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Erin Patterson plea hearing: Ian Wilkinson says he feels ‘only half alive’ without late wife

Erin Patterson plea hearing: Ian Wilkinson says he feels ‘only half alive’ without late wife

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Deadly flesh-eating screwworm found infecting person in US for first time in years

Deadly flesh-eating screwworm found infecting person in US for first time in years

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France summons US envoy Charles Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism allegations

France summons US envoy Charles Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism allegations

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Forget Oxbridge – Gen Z now dream of debt-free degree apprenticeships

Forget Oxbridge – Gen Z now dream of debt-free degree apprenticeships

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How I Manage My Money: Teacher, on £3k a month, paying rent on two properties

How I Manage My Money: Teacher, on £3k a month, paying rent on two properties

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I have NHS and private pensions – will my children pay inheritance tax on them?

I have NHS and private pensions – will my children pay inheritance tax on them?

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I paid an extra £350 to take my dog on holiday – and regretted it instantly

I paid an extra £350 to take my dog on holiday – and regretted it instantly

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The ‘mansion tax’ alternatives that experts say Reeves should consider

The ‘mansion tax’ alternatives that experts say Reeves should consider

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The cheaper alternative to Costa Rica with empty beaches and beguiling wildlife

The cheaper alternative to Costa Rica with empty beaches and beguiling wildlife

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Fears hosepipe ban could last throughout the autumn as dry weather continues

Fears hosepipe ban could last throughout the autumn as dry weather continues

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Trump’s threats to send in troops to Chicago are just the beginning

Trump’s threats to send in troops to Chicago are just the beginning

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The Score: Arsenal’s cheat code, Chelsea’s new star and concern for Man City

The Score: Arsenal’s cheat code, Chelsea’s new star and concern for Man City

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Ruben Amorim has stifled Man Utd’s most creative player

Ruben Amorim has stifled Man Utd’s most creative player

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson left me 'half alive', sole survivor says

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson left me 'half alive', sole survivor says

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U.K. migrant protests spark angry confrontations as government scrambles to respond

U.K. migrant protests spark angry confrontations as government scrambles to respond

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks to push Putin ‘to peace’ as Kyiv marks Independence Day

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks to push Putin ‘to peace’ as Kyiv marks Independence Day

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‘Doesn’t feel like peace to me’: Ukrainians in the UK fear war will never end after Trump-Zelensky meeting

‘Doesn’t feel like peace to me’: Ukrainians in the UK fear war will never end after Trump-Zelensky meeting

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Vance boasts Trump’s ‘energetic diplomacy’ will end Ukraine war

Vance boasts Trump’s ‘energetic diplomacy’ will end Ukraine war

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Zelensky thanks King Charles for ‘inspirational’ letter sent to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day

Zelensky thanks King Charles for ‘inspirational’ letter sent to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day

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Why the Global South Won’t Give Up on China

Why the Global South Won’t Give Up on China

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Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

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'Devoted' father dies in front of his children in tragic Muriwai Beach accident

'Devoted' father dies in front of his children in tragic Muriwai Beach accident

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Monday Briefing: Would Ukraine Give Up the Donbas?

Monday Briefing: Would Ukraine Give Up the Donbas?

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Flesh-eating screwworm case detected in person in U.S. for first time in years

Flesh-eating screwworm case detected in person in U.S. for first time in years

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Dad attacked by bear was going to end it all - until he heard a special song

Dad attacked by bear was going to end it all - until he heard a special song

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Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms

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National Guard now carrying pistols in Washington as troops enter third week deployed to capital

National Guard now carrying pistols in Washington as troops enter third week deployed to capital

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How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world beyond the West

How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world beyond the West

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What is behind the passion of Love Island USA's Nigerian fanbase?

What is behind the passion of Love Island USA's Nigerian fanbase?

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Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

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France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims

France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims

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Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall

Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall

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A cut-off finger ended her comfortable family life. Now she's hiding from US officials

A cut-off finger ended her comfortable family life. Now she's hiding from US officials

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Gavin Newsom has a Trump-trolling merch website. The ‘Bible’ is already ‘sold out’

Gavin Newsom has a Trump-trolling merch website. The ‘Bible’ is already ‘sold out’

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France summons U.S. ambassador after he accused Macron of not fighting antisemitism

France summons U.S. ambassador after he accused Macron of not fighting antisemitism

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Russia "made significant concessions" to Trump on Ukraine talks, Vance says

Russia "made significant concessions" to Trump on Ukraine talks, Vance says

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Trump threatens to cut off Key bridge repair money after Maryland governor tells him to keep National Guard out of Baltimore

Trump threatens to cut off Key bridge repair money after Maryland governor tells him to keep National Guard out of Baltimore

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Son of Helena Christensen and Norman Reedus charged with assault in New York

Son of Helena Christensen and Norman Reedus charged with assault in New York

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Prolonged B.C. heat wave will increase fire danger, wildfire service says

Prolonged B.C. heat wave will increase fire danger, wildfire service says

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Floods keep ravaging Pakistan - how can it protect itself?

Floods keep ravaging Pakistan - how can it protect itself?

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Nancy Mace canceled a speech after almost no one showed up

Nancy Mace canceled a speech after almost no one showed up

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Two married couples dead after 'Brit car ploughs into tree in Germany'

Two married couples dead after 'Brit car ploughs into tree in Germany'

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New wildfire north of Yale, B.C., prompts evacuation alert

New wildfire north of Yale, B.C., prompts evacuation alert

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Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

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Israeli writer Etgar Keret talks about the need for a new language to discuss the war

Israeli writer Etgar Keret talks about the need for a new language to discuss the war

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Ottawa’s Pride parade cancelled after disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters

Ottawa’s Pride parade cancelled after disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters

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Body of missing Norwegian hiker found on banks of northeastern Manitoba river

Body of missing Norwegian hiker found on banks of northeastern Manitoba river

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Houston homeowner shoots and kills two men in ski masks who turned up at home claiming to be cops

Houston homeowner shoots and kills two men in ski masks who turned up at home claiming to be cops

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Epstein victim’s family says Maxwell got to ‘rewrite history’ as Dems says DOJ is ‘stonewalling’ over documents

Epstein victim’s family says Maxwell got to ‘rewrite history’ as Dems says DOJ is ‘stonewalling’ over documents

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Black influencer says she’s behind Trump’s claim that ‘beautiful African-American ladies’ are begging for troops in Chicago

Black influencer says she’s behind Trump’s claim that ‘beautiful African-American ladies’ are begging for troops in Chicago

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Why countries are suspending postal service to the US

Why countries are suspending postal service to the US

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Russia has made ‘significant concessions’ to US President Donald Trump, says JD Vance

Evening Standard

Russia has made ‘significant concessions’ to US President Donald Trump, says JD Vance

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Police make 140 arrests as Notting Hill Carnival gets underway

Police make 140 arrests as Notting Hill Carnival gets underway

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King and Conquerer could be the biggest BBC drama of the year

King and Conquerer could be the biggest BBC drama of the year

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Newsom trolls Trump once again with MAGA-style merch, Bibles

Newsom trolls Trump once again with MAGA-style merch, Bibles

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Man seriously injured after 'game of chicken with cars' in Italy goes wrong

Man seriously injured after 'game of chicken with cars' in Italy goes wrong

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Israel hits Yemen's Houthis after reports group used cluster bomb

Israel hits Yemen's Houthis after reports group used cluster bomb

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Monday Briefing: Would Ukraine Give Up the Donbas?

Monday Briefing: Would Ukraine Give Up the Donbas?

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With retaliatory tariffs removed, a look at items that will be cheaper for Canadians

With retaliatory tariffs removed, a look at items that will be cheaper for Canadians

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Family of man who died at North Tyneside fairground describe their ‘impossible’ pain

Family of man who died at North Tyneside fairground describe their ‘impossible’ pain

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