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Third British judge leaves role in Hong Kong court
The Independent

Third British judge leaves role in Hong Kong court

A third British judge has left a top Hong Kong Court amid growing calls for them to step down over a China-imposed crackdown on dissent.

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October 01, 2024
Putin is trying to ‘erase' Ukraine, tennis star warns
The Independent

Putin is trying to ‘erase' Ukraine, tennis star warns

Russian president Vladimir Putin is waging war to try and wipe Ukraine off the map, the country’s top tennis player has warned.

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October 01, 2024
Rat infestation threatening priceless museum artefacts
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Rat infestation threatening priceless museum artefacts

A rat infestation is threatening one of India’s finest collections of royal artefacts at the country’s own Albert Hall – now a museum in the Rajasthani city of Jaipur.

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October 01, 2024
Scientists discover why Mt Everest is still getting taller
The Independent

Scientists discover why Mt Everest is still getting taller

Scientists may finally have an explanation for why Mount Everest is so much taller than the other great Himalayan peaks – and still growing.

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October 01, 2024
Le Pen's future in balance as embezzlement trial starts
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Le Pen's future in balance as embezzlement trial starts

French far-right leader denies she misused EU funds

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October 01, 2024
Israel launches 'limited' ground raids in Lebanon
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Israel launches 'limited' ground raids in Lebanon

US says IDF troop positions indicate a full-scale invasion could be imminent as Hezbollah says it is ready for a fight

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October 01, 2024
'I was complacent about the risk from prostate cancer'
The Independent

'I was complacent about the risk from prostate cancer'

Research shows that 69 per cent of Black adults are unaware that Black men have twice the risk of developing the disease. Nadine White hears from some of those who have survived it

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October 01, 2024
Woman, 96, convicted over dangerous driving death
The Independent

Woman, 96, convicted over dangerous driving death

A 96-year-old woman – thought to be the oldest person convicted of causing death by dangerous driving – has been given a suspended sentence after she killed another woman outside her bridge club.

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October 01, 2024
BBC apologises to Strictly star over bullying complaint
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BBC apologises to Strictly star over bullying complaint

The result of the BBC’s investigation into Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly Come Dancing behaviour has been revealed, leading to an apology for Amanda Abbington.

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October 01, 2024
Harry returns to UK for children's charity event
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Harry returns to UK for children's charity event

Prince Harry returned to Britain yesterday for a charity event for seriously ill children.

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October 01, 2024
Officers face disciplinaries over Carrick investigation
The Independent

Officers face disciplinaries over Carrick investigation

Four officers and a police staff member will face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures to investigate complaints against rapist Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, a watchdog has announced.

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October 01, 2024
Second faulty Post Office IT system identified by experts
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Second faulty Post Office IT system identified by experts

A second Post Office IT system could have caused shortfalls for subpostmasters prior to the Horizon scandal that led to Britain’s most widespread miscarriage of justice, an independent investigation has found.

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October 01, 2024
Clean energy landmark as last coal power plant closes
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Clean energy landmark as last coal power plant closes

The UK’s last coal-fired power station shut down yesterday, drawing to a close Britain’s 142-year reliance on fossil fuels to produce electricity.

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October 01, 2024
Ebay forced to remove slave document for sale on site
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Ebay forced to remove slave document for sale on site

Ebay has launched an investigation into the sale of documents linked to transatlantic slavery on its website after concerns were raised about it profiting from the items.

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October 01, 2024
Has Badenoch blown her chances at the leadership?
The Independent

Has Badenoch blown her chances at the leadership?

Thus far, it is fair to say that it’s Kemi Badenoch, for good or ill, who’s become the centre of attention at the Conservative Party conference.

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October 01, 2024
Councils near ‘crisis point' as millions owed in rent
The Independent

Councils near ‘crisis point' as millions owed in rent

Hundreds of millions of pounds are owed in rental debts to councils and arrears are on the rise, new data shows, as campaigners warn the shortfall will lead to a “crisis point” for councils.

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October 01, 2024
Truss: 'I'd have done better than Sunak in the election'
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Truss: 'I'd have done better than Sunak in the election'

Liz Truss has claimed that the Tories would have performed better at July’s general election if she had clung on as prime minister.

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October 01, 2024
Jenrick wants Star of David at all points of entry to UK
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Jenrick wants Star of David at all points of entry to UK

Robert Jenrick has said the Star of David should be displayed at every point of entry to the UK to show “we stand with Israel”.

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October 01, 2024
Tory hopefuls swing right in bid to woo the party faithful
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Tory hopefuls swing right in bid to woo the party faithful

Leadership candidates abandon centre ground at conference

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October 01, 2024
Case announces resignation after calls for him to be fired
The Independent

Case announces resignation after calls for him to be fired

Cabinet secretary says decision to quit is related to his health

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October 01, 2024
Drunk, dissatisfied but full of depth: the man who tore down the highway to hell
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Drunk, dissatisfied but full of depth: the man who tore down the highway to hell

Before he died aged 33 in 1980, Bon Scott left an indelible mark on AC/DC. On the 50th anniversary of his induction into the hard rock band, Mark Beaumont remembers a musician who became an icon of rock’n’roll anti-conformity

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September 30, 2024
A fitness routine with real benefits eight hours later
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A fitness routine with real benefits eight hours later

Wellness expert Nicola Elliott looks at one thing we can all do that will make our nine-to-five feel happier and healthier

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September 30, 2024
Australia beat the rain and England to win tight series
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Australia beat the rain and England to win tight series

Ben Duckett’s century was overshadowed by England’s batting collapse in Bristol before the forecast rain arrived too late to spare them from an ODI series defeat to Australia.

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September 30, 2024
Tension between City and Arsenal reaches a new level
The Independent

Tension between City and Arsenal reaches a new level

Mikel Arteta tried to cool the rivalry after Pep Guardiola’s comments but more flashpoints in the title race look likely

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September 30, 2024
Spurs outclass sorry United in Postecoglou's finest hour
The Independent

Spurs outclass sorry United in Postecoglou's finest hour

Ten Hag’s tenure in tatters after another heavy home defeat

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September 30, 2024
Russia says it shot down 125 Ukrainian drones in a night
The Independent

Russia says it shot down 125 Ukrainian drones in a night

More than 100 Ukrainian drones have been shot down over Russia, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages seen over the country’s skies since the start of the war in February 2022.

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September 30, 2024
Vance-Walz debate may be a turning point in US election
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Vance-Walz debate may be a turning point in US election

Poll shows 75 per cent of Americans plan to watch the event

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September 30, 2024
Far-right Freedom Party on course for victory in Austria
The Independent

Far-right Freedom Party on course for victory in Austria

The far-right Freedom Party had a lead over the governing conservatives in Austria’s national election yesterday and was well-placed for its first win in a parliamentary vote, a projection showed. But its chances of governing were unclear.

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September 30, 2024
Israel 'wiped out' Hezbollah leadership in bombing raids
The Independent

Israel 'wiped out' Hezbollah leadership in bombing raids

It is claimed that 20 members of militant group died in strike that killed leader Hassan Nasrallah, as Lebanon says a fifth of its population have been forced to flee

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September 30, 2024
A look inside the safe house The Independent will build
The Independent

A look inside the safe house The Independent will build

With help from generous readers, our campaign will fund a refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence

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September 30, 2024