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Cleverly accuses Farage of being politician just for the 'clicks, likes and content'
The Independent

Cleverly accuses Farage of being politician just for the 'clicks, likes and content'

Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly has attacked Nigel Farage, telling him to choose between being a “serious politician or a social media content creator”.

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August 12, 2024
We'll disappoint voters and mess up, admits Phillips
The Independent

We'll disappoint voters and mess up, admits Phillips

Labour frontbenchers are “going to mess up” and “disappoint” voters, a Labour minister has said.

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August 12, 2024
When it comes to sex, some people don't fit the binaries
The Independent

When it comes to sex, some people don't fit the binaries

So there it is: Imane Khelif has won gold in the women’s 66kg category of the Olympic boxing. At the press conference, she stated: “My honour is intact now.” But her victory does not calm the waves of hatred crashing over her.

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August 11, 2024
Cocaine helped fuel the riots but there's more to the story
The Independent

Cocaine helped fuel the riots but there's more to the story

The prime minister and cabinet have made clear their ambition to ensure that those caught rioting will be placed before the courts quickly.

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August 11, 2024
First words give grounds for optimism in our new MPs
The Independent

First words give grounds for optimism in our new MPs

Of the 335 new MPs elected last month, 139 have made their first speeches in the three weeks that the House of Commons was sitting before the summer recess. I have watched or read all of them, and they give a good idea of the kinds of people who will influence this Labour government.

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August 11, 2024
School attack makes a Gaza peace deal even more distant
The Independent

School attack makes a Gaza peace deal even more distant

Less than 24 hours after the US announced it will unlock an additional $3.5bn (£2.75bn) of military aid to Israel, the scenes of devastation from the latest Israeli strike on Gaza filtered in.

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August 11, 2024
United exposed as City end Community Shield streak
The Independent

United exposed as City end Community Shield streak

Manchester City win 7-6 on penalties

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August 11, 2024
Cairess shines for Team GB as Tola takes marathon gold
The Independent

Cairess shines for Team GB as Tola takes marathon gold

“That’s nuts,” Emile Cairess remarked after finishing fourth in the men’s marathon at the Paris Olympics. He was not talking about his own performance, but instead the new champion and gold medallist Tamirat Tola and, specifically, the Ethiopian’s scorching splits. The 32-year-old stormed home on a sweltering day in Paris, clocking 2hr 6min 26 sec thanks to a staggering second half of 61min 35sec to clinch a new Olympic record.

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August 11, 2024
Bronze for Bell as Kipyegon sprints into 1500m history
The Independent

Bronze for Bell as Kipyegon sprints into 1500m history

Georgia Bell unleashed the kick of her dreams to haul in Ethiopia's Diribe Welteji and snatch a 1500m bronze at the Olympics as the legendary Faith Kipyegon clinched a third successive title.

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August 11, 2024
Children among the dozens dead in Myanmar drone hit
The Independent

Children among the dozens dead in Myanmar drone hit

Families with children were among those killed in a drone attack on Rohingya people fleeing Myanmar, witnesses have reported. The Rohingya are a mostly Muslim minority facing severe persecution in the country.

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August 11, 2024
Putin evacuates 76,000 in wake of Ukrainian advance
The Independent

Putin evacuates 76,000 in wake of Ukrainian advance

Russia has evacuated more than 76,000 people in the Kursk region as Ukrainian troops push further into its territory.

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August 11, 2024
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza school kill more than 100
The Independent

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza school kill more than 100

'We could not find my father's head. We could only identify him from his hands,' a victim of the bombing tells Bel Trew

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August 11, 2024
Nosebands harming horses at the Olympics, say experts
The Independent

Nosebands harming horses at the Olympics, say experts

Olympic horses are showing signs they are being deprived of oxygen and subjected to pain as their nosebands are pulled too tight, experts say.

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August 11, 2024
'Buying together means we both get a toe on the ladder'
The Independent

'Buying together means we both get a toe on the ladder'

With house prices hitting nine times yearly pay, many of us despair of ever owning. Albert Toth meets buyers clubbing together with friends and family to secure their first home

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August 11, 2024
Tributes paid at funeral of teen who died on Tenerife
The Independent

Tributes paid at funeral of teen who died on Tenerife

Jay Slater’s heartbroken mother was in tears as hundreds of mourners turned up to her 19-year-old son’s funeral in the pouring rain yesterday.

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August 11, 2024
Johnson launches scathing immigration attack on PM
The Independent

Johnson launches scathing immigration attack on PM

Boris Johnson has launched a scathing attack against prime minister over his handling of the far-right riots and his approach to immigration.

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August 11, 2024
Older sister of Southport victim Bebe, 6, saw attack and escaped, family reveals
The Independent

Older sister of Southport victim Bebe, 6, saw attack and escaped, family reveals

The family of Bebe King, who died after being stabbed in Southport have described how their other daughter witnessed and managed to escape the attack, and paid tribute to both sisters.

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August 11, 2024
Tory councillor's wife held over racial hatred charges
The Independent

Tory councillor's wife held over racial hatred charges

The wife of a Tory councillor has been remanded in custody on charges of stirring up racial hatred as far-right violence swept the country. Lucy Connolly was refused bail yesterday and will appear at Northampton Crown Court tomorrow accused of writing tweets calling for attacks on asylum seekers.

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August 11, 2024
Anti-racist counter-protests smother far-right ambitions
The Independent

Anti-racist counter-protests smother far-right ambitions

Thousands of people responded to a rallying cry to “stop the far right” by turning out at anti-racist counter-protests held across the UK yesterday. Anti-fascist group Stand Up to Racism had called for demonstrations to take place across the country, with huge crowds gathering in towns and cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff, following more than a week of nationwide far-right riots.

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August 11, 2024
Treasury plans scuppered by historic claims of £47bn
The Independent

Treasury plans scuppered by historic claims of £47bn

Money owned to victims of Post Office scandal and more

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August 11, 2024
Banksy thieves may be left dishmayed and out of pocket
The Independent

Banksy thieves may be left dishmayed and out of pocket

So, Banksy’s latest artwork – a wolf howling at the sky spraypainted onto a satellite dish – joins the other 52,000 items on Interpol’s stolen works of art database. Or does it? The thing is, you can never quite be sure when it comes to the world’s most famous graffiti artist.

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August 10, 2024
Running on empty: Lyles was wrong to race with Covid-19
The Independent

Running on empty: Lyles was wrong to race with Covid-19

You’d have to be a monster not to feel some sympathy at the predicament the American athlete Noah Lyles faced on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics when he tested positive for our old and persistent friend, Covid-19.

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August 10, 2024
TOXIC WASTE
The Independent

TOXIC WASTE

Andrew Tate spoke with Piers Morgan about his key role in spreading misinformation during the riots. It was combative and fruitless – but that was the point, writes Louis Chilton

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August 10, 2024
Vance's undoing may be the power of a five-letter word
The Independent

Vance's undoing may be the power of a five-letter word

The US is built off the back of speeches, Donald Trump and his VP pick know this better than most as they stoke hatred and division at rallies. But they have met their match, enter Tim Walz and his magic adjective, writes Robert McCrum

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August 10, 2024
Injuries dog United again as they chase perfect restart
The Independent

Injuries dog United again as they chase perfect restart

Ten Hag's men face City rivals in Community Shield today

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August 10, 2024
'Andy Murray tracked me down, he wanted my pin'
The Independent

'Andy Murray tracked me down, he wanted my pin'

As the only Liechtensteiner in the village, mountain biker Romano Puntener found himself the centre of attention

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August 10, 2024
Roberts strikes gold after climbing solves big problem
The Independent

Roberts strikes gold after climbing solves big problem

Of the eight climbers huddled together at the bottom of the overhanging 15m wall in Paris, there was one who was there because he carried the dream of winning an Olympic medal.

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August 10, 2024
Johnson-Thompson takes silver to complete collection
The Independent

Johnson-Thompson takes silver to complete collection

Reigning world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson loses narrowly to Nafi Thiam in a pulsating finish to the heptathlon

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August 10, 2024
Telegram slam: the Russian driving Musk to extremes
The Independent

Telegram slam: the Russian driving Musk to extremes

Could it be that Elon Musk is running scared? In recent days, the personal motivation of the multi-billionaire and tech innovator has become a hot topic. What possesses such an obviously intelligent person to voice support for the far-right thugs and their leader, Tommy Robinson? At best, it is polarising and will alienate many of his customers, including possibly those of his Tesla cars.

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August 10, 2024
Hargreaves Lansdown sold to private equity for £5.4bn
The Independent

Hargreaves Lansdown sold to private equity for £5.4bn

Britain's largest investment platform to leave London stock exchange after takeover by Abu Dhabi wealth fund and group

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August 10, 2024