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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?
Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
‘A piece of our history’: Untouched Roman shipwreck discovered off Italy
More than 160 people killed in Colombia’s strongest earthquake in years
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years is back in the U.S.
‘Tinderbox’ Britain bans disposable barbecues, sends nationwide fire alerts as Europe battles blazes
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'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir
The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.
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You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
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I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
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What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
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What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.
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Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
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Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
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Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
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Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire
Fire crews have been tackling blazes in the West Midlands after multiple fires tore through the region on Thursday.
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'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye
The Total Eclipse of the Heart star went global, but villagers felt they all knew her personally.
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'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in
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Killer who will not say where wife's body is to stay in prison
Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.
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Brothers injured by 'exploding' steam room door
Brothers aged 11 and 16 were inside a steam room when the door exploded, leaving them with cuts.
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Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.
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Man died after being 'trampled' by cattle on estate
A coroner says a post-mortem examination gave a provisional cause of death as "severe chest injuries".
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NHS service admits data breach due to pager use
The medical data of transplant patients from across the UK was sent over an unencrypted pager network.
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Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
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One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
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Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
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Sign of life as bright orange 'fire fungus' grows at park ravaged by wildfire
Forestry and Land Scotland says the fungus is among the first signs of life in areas of burned woodland, following a major wildfire last month.
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Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man
Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.
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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
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Weekend cancellations after East Sussex train derailment
Three train carriages left the tracks on an embankment near Lewes, leaving 20 people injured.
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Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
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Two dead after light aircraft crash
A plane travelling from England on Friday did not arrive at Caernarfon Airport as scheduled.
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Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father
Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
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Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
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Derailed Essex train leads to travel chaos
More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.
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Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
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Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead
Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat
As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can
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Count Binface, the satirical UK candidate challenging far-right Farage
Britain's Count Binface, a man wearing a metallic rubbish bin over his head, challenges far-right politician Nigel Farage on Thursday in the Clacton by-election
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'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages
Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first tota
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‘First of our lives’: Thousands race for best spot in Spain to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)
Thousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains we
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Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
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Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
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Europe braces for another heatwave
Repeated heatwaves this summer have had severe consequences across Europe, scorching grasslands and causing rivers to fall so low that they’ve revealed secrets
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Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona
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Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely
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Solar eclipse: A rare show that reveals scientific secrets
Parts of northern Spain are set to turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the no
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What can we learn from eclipses?
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona
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In pictures: Partial to total eclipse sweeps across much of Europe
The total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos.
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Reform UK's Farage and joke candidate Count Binface go head-to-head in local by-election
Voters cast their ballots Thursday in a local English election pitting Brexit backer Nigel Farage against a collection of independents, jokers and single-issue
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Zelensky says Ukraine needs at least 5% of US Patriot stocks to get through winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CNN on Thursday that his country needs at least 5 percent of the United States' Patriot interce
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Total eclipse plunges Spain’s Segovia into darkness for 59 seconds of wonder (4/4)
A total solar eclipse on Wednesday plunged Spain’s Segovia into daytime darkness for 59 seconds. Perched high up on the city's iconic cathedral bell tower, loca
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Eclipse: Europe falls into darkness as millions watch
Millions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Icelan
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Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to get moving
An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week, striking a chord wi
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Russian detained over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly hired to plan an "execution" targeting a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Dona
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Eurovision: Winners involved in 'armed conflict' now ineligible to host contest
The winning country in Eurovision will be ineligible to host the contest the following year if involved in an armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situat
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European drought shrivels crops despite farmers’ best efforts to adapt
The drought roasting much of Europe this summer is taking a heavy toll on crops across the continent, from potatoes in the Netherlands to corn in Bosnia. Triodo
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Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to regain UK parliament seat in widely mocked by-election
The anti-immigrant Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage beat comic opponent Count Binface on Friday as was expected, regaining the seat in Parliament he quit a m
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NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern Latvia
Fighter jets on a NATO air defence mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace early Friday, the country's defence ministry confirmed.
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Ukraine: Civilian casualties hit highest level since May 2022
Russian strikes have killed at least one person and wounded 15 in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, according to regional authorities, while a separate attack on Zap
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Europe swelters under new heatwave
A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer. That includes France, where temperatures in parts of the country have soared to 40 de
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Global sea temperature reach 21 degrees amid heatwaves
A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme w
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Ukraine war: Grain attacks raise food price fears
Ukraine and Russia have been trading attacks on each other’s grain warehouses, raising concerns that the damage to food supplies could push global food prices h
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Europe swelters under fifth heatwave of summer
A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme w
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Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity disrupts summer travel
Ash spewing from Sicily's Mount Etna has closed the Italian island’s largest airport for the fifth consecutive day, stranding hundreds of summer holiday travell
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Europe: Raging wildfires scorch large swaths of the continent
Firefighters across Europe battled multiple fires August 14 as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of the continent. The historic temperatures are
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Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds
Fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to Germany, preliminary findings show Business live – latest updates Broken engine parts
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Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enough In kitchen
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Italian police recover paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse after heist
Artworks valued at total of more than $10m were stolen from Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in March Italian police have recovered three paintings by the Fr
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Iberian orca known for ramming boats seen with suspected gunshot wounds
Marine conservationist says deliberate attack would be ‘act of extreme cruelty’ against endangered population Spanish officials have launched an investigation a
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Police release new CCTV of art heist from Italian museum – video
Italian police have recovered three paintings by French masters Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse that were stolen from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum in Mamia
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Total solar eclipse darkens sky in Spain – video
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Solar eclipse visible over Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London – video
People gathered to watch a partial solar eclipse in central London. The eclipse, which reached more than 90% coverage in the UK, was western Europe's first tota
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Hikers watch as molten lava spews from Mount Etna – video
Mount Etna has continued to erupt in Sicily, sending molten lava, rocks and ash down its slopes as hikers watch nearby. The Italian volcano is Europe's most act
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Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says
Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines ‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’
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British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries A 78-year-old British widow
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British man with dementia told to leave Sweden after losing migration case
Exclusive: Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court ruling A 74-year-old British man who has been living in Swed
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‘This is hell’: British widow ‘sick’ with worry after losing Brexit deportation appeal
Joyce Thomas, 78, faces being forced to leave Sweden after 21 years in growing row over country’s approach to EU withdrawal British widow, 78, told to leave Swe
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I got married in the Vegas of Europe. It was the most romantic 20 minutes of my life | Jules Darmanin
Post-Brexit visa rules and faceless pen-pushers were keeping me and my partner apart. But love finds a way Consider your ideal wedding. You may picture religiou
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Ukrainian cathedrals, Gaza’s archives, Iranian squares – modern war is systematically erasing human history | Simon Jenkins
It is not enough now for war to kill, it must eradicate a people’s cherished and precious heritage too Wars may not take summer holidays, but they do sometimes
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Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast | Jack Watling
Europe and Nato have known for years that interceptor production can’t keep up with demand and now disaster looms, putting us all in danger “Invincible.” That w
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One dead, dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatian wildfires – as it happened
Firefighters discover body and say more than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš areas England has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6%
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Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging a new sewer
Kobe, 18, who made discovery on site of former brewery in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, at first thought trove was €1 coins For a student with a summer job working o
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Hundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe
One person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia as blazes also hit Germany, Greece and Spain Almost 500 people have been arrested on suspicion of starting w
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French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation France’s top court has blocked a ban on soc
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The week around the world in 20 pictures
Wildfires rage in Europe and the US, an earthquake rocks Colombia, Russian strikes in Ukraine and a solar eclipse – the past seven days as captured by the world
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Nearly 50 asylum seekers deported under ‘one in one out’ scheme have returned to the UK
Figure raises questions about deal with France despite UK ministers insisting repeat arrivals will be removed Almost 50 asylum seekers deported using the “one i
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Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy
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Blinded by War: documenting the aftermath of injury in Ukraine – photo essay
Since 2025, Paula Bronstein has been photographing wounded Ukrainian servicemen as they learn to live with the loss of sight, hearing and limbs For more than fo
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Migrants in Spain's Ceuta enclave escorted back to Morocco – video
Groups of migrants in the Spanish territory of Ceuta were escorted by police back to Morocco, days after roughly 70,000 people swam and walked into the tiny cit
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Deadly overnight Russian missile attack sparks fires across Kyiv – video
At least 17 people have been killed and multiple buildings set ablaze after Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight. A lorry driver in Chaiky was forced to flee
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Train crashes through farm trailer after tractor driver stops on tracks in Poland – video
CCTV captures the moment a passenger train crashes through a trailer carrying hay bales after the driver of the tractor towing it stopped on a level crossing. T
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Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territory Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall o
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What the EU wants from Andy Burnham
European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer Andy Burnham is unknown in Brussels, b
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‘It was a big shock’: new border rules left couple stuck in Kraków after living in UK for 80 years
Maria and Czeslaw Krupa, who arrived as children of displaced Polish veterans, told they have no post-Brexit rights to return home to Bury Two Polish citizens w
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EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’
After years of building lives in UK, potentially thousands of EU citizens could be told they have no right to remain The UK Home Office has started stripping so
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We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein
While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action As France and S
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The Guardian view on Italy’s new far-right party: the rise of a rogue general | Editorial
The early success of Roberto Vannacci’s National Future sends an ominous signal as extreme politics become normalised When a serving Italian general published a
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Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare | Anna Richards
When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable The population
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Ceuta residents ‘sad, helpless, anxious’ as up to 5,000 migrants remain in the city, president says – Europe live
Juan Jesús Vivas has been briefing EU lawmakers on the ‘humanitarian emergency’ and says updated death toll now lies at least 100 people The commission also got
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Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police
Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off Europe live – latest updates A catastrophe wit
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Europe hit by wildfires and severe drought – video
Wildfires and low water levels have affected Europe in July and August. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and residents evacuated as firefighters across the
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Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in
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Buried for not being Brueghel: overlooked masterpiece by still-life pioneer discovered in storage area
The curator of Norway’s national museum in Oslo is bringing the work by the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters out of obscurity in a major exhibition of femal
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Man Charged with Killing Scottish Aid Worker in Greece
Sharif Ahmadzai, a 26-year-old suspect from Afghanistan, has been charged with homicide with intent, robbery, and weapons offenses following an investigation in Greece.
