Monday, 31 July 2023

Affordable housing: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligible

People with enough money to rent affordable housing are being told their incomes are too low.

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Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts.

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Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.

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Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win.

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Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

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Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback.

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Carer shortage: Woman stuck in hospital for 11 months

The 96-year-old was one of thousands on waiting lists for carers and says she felt "imprisoned".

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Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week.

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Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective".

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Friday, 28 July 2023

Should the Rosebank oilfield get the go ahead?

The UK's largest untapped oil field is off the coast of Shetland. Is there an alternative to drilling for more oil?

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NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says minister

Andrew Griffith's comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies.

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Stolen dog Twiglet back home with elated owner

Video of the dachshund being abducted from her home by a burglar went viral on social media.

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US heatwave: Scorching heat strains US air conditioning capacity

Weather experts warn of "dangerously hot conditions" over the weekend for millions of Americans.

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Why July is the 'world's hottest month'... in 61 seconds

With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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Newspaper headlines: Ulez policy warning and police pledge on crime

Many of the papers focus on the battles within the Tory and Labour parties over their green policies.

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames'

The Mediterranean wildfires have killed dozens in Algeria and left Tunisian homes and business in ashes.

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Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England

Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023.

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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

Another Trump employee is also charged in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.

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The Papers: 'Global boiling' and 'Harry hacking claim thrown out'

Many of Friday's front pages lead on the UN's warning that the world is in its "global boiling" era.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023

The Papers: 'Nothing compared' to superstar Sinéad O'Connor

Thursday's papers lead on the death of Irish singing legend Sinéad O'Connor at the age of 56.

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Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.

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Georgia Harrison's £200k damages over Stephen Bear sex tape

Georgia Harrison says she will donate some of the money to charities over the incident in 2020.

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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.

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Monday, 24 July 2023

The Papers: 'Rhodes holiday terror' and George Alagiah tributes

Tuesday's papers lead on BBC presenter George Alagiah's death and Britons trapped in Greek wildfires.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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Police Scotland postpones clean-shaven policy for officers

The plans would have required many frontline officers and staff to remove beards and moustaches.

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Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.

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Singer Raymond Froggatt dies aged 81

The Shropshire-based singer-songwriter wrote material performed by Gladys Knight and Cliff Richard.

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Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.

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Sunday, 23 July 2023

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire.

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Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?

An undercover BBC investigation finds drug gangs are using social media to recruit children.

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Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.

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Friday, 21 July 2023

The Papers: By-election fallout and Lionesses roaring to go

Many of Saturdays front pages focus on the three by-elections held on Thursday.

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Gateshead match abandoned after hearse drives onto pitch

Police are called as two vehicles are driven onto the pitch at half-time in front of stunned fans.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Norfolk beach death: Owner admits trampoline safety breaches

An inflatables manager admits safety breaches following the death of Ava-May Littleboy, three.

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

Can houseplants purify the air in your home?

Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality.

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Newspaper headlines: Farage gets apology and King Charles gets 'pay rise'

The boss of the NatWest Group saying sorry to Nigel Farage leads Friday's front pages.

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Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations

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What's next for Travis King, US soldier detained in North Korea

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie looks at the possible outcomes of the high-stake political row.

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Norfolk Boreas: Work on offshore wind farm stops over soaring costs

Vattenfall cites deteriorating market conditions in its decision to shelve the offshore wind farm.

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Newspaper review: 'Heatwave from hell' and Farage's finances

Wednesday's papers feature dramatic images and reports of the heat ravaging parts of Europe.

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Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call

Tobias Ellwood says Afghanistan has been "transformed" and it is time to restart diplomatic relations.

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Tupac Shakur: Police issue search warrant over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Monday, 17 July 2023

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future?

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Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

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Corrie Mckeague: Mum's fury at bin safety years after airman death

Corrie Mckeague's mum says she feels sick after seeing unlocked bins where her son went missing.

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Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.

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US military emails sent to Russian ally due to typo

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.

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Sunday, 16 July 2023

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations.

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film.

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Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality.

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Friday, 14 July 2023

Winnipeg can remove blockade over indigenous murders, court rules

Protesters blocked the dump after officials said they would not search for the remains of two murdered women.

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Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven

Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue".

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Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley

The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert.

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Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt the Proms

The action is met with boos and jeers from some members of the audience at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England

Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday.

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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

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Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control.

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Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world.

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Sunak: No decision yet on public sector pay rises

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control.

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BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims.

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder.

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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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Charlie Watts' book collection to be auctioned

The Rolling Stones drummer had a broad collection of first editions, including The Great Gatsby.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers.

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BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts".

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Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim.

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Saturday, 8 July 2023

Delhi's earliest crimes revealed by 1800s police records

The year is 1861. Mughal rule has just ended, Delhi is in ferment and decline - then a bed gets stolen.

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Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC

The BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos, the Sun reports.

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BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun.

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Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight.

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Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life.

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Friday, 7 July 2023

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins realises long-held art ambitions

Years after deferring a place at art school, Ian 'H' Watkins returns to his first love.

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Hail batters Spain and icy water flows through streets

Storms in the country are battering areas in the north and south with hail days after a heatwave.

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The Papers: 'Mickey Mouse vs Home Office' and 'talk up Brexit'

The removal of Disney cartoons from an asylum centre and Brexit pressure on the PM lead the papers.

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BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit photos - report

The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid tens of thousands of pounds to the teenager.

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Britney Spears: No charges against Victor Wembanyama's guard who 'struck' pop star

Britney Spears claimed the incident at a restaurant in Vegas was a 'traumatic experience' for her.

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea.

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Thursday, 6 July 2023

Quiz of the week: Why has Barbie found herself in hot water?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Can Threads make more money than Elon Musks Twitter?

Mark Zuckerberg has made a fortune selling ads on Facebook and Instagram. Will Threads be the same?

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The Papers: 'Tea party horror' and 'strike to ground flights'

The crash which killed an eight-year-old girl at a school tea party dominates Friday's front pages.

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Murray leads Tsitsipas as match stopped by curfew

Andy Murray dazzles under the Wimbledon lights again as he leads Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thriller on Centre Court.

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Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil".

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Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin.

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Wednesday, 5 July 2023

Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app

The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union.

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Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans.

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Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' The Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against The Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers.

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Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Six Triple Eight: The battalion of black women erased from history

The members of the 6888th battalion are beginning to get recognition almost 80 years on.

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The Papers: 'UK mortgage crunch' and Tory MP's 'police probe'

Interest rate hikes and a further Covid regulation breach police investigation make Wednesday's papers.

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John Berylson: Millwall owner and chairman dies aged 70 in 'tragic accident'

Millwall's owner and chairman John Berylson dies at the age of 70 following a "tragic accident", the club announce.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues

The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured.

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Sunday, 2 July 2023

How AI can help process waste and increase recycling

Video cameras powered by AI are analysing work at waste processing and recycling facilities.

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The Papers: Banks free speech warning and 'strikes until 2025'

A warning to banks over "blacklisting" customers and the prospect of more NHS strikes makes the papers.

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Energy prices might spike this winter - IEA boss

Governments may need to step in again and subsidise energy bills this winter says IEA boss.

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Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday.

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Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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Saturday, 1 July 2023

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

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France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues

Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police.

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Three teens charged with murder of boy found stabbed in London canal

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, are charged with murder and robbery after the stabbing of Victor Lee, 17.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighter from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on.

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Woman charged with stalking McCann family

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