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Secret US military base that is 100ft beneath Greenland
The Independent

Secret US military base that is 100ft beneath Greenland

Abandoned HQ was home to 1960s nuclear missile project

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February 10, 2025
Chisora wins brutal slugfest to become national treasure
The Independent

Chisora wins brutal slugfest to become national treasure

There was a party in Manchester on Saturday night to celebrate the last fight on British soil of Derek \"Del Boy\" Chisora and more than 12,000 fans serenaded the old warrior.

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February 10, 2025
Quadruple chance for Reds sunk by Pilgrims in FA Cup
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Quadruple chance for Reds sunk by Pilgrims in FA Cup

Plymouth produced a huge FA Cup upset as Premier League leaders Liverpool were knocked out by the bottom club in the Championship to end hopes of a historic quadruple.

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February 10, 2025
Is it worthwhile 'going for Gold' with British Airways?
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Is it worthwhile 'going for Gold' with British Airways?

To answer your question, I began by seeing how much a firstclass return on British Airways from London to Sydney would cost. If you book a reasonable distance in advance, it's £8,100 return.

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February 10, 2025
Second Labour MP admits role in WhatsApp group
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Second Labour MP admits role in WhatsApp group

Oliver Ryan under investigation after Andrew Gwynne firing

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February 10, 2025
'I didn't want the career my family had in mind for me'
The Independent

'I didn't want the career my family had in mind for me'

‘Mad Men’ actor Jared Harris speaks to Louis Chilton about taking on Hamlet’ for the RSC, reinventing himself in the US, and the extreme’ response to his theatrical comeback

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February 10, 2025
Salmon firms 'misleading' consumers, activists claim
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Salmon firms 'misleading' consumers, activists claim

Accusation of cover-up on death rates, sea lice and chemicals

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February 10, 2025
Report shows Brexit reset a boost to ailing UK economy
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Report shows Brexit reset a boost to ailing UK economy

Experts warn benefits of further alignment need EU goodwill

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February 10, 2025
Will you be my Valentine? Great! Let's play Monopoly
The Independent

Will you be my Valentine? Great! Let's play Monopoly

Olivia Petter eases the pressure of the most romantic day of the year’ by proposing eight alternative things to do on a date

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February 10, 2025
Migrant raid films criticised as attempt to mimic Reform
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Migrant raid films criticised as attempt to mimic Reform

Starmer accused of trying to appease right as footage timed to coincide with second reading of Labour’s immigration bill

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February 10, 2025
Northern Irish couple had to send stillborn baby to England for post-mortem
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Northern Irish couple had to send stillborn baby to England for post-mortem

A mother whose baby had to be sent from Northern Ireland to Liverpool for a post-mortem has said the \"cruel\" and \"unnatural process\" was \"indescribably painful\".

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February 10, 2025
Premium Bonds explained
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Premium Bonds explained

The no-lose lottery has millions of participants who opt fora bit of fun with their savings. Talia Loderick finds out more

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February 10, 2025
Why the Year of the Snake bodes well for Mandelson
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Why the Year of the Snake bodes well for Mandelson

Having known the prince of darkness’ for three decades, Anne McElvoy can attest to his brilliance at anticipating mood shifts a key trait in his role as ambassador to the US

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February 10, 2025
‘I find it incredibly difficult.It is heartbreaking at times’
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‘I find it incredibly difficult.It is heartbreaking at times’

At the height of the NHS winter crisis, Rachel Clun speaks with the staff at a crowded emergency department in east London that is currently running at double its usual capacity

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February 10, 2025
CHARGING AHEAD
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CHARGING AHEAD

The Scottish wilderness, with its long expanses and rugged landscapes, may not be the first choice for a road trip in an electric car but Pelumi Nubi finds great joy in the journey

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February 09, 2025
KEEPING IT NEIL
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KEEPING IT NEIL

Glastonbury headliner and contrarian-in-chief Neil Young may have just given us the first Maga anthem. Stevie Chick explores the life of the godfather of grunge, his ominous rock augury and his new unreleased album from the Seventies

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February 09, 2025
Will we ever discover what really happened to Shergar?
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Will we ever discover what really happened to Shergar?

The Aga Khan’s death last week revived interest in the 1983 kidnapping of his stallion, the world’s most famous horse. Racing correspondent Sam Turner looks back at the mystery

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February 09, 2025
De Bruyne saves City after Donley's Orient express
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De Bruyne saves City after Donley's Orient express

Kevin De Bruyne struck in the 79th minute to spare the blushes of Manchester City and earn them a hard-fought 2-1 victory in a rip-roaring FA Cup fourth-round tie at Leyton Orient.

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February 09, 2025
No end to Welsh slide after punishing defeat in Rome
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No end to Welsh slide after punishing defeat in Rome

Warren Gatland’s position as Wales head coach was left hanging by a thread after his team lost 22-15 against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico and lurched towards a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

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February 09, 2025
Health minister sacked over 'racist' WhatsApp messages
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Health minister sacked over 'racist' WhatsApp messages

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over alleged “antisemitic” and “racist” comments posted on a WhatsApp group.

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February 09, 2025
Starmer's Trump issue isn't EU but cosving up to China
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Starmer's Trump issue isn't EU but cosving up to China

US president can take a Brexit reset but the PM’s decision to get closer to Beijing is setting off alarm bells in Washington

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February 09, 2025
Thousands held at UK-run French detention centres
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Thousands held at UK-run French detention centres

New data sheds light on four sites shrouded in secrecy’

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February 09, 2025
England find long-awaited answer to stagger France
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England find long-awaited answer to stagger France

Just when you thought you were out, this England team pull you back in.

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February 09, 2025
How Super Bowl could be a defining moment for Brady
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How Super Bowl could be a defining moment for Brady

Tonight’s game offers the former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback a chance to prove his worth in the TV booth

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February 09, 2025
Actor mourns his mum and her partner killed in France
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Actor mourns his mum and her partner killed in France

The actor son of a British woman found dead with her partner, near her farmhouse in rural France, has spoken of his grief, as neighbours said the couple had no obvious enemies.

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February 09, 2025
'Just my best friend. It was an honour to be her mum'
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'Just my best friend. It was an honour to be her mum'

Southport families pay heartfelt tributes to their daughters

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February 09, 2025
'Grotesque spectacle' of Hamas hostage release in Gaza criticised by relatives
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'Grotesque spectacle' of Hamas hostage release in Gaza criticised by relatives

More than 180 Palestinian detainees also set free in exchange

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February 09, 2025
China embassy deal crosses.a red line, Labour MP warns
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China embassy deal crosses.a red line, Labour MP warns

A Labour MP has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer as he helps lead protests against the government giving the green light to a controversial new Chinese embassy in London.

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February 09, 2025
UK denies it will hold talks with Caribbean delegation over reparations for slavery
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UK denies it will hold talks with Caribbean delegation over reparations for slavery

The government has denied it is set to hold talks with Caribbean representatives over reparations for the slave trade, as one Labour MP called for the UK to take steps towards acknowledging the damage caused by its colonialist past.

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February 09, 2025
How a helpline became a sanctuary for queer women
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How a helpline became a sanctuary for queer women

Elizabeth Lovatt uncovered a world of anonymous call logs after digging through a library archive, as stories shared with the Lesbian Line were revealed.

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February 09, 2025