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• John Glenn obituary

  08-12-2016 22:14 via theguardian.com
  
  Glenn was the first US astronaut to orbit the Earth, and later became one of his country’s most effective senatorsFull report: astronaut John Glenn dies aged 95John Glenn, who has died aged 95, was the first American to orbit the Earth and later the oldest person ever to be sent into space. During his long career he transformed himself from a highly decorated combat pilot and astronaut – one of the “Mercury Seven” group of military test pilots selected in 1959 by Nasa to
  
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• Sarr sinks 10-man Spurs as Crystal Palace plunge imploding club closer to relegation - The Guardian

  06-03-2026 00:09 via news.google.com
  Sarr sinks 10-man Spurs as Crystal Palace plunge imploding club closer to relegation  The GuardianSpurs fans WALK OUT before half-time after Sarr nets third for Palace  TNT SportsTottenham vs Crystal Palace predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder  Racing PostTottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace: 'Disbelief' - thousands leave early as Spurs in freefall  BBCConfirmed line-ups for Spurs vs Crystal Palace on 5 March, 2026.  Tottenham Hotsp
  
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• Middle East crisis live: Israeli military begins strikes on Beirut suburbs; Trump demands say in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader - The Guardian

  06-03-2026 00:02 via news.google.com
  Middle East crisis live: Israeli military begins strikes on Beirut suburbs; Trump demands say in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• BBC says ‘irreversible’ trends mean it will not survive without major overhaul - The Guardian

  05-03-2026 23:01 via news.google.com
  BBC says ‘irreversible’ trends mean it will not survive without major overhaul  The GuardianBBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay  BBCBBC open to replacing licence fee with tax  The TelegraphBBC offers to open up iPlayer to rivals alongside reform of licence fee  Financial TimesThe BBC Charter Review is time for bold choices to secure benefits of public service media for generations  BBC
  
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• Shabana Mahmood accused of mimicking Trump as she announces asylum plans - The Guardian

  05-03-2026 22:29 via news.google.com
  Shabana Mahmood accused of mimicking Trump as she announces asylum plans  The GuardianFailed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK  BBCHome Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026  GOV.UKBritain looks to Frederiksen’s migration plan to neutralize Farage  politico.euUK to further curtail rights of asylum seekers  Financial Times
  
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• A beer at sunrise then back on duty – the British pilot who made RAF history shooting down Iranian drones - The Guardian

  05-03-2026 21:59 via news.google.com
  A beer at sunrise then back on duty – the British pilot who made RAF history shooting down Iranian drones  The GuardianI had beer at sunrise after destroying Iranian drone, navy pilot says  The TimesBritish warplanes shoot down multiple drones in Jordan  Sky NewsBritish F-35B downs drone in first operational kill  UK Defence JournalIran conflict 2026: RAF Typhoon operating out of Qatar shoots down Iranian drone  Janes
  
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• Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' amid China spy probe - BBC

  05-03-2026 21:01 via news.google.com
  Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' amid China spy probe  BBCLabour MP resigns whip after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China  The GuardianChina spy case exposes new electoral hazards of foreign policy  Financial TimesI've seen nothing to suspect my husband, says Labour MP after China spying arrests  Sky NewsThree people arrested under National Security Act  Metropolitan Police
  
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• States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs - BBC

  05-03-2026 20:56 via news.google.com
  States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs  BBCNew York and other US states sue Trump over ‘illegal and reckless’ tariffs  The GuardianUS states sue Trump administration over new tariffs  Financial TimesUS states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs  Al JazeeraStates Sue to Stop Trump From Reviving Steep Tariffs  The New York Times
  
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• 'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish - BBC

  05-03-2026 20:55 via news.google.com
  'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish  BBCAirstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace  The GuardianUS holds talks with Iranian Kurdish militants over anti-regime operations  Financial TimesWhile US encourages Kurds to attack Iran, history serves darker warning  Al Jazeera'A chance for freedom' - Kurdish fighters desperate to join battle against Iran  Sky News
  
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• Zack Polanski votes against motion welcoming removal of ayatollah - The Times

  05-03-2026 20:25 via news.google.com
  Zack Polanski votes against motion welcoming removal of ayatollah  The TimesGreen leader Zack Polanski refuses to condemn Churchill statue vandalism  The TelegraphMan denies criminal damage over Winston Churchill statue graffiti  BBCPalestine Action arrest as Churchill statue defaced  BBCMan arrested after 'completely abhorrent' vandalism of Churchill statue  Sky News
  
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• T20 World Cup: India reach final despite Jacob Bethell century for England - BBC

  05-03-2026 18:32 via news.google.com
  T20 World Cup: India reach final despite Jacob Bethell century for England  BBCEngland fall just short against India in epic T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened  The GuardianT20WC 2025/26, IND vs ENG 2nd SF Match Preview - India vs England chapter 3: the match that could define eras  ESPNcricinfoEngland vs India LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final - cricket score, radio & highlights  BBCEngland lose to India in epic T20 World Cup semi-f
  
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• UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices - BBC

  05-03-2026 18:02 via news.google.com
  UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices  BBCDiesel at 16-month high in UK as Iran war drives oil prices up further  Sky NewsConflict in the Middle East: Martin Lewis' 'get off the Energy Price Cap' mini-briefing  Money Saving ExpertChannel Island energy firms keep fuel price hike 'under scrutiny'  BBCMinisters discuss ways to offset energy price surges caused by Iran war  The Guardian
  
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• Catherine 'OK' with spice during Golden Mile visit in Leicester - BBC

  05-03-2026 17:48 via news.google.com
  Catherine 'OK' with spice during Golden Mile visit in Leicester  BBCPrincess of Wales dances with worshippers during Hindu temple visit  The TelegraphHRH High Street! Kate Middleton swaps heirloom jewels for Sézane earrings given to her by Prince William for day out in Leicester  TatlerKate Middleton Returns to City She First Visited with Queen Elizabeth as a New Royal  People.comPrincess of Wales dances with Hindu worshippers during temple visit&nb
  
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• 'Passionate' people sought to shape £60m plans - BBC

  05-03-2026 17:13 via news.google.com
  'Passionate' people sought to shape £60m plans  BBCLast chance to apply for exciting Pride in Place Chair role  Wyre Forest District CouncilResidents of Littlemoor and Broadwey invited to join new Neighbourhood Board to shape £20m Government funding  Dorset CouncilCouncillor's concerns over £20m cash pot for Rotherham  Rotherham AdvertiserLocals sought to lead on Pride in Place Programme  Leicester City Council
  
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• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool: FA Cup team news - Liverpool FC

  05-03-2026 17:11 via news.google.com
  Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool: FA Cup team news  Liverpool FCFootball Daily | Late drama at Wolves as the Gomes/Gomez Congestion Index causes chaos  The GuardianEdwards | 'It's the most important game of our season' | Men's First-Team | News  Wolverhampton Wanderers FCLiverpool boss Arne Slot 'every right' to be angry - Virgil van Dijk  ESPNLiverpool are wasting time under Arne Slot and pattern of late drama proves it  The Independent
  
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• Teen guilty after 19-year-old stabbed to death in five-a-side car park horror - Manchester Evening News

  05-03-2026 16:55 via news.google.com
  Teen guilty after 19-year-old stabbed to death in five-a-side car park horror  Manchester Evening NewsBREAKING: Teen guilty after 19-year-old stabbed to death in five-a-side car park horror  facebook.comTeen guilty after 19yo stabbed to death in five-a-side football car park  The Irish SunJury to decide fates of men accused of 'brutal, unrelenting' murder of 19-year-old  Oldham TimesAbbas Hussain has been convicted following the death of 19-year-old Mohamm
  
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• 'Holiday from hell' as couple stranded in Thailand - BBC

  05-03-2026 16:47 via news.google.com
  'Holiday from hell' as couple stranded in Thailand  BBC‘A constant state of anxiety’: Britons caught up in Middle East conflict  The Guardian'I was offered flight for March 15': Scots tourist stuck in UAE on travel nightmare  The HeraldSurbiton independent travel agent offers advice to British travellers and citizens in the Middle East  Kingston Nub News‘I’ve seen more missile interceptions than I care to count’, Gleeds execut
  
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• Rabies death could change disease notification period - BBC

  05-03-2026 16:17 via news.google.com
  Rabies death could change disease notification period  BBCFamily wore PPE as they watched grandmother die from rabies, inquest hears  Sky NewsBriton was diagnosed with rabies after psychiatrist raised fears, inquest told | Yorkshire  The GuardianGrandmother Who Died from Rabies Learned She Had Virus Days Before Her Death  People.comFamily of Barnsley rabies victim say death was "traumatic"  BBC
  
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• FIA cuts recoverable energy in F1 qualifying to stop extreme tactics - Autosport

  05-03-2026 16:08 via news.google.com
  FIA cuts recoverable energy in F1 qualifying to stop extreme tactics  AutosportOllie Bearman warns Australian GP could be "worst-case scenario" for new F1 regulations  Motorsport.comFIA confirms Overtake mode details and power unit restrictions and for Melbourne  RaceFansFIA issue clarity over Australian GP pit lane speed limit  racingnews365.comF1's 107 per cent rule explained as Aston Martin set for difficult Australian Grand Prix  Daily Expres
  
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• Copilot swallows your browser. You're welcome - theregister.com

  05-03-2026 14:26 via news.google.com
  Copilot swallows your browser. You're welcome  theregister.comMicrosoft wants to sync your passwords with Copilot, and I’m not sure how I feel about it  XDAMicrosoft is Testing Web Integration in Copilot on Windows 11  Thurrott.comCopilot can now open web pages and store your passwords inside its Windows app  NeowinMicrosoft’s new Copilot update is a browser in disguise — but is it useful?  Yahoo Tech
  
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• Police update on child murderer Ian Huntley's condition week on from Frankland prison attack - Chronicle Live

  05-03-2026 14:00 via news.google.com
  Police update on child murderer Ian Huntley's condition week on from Frankland prison attack  Chronicle LiveIan Huntley will be smuggled out of hospital if he ever leaves and 'hidden forever'  Daily StarIan Huntley remains in serious condition after attack in prison  The Independent'There's a special place in hell waiting for Dad,' says Ian Huntley's daughter as he fights for life after attack  The SunPolice update on Ian Huntley's condition as child kille
  
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• EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets - Auto Express

  05-03-2026 13:53 via news.google.com
  EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets  Auto ExpressMore than 90k sales in best February for new car sales since 2004  AutocarThese were the best-selling cars in February  The Irish NewsNew car registrations enjoy best February in 22 years – but ZEV mandate fears return  Car Dealer MagazineNew car sales UP by 7.2% in February, but EV market share DECLINES - Ford Puma the best-seller  carsuk.net
  
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• Major banks raise mortgage rates as war in Iran hits borrowing costs - The Telegraph

  05-03-2026 13:04 via news.google.com
  Major banks raise mortgage rates as war in Iran hits borrowing costs  The TelegraphHow will war in the Middle East affect your finances?  The GuardianHalifax lowers mortgage costs as lenders rethink rate cuts amid Middle East conflict  Yahoo Finance UKBanks set to raise mortgage rates as conflict in Middle East continues  This is MoneyHSBC, Coventry lead new wave of mortgage rate hikes  mpamag.com
  
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• Singapore's "Ageless" Model Chuando Tan Turns 60, Internet In Disbelief: "He Is A Vampire" - NDTV

  05-03-2026 12:53 via news.google.com
  Singapore's "Ageless" Model Chuando Tan Turns 60, Internet In Disbelief: "He Is A Vampire"  NDTVSingaporean model Chuando Tan celebrates 60th birthday, goes viral again  CNA LifestyleWho is Chuando Tan? Check his Age, Diet Plan, Sleep Schedule, & More  The Sunday GuardianChuando Tan turns 60, still can’t believe his ageless look online  artthreat.net
  
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• Anthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup - The Verge

  05-03-2026 12:46 via news.google.com
  Anthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup  The VergeTrump says he fired Anthropic ‘like dogs’ as Pentagon formally blacklists AI startup  The GuardianOur agreement with the Department of War  OpenAIWatch: Protesters rally in San Francisco against OpenAI deal with Pentagon  BBCHow Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart  The New York Times
  
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• Nothing’s Headphone A are something worth considering - The Verge

  05-03-2026 12:15 via news.google.com
  Nothing’s Headphone A are something worth considering  The VergeNothing's latest wireless headphones are colourful cans with an absolutely monster battery life  What Hi-Fi?Nothing Headphone (a) adds more bass, color, 135-hour battery life for $199  9to5GoogleNothing teases Headphone (a) ahead of launch  MashableNothing Headphone (a) hands-on: I tried the mid-range over-ears from Nothing  Mashable
  
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• Nothing Phone (4a) series goes official with major Pro upgrades from £349 - 9to5Google

  05-03-2026 12:15 via news.google.com
  Nothing Phone (4a) series goes official with major Pro upgrades from £349  9to5GoogleNothing is finally covering up with the slim, metal Phone 4A Pro  The VergeNothing Phone 4a Review  Trusted Reviews'The most eye-catching tech of the week': the Nothing Phone (4a) comes in some funky colors, but you might find it hard to buy  TechRadarNothing Has Two New Midrange Phones, but Only One Will Be Sold in the US  WIRED
  
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• Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series - BBC

  05-03-2026 11:44 via news.google.com
  Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series  BBCSarah J. Mass Announces Two New ‘ACOTAR’ Books on ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast  The New York TimesBloomsbury gains £70m on promise of two new Sarah J Maas novels  The TimesRelease Dates for Next 2 ‘ACOTAR’ Books Revealed by Sarah J. Maas  TODAY.comSarah J. Maas reveals 2 new 'ACOTAR' books are on the way  Good Morning America
  
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• Children's cancer diagnosis brings Welsh parents together as family - BBC

  05-03-2026 10:15 via news.google.com
  Children's cancer diagnosis brings Welsh parents together as family  BBC
  
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• Don’t worry, be happy: mental decline ‘not inevitable’ with age - The Times

  05-03-2026 08:55 via news.google.com
  Don’t worry, be happy: mental decline ‘not inevitable’ with age  The Times
  
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