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Fordingbridge boy rapists given custody sentences by Court of Appeal
Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.
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Crocodile attack most distressing day in our history, says zoo
The Johnsons, who own the site, say staff responded to the incident "within minutes".
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Spain vs Austria LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Austria in Los Angeles in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
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US job growth slows in June; hospitality sheds roles despite World Cup
Labour force participation dropped to its lowest level since March 2021, reaching 61.5 percent in June.
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Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
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UK’s Starmer apologises for the state’s role in decades of forced adoptions
UK government and Christian churches oversaw system that separated 185,000 babies from their mothers from 1949 to 1976.
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Taxi driver who fled Southport attack has licence stripped
Gary Poland did not call 999 for 50 minutes after hearing the screams of children fleeing the attack.
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Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?
Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.
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Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
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Special Agent in Charge of FBI Chicago field office pushed to retire
Douglas S. DePodesta, the special agent in charge of the FBI Chicago field office, was pushed to retire after disagreements with the local US Attorney Andrew Boutros, according to two people familiar with the situation.
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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
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Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel
In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and Israel expands control of enclave.
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German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating
Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
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Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's ex-aide McSweeney
In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.
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At least five killed in explosion inside central Damascus cafe
Blast at a cafe reportedly kills five people and injures many more.
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Rescuers inch closer to quake survivor after eight days - and he's cheering them on
Emergency workers have been trying to free Hernán Gil, who has been given an intravenous drip, for more than 100 hours.
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Investigators pinpoint haunting echoes between Texas child disasters
Casey Garrett and Michael Massengale were tasked with investigating the Uvalde school massacre. Then they were recruited again to examine the tragedy at Camp Mystic.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship so far in key moments
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
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An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?
Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
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The 9 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Four months into the primary calendar, most of the battlefield is set in the race for control of the US Senate. Now the real fight begins.
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People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
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US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next?
Qatar says the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran’s former supreme leader.
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OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly discussing handing the Trump administration a 5% stake in the company amid growing government scrutiny of artificial intelligence firms.
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US job growth slowed more than expected in June
The US economy added far fewer jobs than expected last month, with just 57,000 added in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday.
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Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo
The Vatican announced Thursday that priests and members of a Catholic group that ordained four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV’s wishes are excommunicated.
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Erdogan Shows Europe Why NATO Needs Turkey’s Clout on Defense
As the US reduces its military commitment to the continent, Turkey is looking to benefit geopolitically and economically.
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Yen Edges Higher With Traders on Alert for Risk of Intervention
The yen strengthened sharply against the dollar on Thursday amid rising speculation that the currency’s continued weakness may prompt a fresh round of intervention by Japan.
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Congo Plans First Stock Market as AI Mineral Boom Draws Interest
The Democratic Republic of Congo is drawing up plans for its first stock exchange as it seeks to attract more investment to an economy that’s benefiting from soaring demand for minerals critical to the AI buildout.
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Palm Oil Dips on Weaker Crude and Malaysian Production Outlook
Palm oil edged lower, weighed down by declining crude prices and expectations for strong output from the second-biggest grower, Malaysia.
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Nvidia Offers Revenue Sharing Model for Aspiring AI Startups
Nvidia Corp. is looking to expand access to its leading AI hardware by granting token credits to developers in exchange for a share of their future sales.
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RBNZ Won’t Add Member to Policy Committee Ahead of Election
New Zealand’s central bank will not add a member to its Monetary Policy Committee ahead of the November election, leaving it with three internal and three external members.
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China Warns Japan Survey Ships in East China Sea, Upping Tension
China warned two Japanese Coast Guard survey vessels to stop operating in the East China Sea in recent days, Japan’s top government spokesman said, unusual moves that highlight elevated tensions over sea border claims in the area and worsening diplomatic ties…
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Asia Deals Top $750 Billion Despite Mayhem in Parts of the World
The world has faced plenty of disruption this year, but that hasn’t derailed business in and out of the Asia Pacific, where the volume of deals such as mergers and acquisitions has already topped $750 billion in 2026.
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Coca-Cola Said to Seek Bankers for $1 Billion India Bottler IPO
Coca-Cola Co. has invited investment banks to pitch for roles on the planned initial public offering of its Indian bottling unit in a deal that could raise about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Foreign Traders Sell Biggest Pile of Japan Bonds in Three Years
Overseas investors offloaded the most Japanese bonds in three years in June, official data showed, after a lackluster performance left the debt trailing most of its global peers.
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Iran gears up for huge farewell to slain supreme leader
Iranian negotiators have left Doha as the Islamic Republic pauses diplomacy ahead of a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Follow along for live updates.
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Iran war live: ‘Positive progress’ as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks
Iran says a ‘communication channel’ will be established to report and discuss breaches of the MoU.
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Ford CEO warns of ‘huge crisis’ in US because of AI, lack of workers for skilled trade jobs | CNN Business
Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Jake Tapper on The Lead.
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Trump wants to ditch his signature trade deal. It’s not that easy
Six years ago, President Donald Trump hailed his US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, as the “fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed.”
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