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Government to fund blood test that detects 12 cancers
The Independent

Government to fund blood test that detects 12 cancers

A blood test that could detect 12 cancers at an early stage will be funded by the government, health secretary Wes Streeting has said. The blood screening will help catch cancer before symptoms develop and boost the UK's economy, said Mr Streeting.

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October 06, 2024
Public want prisoner early releases to be linked to clean drug test, finds poll
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Public want prisoner early releases to be linked to clean drug test, finds poll

Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is facing pressure from the public to link early releases from prison to drug testing, a new poll suggests.

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October 06, 2024
"I'm never coming home
The Independent

"I'm never coming home

Nicholas Bidar's family say he is losing hope after being denied parole from indefinite jail term in landmark hearing

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October 06, 2024
Data errors leave public in the dark about court crisis
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Data errors leave public in the dark about court crisis

Lack of information comes as fears rise about trials backlog

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October 06, 2024
Rudd attacks 'two-faced' Johnson over his memoir
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Rudd attacks 'two-faced' Johnson over his memoir

Boris Johnson is accused of being “two-faced” and “untruthful” in his controversial memoir in an outspoken intervention by his Tory nemesis Amber Rudd.

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October 06, 2024
No title until Reds become road warriors, warns Slot
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No title until Reds become road warriors, warns Slot

Liverpool boss says team must match away form of rivals

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October 05, 2024
United stuck in 'purgatory' and facing only one way out
The Independent

United stuck in 'purgatory' and facing only one way out

When one prominent football figure caught a glimpse of the Manchester United dressing room recently, they immediately recognised a scene they had seen from rival clubs. That was a squad that \"doesn't know what next\" and feels like it's \"going nowhere\". It isn't intentional, of course, but is a feeling that starts to grip a group when there's no sense of clarity.

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October 05, 2024
Fifa transfer rules 'contrary to EU law', Diarra case finds
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Fifa transfer rules 'contrary to EU law', Diarra case finds

Fifa will have to update key paragraphs of its transfer rules to ensure punishment of players for breaking contracts is less draconian, after a European Court of Justice ruling on the Lassana Diarra case.

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October 05, 2024
Marital rape is not rape, argues Indian government
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Marital rape is not rape, argues Indian government

The Indian government has opposed calls to classify consensual sexual acts committed by a husband against his wife as \"rape\", saying that to do so could have an impact on conjugal relationships and disturb the institution of marriage.

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October 05, 2024
Screaming statue tribute to doctor raped and killed in India causes controversy
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Screaming statue tribute to doctor raped and killed in India causes controversy

A bust installed outside a state-run hospital in India where a resident doctor was raped and killed has sparked anger and shock as it depicts a woman screaming in agony, her head thrown back and eyes wide open.

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October 05, 2024
Haitian gang shoots at least 70 people in town rampage
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Haitian gang shoots at least 70 people in town rampage

Gang members brandishing automatic rifles have stormed through a town in Haiti's main breadbasket region, killing at least 70 people and forcing another 3,000 to flee.

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October 05, 2024
Beirut hit again by Israel as Iran vows not to back down
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Beirut hit again by Israel as Iran vows not to back down

Israeli military claims strikes targeted new Hezbollah leaders

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October 05, 2024
Police officers win appeal in athlete stop and search case
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Police officers win appeal in athlete stop and search case

Two former Metropolitan Police officers have been handed their jobs back after winning an appeal against a ruling that they had lied about a stop and search incident involving British athlete Bianca Williams.

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October 05, 2024
Royal Navy chief apologises for submarine service abuse
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Royal Navy chief apologises for submarine service abuse

The head of the Royal Navy has apologised after an investigation found \"misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours\" in the submarine service.

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October 05, 2024
Women say gender equality in the workplace has stalled
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Women say gender equality in the workplace has stalled

Gender equality in the workplace has stalled as women report experiencing many of the same challenges as they did nearly 30 years ago, a new survey of high-flyers suggests.

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October 05, 2024
Government to ban vaping near schools and hospitals
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Government to ban vaping near schools and hospitals

The government is set to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds and near schools in a crackdown on e-cigarettes aimed at preventing children from taking up the habit. In a move believed to be favoured by the country's chief medical officer Chris Whitty, health secretary Wes Streeting is said to be considering limiting the use of e-cigarettes outdoors in England, with restrictions set to be included in the tobacco and vapes bill due to be presented to parliament in the upcoming weeks.

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October 05, 2024
Zahawi: 'I'd go looking for fights as a football hooligan'
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Zahawi: 'I'd go looking for fights as a football hooligan'

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted that he used to be a football hooligan and would \"go out looking for fights\".

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October 05, 2024
Tory leadership hopefuls fail to inspire public, poll finds
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Tory leadership hopefuls fail to inspire public, poll finds

But support for Keir Starmer is firm - despite row over gifts

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October 05, 2024
Johnson refuses to be drawn on whether he regrets his Partygate apology to Queen
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Johnson refuses to be drawn on whether he regrets his Partygate apology to Queen

Boris Johnson has refused to say whether he regrets apologising to the Queen for a party in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.

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October 05, 2024
Is Britain about to give up the vestiges of its empire?
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Is Britain about to give up the vestiges of its empire?

The transfer of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory back to Mauritius has highlighted the sometimes complicated relationship of the UK with its vestigial imperial possessions, now known as British overseas territories. They're a mixed bunch, to say the least, and each has its own charms and challenges.

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October 05, 2024
Brexit has increased the risk to our overseas territories
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Brexit has increased the risk to our overseas territories

Though with considerably less bloodshed involved, the final stages of Britain's retreat from colonialism are becoming almost as tricky as the creation of the empire itself. The sun has not quite set on what was once the greatest imperial power since the Romans, at its peak encompassing fully a quarter of the Earth's people, but soon another few islets will no longer be coloured pink, as once they were in the school atlases.

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October 05, 2024
Fears for future of Falklands after 'disaster' Chagos deal
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Fears for future of Falklands after 'disaster' Chagos deal

Chagossians plan to hold protest demanding views be heard

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October 05, 2024
Labour to wield axe with 36 rail projects under threat
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Labour to wield axe with 36 rail projects under threat

Transport secretary Louise Haigh - who previously criticised Sunak for 'great rail betrayal' of HS2 - forced to make cuts

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October 05, 2024
Netanyahu's actions suggest he isn't interested in peace
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Netanyahu's actions suggest he isn't interested in peace

One year on from the invasion led by Hamas terrorists that has been called the greatest trauma in Israel's history, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 taken hostage, Benjamin Netanyahu's government claims sudden success.

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October 04, 2024
Nketiah has big aspirations back home in south London
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Nketiah has big aspirations back home in south London

Eberechi Eze ambles over to take the free-kick and as he does so, Eddie Nketiah scans his surroundings.

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October 04, 2024
New case could transform transfer market like Bosman
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New case could transform transfer market like Bosman

Lassana Diarra is arguing Fifa rules breach EU labour laws

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October 04, 2024
Carsley envisages 'creative' plan to combine star trio
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Carsley envisages 'creative' plan to combine star trio

England boss wants to play Palmer, Foden and Bellingham

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October 04, 2024
Maguire salvages point for United in Portugese thriller
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Maguire salvages point for United in Portugese thriller

Super sub Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header saved Manchester United’s blushes and potentially Erik ten Hag’s job as the Europa League clash with Porto ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

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October 04, 2024
There is a big if when it comes to interest rate cuts...
The Independent

There is a big if when it comes to interest rate cuts...

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, said in an interview that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could be \"a bit more activist\" in bringing rates down.

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October 04, 2024
Delhi police seize record cocaine haul worth £640m
The Independent

Delhi police seize record cocaine haul worth £640m

Delhi police have seized over 560kg of cocaine worth more than 65 billion rupees 643m) on the international market.

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October 04, 2024