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Why are Cameron and Cash still arguing about Europe?
The Independent

Why are Cameron and Cash still arguing about Europe?

During a near two-hour interrogation by the House of Commons European scrutiny committee, foreign secretary David Cameron suggested that the new European entry/exit system could mean long delays for British travellers when implemented, and that UK citizens landing at Gibraltar could be turned away by EU Frontex border guards under a deal to allow \"a fluid border\" between the territory and Spain.

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May 22, 2024
Return to work for MP who lost hands and feet to sepsis
The Independent

Return to work for MP who lost hands and feet to sepsis

Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay has spoken of the sepsis ordeal which left him with both of his hands and feet amputated. The South Thanet MP is due to return to parliament for the first time today since he was rushed into hospital on 28 September.

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May 22, 2024
Briton killed on Singapore flight was on 'last holiday'
The Independent

Briton killed on Singapore flight was on 'last holiday'

Geoff Kitchen had a heart attack after turbulence hit aircraft

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May 22, 2024
Man accused of spying for China found dead in park
The Independent

Man accused of spying for China found dead in park

A former Royal Marine who had been charged with spying for China has been found dead in a park.

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May 22, 2024
First blood scandal victims get final payments this year
The Independent

First blood scandal victims get final payments this year

The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, the government has said.

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May 22, 2024
Gove ignites a powder keg plan to 'make marchers pay'
The Independent

Gove ignites a powder keg plan to 'make marchers pay'

Michael Gove has provoked a furious debate by unveiling plans to \"make marchers pay\" for the massive pro-Palestinian protests dominating the centre of London at weekends.

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May 22, 2024
McLaren leads the pack as Red Bull are being reeled in
The Independent

McLaren leads the pack as Red Bull are being reeled in

A lap or two more. That's all Lando Norris needed, he insisted, to overhaul Max Verstappen at the end of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday and stand on the top step of the podium for the second race running.

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May 21, 2024
Fighting talk: what Usyk's win over Fury means for heavyweight Joshua bout
The Independent

Fighting talk: what Usyk's win over Fury means for heavyweight Joshua bout

Saudis banking on a blockbuster fight but it's not that simple

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May 21, 2024
Hayes leaves on high having transformed women's game
The Independent

Hayes leaves on high having transformed women's game

A fairytale fifth Women's Super League title in a row leaves the departing Chelsea boss with not 'another drop to give'

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May 21, 2024
Slot confirmed as Reds boss
The Independent

Slot confirmed as Reds boss

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Arne Slot as their new head coach, with the Dutchman signing a three-year contract at Anfield.

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May 21, 2024
Average house price hits.record high of £375,000
The Independent

Average house price hits.record high of £375,000

Mortgage rates cut by banks HSBC UK, Barclays and TSB

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May 21, 2024
ANATOMY LESSON
The Independent

ANATOMY LESSON

Demi Moore's performance in body horror 'The Substance' has won her rave reviews. It's another role that allows the star to subvert her physical form on celluloid, writes Adam White

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May 21, 2024
'Muddling' is the new norm for stressed parents like me
The Independent

'Muddling' is the new norm for stressed parents like me

With childcare costs spiralling, friends, family and even dog walkers are being roped in at the last minute to take care of the kids. But this is no solution, argues Charlotte Cripps

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May 21, 2024
Weighty subject matter
The Independent

Weighty subject matter

Though many consider it the ultimate compliment, Sarah Jessica Parker recently said she doesn't like being skinny. Stop talking about weight altogether, says Helen Coffey

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May 21, 2024
My split-save tickets look slightly odd - is it a scam?
The Independent

My split-save tickets look slightly odd - is it a scam?

Q I’ve just booked some train tickets from Manchester to London this weekend via what appears to be a ticket-splitting website.

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May 21, 2024
Why many are crying foul over Man City's dominance
The Independent

Why many are crying foul over Man City's dominance

An inquiry into alleged financial breaches and penetrating questions about football club ownership loom over a recordbreaking fourth league title in a row, writes Miguel Delaney

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May 21, 2024
China must accept 'reality' of Taiwan, say new leader
The Independent

China must accept 'reality' of Taiwan, say new leader

Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, has been sworn in for a four-year term that is expected to witness a deepening of ties with the West and further distancing from China.

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May 21, 2024
Cohen tells court 'stealing' from Trump 'like self-help'
The Independent

Cohen tells court 'stealing' from Trump 'like self-help'

Michael Cohen has admitted to \"stealing\" tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization as part of his reimbursement plan with Donald Trump to recoup $130,000 for paying off Stormy Daniels in 2016.

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May 21, 2024
Zelensky: Western allies a year late with military aid
The Independent

Zelensky: Western allies a year late with military aid

US says Ukraine facing 'challenge' as Russian forces advance

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May 21, 2024
Iranian president confirmed dead after helicopter crash
The Independent

Iranian president confirmed dead after helicopter crash

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous region of northern Iran in foggy weather.

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May 21, 2024
Events finally catch up with provocative prime minister
The Independent

Events finally catch up with provocative prime minister

Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself alongside Hamas in the unenviable position of facing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the attack on 7 October and the subsequent Gaza War.

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May 21, 2024
Netanyahu arrest warrant sought over 'war crimes'
The Independent

Netanyahu arrest warrant sought over 'war crimes'

International court also accuses Hamas leaders over October attack as Israel calls on West to condemn 'bankrupt' charges

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May 21, 2024
Stirring up a hornet's nest: invasive species on the rise
The Independent

Stirring up a hornet's nest: invasive species on the rise

Public asked to report sightings of Asian wasps over summer

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May 21, 2024
Labour MP targeted with graphic anti-abortion leaflet
The Independent

Labour MP targeted with graphic anti-abortion leaflet

An MP's constituency has been targeted by an anti-abortion organisation with graphic leaflets, The Independent has learned.

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May 21, 2024
Nursery worker charged for killing 9-month-old baby
The Independent

Nursery worker charged for killing 9-month-old baby

A nursery nurse who strapped a baby girl face down onto a bean bag after considering her \"too demanding\" has been convicted of manslaughter.

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May 21, 2024
'Real-life Martha' is accused of abusive emails to Starmer
The Independent

'Real-life Martha' is accused of abusive emails to Starmer

'Baby Reindeer' lawyer reportedly hounded Labour leader

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May 21, 2024
Vennells 'refused to quit' £50,000-a-year NHS role after Horizon scandal broke
The Independent

Vennells 'refused to quit' £50,000-a-year NHS role after Horizon scandal broke

Paula Vennells reportedly refused to give up a job as chair of an NHS trust after news of the Post Office scandal broke.

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May 21, 2024
Assange wins right to fight against extradition to USA
The Independent

Assange wins right to fight against extradition to USA

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won a last-ditch bid to appeal his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges.

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May 21, 2024
Could Corbyn triumph as an independent candidate?
The Independent

Could Corbyn triumph as an independent candidate?

Former party leader and cult figure Jeremy Corbyn is facing expulsion from the Labour Party because he has accepted a donation of £5,000 from a body called \"We Deserve Better\" to support his \"political activities\".

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May 21, 2024
Sunak forum on GB News not impartial, finds Ofcom
The Independent

Sunak forum on GB News not impartial, finds Ofcom

More than 540 complaints received about live programme

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May 21, 2024