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King to deliver special address to nation on VJ Day anniversary
In words reminiscent of his grandfather, King George VI, King Charles has recognized the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the Second World War.
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MoD confirms ‘Category A’ nuclear incident at Faslane base but withholds details
A serious nuclear incident took place at a UK naval base earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed.
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Albania to speed up EU accession process with help of ChatGPT
Besides generating weird AI baby versions of European leaders, Albania’s politicians themselves could soon be made of pixels and code.
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Boy, 16, detained for ‘rape and murder’ after girl, 13, found dead in Huddersfield
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl.
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Centrica to buy Europe’s biggest LNG import terminal in £1.5bn deal with US partner
Deal for Europe’s biggest facility for LNG imports comes as overall UK gas demand fell sharply last year
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Nearly 50 arrested, dozens injured in Belgrade and Novi Sad amid rival protester battles
Second night of street violence in multiple cities following months of escalating anti-government protests.
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Iran fires or convicts 138 judiciary staff in anti-corruption drive
Iran has removed or found 138 judicial employees guilty over the past year as part of a broad anti-corruption campaign, Iran International reported Wednesday.
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Peru ex-president Martin Vizcarra jailed in bribery probe
The judiciary announced on X that former President Martín Vizcarra was transferred to prison on Wednesday after an investigative court ordered five months of pretrial detention due to bribery allegations.
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Harry Potter HBO series to be filmed in London with Network Rail staff involved
The upcoming Harry Potter TV series is set to begin filming in the capital – and it’s not just the stars who will be in front of the cameras.
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Melania Trump demands over $1 billion from Biden family for ‘defamation’ over Epstein meeting claim
First lady threatens to sue Joe Biden’s son after he said the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump
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Norway accuses Russian hackers of hydroelectric plant breach and dam gate opening
Beate Gangås says attack in April by Norway’s ‘dangerous neighbour’ aimed to cause fear and chaos
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Mayor of Austrian town dies during Alpine hike
Mayor of Austrian town Spital am Pyhrn dies during mountain hike in Carinthia
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Driver who ploughed into Liverpool FC fans faces 24 new charges — victims include infants
Six of the new alleged offences relate to children, including one six-month-old and one seven-month-old. More than 130 people were injured during the 26 May incident as hordes of fans celebrated Liverpool FC’s title win.
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‘Delete emails’ to save water: UK government makes unusual request to citizens
The UK government has instructed citizens to delete old emails and pictures to help conserve water, following the announcement of a "nationally significant" water shortage.
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King Charles III starts selling toys at staggering price
Collectible teddy bears from King Charles III spark frenzy among Britons
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Maltese trader Alkagesta faces scrutiny for disguising Russian exports to North Africa
Alkagesta, Malta’s largest oil bunkering operator, is under investigation by both EU and UK authorities over suspected illegal sales of Russian oil to Libya.
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Hot air balloon carrying 34 people crashes in Netherlands, leaving one dead
One individual has passed away in a hot air balloon accident in Friesland, the Netherlands.
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38-year-old man charged with raping 17-year-old boy in Brighton
The man is accused of having approached the teenager while he was seated on a bench in Brighton and asked for his help before later sexually assaulting him.
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Ten new facial recognition vans to be deployed across regions of England and Wales
The UK plans to expand facial recognition to catch suspects more quickly, reduce crime rates, and enhance neighborhood patrols by 2029.
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Mexico extradites 26 suspected CJNG and Sinaloa cartel members to US
Mexico extradited 26 alleged members of the CJNG and Sinaloa cartels to the United States, with President Claudia Sheinbaum insisting the move was a sovereign decision amid growing pressure from Washington to crack down on drug trafficking.
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Raids carried out in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities over suspected arms trade abuses
Law enforcement teams conduct searches of homes and offices in several cities at Kyiv’s request, but no arrests have been made thus far.
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Ride derails in Wales: 14 injured, including children
Thirteen children and one adult sustained minor injuries after a cart on an amusement park ride derailed.
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London restaurant with 4.6-star rating shut down after dog meat found in freezer
A Vietnamese restaurant in London has been compelled to close after dog meat was found in its freezer, a court was informed.
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Body of missing British soldier found three hours after search announced
The body of a missing soldier was found just three hours after he was reported missing.
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New Waterworld owners express condolences after death of 4-year-old girl at water park
Waterworld’s new owner issued a statement after a four-year-old girl tragically died when she was found unconscious at the UK’s biggest aqua park