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FEELING THE HEAT
As the UK endures yet another heatwave and wildfires sweep across southern Europe, climate scientist Chloe Brimicombe explores the broader impact of weather patterns on our lives
5 min |
August 15, 2025
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Death of teenager at mental health hospital was unlawful
The death of a teenager who fatally self-harmed at a scandal-hit mental health hospital after being left unsupervised by a worker using a fake ID was unlawful, an inquest jury has ruled.
5 min |
August 15, 2025
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King to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day
The King and Queen will honour Second World War veterans today on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
4 min |
August 15, 2025
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Baby Shark song does not flout copyright, says court
A court has dismissed a copyright claim by an American composer who accused a South Korean children's publisher of plagiarism in its version of the catchy children's song “Baby Shark”, which became a worldwide hit.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
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Can the sluggish economy really be blamed on Labour?
The latest economic growth numbers may have been fairly unimpressive by most historical standards, but they were rather better than recent readings and surpassed market expectations.
3 min |
August 15, 2025
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Boys outperform girls in A-levels for first time in years
Top grades rise again as record number accepted into uni
4 min |
August 15, 2025
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‘Materialists’ can’t seem to decide what it’s made up of
Is the Celine Song movie a romcom, dark drama or farce, wonders Clarisse Loughrey... perhaps it’s just an accurate reflection on dating. Plus, a match made in hell for ‘Together’
5 min |
August 15, 2025
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USAID cuts cause ‘more rights abuses’ in Myanmar
Donald Trump’s sweeping foreign aid cuts have emboldened Myanmar’s military rulers to commit even more human rights abuses, organisations working in the country have said.
3 min |
August 15, 2025
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Farewell then, Claire’s, but it’s far from a piercing loss
Much as it’s sad to see yet another high-street stalwart fall, the brand’s combination of cheap tat and overblown prices doesn’t seem especially worth mourning
4 min |
August 15, 2025
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South Africa set to defend their crown as uncertainty hangs over championship
There was a degree of consternation from those in Australia for the British and Irish Lions series when Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt made mention of the upcoming challenges that the Rugby Championship would pose.
4 min |
August 15, 2025
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Putin’s ‘winning’ ways and how he could play Trump
Understanding how Vladimir Putin thinks in the run-up to the crucial summit with Donald Trump in Alaska is about understanding what the Russian leader is accustomed to: being dominant at home, but seen as a pariah in most of the democratic world.
5 min |
August 15, 2025
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Israel approves plan to ‘bury idea of a Palestinian state’
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich has approved plans for a settlement that would split East Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank, in a move his office said would bury the idea of a Palestinian state.
3 min |
August 15, 2025
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What it's really like to be a millionaire matchmaker
As Dakota Johnson romcom ‘Materialists’ hits UK cinemas, Lydia Spencer-Elliott chats to real-life professional cupid Inga Verbeeck about how she finds love for the wealthy
5 min |
August 15, 2025
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Suspect in Liverpool parade crash faces 24 new charges
A former Royal Marine is facing 24 further charges after his car ploughed into football fans at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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Brain injury unit cut staff prior to children's deaths
Frontline staff were cut at a flagship rehabilitation unit weeks before a child died when nurses failed to monitor her properly, The Independent can reveal.
4 min |
August 15, 2025
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So what's with the hold-up, Lana? Oh she's just... vibing
The mysterious album has been renamed, delayed and is yet to drop. But the patron saint of romantic love, Lana Del Rey, is on a schedule of her own intuition
5 min |
August 15, 2025
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Moscow must prove that it is serious about peace, say Starmer and Zelensky
Prime minister and Ukrainian leader put on a united front at No 10 on eve of crunch Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage
3 min |
August 15, 2025
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Why Putin has his heart set on taking Ukraine's Donbas
The future of Ukraine's industrial heartland in the east of the country will almost certainly play a key role in talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska today.
3 min |
August 15, 2025
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Netanyahu looks to resettle Palestinians in South Sudan
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly in talks with South Sudan about resettling Palestinians from Gaza amid the ongoing offensive on the embattled strip.
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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West African ancestry found in medieval remains
DNA recovered from skeletons buried in a 7th-century cemetery on the south coast of England has revealed that the buried individuals had west African ancestry, raising further questions about early medieval migrations to Europe.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
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Drag queen and Goldstein join Strictly's 2025 lineup
Strictly Come Dancing has announced that RuPaul's Drag Race star La Voix is joining the 2025 series.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
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Policing must maintain a balance between justice and transparency
Given the sensitivity of the issue, the high level of public interest, and the clear danger of legitimate public protests descending into mob rule, it is entirely right that the police should be given new guidance on releasing details of the ethnicity and nationality of a suspect in some, limited circumstances.
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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Gen Z students need to get over their fear of phone calls
Only this year, it's even more onerous than usual for teachers.
4 min |
August 14, 2025
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Government set to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Northern Powerhouse Rail will reportedly be revived this winter, as part of Labour's commitment to improving transport connections to the North and to boost UK infrastructure.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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What should be top of our list on a visit to Seoul?
Q We are heading to Korea in September, spending a lot of the trip in Seoul. What recommendations do you have for the city and day excursions? Paul C
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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A brighter path opens up for the Doncaster De Lay Hoya
After 13 years as a ring maverick, Dave Allen will top the bill on Saturday in a heavyweight bout at the Sheffield Arena
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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'The package did arrive but by then it was too late’
African food banks under relentless pressure after US cuts
6 min |
August 14, 2025
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Inheritance tax raid won't fix finances, says economist
Rachel Reeves has been accused of “coming for your family's future” with a possible inheritance tax raid – but a former Treasury adviser has warned the changes still won't be enough to fill the £50bn black hole.
4 min |
August 14, 2025
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We don't need no education
As many teenagers wait anxiously to find out if they're going to uni, others have decided, in the heat of the AI revolution, that it's time to explore a different route.
8 min |
August 14, 2025
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BBC apologises to Jenrick over xenophobia accusation
The BBC has apologised to Robert Jenrick after the director of a refugee charity suggested the shadow justice secretary is xenophobic during one of its radio shows.
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