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US deportations: Trump strikes deals with Honduras and Uganda
The US has reached bilateral deportation agreements with Honduras and Uganda as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration, according…
Susan Darwin
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Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?
Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students are nervously waiting for their results this week - and for some,…
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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want 'to make deal'
The Kremlin has played down talk of an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, as…
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Councils consider legal action over asylum hotels
Councils across England are poised to take legal action to remove asylum seekers from hotels in their areas. It follows the High Court…
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US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirms
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that the Trump administration is working on a deal that could see the US government taking a 10%…
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Mexico: Six severed heads found on road
Six severed heads have been found on a road in central Mexico, in an area not normally associated with cartel violence. Local authorities…
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What 'security guarantees' for Ukraine would actually mean
In the wake of this week's historic White House meetings, President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine and its allies are "already working on…
Business
US Open 2025 mixed doubles: Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz lose to Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper in New York
An excitable atmosphere continued as the fans - who paid between $25 (£18.50) and $145 (£107) for what British doubles player Jamie Murray…
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Epping ruling creates practical and political pain for Home Office
Iain Watson Political correspondent The High Court judgment granting a temporary court injunction to prevent asylum seekers from being…
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Don’t miss the rare black moon rising August 22—it will be years until the next one. Here’s why it’ll help you see the Milky Way
It’s safe to assume you’ve heard the term once in a blue moon, which refers to the rare occurrence when there is a second full moon in a…
Culture
PFA Awards 2025: Mohamed Salah and Morgan Rogers scoop PFA player of the year awards
Rogers is the fifth Aston Villa representative to be named young player of the season, following in the footsteps of Andy Gray, Gary Shaw,…
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Radioactive shrimp scare sparks Walmart recall
Do you buy raw frozen shrimp at Walmart? If so, the Food and Drug Administration is recommending you throw away packages of the retailer’s…
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Trump’s bill kills clean energy tax credits. Here’s exactly how much money Big Oil gave to Republican backers
The oil industry was a major donor to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, and it’s gotten a return on that investment. Trump’s “Big…
Business
The Hundred: Joe Root makes sensational flying catch for Trent Rockets - and can't believe it
Joe Root of Trent Rockets says he was "the most surprised person" in Trent Bridge after taking a catch "like a young whippersnapper" to…
Business
Palantir, Nvidia stocks slip as Wall Street edges away from its records
Wall Street is edging lower on Tuesday following drops for Palantir and other stars that had been riding the mania surrounding…
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is at the center of a massive ticket scandal
We’re on the other side of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour now, but the landmark 149-show world tour’s rollout was plagued by bots, resellers,…
Business
Alexander Isak transfer: Liverpool and Newcastle latest over deal
That remains a big 'if', of course. Howe has been consistent in his messaging throughout this saga: the door remains open to Isak. But the…
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Black beauty businesses are stuggling under Trump’s tariffs
Earlier this summer, Dajiah Blackshear-Calloway, 34, started to notice that her regular clients weren’t visiting her hair salon as often…
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When is Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event? Date, time, what to expect
The biggest tech event of the year is likely just several weeks away. In early September, Apple is expected to hold its annual event,…
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The Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo wildfire sheds light on water infrastructure
As wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in July 2025, the air turned toxic. A chlorine gas leak…
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Constance Marten seeks to appeal against baby death conviction
Constance Marten is seeking permission to appeal against her conviction for gross negligence manslaughter. The Court of Appeal has…
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Here’s what nobody tells you about building an innovative culture—not everyone will thrive in it. (And that’s okay.)
Years ago, we had a manager named Ania running one of our publishing operations. She was well-liked, diligent, and responsible. Still, we…
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Why AI can’t beat primal intelligence
Angus Fletcher is a professor of story science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative. His research has been endorsed by renowned…