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At 97, Betty Bromage turns a record flight into a hospital fundraiser
The Gloucestershire wing walker returned to the air after a stroke, extending her female age record while supporting …
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UK to see deep partial solar eclipse on August 12
London is expected to see about 91% of the Sun covered at 7:13 p.m., while totality passes across …
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Three members of same family shot dead in North Carolina
Three members of the same family have been shot dead and a fourth person taken to hospital after …
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Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden
A 47-year-old woman is in custody after four men were stabbed on Endell Street in central London. Police …
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Explosive-laden drone found near runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport
German state prosecutors, including units focused on extremism and terrorism prevention, are investigating after a drone carrying an …
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Martin O’Neill in hospital after «small procedure», Celtic confirm
Celtic have confirmed Martin O’Neill remains in hospital after a small procedure and expect the manager to return …
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Mark Hughes's son died of sudden adult death syndrome, inquest hears
An inquest has heard that Alex Hughes, son of former Manchester United striker and Wales manager Mark Hughes, …
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Perez Hilton hospitalised after distressing TikTok livestream prompts police response
Police were called to Perez Hilton's Miami home after viewers saw him appear to harm himself in a …
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Appeals court rules Trump's EPA improperly ended billions in climate funding
A US appeals court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency improperly terminated billions of dollars in climate …
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Cate Blanchett praises Prince William for «extraordinary» climate work
Cate Blanchett has praised the Prince of Wales for his hands-on and extraordinary commitment to climate action through …
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Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their third child, a daughter, at a hospital in Lisbon. Buckingham …
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Four men arrested over 25,000-tonne illegal toxic waste dump in Wigan
Four men have been arrested over a 25,000-tonne illegal toxic waste dump in Wigan that has blighted the …
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Older people refusing outside help could wreck care reform, researcher warns
Many older people reject professional care for fear of losing their independence, leaving families to step in. A …
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Scotland exam pass rates rise as pupils receive 2026 results
Almost 150,000 Scottish pupils received their National, Higher and Advanced Higher results, with pass rates up across all …
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GP breast cancer referral rules miss 95% of women under 50 who develop disease, study finds
A Cambridge-led study finds Nice referral criteria miss 95% of women under 50 in England who later develop …
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Animal rights campaigners sue Met Police over wrongful Coronation arrests
Animal rights campaigners are suing the Metropolitan Police over arrests made before the coronation of King Charles III, …
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Hospital order for vampire fan Benjamin Lewis over animal parts left at churches
A man who called himself Dracula and drank animal blood has been given a hospital order after leaving …
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Boy thrown from Tate Modern balcony leaves hospital, family says
The family of the French boy attacked by Jonty Bravery at the Tate Modern in 2019 say he …
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Education secretary vows to undo Gove's «straitjacket» school reforms
Lucy Powell has vowed to reverse Michael Gove's school reforms, saying his «one-size-fits-all» approach placed schools in a …
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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Near Suez Rocks Egypt and Israel
A strong earthquake centred close to the Egyptian city of Suez has shaken the northeast of the country …