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• EU approves UK state aid for RWE biomass-fired power plant

  01-12-2015 14:14
  BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - The European Commission has approved British plans to subsidise the conversion of RWE's Lynemouth coal-fired power plant in northern England to burning biomass, sending the German utility company's shares higher.
  
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• Iran war live: Trump to charge 20% toll on ships using Strait of Hormuz - The Independent

  13-07-2026 17:08 via news.google.com
  Iran war live: Trump to charge 20% toll on ships using Strait of Hormuz  The IndependentNew strikes reported in Iran as tracking data shows limited traffic in Strait of Hormuz  BBCTrump Says US Will Be Reimbursed 20% Rate for Hormuz Traffic  Bloomberg.comTraffic through strait of Hormuz plummets after US and Iran trade strikes – Middle East crisis live  The GuardianLive updates: Ceasefire disintegrates as US pounds Iran following intense weekend of s
  
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• Natural sugar discovered in cloud of dust and gas near centre of Milky Way - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 17:01 via news.google.com
  Natural sugar discovered in cloud of dust and gas near centre of Milky Way  The GuardianSugar molecules found in interstellar space for the first time  New ScientistScientists Find The First True Sugar Ever Detected in Interstellar Space  ScienceAlertSugar raining down from space may have helped create life on Earth  The TimesSugar found in raspberries discovered near Milky Way's center, hinting that life's ingredients are common in space  Live S
  
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• Woman held on suspicion of arson over Dove Stone Reservoir moorland fire - BBC

  13-07-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Woman held on suspicion of arson over Dove Stone Reservoir moorland fire  BBCA moorland blaze and Jude Bellingham station: photos of the day – Monday  The GuardianFirefighters tackle Moorland fire at Dovestone Reservoir  Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ServiceReports of fireworks before Dove Stone Reservoir fire, police say  BBCResidents warned to shut windows as wildfire smoke makes air quality ‘unhealthy’  Warrington Guardi
  
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• Three found dead in Ballymena - PSNI ‘not seeking any further individuals’ - Belfast Telegraph

  13-07-2026 16:47 via news.google.com
  Three found dead in Ballymena - PSNI ‘not seeking any further individuals’  Belfast TelegraphBallymena: Three people found dead in house  BBCPolice launch investigation after three people found dead in family home  Sky NewsThree family members found dead at home in Co Antrim  RTE.ieFamily of three found dead at home in Northern Ireland  The Telegraph
  
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• Andrey Santos: Man Utd complete £50m signing of Brazil international midfielder from Chelsea - Sky Sports

  13-07-2026 16:15 via news.google.com
  Andrey Santos: Man Utd complete £50m signing of Brazil international midfielder from Chelsea  Sky SportsMan Utd complete Andrey Santos deal and close in on Youri Tielemans  BBCAndrey Santos signs for United  Official Manchester United WebsiteAndrey Santos moves to Manchester United | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football ClubMan United announce signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, Éderson deal stalls  ESPN
  
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• Ana Mendieta review – were she still alive she’d be at the forefront of art in this century - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 16:12 via news.google.com
  Ana Mendieta review – were she still alive she’d be at the forefront of art in this century  The GuardianAna Mendieta’s death split the art world – it’s right that the Tate reclaims her life  The IndependentForget Emin and Kahlo, this is the true star of Tate’s all-female summer  The TelegraphAna Mendieta’s ‘Neolithic art’ recreated for major Tate Modern survey  The Art NewspaperAna Mendieta  
  
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• UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain - Reuters

  13-07-2026 15:58 via news.google.com
  UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain  ReutersUK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  BBCUK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations  GOV.UKUK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation  The GuardianUK uses new powers to ban Iran’s IRGC and Russian intelligence unit  Financi
  
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• Create Horus Heresy veterans with new combi-weapons and shotguns - Warhammer Community

  13-07-2026 15:56 via news.google.com
  Create Horus Heresy veterans with new combi-weapons and shotguns  Warhammer Community
  
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• Twelve arrested over threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk - BBC

  13-07-2026 15:36 via news.google.com
  Twelve arrested over threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk  BBCDozen arrested by counter terror police over suspected threat to Islamic event  Sky NewsUK police arrest 12 after "extreme right-wing" threat at Islamic event  ReutersIslamic event in Suffolk ends early after 'possible threat'  BBCTwelve arrested over terror threat against Islamic event in Suffolk  The Times
  
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• In Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z Came Down to Earth - Pitchfork

  13-07-2026 15:24 via news.google.com
  In Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z Came Down to Earth  PitchforkJay-Z review – rap legend dazzles New York City with lavish spectacle, sharp bars and Beyoncé  The GuardianSee Jay-Z Bring Out Eminem, Pharrell Williams at Yankee Stadium Night Two  Rolling StoneJay-Z Addresses Three-Hour Delay at Yankee Stadium Concert, Says He Wanted to Avoid Fans Getting “Trampled”  The Hollywood ReporterJay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ 25th Anniv
  
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• Are you starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland - BBC

  13-07-2026 15:20 via news.google.com
  Are you starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland  BBCMenB vac: vaccine allocation and ordering guidance  Community Pharmacy EnglandMeningitis B: Teenagers warned to get jab after deadly university outbreaks  The IndependentMeningitis jab drive targets freshers  The TelegraphMother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine  EDP24
  
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• Man in wheelchair killed after car mounts pavement in Bradford - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 15:08 via news.google.com
  Man in wheelchair killed after car mounts pavement in Bradford  The TelegraphArrest after man killed as car mounts kerb in Bradford  BBCMan dies and one seriously injured after car mounts kerb in Bradford city centre  Telegraph and ArgusWheelchair user killed after car ploughs into pedestrians | ITV News  ITVXMan in wheelchair dies after being hit by SUV as two others injured  Yorkshire Post
  
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• UK Trade Group Calls Death Of Discs A Blow To Consumer Choice - Kotaku

  13-07-2026 14:58 via news.google.com
  UK Trade Group Calls Death Of Discs A Blow To Consumer Choice  KotakuPlayStation says it will stop making physical games – and that should worry us all  The GuardianRetail trade body condemns PlayStation’s plan to kill the disc  The Game BusinessMexican Lawmakers to File Antitrust Complaint Against PlayStation and Sony Over PS Store Following the Potential End of Physical Games  levelup.comEU cannot stop Sony and other developers from scrapping
  
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• Atlanta police ramp up security because of England vs Argentina fan violence fears - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 14:44 via news.google.com
  Atlanta police ramp up security because of England vs Argentina fan violence fears  The TelegraphWorld Cup 2026: England to wear all-white kit and Argentina navy blue in semi-finals  BBCWorld Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England’s semi-final opponents Argentina | Nick Ames  The GuardianEngland-Argentina confirmed: Lionel Messi ready for 'special' World Cup semfinal vs 'powerhouse'  ESPNEngland vs Argentina LIVE! World Cup 2026 semi-final fixtu
  
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• Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78 - BBC

  13-07-2026 13:58 via news.google.com
  Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78  BBCSam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park  BBCSam Neill was a warm, wry and unselfish star who twinkled so others could shine  The Guardian'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78  BBC'One of the greats': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died  Sky News
  
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• Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 13:46 via news.google.com
  Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation  The GuardianAnn Widdecombe death: Home secretary to give statement in the Commons  BBCCounter-terrorist police chief says ‘new evidence’ led to his team taking over investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death – UK politics live  The GuardianCounter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death  BBCAnn Widdecombe: 28-year-old arrested after f
  
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• Human trials of new Ebola vaccine set to begin in UK - Sky News

  13-07-2026 13:37 via news.google.com
  Human trials of new Ebola vaccine set to begin in UK  Sky NewsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• In photos: Andoni Iraola's first press conference as Liverpool head coach - Liverpool FC

  13-07-2026 13:32 via news.google.com
  In photos: Andoni Iraola's first press conference as Liverpool head coach  Liverpool FCWatch Andoni Iraola Liverpool press conference LIVE  BBCI want to give fans a team to be proud of - Iraola  BBCEvery word from Andoni Iraola's first press conference at Liverpool  Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola says Liverpool need to sign more players as he addresses questions over his style in first press conference  Sky Sports
  
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• Brussels is beating a retreat from net zero orthodoxy - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  Brussels is beating a retreat from net zero orthodoxy  The TelegraphEurope’s slow electrification is a ‘major mistake’, warns IEA chief  Financial TimesEU drafts 'electrification' plan to curb oil and gas use, after Iran war disruption  ReutersHead of IEA Roasts Europe for "Slow Electrification"  CleanTechnicaInside the electrification agenda: A conversation with EDF’s Group Senior Executive Vice-President  euractiv.com
  
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• Person reported killed during ICE operation in Maine, state house speaker says – US politics live - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 12:55 via news.google.com
  Person reported killed during ICE operation in Maine, state house speaker says – US politics live  The GuardianSenator Lindsey Graham's cause of death was an aortic tear, says medical examiner  BBCLindsey Graham’s death deprives Ukraine of a key ally who had Trump’s ear, experts say  The IndependentRepublicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death  The GuardianInside Lindsey Graham's final push for Saudi-Israel pe
  
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• Severe wildfire warnings issued in the South East - BBC

  13-07-2026 12:50 via news.google.com
  Severe wildfire warnings issued in the South East  BBCUK heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK  BBCWildfires burn in Wales and England as environment officials warn of ‘exceptional risk’  The GuardianUK wildfire map: Areas most at risk as major incident declared in North Wales  The IndependentSchools close as major incident wildfire forces locals to evacuate | ITV News  ITVX
  
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• Watch Xabi Alonso's first press conference live! | News | Official Site - Chelsea Football Club

  13-07-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  Watch Xabi Alonso's first press conference live! | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football ClubXabi Alonso Chelsea press conference LIVE  BBCTriple injury boost and two new signings arrive as Chelsea begin Alonso era  London Evening StandardNew Chelsea boss Alonso provides updates on the futures of three players  hayters.comNew Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso demands team show ‘hunger’ for success  Newham Recorder
  
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• Reflect Orbital just got permission to launch its 1st space mirror to orbit. Tens of thousands more could follow - Space

  13-07-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  Reflect Orbital just got permission to launch its 1st space mirror to orbit. Tens of thousands more could follow  SpaceF.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry  The New York TimesFCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite  SpaceNewsU.S. regulator green-lights mission to launch giant mirror to orbit  The HinduA Space Plan to Illuminate Earth at Night: The Controversy Over Orbital Sun-Reflectors  صوت
  
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• Olly Robbins seeks judicial review over sacking in Mandelson scandal - Financial Times

  13-07-2026 11:31 via news.google.com
  Olly Robbins seeks judicial review over sacking in Mandelson scandal  Financial TimesFormer top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking  BBCOlly Robbins to take legal action against Starmer over Mandelson scandal sacking  The TelegraphOlly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer  The GuardianEx-Foreign Office boss launches legal challenge after being fired by Starmer over Mandelson scandal  T
  
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• Amber Davies: Legally Blonde musical star says 'don't film shows' - BBC

  13-07-2026 11:29 via news.google.com
  Amber Davies: Legally Blonde musical star says 'don't film shows'  BBCAmber Davies requests audience member filming Legally Blonde be removed from auditorium  WhatsOnStageAmber Davies throws theatregoer out mid-performance for filming: ‘It’s ruined the morale’  The IndependentAmber Davies asks for 'selfish' audience member to be removed from theatre for filming  London Evening StandardAmber Davies throws out theatregoer at Legally Blonde
  
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• Bangkok bar fire victims died trapped in lavatories - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 10:11 via news.google.com
  Bangkok bar fire victims died trapped in lavatories  The TelegraphAftermath of Bangkok’s deadly pub fire that killed at least 27 people  The IndependentThailand: Bangkok bar fire leaves dozens dead  dw.comAt least 27 killed in fire at Bangkok pub with another 22 critically injured  The Guardian'No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno  Reuters
  
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• More than 2,700 deaths linked to May and June heatwaves, study suggests - Sky News

  13-07-2026 09:31 via news.google.com
  More than 2,700 deaths linked to May and June heatwaves, study suggests  Sky NewsMore than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales  BBCMay and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests  The GuardianMay and June heatwaves kill 2,700 people  The TelegraphMore than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves  Al Jazeera
  
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• Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz - The Guardian

  13-07-2026 09:18 via news.google.com
  Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz  The GuardianOil price jumps 3% and UK pump prices rise as the US and Iran trade attacks – as it happened  The GuardianOil prices rise as U.S. and Iran contest control of Strait of Hormuz with fresh strikes  CNBCTech Stocks Slide as Oil Climbs on US-Iran Strikes: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comOil Prices Surge After Iran and U.S. Trade Strikes  The New York Times
  
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• Gus, the world’s most expensive dinosaur, divides scientists - The Telegraph

  13-07-2026 09:00 via news.google.com
  Gus, the world’s most expensive dinosaur, divides scientists  The TelegraphT. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a ​problem for scientists  BBCA T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever  CNNRancher discovered giant T. rex, Sotheby’s to auction Gus amid controversy  mezha.netAnd finally… Rex appeal  Scottish Financial News
  
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