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• Amnesty condemns Egypt's 'execution spree'

  02-12-2020 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The campaign group says Egypt executed at least 57 people in October and November alone.
  
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• The 88 things biohacker Bryan Johnson’s girlfriend is doing every day for a ‘world first’ in menstrual health research

  30-07-2026 22:54 via independent.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old will give multiple urine, spit and stool samples a day
  
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• Federal government is investigating Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein as company discloses possibility of significant fines

  30-07-2026 22:50 via independent.co.uk
  
  The company, known for its low-priced clothing, has faced scrutiny over its labor practices
  
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• One of the nation’s oldest wine distributors blames lack of drinking for its bankruptcy

  30-07-2026 22:38 via independent.co.uk
  
  Just 54 percent of Americans now say they drink alcohol, according to a poll
  
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• Thousands of migrants arrive in Ceuta as Spain sends army to ‘totally collapsed’ border

  30-07-2026 22:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  The head of Ceuta’s regional government called for the army to be deployed
  
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• Argentina’s Milei empowers government to ban foreigners for hate speech

  30-07-2026 22:19 via independent.co.uk
  
  Milei’s administration framed the decree as a direct response to weeks of criticism from celebrities, rival fans, and social media users
  
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• Chicago sees number of migrants becoming citizens plummet by more than 80% after it became ground zero for ICE raids

  30-07-2026 22:15 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump administration has worked to raise barriers to new citizenship approvals while pursuing aggressive immigration operations in cities like Chicago
  
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• What to know before drinking Philadelphia’s tap water - and how to reduce your household exposure to contaminants

  30-07-2026 22:04 via independent.co.uk
  
  As an interdisciplinary scientist and engineer, I study drinking water infrastructure and how science gets translated into policy and decision-making
  
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• Trump-appointed judge joins ruling against immigrant detention policy

  30-07-2026 21:59 via independent.co.uk
  
  This ruling further deepens a growing divide among federal appeals courts regarding the administration's mandatory detention policy
  
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• Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York

  30-07-2026 21:52 via independent.co.uk
  
  Cleanup efforts are underway in parts of upstate New York following two days of heavy rains that led to flash flooding, water rescues and the destruction of a centuries-old grist mill
  
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• Trump desperately wants his MAGA slush fund back. He’s making that crystal clear in the battle over Blanche

  30-07-2026 21:50 via independent.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump is holding his ground and making one thing clear to Republicans — he cares more about his ‘sweetheart’ deal than keeping the Senate functional. John Bowden and Eric Garcia report on a rare standoff
  
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• Trump’s ‘Freedom Haulers’ event revealed something deeply unsettling about the president and his team

  30-07-2026 21:16 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump struggled to speak off-script and his transportation secretary jumped in to praise him. It was an uncomfortable dynamic that speaks to what’s happening behind the scenes, writes Holly Baxter
  
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• Spain will send troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants arrive from sea

  30-07-2026 21:01 via independent.co.uk
  
  The head of Ceuta's regional government called for the army to be deployed
  
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• Six states have enacted laws addressing classroom screen time as schools rethink whether every student needs a laptop

  30-07-2026 20:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  Many districts are establishing clearer expectations about when technology should be used, for what purpose and at what ages
  
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• Spain will send troops to Ceuta after thousands of African migrants arrive from sea

  30-07-2026 20:28 via independent.co.uk
  
  The head of Ceuta's regional government called for the army to be deployed
  
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• Boy ‘inadvertently’ saved his sister before drowning in New Jersey river as search continues for third child

  30-07-2026 20:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  It wasn't immediately clear how they ended up in the river, which was higher than usual because of heavy rainfall in the region
  
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• Father arrested after 2-year-old daughter dies from swallowing kratom pills while in his care: police

  30-07-2026 20:19 via independent.co.uk
  
  Kratom, which is sold over the counter, is used for its ‘stimulant, analgesic, and opioid-like effects,’ police say
  
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• TSA is sharing more information with ICE, leading to viral videos of airport arrests: report

  30-07-2026 19:59 via independent.co.uk
  
  A source within ICE described airline passengers as ‘easy targets’ who can help the agency meet a target of 2,000 arrests a day
  
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• Neighbors beg church next door to turn down its bass that has their homes rocking on Sunday mornings

  30-07-2026 19:57 via independent.co.uk
  
  Police say they haven’t caught any violations, but residents claim officers arrive 30 minutes after the music ends
  
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• Trump ballroom begins to rise above the ground at the White House despite court case to stop construction

  30-07-2026 19:48 via independent.co.uk
  
  While battling legal challenges, the administration has continued to push forward with construction on the $400 million White House ballroom
  
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• Dad who gifted teen son the gun he used to kill four in mass shooting gets 15 years

  30-07-2026 19:47 via independent.co.uk
  
  A jury in March found him guilty of second-degree murder in the deaths of 14-year-old students
  
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• RFK Jr has launched his own cooking show to show you the best recipes from his sauerkraut-heavy diet

  30-07-2026 19:31 via independent.co.uk
  
  RFK Jr. said he used to carry sauerkraut with him but ‘got too many complaints’
  
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• No charges for parents whose toddler was alive after being declared dead at the hospital

  30-07-2026 19:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  Police in Arizona had recommended negligence charges in the extraordinary case
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Six family members killed after Putin launches ‘North Korean ballistic missile’ at Ukrainian village

  30-07-2026 19:23 via independent.co.uk
  
  Military alliance says it will take ‘necessary measures’ to defend member states
  
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• Your next DoorDash order might be coming from the sky

  30-07-2026 19:06 via independent.co.uk
  
  DoorDash already offers drone delivery in select markets, including Christiansburg, Virginia, and parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth area through partnerships with Wing and Flytrex
  
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• ‘Intense’ El Niño will be a ‘double blow’ for Latin America, UN official warns

  30-07-2026 18:41 via independent.co.uk
  
  The U.S. Climate Prediction Center recently estimated an 81% probability of a ‘very strong’ El Niño, potentially ranking among the most severe since 1950
  
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• Driver trapped during tornado as power lines crash around her: ‘I thought I was a goner’

  30-07-2026 18:39 via independent.co.uk
  
  A driver was caught inside a tornado after power lines crashed down around her during a powerful storm in Wisconsin.
  
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• Michigan taco truck owner faces threats, posts about her kids and 1-star reviews for catering GOP event: ‘Overwhelming’

  30-07-2026 18:38 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘We decided to do it to make money to feed our families,’ Deanna Bueno told The Independent. ‘’I had no clue if the president was coming to town or not. I just don't follow any of that stuff. I have four kids.’
  
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• Michigan taco truck owner faces threats, posts about her kids and 1-star reviews for catering GOP event: ‘Harassment is getting overwhelming’

  30-07-2026 18:38 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘We decided to do it to make money to feed our families,’ Deanna Bueno told The Independent. ‘I had no clue if the president was coming to town or not. I just don't follow any of that stuff. I have four kids.
  
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• Son of Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy faces mental health check after allegedly shooting his mother

  30-07-2026 18:36 via independent.co.uk
  
  Elijah Bieniemy was due for two court appearances on Thursday following Sunday’s late-night shooting
  
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