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Daughter of Ford is latest.Republican to back Harris
The Independent

Daughter of Ford is latest.Republican to back Harris

The daughter of former Republican president Gerald Ford has endorsed vice-president Kamala Harris citing the horrors” of the 6 January Capitol riots and division throughout the country.

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October 23, 2024
Former Abercrombie CEO arrested for sex trafficking
The Independent

Former Abercrombie CEO arrested for sex trafficking

The former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie Fitch has been arrested on sex trafficking charges following a major FBI investigation.

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October 23, 2024
Caribbean nations and PM in reparations showdown
The Independent

Caribbean nations and PM in reparations showdown

Downing Street has rejected demands, saying the issue of slave trade compensation or apology is not on the agenda’

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October 23, 2024
Driver warned passengers just before trains collided
The Independent

Driver warned passengers just before trains collided

A train driver ran into the carriage to warn passengers seconds before a horror crash that killed one and left 15 in hospital, those on board have said.

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October 23, 2024
Fayed assaulted me at 16, says Gascoigne's daughter
The Independent

Fayed assaulted me at 16, says Gascoigne's daughter

Bianca Gascoigne, the model and daughter of former England footballer Paul Gascoigne, has alleged that Mohamed al-Fayed groomed and sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager working at Harrods.

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October 23, 2024
'Milestone': Britain to sign defence pact with Germany
The Independent

'Milestone': Britain to sign defence pact with Germany

Sir Keir Starmer has scored the first major breakthrough in his great Brexit reset with a landmark new deal with Germany.

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October 23, 2024
Inmate handed early release gives 'big up' to Starmer
The Independent

Inmate handed early release gives 'big up' to Starmer

An inmate gave a big up” to Sir Keir Starmer and posed with a Bentley after being released from prison early as part of the government’s policy to free up prison space.

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October 23, 2024
Kaba shot rival in nightclub days before police shooting
The Independent

Kaba shot rival in nightclub days before police shooting

Judge rules details of Chris Kaba’s past can now be revealed

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October 23, 2024
Inheritance tax income up by 10% as Reeves plans hike
The Independent

Inheritance tax income up by 10% as Reeves plans hike

Britons are already paying more inheritance tax as Rachel Reeves looks to squeeze millions more from the levy, official figures show.

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October 23, 2024
Water companies want to rinse us with 84% bill hike
The Independent

Water companies want to rinse us with 84% bill hike

Water companies are asking for bills to be hiked even higher than they first requested earlier this year with one company seeking an increase of 84 per cent.

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October 23, 2024
Nepotism debate behind NBA's first father-son act
The Independent

Nepotism debate behind NBA's first father-son act

LeBron and Bronny James are set to become the first father and son to play on the same team in tonight's season opener

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October 22, 2024
The moment Verstappen ended Norris's title hopes
The Independent

The moment Verstappen ended Norris's title hopes

So often a figure of joviality in the Formula One paddock, Lando Norris did not muck around at the end of the US Grand Prix.

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October 22, 2024
Klopp can thrive at Red Bull despite the betrayal taunts
The Independent

Klopp can thrive at Red Bull despite the betrayal taunts

Not everyone is thrilled by Jurgen Klopp's new global role

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October 22, 2024
Clubs seek answers to fresh Newcastle takeover claims
The Independent

Clubs seek answers to fresh Newcastle takeover claims

Leaked WhatsApp messages appear to contradict the 'legally binding assurances' of the separation between the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi state

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October 22, 2024
Airlines at Gatwick fight for pilots in recruitment push
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Airlines at Gatwick fight for pilots in recruitment push

EasyJet offers captains a salary of up to 170k to attract staff

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October 22, 2024
'I've lost friends and family members - but right's right'
The Independent

'I've lost friends and family members - but right's right'

Andrew Feinberg speaks to the former Trump voters who are now planning to pull the lever for Kamala Harris - and the campaign politicos who came up with an unusual strategy

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October 22, 2024
Blinken heads to Israel in hopes of ceasefire progress
The Independent

Blinken heads to Israel in hopes of ceasefire progress

US secretary of state Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East, making his 11th trip to the region since the war in Gaza erupted last year and as Israel steps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and operations in the Gaza Strip.

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October 22, 2024
South Korea recalls envoy over claims North Korean forces helping Putin's war
The Independent

South Korea recalls envoy over claims North Korean forces helping Putin's war

South Korea yesterday demanded the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia as it summoned the Russian ambassador to protest deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.

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October 22, 2024
Moldova commits to join EU after narrowest of votes
The Independent

Moldova commits to join EU after narrowest of votes

Incumbent president Maia Sandu claims that foreign forces with links to Russia tried to influence referendum's outcome

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October 22, 2024
Woman admits assault after milkshake attack on Farage
The Independent

Woman admits assault after milkshake attack on Farage

A woman has admitted throwing a milkshake over Nigel Farage while he was campaigning in Essex ahead of this summer's general election.

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October 22, 2024
Child who crossed Channel alone denied call to mother
The Independent

Child who crossed Channel alone denied call to mother

Inspection finds ongoing failures at migrant processing sites

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October 22, 2024
Letby poisoned third baby, uncovered files suggest
The Independent

Letby poisoned third baby, uncovered files suggest

More babies under the care of convicted serial killer Lucy Letby were reportedly harmed, with one allegedly poisoned with insulin, new evidence suggests.

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October 22, 2024
Grandad jailed over hotel race riots dies in prison
The Independent

Grandad jailed over hotel race riots dies in prison

A grandfather who was jailed after hurling abuse at police officers outside a hotel housing asylum seekers has died in prison.

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October 22, 2024
MPs push for answers over Chagos phone hacking fears
The Independent

MPs push for answers over Chagos phone hacking fears

The government has been pressed to provide answers after leaked recordings sparked fears the British High Commission in Mauritius had its phones hacked around the time the UK opened negotiations for the handover of the Chagos Islands.

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October 22, 2024
Sentencing review to ease prisons overcrowding will exclude indefinite jail terms
The Independent

Sentencing review to ease prisons overcrowding will exclude indefinite jail terms

“Morally wrong” indefinite jail terms which have left thousands languishing with no release date have been excluded from the government’s flagship review to tackle prison overcrowding.

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October 22, 2024
Are Australians more or less likely to vote for a republic?
The Independent

Are Australians more or less likely to vote for a republic?

The King of Australia (Charles III, in case of doubt), on his first visit as monarch, has been heckled by a senator, an extraordinary moment in the usually sedate proceedings of an official royal occasion.

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October 22, 2024
King set to face protests at summit after being heckled
The Independent

King set to face protests at summit after being heckled

Charles confronted by Aboriginal Australian senator on visit

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October 22, 2024
Met officer who shot Chris Kaba is acquitted of murder
The Independent

Met officer who shot Chris Kaba is acquitted of murder

A Metropolitan Police marksman has been acquitted of murdering unarmed driver Chris Kaba in a police shooting.

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October 22, 2024
Workers' rights bill could cost firms up to £5bn a year
The Independent

Workers' rights bill could cost firms up to £5bn a year

Impact biggest on small business, says government analysis

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October 22, 2024
More Budget chaos as a tax on high earners is ruled out
The Independent

More Budget chaos as a tax on high earners is ruled out

No 10 forced to clarify those earning six-figure salaries were 'working people' after another day of confused messaging

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October 22, 2024