Southgate: It's in our hands
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Southgate: It's in our hands

Lions' boss said team needs to 'make it happen' against Spain

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July 14, 2024
Labour's story of a crashed economy is straight from the George Osborne playbook
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Labour's story of a crashed economy is straight from the George Osborne playbook

Labour's revenge is sweet, and ice-cold. It is 14 years since George Osborne, the chancellor, persuaded a lot of people that Labour had crashed the economy and that it would take time for the Conservatives to put it right. Now it is Rachel Reeves's turn for Labour.

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July 14, 2024
Pakistan court acquits Khan in unlawful marriage case
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Pakistan court acquits Khan in unlawful marriage case

Ex-PM and wife were sentenced to seven years in February

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July 14, 2024
Dozens dead as Gaza 'safe zone' is bombed by Israel
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Dozens dead as Gaza 'safe zone' is bombed by Israel

Mawasi area targeted as missile 'aimed at Hamas chief'

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July 14, 2024
Clarkson, Hammond and May end 'TV partnership'
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Clarkson, Hammond and May end 'TV partnership'

Jeremy Clarkson's working relationship with Richard Hammond and James May appears to be officially over.

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July 14, 2024
Princess of Wales to present men's trophy at Wimbledon
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Princess of Wales to present men's trophy at Wimbledon

Kate Middleton will attend the men's Wimbledon final on Sunday and present the trophy to the winner, Kensington Palace has announced. The Princess of Wales will hand the trophy to either Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz after they go head-tohead at the prestigious finale.

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July 14, 2024
Tributes for Ryanair pilots killed in motorway crash
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Tributes for Ryanair pilots killed in motorway crash

Two Ryanair pilots have been killed in a motorway crash while on their way to work, police have said. Matt Greenhalgh, 28, and Jamie Fernandes, 24, died after their taxi crashed on the M62 motorway in Cheshire just after 5.30am on Thursday.

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July 14, 2024
Arrest made after human remains found in suitcases
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Arrest made after human remains found in suitcases

A man has been arrested in Bristol after two suitcases containing human remains were found on Clifton Suspension Bridge.

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July 14, 2024
Pubs to stay open late for England's Euro glory bid
The Independent

Pubs to stay open late for England's Euro glory bid

Football fans will have longer to celebrate or drown their sorrows after the final whistle tonight as pubs across the UK have been allowed to stay open late for England's match against Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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July 14, 2024
Crossbow attack survivor calls for tougher laws
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Crossbow attack survivor calls for tougher laws

The victim of a crossbow attack has called for the government to implement tougher laws to prevent further deaths after three women were killed with the weapon in Hertfordshire. Laura Sugden launched a campaign for the weapons to be licensed after she was shot with a crossbow and her partner, Shane Gilmer, was murdered by their neighbour in January 2018.

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July 14, 2024