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• Ukrainian soldiers left beaming as they drive past Stonehenge in 'wholesome' video

  26-07-2023 23:54 via express.co.uk
  
  The troops, who have been training with the Armed Forces in the UK, drove past the historic Wiltshire landmark
  
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• Eco-zealots graffiti King Charles III portrait and claim 'the world is on fire'

  26-07-2023 23:34 via express.co.uk
  
  Eco-zealots from climate campaign group This is Rigged defaced the portrait of King Charles III with the slogan "the people are mightier than the lord".
  
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• Drink-driver admits killing cyclist then burying body to cover up his crime

  26-07-2023 23:27 via express.co.uk
  
  The remains of the cyclist were found in a remote area near a farm in Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute.
  
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• ITV's Love Island stars forced to turn on each other days before live final - Chronicle Live

  26-07-2023 23:19 via news.google.com
  ITV's Love Island stars forced to turn on each other days before live final  Chronicle LiveEnough is enough: Abi needs to be removed from the Love Island villa, for her own sake  The TabLove Island fans are devastated as Scott narrowly misses out on a place in the final as he's dumped from the v  Daily MailLove Island first look sees three couples at risk of being dumped ahead of the final  Wales OnlineLove Island villa hit with second shock dumping in sav
  
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• Niger armed forces rally in support of president caught in attempted coup - Financial Times

  26-07-2023 23:17 via news.google.com
  
  Niger armed forces rally in support of president caught in attempted coup  Financial TimesNiger’s Bazoum ‘held by guards’ in apparent coup attempt  Al Jazeera EnglishNiger coup attempt: President Mohamed Bazoum held  BBCNiger: President Mohamed Bazoum detained by the presidential guard  EuronewsUK statement on violence in Niger  GOV.UKView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Sinéad O’Connor: a life in pictures

  26-07-2023 23:05 via theguardian.com
  
  The Irish singer, songwriter and activist has died aged 56Sinéad O’Connor obituaryNews: Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56 Continue reading...
  
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• UFO hearing key takeaways: cover-up claims and Pentagon denials - The Guardian

  26-07-2023 22:37 via news.google.com
  
  UFO hearing key takeaways: cover-up claims and Pentagon denials  The GuardianUFO hearing live: Whistleblower gives evidence at US House panel hearing  BBCUFO hearings: whistleblower David Grusch says ‘non-human biologics’ found at alleged crash sites – as it happened  The Guardian15 key questions for today’s UFO hearing  The HillAliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• First warning sign of Alzheimer's may be THIS bizarre symptom, study suggests - Daily Mail

  26-07-2023 22:25 via news.google.com
  First warning sign of Alzheimer's may be THIS bizarre symptom, study suggests  Daily MailGroundbreaking study finds loss of smell 'could be early sign of dementia'  ExpressLosing sense of smell could be one of earliest signs of 'silent killer'  The MirrorScientists discover one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s – and you might spot it at dinner time...  The SunPeople With Alzheimer's Genes May Lose Sense of Smell First  U.S. News &
  
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• Jordan Henderson: Liverpool captain posts goodbye on Instagram ahead of Al Ettifaq move under Steven Gerrard - Sky Sports

  26-07-2023 21:32 via news.google.com
  Jordan Henderson: Liverpool captain posts goodbye on Instagram ahead of Al Ettifaq move under Steven Gerrard  Sky SportsJordan Henderson: Liverpool captain confirms exit in goodbye video to fans  BBC"I will always be a red" - Jordan Henderson's leaving Liverpool video  This Is AnfieldJordan Henderson CONFIRMS Liverpool exit ahead of £700,000-a-week move to Saudi in an emotional video... as Re  Daily MailJordan Henderson sends emotional message to Liv
  
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• Falcon Heavy to launch largest ever geostationary satellite - NASASpaceFlight.com - NASASpaceflight.com

  26-07-2023 21:29 via news.google.com
  
  Falcon Heavy to launch largest ever geostationary satellite - NASASpaceFlight.com  NASASpaceflight.comSpaceX to launch world’s largest communications satellite ahead of TOP-SECRET mission in September...  The SunWatch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch on record-breaking mission tonight  Space.comWatch Live as SpaceX Attempts Launch of Falcon Heavy  GizmodoWatch SpaceX attempt a record-breaking Falcon Heavy launch tonight  BGRView Full cov
  
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• Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40 - BBC

  26-07-2023 21:16 via news.google.com
  
  Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40  BBCMediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece  BBCRhodes residents join wildfire fight with shovels, tree branches, and towels  The IndependentWe must continue to support Greece  The TelegraphFamily holidays are up in smoke – and it's the maddest panic since lockdown  The TelegraphView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Warning as outbreak of Victorian disease sees GPs put on high alert - Liverpool Echo

  26-07-2023 21:12 via news.google.com
  Warning as outbreak of Victorian disease sees GPs put on high alert  Liverpool EchoUrgent warning amid outbreak of Victorian disease as GPs placed on high alert  The MirrorUrgent warning over new outbreak of Victorian disease as 7 cases are linked to school and nursery...  The SunGPs on high alert amid urgent warning over outbreak of Victorian disease  Manchester Evening NewsMajor measles outbreak alert for Hackney and Haringey  Jewish NewsView F
  
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• LIVE Two police officers injured in South Manchester stabbing with road taped off - updates - Manchester Evening News

  26-07-2023 20:59 via news.google.com
  LIVE Two police officers injured in South Manchester stabbing with road taped off - updates  Manchester Evening NewsUK BREAKING: Two police officers stabbed in street while dealing with crash  Liverpool EchoTwo police officers injured in knife attack at road crash scene as man arrested  The MirrorTwo police officers viciously attacked with a knife in the street while dealing with moped crash  Manchester Evening NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• 'Britain’s most hated’ tax set to soar even higher than 'eye-watering' £214K average bill

  26-07-2023 20:26 via express.co.uk
  
  House price rises and a freeze on reliefs means more and more people could be subject to unexpected hefty inheritance tax bills.
  
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• How Nigel Farage forced out NatWest chief - Financial Times

  26-07-2023 20:05 via news.google.com
  
  How Nigel Farage forced out NatWest chief  Financial TimesNatWest chief exec resigns for breaching customer confidentiality over Nigel Farage’s account  Channel 4 NewsWhy has Farage called for Natwest board to step down? #shorts  The IndependentHas Alison Rose paved the way for Nigel Farage's political comeback? | Andrew Grice  The IndependentNatWest's mishandling of the Farage farrago  Financial TimesView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Yorkshire Water ad ridiculed over clips of Herefordshire and Russian bar - The Guardian

  26-07-2023 19:58 via news.google.com
  Yorkshire Water ad ridiculed over clips of Herefordshire and Russian bar  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Heartbreak for Ireland, history for the Philippines - Women’s Football Weekly

  26-07-2023 19:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Faye Carruthers is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Ceylon Andi Hickman and Júlia Belas to discuss Ireland’s elimination from the Women’s World Cup, while Group A is wide open following the Philippines’ historic victory against New Zealand.Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Ireland surely deserve more than zero points after their perfor
  
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• Electric car linked to deadly fire on cargo ship - The Telegraph

  26-07-2023 19:51 via news.google.com
  
  Electric car linked to deadly fire on cargo ship  The TelegraphCargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles continues to burn off Dutch coast  Guardian NewsAmeland rescue: Crew jump off ship ablaze with cargo of 3,000 cars  BBCNorth Sea: One dead, several injured in cargo ship fire off Dutch coast  euronewsOne killed as ship carrying 3,000 cars catches fire off Dutch coast  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to two tax charges after chaos around deal - The Independent

  26-07-2023 19:47 via news.google.com
  
  Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to two tax charges after chaos around deal  The IndependentHunter Biden: Plea deal for president's son collapses in dramatic court hearing  BBCHunter Biden's plea deal appears at risk of falling apart. What happens next?  The IndependentHunter Biden pleads not guilty over tax charges as plea deal unexpectedly unravels  Sky NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Brexit fury as Gibraltar future uncertain over stalemate 41 months after UK left EU

  26-07-2023 19:47 via express.co.uk
  
  The election called by the Spanish Prime Minister resulted in a split parliament with no clear winner. The government coalition that will result from the ongoing talks will likely shape the future of the negotiations between Spain and the UK on Gibraltar.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM5 get one of the WF-1000XM5's best features - TrustedReviews

  26-07-2023 19:40 via news.google.com
  
  Sony WH-1000XM5 get one of the WF-1000XM5's best features  TrustedReviewsThe Sony WH-1000XM5 just stole the AirPods Max's best feature  Tom's GuideSimple Sony WF-1000XM5 change fixes the XM4's only real flaw  TrustedReviewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Beautiful Scottish village turned into exclusive playground for America's rich and famous

  26-07-2023 19:38 via express.co.uk
  
  Campaigners claimed the Taymouth estate, which was once freely open for walkers, is now cordoned off with "path closed" signs and security warnings. The famous castle is reportedly going under a major £300million restoration project and is now covered in scaffolding.
  
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• Security guard wrongly jailed for 17 years has rape conviction quashed - The Telegraph

  26-07-2023 19:20 via news.google.com
  
  Security guard wrongly jailed for 17 years has rape conviction quashed  The TelegraphView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Superconductor breakthrough could represent ‘biggest physics discovery of a lifetime’ – but scientists urge caution - The Independent

  26-07-2023 18:47 via news.google.com
  
  Superconductor breakthrough could represent ‘biggest physics discovery of a lifetime’ – but scientists urge caution  The IndependentWhy I'm sceptical about a superconductor breakthrough  The SpectatorRoom-temperature superconductor 'breakthrough' met with scepticism  New ScientistThe latest mega-breakthrough on room-temperature superconductors is probably nonsense  inewsI want this to be the most important breakthrough for computing, fusi
  
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• 'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges - BBC

  26-07-2023 18:44 via news.google.com
  
  'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges  BBCKevin Spacey speaks after being found not guilty of sexual assault  Guardian NewsKevin Spacey and the death of #MeToo  SpikedWatch live: Lawyers hold press conference after Kevin Spacey cleared of sex offences  The IndependentBREAKING: Kevin Spacey Cleared Of Nine Sex Offences | “Is It Time To Un-Cancel Him?”  TalkTVView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• UK budget watchdog warned ex-finance minister Kwarteng about soaring borrowing - Reuters UK

  26-07-2023 18:22 via news.google.com
  
  UK budget watchdog warned ex-finance minister Kwarteng about soaring borrowing  Reuters UKKwarteng went ahead with mini-budget despite OBR warning, FOI reveals  The GuardianKwasi Kwarteng had clear warning of strain facing UK economy before mini-Budget  Financial TimesUK Watchdog Told Kwarteng of Fiscal Hole Before Budget Chaos  BloombergView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Cult Beauty owner THG buys City AM newspaper - BBC

  26-07-2023 18:02 via news.google.com
  
  Cult Beauty owner THG buys City AM newspaper  BBCMoulding has the right to buy City AM – but he shouldn’t use THG’s cash  The GuardianMatt Moulding's THG buys business newspaper City AM  Financial TimesCity AM sold to ecommerce group THG  Evening StandardCity A.M. muscles up for new chapter with THG deal - CityAM  City A.M.View Full coverage on Google News
  
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• The neighbourhoods in Wales shoplifters target the most - Wales Online

  26-07-2023 17:59 via news.google.com
  The neighbourhoods in Wales shoplifters target the most  Wales OnlineCo-op shops hit by looting and abuse with almost 1000 incidents every day  The Dumbarton and Vale of Leven ReporterSecurity tags on £2 chocolate bars and staff in daily terror of violent gangs: CLAIRE COHEN investigates the s  Daily MailGangs are shoplifting huge quantities of baby milk powder so they can mix it with drugs...  The SunThe London areas with the worst shoplifting probl
  
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• Xbox launches shiny new Home dashboard for Series X/S, One consoles - Eurogamer.net

  26-07-2023 17:50 via news.google.com
  
  Xbox launches shiny new Home dashboard for Series X/S, One consoles  Eurogamer.netIt's Finally Here! The New Xbox Dashboard Has Arrived  Pure XboxXbox update finally brings a new Xbox Home Dashboard to consoles  TrueAchievementsMicrosoft is rolling out a new Xbox home screen to all users | VGC  Video Games ChronicleYour Xbox console is getting a brand new look, from today  TrustedReviewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Mystery of how diamonds are formed is SOLVED: Sparkling jewels 'erupt' on the Earth's surface after being driv - Daily Mail

  26-07-2023 17:47 via news.google.com
  Mystery of how diamonds are formed is SOLVED: Sparkling jewels 'erupt' on the Earth's surface after being driv  Daily MailWhy do diamonds erupt from Earth’s depths? Scientists have the answer  The GuardianScientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond finds  indy100The death of supercontinents brings diamonds to the surface  ScienceDiamond Eruptions from Earth's Depths Finally Explained  Greek ReporterView Full coverage on Go
  
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• Hugh Grant should not have been cast as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, says actor with dwarfism - The Telegraph

  26-07-2023 17:39 via news.google.com
  
  Hugh Grant should not have been cast as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, says actor with dwarfism  The TelegraphWonka: Hugh Grant casting criticised by actor with dwarfism  BBCHugh Grant's Oompa-Loompa casting criticised by actors with dwarfism  The TimesHugh Grant faces backlash as his Oompa-Loompa role in Wonka movie sparks controversy  The MirrorHugh Grant's appearance as Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka movie gets called out by fellow actor – see why &n
  
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• 11 injured after construction crane catches fire and collapses onto New York street - Sky News

  26-07-2023 17:39 via news.google.com
  11 injured after construction crane catches fire and collapses onto New York street  Sky NewsThe moment an NYC crane catches fire and collapses  BBCNYC construction crane catches fire and collapses into Manhattan high rise - live  The IndependentMidtown Manhattan crane collapse at high-rise injures 10 people, including two firefighters  AMNYDisgraced late 'King of Cranes' James Lomma founded construction firm behind NYC crane collapse: Comes 15 year &
  
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• Amazon offers concessions over third-party sales to appease UK antitrust watchdog - Financial Times

  26-07-2023 17:29 via news.google.com
  
  Amazon offers concessions over third-party sales to appease UK antitrust watchdog  Financial TimesAmazon offers to change Marketplace rules to address CMA concerns  GOV.UKAmazon proposes marketplace changes to appease UK competition watchdog  Retail GazetteAmazon offers concessions to UK antitrust watchdog as part of probe into its marketplace practices  CNBCAmazon Offers Up Marketplace Rule Change to Ease UK Antitrust Concerns  BloombergView Ful
  
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• Reply to: Re-evaluating evidence for adaptive mutation rate variation - Nature.com

  26-07-2023 17:17 via news.google.com
  
  Reply to: Re-evaluating evidence for adaptive mutation rate variation  Nature.comRe-evaluating evidence for adaptive mutation rate variation  Nature.comView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Man Utd seal Rasmus Hojlund transfer agreement despite late hijack attempt - The Mirror

  26-07-2023 16:49 via news.google.com
  Man Utd seal Rasmus Hojlund transfer agreement despite late hijack attempt  The MirrorThursday gossip: Hojlund, Lukaku, Dybala, Gallagher, Mbappe, Lavia, Fabinho, Sanches  BBCManchester United make offer worth up to £51.4m for Atalanta’s Rasmus Højlund  The Guardian‘What if he’s not ready to start’ - Marcotti reacts to Rasmus Hojlund link with Man United | ESPN FC  ESPN UKManchester United agree deal with Real Madrid ta
  
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• Samsung releases latest foldable smartphones as competition intensifies - Financial Times

  26-07-2023 16:14 via news.google.com
  
  Samsung releases latest foldable smartphones as competition intensifies  Financial TimesGalaxy Z Fold5 l Z Flip5: Official Introduction Film | Samsung  SamsungSamsung missed 'One More Thing' moment in first Unpacked event at home  SamMobile - Samsung newsSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5: upgraded folding phones launched  The GuardianMy favourite Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announcement got ten seconds of airtime  T3View Full coverage on Google Ne
  
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• Isometric exercises 'key to lowering blood pressure': What are they? - AOL UK

  26-07-2023 15:29 via news.google.com
  
  Isometric exercises 'key to lowering blood pressure': What are they?  AOL UKPlanking is a miracle exercise – but only if you get it right  The TelegraphWall squats and planks best at lowering blood pressure  BBCStatic isometric exercises most effective for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure  News-Medical.NetView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• People in Turkey and Syria: what has life been like since the February earthquakes?

  26-07-2023 13:52 via theguardian.com
  
  We’d like to hear from people affected by the earthquakes and how they have experienced the months since the disasterWe’d like to hear from people who were affected by the two devastating earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.6 magnitude on 6 February in Turkey and Syria.We are interested to hear from people about what their lives have been like since the disaster, how their family and community have been affected, and the ways in which daily life may have changed since the earthquakes. Continue
  
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• Qin Gang: The swift rise and mysterious fall of China's missing foreign minister - BBC

  26-07-2023 13:27 via news.google.com
  
  Qin Gang: The swift rise and mysterious fall of China's missing foreign minister  BBCRumours swirl over dramatic fall of Xi loyalist Qin Gang  The GuardianChina removes foreign minister Qin Gang after mystery absence - BBC News  BBC NewsQin’s removal reveals a messy portrait of China  Hindustan TimesChina’s power politics claims another victim  Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Secret Invasion ending explained - Digital Spy

  26-07-2023 13:20 via news.google.com
  
  Secret Invasion ending explained  Digital SpySecret Invasion Episode 6 Finale Review: None of the Marvels  Den of GeekSecret Invasion Finale Review: If Skrulls Are As Bad As This Show, They Deserve To Die  Giant Freakin RobotSecret Invasion recap episode six – it’s hard to care about this jeopardy-free finale  The GuardianSecret Invasion may have introduced a Kang-killer with its newest hero  GamesradarView Full coverage on Google New
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Sets the New Standard To Bring Galaxy's Premium Experience to a Tablet - Samsung

  26-07-2023 13:02 via news.google.com
  
  Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Sets the New Standard To Bring Galaxy's Premium Experience to a Tablet  SamsungGalaxy Tab S9+: Best cases, screen protectors, and accessories in 2023  XDA DevelopersSamsung launches new tablets with a must-have upgrade Apple's iPad can't beat  The MirrorGalaxy Tab S9 Series: Official Unboxing | Samsung  SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra first impressions  Pocket-lintView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Mum, dad, other: intimate photographs of parents – in pictures

  26-07-2023 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Through costume, humour and even a bout of arm-wrestling, these photographers examine the most important relationship of allContinue reading...
  
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• Child Trust Funds: Nearly a million accounts not accessed

  26-07-2023 06:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MPs criticise HMRC over "failure" to keep young people informed about their Child Trust Funds maturing.
  
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• From the archive: Bring up the bodies: the retired couple who find drowning victims – podcast

  26-07-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authorsThis week, from 2020: Gene and Sandy Ralston are a married couple in their 70s, who also happen to be among North America’s leading experts at searching for the dead Continue reading...
  
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• Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa

  26-07-2023 05:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
  
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• Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated

  26-07-2023 04:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Flare-ups overnight have caused the flames to spread to new areas on the island.
  
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• The Papers: 'The fight for Rhodes' as wildfire crisis deepens

  26-07-2023 04:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wednesday's front pages lead on the wildfires ravaging Greek islands as Europe's heatwave continues.
  
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• Why fans dress up for Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Harry Styles

  26-07-2023 02:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Taylor Swift's UK Eras tour sells out, fans turn to what they will wear when they see her in concert.
  
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• Childcare plan won't work without more money – MPs

  26-07-2023 02:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Education Committee says it is vital the government gets the funding rates right.
  
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• Police in England to attend fewer mental-health calls

  26-07-2023 02:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the new policy could save a million hours of police time every year.
  
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