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“We’ve kept increases to a minimum,” says CMA as UK water bills rise
Millions of Brits are expected to see an increase in their water bills of up to 5% in the coming months.
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Colombia’s president clashes with Washington over deadly US strikes in Caribbean
Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, has angered Washington after accusing the US of killing Colombian citizens during a recent boat strike in the Caribbean Sea.
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Vulnerable hit hardest as councils face £4bn shortfall, Unison says
Councils face a funding shortfall of more than £4 billion next year, putting more strain on overstretched services, according to a report.
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Starmer meets Modi in Mumbai to discuss Ukraine war, energy ties, and strengthening UK–India relations
Sir Keir Starmer has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the second day of his visit.
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Trump announces “historic” Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas: Hostage releases and ceasefire agreed
Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a "historic" Gaza peace deal that will see both sides stop fighting and begin releasing hostages and prisoners.
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Alkagesta under investigation: How Azerbaijan is trying to clean up its image over Russian oil trade
Our oil industry sources in Baku have informed us that the arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada is related to a push by the Azeri authorities to clean up Azerbaijan’s international reputation with regard to Russian oil.
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The Barzani secret empire: How the Kurdish prime minister’s family owns $100 million in U.S. real estate
"What a contrast it is to see the high-bred Arabian horses," Katja Vrecar wrote. "Their hair is like silk, they are so majestic!"
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James Comey indicted on two federal charges after Trump urges action against his rivals
The criminal case has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to target President Donald Trump’s adversaries, with many suggesting that the charges arise from the former director ’standing up to Donald Trump’.
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AI deepfakes drive surge in online child abuse
Online child exploitation is escalating worldwide, with experts warning of a sharp increase in AI-generated sexual abuse material — including deepfakes that digitally insert children’s faces into explicit photos and videos.
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China spy trial collapses after Government refuses to call Beijing a national security threat
A high-profile spying case has collapsed after the Labour Government declined to designate China as a national security threat, the Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson confirmed.
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Prince Harry faces African Parks scandal ahead of New York humanitarian award
Harry and Meghan are expected in New York tomorrow at a mental health gala, where they will be recognized as ’humanitarians of the year’.
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Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap stamp duty in major pledge at Tory conference
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty in a keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, calling the levy “a bad tax” that blocks social mobility.
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German cabinet approves law letting police intercept drones after airport chaos
German police will be allowed to shoot down drones under new legislation aimed at increasing safety after a spate of sightings across Europe.
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Maltese company Alkagesta accused of masking Russian oil exports to Ukraine
The company Alkagesta exports Russian oil to Ukraine via Romania.
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As war drains Russia’s budget, Putin’s luxury wine empire quietly flourishes
While Russia faces mounting military losses and economic strain, Vladimir Putin’s personal wine business near his Black Sea palace is thriving.
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Hundreds of pro-Palestine students march in London on anniversary of October 7 attack
Hundreds of pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London today, marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attack with coordinated demonstrations across several universities.
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Conor McGregor handed 18-month drugs ban after missing three tests
Conor McGregor has been handed an 18-month ban after missing three drug tests in 2024 – but will still be eligible to fight at the White House event next summer.
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Four construction workers die after building collapses in Madrid
Four construction workers have died after a building under renovation collapsed in central Madrid, near the city’s opera house and royal palace.
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StudioCanal sues Spitting Image producers over parody of Paddington Bear
StudioCanal, the company holding the rights to Paddington Bear, is reportedly suing the producers of Spitting Image for portraying the bear as a foul-mouthed, drug-taking podcast host in their new online series.
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German Social Democrat mayor stabbed multiple times in suspected assassination attempt
A German mayor is in a critical condition after being stabbed 13 times near her home, according to reports.
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Banks to ‘snoop’ on pensioners under new fraud bill sparking privacy concerns
Banks will be granted powers to snoop on pensioners’ accounts and share data with the government as part of a huge fraud crackdown.
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EU’s 50% steel tariffs deal blow to Starmer’s efforts to reset relations with Brussels
Britain’s struggling steel industry is facing an ’existential threat’ following the European Union’s announcement to increase tariffs on imports to 50 percent.
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FCA unveils £8.2bn redress scheme for unfair car loans affecting 14 million consumers
Millions of consumers could be eligible for £700 payouts after the City watchdog outlined compensation plans for the car finance scandal.
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UK police seize £5 billion in Bitcoin as Chinese woman admits to global crypto fraud
A significant financial crime case has recently made headlines after a Chinese woman involved in an international fraud scheme confessed to possessing illegally obtained cryptocurrency valued in the billions.
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Police seize £38,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes in Warrington raids
Officers from the Constabulary’s Foreign National Offender (FNO) Unit and Protecting Vulnerable People Exploitation Teams (PVPE) joined immigration, HMRC, and Trading Standards colleagues in targeting stores across Warrington linked to immigration crime and the sale of illegal tobacco, vapes, and cigarettes.