Saturday, 30 July 2022

Your pictures on the theme of 'barriers'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg, model says

Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission.

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The Papers: ‘Charles took bin Laden cash’ and Euro finals hope

The Sunday Times reports that the Prince of Wales accepted money from the family of Osama bin Laden.

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Commonwealth Games: Duncan Scott beats Tom Dean to freestyle gold after Ben Proud wins butterfly gold

Scotland's Duncan Scott passes England's Tom Dean to take a sensational 200m freestyle Commonwealth gold.

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US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test.

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Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.

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Thursday, 28 July 2022

Tory leadership latest: Sunak says yes to return of grammar schools

But his team later clarifies Mr Sunak was only backing the expansion of existing grammar schools.

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Gorgosaurus: Ancient dinosaur skeleton sells for $6m at auction

The Gorgosaurus - a "fiercer" cousin of the T-rex - is the first of its kind sold to a private buyer.

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Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

The pair also proposed a face-to-face meeting, which would be the first of Mr Biden's presidency.

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Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border

Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy.

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Girl, 9, dies after suspected stabbing in Boston town centre

The young girl died in Boston from what is believed to be a stab wound, Lincolnshire Police say.

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Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror.

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US economy shrinks again sparking recession fears

The US economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to July.

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Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Archie Battersbee's family granted more time to appeal against ruling

The 12-year-old's family have an extra day to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

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The Papers: 'General strike threat' and fears of £3,850 energy bills

Calls for a general strike over proposed laws targeting unions and the continued rise in the cost of energy lead the papers

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North and Midlands rail plans should be reconsidered, MPs say

The government must avoid a "missed opportunity" for rail in the North and Midlands, MPs warn.

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Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad

Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into the building after months of political deadlock.

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Euro 2022: BBC surprises young England fan with final tickets

Watch as Gabby Logan surprises young England fan Tess with tickets to watch England play in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

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US offers Russia deal to get basketball star home

Moscow is reportedly interested in trading Griner for convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

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Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM.

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Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.

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Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Man learnt of Everard vigil conviction from news report

Postal delays meant Kevin Godin-Prior missed a notice to prosecute and he was convicted in his absence.

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Euro 2022: England secure place in final with victory over Sweden - highlights

Watch highlights as England reach the final of Euro 2022 by thrashing Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane.

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'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery.

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Euro 2022: Lucy Bronze doubles England's lead against Sweden

Watch defender Lucy Bronze double England's lead against Sweden in their Euro 2022 semi-final at Bramall Lane.

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Sunday, 24 July 2022

The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee

How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production.

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Is hay fever getting worse in the UK?

Experts say that climate change could lengthen hay fever season and increase pollen potency.

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Football kit sales delayed as supply chain issues hit clubs

Fewer than half of English clubs have both their home and away kits on sale ahead of the new season.

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Iowa shooting: Child and parents shot dead while camping

Police say the suspected shooter later turned the gun on himself at the popular campsite in Iowa.

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Newspaper headlines: Tory race turns 'toxic' and NHS 'on its knees'

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss trade blows over China, while a report lays bare the crisis in NHS staffing.

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Saturday, 23 July 2022

Cost of living: Saving money on our summer holiday

Millions of us are still determined to have a summer getaway but keeping an eye on spending.

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What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

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Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada

Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools.

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Climate change: How to talk to a denier

Tips about how to engage with people who think climate change is a "hoax".

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Newspaper headlines: 'We took back control' and GP working hours 'crisis'

The papers lead on Boris Johnson defending his legacy and some NHS staff struggling to make ends meet.

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Frankie Boyle questions existence of cancel culture

People who claim to be silenced never seem to go away, the comedian observes at the Latitude Festival.

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Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.

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Friday, 22 July 2022

Shinzo Abe killing: Why a religious group has been put in the spotlight

The shooter was said to have targeted Shinzo Abe for allegedly having ties to a controversial group.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Wish you weren't here' and Sunak's crisis warning

Travel getaway chaos and the Conservative leadership contest dominate Saturday's front pages.

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China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.

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Biden's doctor: President's Covid symptoms 'have improved'

The 79-year-old president still has only mild symptoms, his White House physician says.

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Food banks warn they are struggling to keep up with demand

Research by Radio 4's Money Box into 203 food banks found many are receiving fewer food donations.

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Dover travellers warned they face weekend delays

A French MP has blamed Brexit as travellers using the Port of Dover face hours of queues.

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Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.

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Thursday, 21 July 2022

The Papers: BBC 'let Diana down' and Sunak 'goes on attack'

News the BBC will pay damages to a former royal nanny and disagreements over tax in the Tory leadership race lead the papers

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Grenfell tragedy: Inquiry hears of forgotten four victims

The inquiry into the fatal fire has heard about a group of residents who perished on the 14th floor.

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Drivers warned of delays around Dover as summer getaway begins

Roads around Dover are expected to be extremely busy as most schools in England and Wales break up.

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What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed.

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Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Newtownards air crash: Separate investigations launched after two deaths

The PSNI and air accident investigators are both investigating the crash at Newtownards Airport.

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The Papers: 'Advantage Truss' ahead of 'blue on blue dogfight'

Liz Truss's position as the favourite in the Tory leadership race and expectations of a fractious campaign lead the papers

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UK heatwave: Wildfire left garden like Armageddon - Norfolk renters

Take a look around Annabelle and Patrick's home after a fire destroyed their garden and outbuilding.

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Italian PM Mario Draghi fails in bid to revive government

Mario Draghi called for a new pact to save his unity coalition, but three parties refuse to back him.

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Migrant crisis: Border Force may have made it worse - report

Its approach was ineffective and possibly counter-productive, a government-commissioned report finds.

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Tuesday, 19 July 2022

The Papers: 'Britain burning' and 'Truss closing on Mordaunt'

Record temperatures in the UK and the narrowing race to be the next Tory leader lead the papers

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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Ukraine round-up: Putin's trip and Ukraine purge

The Russian president goes on a rare overseas trip in our daily round-up of the Ukraine conflict.

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The surprising joviality of Tory leadership votes

Rival camps are giving out hostile briefings, but many Conservative MPs are enjoying themselves.

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Bigger interest rate hikes on the table, says Bank boss

The Bank could raise rates by 0.5% at its next meeting in August, its boss Andrew Bailey said.

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Teachers, police officers, nurses: What pay rise are they getting?

The government could be on a collision course with public sector workers over its pay awards.

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Monday, 18 July 2022

Chris Mason: Sunak ahead but Tory race still very much on

What can we expect as MPs go into a fourth round of voting for a new party leader and prime minister?

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Ukraine round-up: Treason claims and Russians regroup

In a day of political and military manoeuvres, Ukraine faces both internal and external enemies.

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Richmond: Missing teenager presumed drowned in the Thames

The search for the 14-year-old boy seen entering the water in west London has been called off.

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Rishi Sunak tops Tory leadership poll, as Tom Tugendhat out of race

Penny Mordaunt holds on to second spot in the leadership contest, with Liz Truss still in third place.

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Who will replace Boris Johnson?

Four Tory MPs remain in the contest to become the next party leader and prime minister - but who are they?

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Prince Harry warns UN of global assault on freedom

Duke of Sussex highlights climate "havoc" and appears to refer to overturning of US abortion rights.

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Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'

Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military.

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Sunday, 17 July 2022

World Athletics Championships: Katarina Johnson-Thompson seventh after three heptathlon events

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson is in seventh place after three events as she tries to retain her heptathlon world title in Oregon.

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The Papers: 'Meltdown Monday' and 'Race for No10 gets personal'

This week's forecast of extremely hot weather features on a number of today's newspaper front pages.

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'Bennifer' tie the knot in Las Vegas - reports

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez marry in Las Vegas, 17 years after ending their first engagement.

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Union calls for heat limit law in workplaces

The GMB says workers need protection as a red warning for extreme heat in parts of England is due to begin.

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'That is it from us here on Sunday Morning' - Sophie Raworth ends her last show

Sophie Raworth ends the programme saying she never expected to cover such "extraordinary times".

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Saturday, 16 July 2022

Ryan Jones: Ex-Wales captain reveals early onset dementia diagnosis

Wales' Grand Slam winning captain Ryan Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

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Camilla: New photo released to mark Duchess of Cornwall's 75th birthday

It was taken last month by photographer Chris Jackson at Raymill, the duchess's home in Wiltshire.

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Bear photography takes great-grandmother round the world

Since getting divorced in her 60s, Jenny Hibbert has taken her camera to the Arctic and Mongolia.

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Ukraine space plant hit and US wants more Saudi oil - round-up

Russian missiles kill three people in Dnipro, and Joe Biden wants Saudi Arabia to open the oil taps.

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Disabled TfW rail passenger told to sit by train doors

Cameron Wood says he was left feeling travel sick and unsafe during two trips on trains in Wales.

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Friday, 15 July 2022

Jenin in the West Bank: Guns and grief on the rise

Tom Bateman meets the militants Israel is trying to stop with raids in the flashpoint camp of Jenin.

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The Open: Tiger Woods bid his St Andrews farewell after missing cut

Emotion in the galleries and on the course as Tiger Woods bids farewell to St Andrews, but not to the Open Championship.

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Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports

The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture.

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Ukraine round-up: Girl, 4, among Russian rocket attack victims and British aid worker dies

Four-year-old Liza was one of three children killed in the attack on Vinnytsia, far from the front line.

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Heathrow delays: Emirates agrees to cap summer flights

The airline will limit summer flight ticket sales after criticising the airport for travel delays.

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Thursday, 14 July 2022

Rail workers to strike for another two days in August

Workers at Network Rail and 14 train operators will now strike on 18 and 20 August, as well as 27 July.

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Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

The former US president described his ex-wife as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman".

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Driving tests: Thousands of booking accounts blocked

Action comes after BBC News found software was being used to bulk book slots to sell for profit.

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Gatwick Airport: Burst pipe limits water supply during heatwave

Toilet facilities at the airport are closed as a result of the outage.

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Social support helps orphaned elephants 'cope'

'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds.

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Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism'

An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son.

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Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Two Met Police officers charged with assault after stopping man

The two officers are accused of using excessive force while stopping a man in north-west London.

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The last specialist Ukrainian maternity ward in eastern Donbas

Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line.

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Boris Johnson: The inside story of the prime minister's downfall

Laura Kuenssberg looks at what finally made the prime minister change his mind about quitting.

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Ukraine round-up: Claims of forced deportations and grain talks take place

The US accuses Russia of removing civilians and Ukraine breaks off diplomatic ties with North Korea.

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Tuesday, 12 July 2022

The Papers: 'Stop Rishi' push and Britain on heat 'red alert'

Moves by allies of Boris Johnson to stop Rishi Sunak becoming Tory leader and fears over the coming heatwave feature on the front pages.

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Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal.

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Sir Mo Farah 'relieved' Home Office won't take action over citizenship

It comes after Sir Mo Farah revealed he was trafficked to the UK as a child.

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SAS killings in Afghanistan: The story of one suspicious death

BBC Panorama has discovered one British SAS unit killed 54 people in suspicious circumstances.

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Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened.

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Heardle Spotify move hits sour note with some fans

Streamer Spotify says the interactive song-guessing game it has bought is a tool for music discovery.

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Sunday, 10 July 2022

The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Scientists design contraceptives to limit grey squirrels

The project's aim is to help protect ecosystems and native red squirrel populations.

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Steve Bannon willing to testify at Capitol riot hearing

Steve Bannon had refused to cooperate until now but his apparent change of heart is supported by Trump.

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Birmingham airport flights delayed longest in 2021

But punctuality improved across all UK airports due to fewer flights caused by Covid restrictions.

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The Papers: 'Tory rivals scramble' amid 'toxic smears'

With more MPs launching leadership bids, the race to become PM dominates the front pages on Monday.

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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joins Tory leadership race

The foreign secretary launches her leadership bid, joining many other candidates in pledging tax cuts.

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Space: First Welsh satellite set to be launched later in 2022

A satellite built in Cardiff is set to be launched into space later this year.

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Sue Barker's final Wimbledon ends with tributes from Andy Murray, Roger Federer & Billie Jean King

Roger Federer and Andy Murray leads the tributes as Sue Barker's final Wimbledon ends with an emotional send-off in front of cheering fans.

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Saturday, 9 July 2022

America's race gap between black and white homeowners

Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be denied a mortgage than their white counterparts.

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Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt join Conservative Party leadership race

The former cabinet ministers join list of senior Tories in race to replace Boris Johnson as leader and PM.

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Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion.

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The Papers: 'Bitter Johnson' and calls for 'massive' tax cuts

Quarrels over tax and new names in the Tory leadership contest dominate the front pages on Sunday.

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Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina says she 'did not know' how to celebrate victory

New Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina says she "did not know" how to celebrate her "shocking" victory over Ons Jabeur in the final.

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Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression.

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Friday, 8 July 2022

The Papers: Sunak says 'tax cuts must wait' as 'battle begins'

The leadership race to lead the Conservative Party leads most of the front pages on Saturday.

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Roe v Wade: Biden calls for federal law to restore abortion rights

The order comes amid pressure on the US president to take more action to safeguard abortion access.

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Terrorism: Lone actors make stopping attacks harder, say FBI and MI5 chiefs

US and UK security services say the rise of lone actors means less intelligence on potential attacks.

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Canada hit by massive mobile and internet outage

Emergency call hotlines, hospitals and government agencies are affected by the nationwide issue.

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Shane Richie: Actor to reprise EastEnders Alfie Moon role

The much-loved character is set to return for a second time, 20 years after his first appearance.

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Thursday, 7 July 2022

Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 July 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Jail for woman who claimed Darren Russell murder was accident

Stephanie Bowie will serve at least 16 years for stabbing Darren Russell outside a restaurant in Erskine.

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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 years for violating George Floyd's rights

The former police officer is already serving a 22-year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.

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Ukraine round-up: Putin dares West as Zelensky pays tribute to Johnson

Russian forces push into the eastern Donetsk where one civilian died on Thursday after a missile strike.

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In pictures: The rise and fall of a prime minister

The photographs that capture the rise and fall of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Gwynedd: Sheep rescued after 10 days stuck in mine shaft

Rescue team members descend on ropes into a mine to haul the trapped sheep back to safety

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Rafael Nadal beats Taylor Fritz in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal fights through injury to come from behind to beat Taylor Fritz and reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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Amazon under investigation over listings practices

The probe in to the online retail giant follows a similar investigation by the European Commission

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument.

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Will Nadhim Zahawi change tack on the economy?

All eyes are on whether the new chancellor adopts a different approach to economic management.

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Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users

The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted.

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Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Norway calls off gas strikes that risked UK supply

The Norwegian government has stepped in to stop strikes that threatened to suspend UK gas deliveries.

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Chris Mason: Can Boris Johnson survive these resignations?

Two of his cabinet say his government lacks integrity, but the PM is not expected to go easily.

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Chris Pincher: It was a mistake to appoint him - PM

The PM says a complaint was made against Chris Pincher in the Foreign Office three years ago.

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Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak share more than a love of Star Wars

The two cabinet ministers quit within minutes of each other in protest at Boris Johnson's leadership.

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Three-legged ploughshare tortoise finds new life on rollers

Chester Zoo's new ploughshare tortoise Hope was rescued from smugglers and fitted with rollers.

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Monday, 4 July 2022

Chris Mason: Why Labour's leader has made peace with Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer's vow to "make Brexit work" feels like a moment for Labour after years of argument.

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Boris Johnson was made aware of formal Chris Pincher complaint

BBC News understands the complaint sparked a disciplinary process that confirmed the MP's misconduct.

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Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape in north London

A Premier League and international footballer is arrested on suspicion of rape in north London.

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Second homes: Welsh councils to get powers to set limit

Councils in Wales may control the number of holiday lets and second homes in their area.

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Towie: Yazmin Oukhellou stable in hospital after crash which killed man

The Foreign Office says it is supporting the family of a British woman in hospital.

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All new public buildings must have separate male and female toilets, says minister

The government says having male and female-only facilities in all new premises will help women's safety.

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Saturday, 2 July 2022

Daphne du Maurier: Novelist who traced past to a French debtors' jail

Rebecca writer Dame Daphne du Maurier discovered her apparent aristocratic past was not as it seemed.

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US woman denied termination in Malta: 'I was terrified'

Andrea was medically evacuated to Spain as doctors in Malta could not terminate her pregnancy under the country's ban on abortion.

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The supermarket rows you don't usually hear about

The spat between Heinz and Tesco has shone a light on the challenges facing suppliers and retailers.

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Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike.

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Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones heading for gas rig

The drones are launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations.

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Friday, 1 July 2022

Euro 2022: A pivotal and exciting summer for women's football - Alex Scott

With Euro 2022 just around the corner, ex-England defender Alex Scott looks at the rapid pace of change within the women's game.

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The rise of the video game Arab hero

Developers are moving away from stereotypes of Arab characters and depicting them more positively.

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Logan Mwangi murder: What should happen to children who kill?

Logan Mwangi was killed by his mother and stepfather and a 14-year-old boy and dumped in a river.

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Brazil: Rio's residents garden their way out of hunger

Brazilian communities are combatting soaring food prices and a hunger crisis with urban gardens.

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Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort

A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh.

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Met officers sacked for racist Meghan WhatsApp post

The messages PC Sukhdev Jeer and PC Paul Hefford sent damaged the Met's reputation, the hearing heard.

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Woman charged with stalking McCann family

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