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Ebbw Vale football club chairman stole £22k to fund cocaine habit
The club relied on fundraisers, parents and volunteers to raise the money to keep going after the fraud.
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Teen lifeguard helps save young boy in dramatic rescue in Santa Cruz | CNN
A lifeguard was filmed tackling large waves on a Santa Cruz, California beach as he attempted to rescue a boy caught in the surf. Passersby attempted to help but video shows how they were knocked back. A second lifeguard joined the efforts and brought the boy…
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Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral in Guildford
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".
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‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel’s genocide and blockade.
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‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.
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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 if children take on apprenticeships
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
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Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Health minister urges people in the country ‘to remain alert’ and continue observing public health measures.
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Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.
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Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund
The fate of Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is up in the air, with a key GOP senator indicating Tuesday he has not yet received the assurances he needs to vote in support.
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Why Kevin Warsh Thinks the Fed Talks Too Much
How the US Federal Reserve will approach interest rate policy remains an open question two months into the tenure of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh. What has become clear is that Warsh is determined to adopt a more restrained communication style than that of his re…
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Saudi Prince Alwaleed Takes 5% Stake in Ailing EV-Maker Lucid
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud has acquired a $129.5 million stake in Lucid Group Inc., a much-needed vote of confidence in the electric vehicle maker weeks after it fended off rumors of an impending bankruptcy.
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ASM Outlook Beats Estimates as AI Boosts Demand for Chip Tools
ASM International NV forecast revenue for the third quarter that beat analyst estimates, with the artificial intelligence infrastructure build-out driving demand for the chip-equipment maker’s tools.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
Discussions included joint production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russian aerial attacks.
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Robert Bush: Legacy funeral boss 'left baby's remains on floor for two years'
Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush.
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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
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LNG Vessel Demand Climbs as US Leads Project Growth, GTT Says
Global demand for liquefied natural gas carriers is expected to be stronger than previously forecast over the next decade, driven by a surge in final investment decisions for new export terminals in the US and other regions in recent quarters, according to a …
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Key points from the first day of testimony in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial
Patrick Clancy’s testimony is expected to continue when court resumes on Wednesday, two days after opening statements in his ex-wife’s murder trial.
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S&P Acquires Nigerian Rating Agency to Deepen Africa Coverage
S&P Global Ratings acquired a majority stake in Nigeria-based Agusto & Co. to expand its coverage in Africa, which is seen as underserved by global ratings companies.
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Frasers Group Takes a Position in UK Luxury Brand Burberry
Billionaire Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc has taken a position in British luxury brand Burberry Group Plc, in another bet on the performance of a rival retailer.
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Private Equity Firm Unloads Mental Health Chain Into Muni Market
A Connecticut-based private equity firm plans to sell a chain of mental health centers and sober-living homes through a deal financed by municipal bonds.
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EssilorLuxottica Sales Miss Views on Unsettled Global Climate
EssilorLuxottica SA said revenue from the Ray-Ban owner’s category-leading smartglasses nearly doubled in the second quarter, even as overall growth was held back by global economic tumult.
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Is Netanyahu’s Trump card losing its power in Israel?
As US ties fray, Netanyahu’s claim to unrivalled influence in Washington is under growing scrutiny.
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Tullow Mulls Refinancing With Cheaper Debt After Oil Price Boost
Tullow Oil Plc is exploring a refinancing of debt it reworked earlier this year as improving fundamentals open the door to lower borrowing costs, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Powell says student loan system at top of her in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".
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UK’s Powell Says ‘Egregious’ Student Loans Are Top of Her Inbox
New UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell vowed to review the country’s student loans system, saying high rates of interest are making it tough for younger workers to pay off their debt.
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To get Air Force One delivered by 2028, Boeing takes another massive charge
Boeing’s money pit of an Air Force One project just sunk a little deeper.
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Richard Hammond fined £999 after being caught speeding twice
The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.
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France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.
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Why has Iran’s economy not collapsed under US war pressure?
Millions in sanctions-hit country keep absorbing economic shockwaves, with analysts saying trend looks set to continue.
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MP's shock as French warship in English Channel 'fires shots'
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued
PM Sanae Takaichi urges people ‘to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of similar magnitude’.
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Odyssey translator slams Nolan's film adaptation as 'gimmicky' with 'no sex'
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
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These fans had no idea they were meeting Ryan Reynolds | CNN
Actor Ryan Reynolds surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday as his Marvel anti-hero character Deadpool. Reynolds also asked questions to fellow stars during a panel promoting the franchise’s upcoming release, “Avengers: Doomsday.”
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Data shows veterans can wait months to see a therapist for the first time. The VA secretary has his own numbers
For decades after serving in the US Air Force, Dennis suffered from sporadic back pain, which he believes stemmed from frequently moving heavy equipment during overseas tours.
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Naga Munchetty swaps BBC One's Breakfast for Radio 5 Live Breakfast
The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
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Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life
French-Algerian photographer Camille Farrah Lenain uses the rich visual grammar of Islam – henna-covered hands, white pigeons and the motif of smoke – in her cinematic images.
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The GOP’s 2026 Trump problem, in 2 charts
Two charts show how President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy could be problematic for Republicans trying to defend their majority in the midterms.
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France issues heat warnings in wildfire-hit areas, as at least 63,000 evacuated near Madrid
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country was battling the “most severe” situation since World War II. Follow live updates.
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Iran war live: Trump touts ‘friendly talks’; Netanyahu arrives in US
Iran says US ‘struggling’ to end five-month-old war, as Netanyahu arrives in Washington, DC, for talks with Trump.
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