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Wedding celebrations begin for son of Asia's richest man
The Independent

Wedding celebrations begin for son of Asia's richest man

Mukesh Ambani ranks as the world's ninth-richest individual

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July 13, 2024
Baldwin breaks down as judge throws out 'Rust' case
The Independent

Baldwin breaks down as judge throws out 'Rust' case

Alec Baldwin wept in court after his high-profile criminal trial, in which he faced an involuntary manslaughter charge over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, was thrown out by a New Mexico judge.

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July 13, 2024
Dozens found dead in Gaza City after Israel offensive
The Independent

Dozens found dead in Gaza City after Israel offensive

Tens of thousands have already fled, Palestinian officials say

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July 13, 2024
Russia 'should face court' for children's hospital attack
The Independent

Russia 'should face court' for children's hospital attack

Ukraine urges ICC to investigate the targeting of civilians

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July 13, 2024
Met officer who beat Black pensioner may face charges
The Independent

Met officer who beat Black pensioner may face charges

A Metropolitan Police officer who beat an elderly Black man may face criminal charges over the incident, The Independent can reveal.

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July 13, 2024
Security guard 'obsessed' by Willoughby is jailed for life
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Security guard 'obsessed' by Willoughby is jailed for life

An \"obsessed\" security guard who purchased items for a \"kidnap kit\" including shackles and chloroform has been handed three life sentences for plotting to abduct, rape and cut the throat of TV personality Holly Willoughby.

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July 13, 2024
Manhunt moves to London as more remains are found
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Manhunt moves to London as more remains are found

The Metropolitan Police has taken over the manhunt for a suspect in London after human remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol on Wednesday.

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July 13, 2024
Starmer and Southgate are united by a common bond
The Independent

Starmer and Southgate are united by a common bond

Both the PM and the England manager place a premium on respect, writes Andrew Grice. But is that enough to win the Euros or to fix a nation left broken by Conservative rule?

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July 13, 2024
Prison sentences to be cut until 2026 to prevent law and order 'breaking down'
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Prison sentences to be cut until 2026 to prevent law and order 'breaking down'

Emergency plans to cut prisoner sentence lengths to ease the overcrowding crisis and avert \"a total breakdown in law and order\" will last until 2026 at least, the justice secretary has announced.

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July 13, 2024
Stumbling Biden is more than just America's problem
The Independent

Stumbling Biden is more than just America's problem

The 75th anniversary Nato summit was seen as the test of Joe Biden's fitness for presidential office, after last month's televised debate that went so badly wrong.

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July 13, 2024
Brutal week for Biden ends with deluge of calls to quit
The Independent

Brutal week for Biden ends with deluge of calls to quit

US leader insists he remains most viable candidate to beat Trump as concerned Democrat donors hold $90m hostage

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July 13, 2024
Trade Unions Angry At The PM Over Public Sector Pay
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Trade Unions Angry At The PM Over Public Sector Pay

Comments suggest Keir Starmer is prioritising mortgages Z raat x,

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July 12, 2024
Stay Away If You Have Covid Symptoms, Hospitals Urge
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Stay Away If You Have Covid Symptoms, Hospitals Urge

Cases have risen amid surge in variants that surfaced in April

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July 12, 2024
Southgate: Players must be perfect to beat Spain in final
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Southgate: Players must be perfect to beat Spain in final

Gareth Southgate believes England will have to be perfect” to beat Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

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July 12, 2024
Storm Shadow Missiles Can Target Russia, Says Starmer
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Storm Shadow Missiles Can Target Russia, Says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that Ukraine can use British Storm Shadow missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, a move that has angered Moscow.

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July 12, 2024
Labour Has Two Choices: Fund More Prisons Or Free Up Cells
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Labour Has Two Choices: Fund More Prisons Or Free Up Cells

The lack of space in our prisons has reached critical mass. As such, many people who judges and juries have ruled should be kept away from the public will be let loose.

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July 12, 2024
French Union Boss Hints At Protests During Olympics
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French Union Boss Hints At Protests During Olympics

A trade union leader has urged President Emmanuel Macron to ensure a left-wing alliance is allowed to govern after a surprise win in France’s snap election – hinting yesterday that any alternative could be met with protests during the Paris Olympics.

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July 12, 2024
What we can all learn from England's breathing coach
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What we can all learn from England's breathing coach

When the Three Lions train there is a focus in camp on how their breathwork, as well as their footwork, can give them a winning edge. Experts reveal their methods to Suzy Cox

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July 12, 2024
Smith makes hay on debut as Anderson misses last bat
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Smith makes hay on debut as Anderson misses last bat

The first day was dominated by one England debutant, the second was focused on another, his Surrey teammate Jamie Smith.

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July 12, 2024
Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to book Wimbledon final
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Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to book Wimbledon final

Czech to face Paolini tomorrow alter dace comeback

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July 12, 2024
Fantastic journeyman goes from Weston to West Berlin
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Fantastic journeyman goes from Weston to West Berlin

Ollie Watkins was on loan in the Conference South 10 years before he blasted England into a major tournament final

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July 12, 2024
Water bills to rise £94 on average over next five years
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Water bills to rise £94 on average over next five years

Household water bills are to rise by an average of £94 over the next five years under proposals announced by the regulator Ofwat. Ofwat said the average rise was 21 per cent, or around £19 per year.

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July 12, 2024
The trouble started when the teleprompter stopped
The Independent

The trouble started when the teleprompter stopped

The trouble began as soon as the teleprompter was turned off.

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July 12, 2024
Biden isn't senile, insists Starmer as stars join calls for president to quit race.
The Independent

Biden isn't senile, insists Starmer as stars join calls for president to quit race.

PM leaps to defence of leader as Michael Douglas follows George Clooney in calling for new Democratic candidate

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July 12, 2024
Ukraine toddler joins family in Britain thanks to U-turn
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Ukraine toddler joins family in Britain thanks to U-turn

Labour peer backs calls for government to reopen reunion route for refugees after one-off decision by Home Office Sr 43

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July 12, 2024
The Shining and Annie Hall actor Duvall dies aged 75
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The Shining and Annie Hall actor Duvall dies aged 75

Shelley Duvall never intended to become a movie star, or an actor of any kind, but when she did she changed the medium forever.

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July 12, 2024
Replaced Reform deputy takes aim at party leaders
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Replaced Reform deputy takes aim at party leaders

Former Reform UK deputy leader Ben Habib has expressed his long-held concern” over the leadership of the party, which is causing him to consider his position.

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July 12, 2024
Could Starmer's Council of Regions and Nations begin the end of House of Lords?
The Independent

Could Starmer's Council of Regions and Nations begin the end of House of Lords?

In stark contrast to his immediate predecessors, Keir Starmer has made a point of establishing cordial relations with the UK’s devolved administrations and its regional or metro mayors.

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July 12, 2024
More than 1.5 million miss out on thousands a year due to the two-child benefit cap
The Independent

More than 1.5 million miss out on thousands a year due to the two-child benefit cap

Pressure grows on Labour to scrap policy as rebellion grows

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July 12, 2024
Tributes pour in for family killed in crossbow attack
The Independent

Tributes pour in for family killed in crossbow attack

BBC commentator’s wife and daughters were loveliest, gentlest’ people say friends, colleagues and neighbours

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July 12, 2024