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UK to purchase nuclear-carrying fighter jets
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation".

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Keir Starmer vows to press on with welfare cuts as rebellion grows
More than 120 Labour MPs are backing plans to block cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.

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Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel
The Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers.

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'A slap in the face' - Asos bans shoppers for making too many returns
The retailer has been cracking down on customers with high return rates - but some say it is unfair.

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UK must prepare for war scenario, government warns
A strategy document says an "all-of-society effort" is required to make the UK more secure.

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Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workers
It comes after reports that asylum seekers are able to work for couriers shortly after reaching UK.

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UN condemns Gaza aid 'death trap' as dozens reported killed by Israeli fire
At least 46 people waiting for aid have been killed by Israeli fire in two incidents, rescuers and hospitals say.

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Man accused of hiring £1,500 'hitman' to kill wife
Paul Lewis, 54, and Dominique Saunders, 35, deny conspiracy to murder at Swansea Crown Court

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Seven people charged after Palestine Action protest
Police made 13 arrests for offences, including assaulting an emergency worker, at the London protest on Monday.

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Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue
No Space for Bezos activist group tells BBC they are "very proud of this".

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Post-Brexit £51m border control post to sit empty
Parc Cybi was built to allow checks on animals and plants entering the UK after the UK left the EU.

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Watch: Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran
The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.

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'We are exhausted' - how Iranians are feeling after fragile ceasefire
The war has stirred within Iranians a mix of fear, despair and - among some - flickers of hope.

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'We thought it was the end': Israeli town reels after deadly strike
Four people were killed by an Iranian missile strike in Beersheba just before a ceasefire came into effect.

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How a volatile 24 hours edged Iran and Israel to a ceasefire
From an attack on a US air base to a fragile ceasefire, this is how the Middle East conflict changed overnight.

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What we know about the ceasefire
Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".

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The nine Nato countries that missed their defence spending targets
As Nato leaders meet to agree big increases in targets for defence spending, some of them haven't yet met the existing ones.

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Labour welfare rebellion to test Keir Starmer like never before
Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.

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The outsider trying to stop Andrew Cuomo's comeback as New York City mayor
Nine democrats are vying for the job, in a race that could have implications for the party nationally as it tries to take on Trump.

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'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.

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Five Glastonbury newcomers you don't want to miss
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.

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British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris
The 39-year-old is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK, French prosecutors have said.

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'Idyllic' island with ruined castle goes on sale for first time in 80 years
The Island of Shuna, which includes a ruined castle, working farm and a holiday accommodation business, is on sale for £5.5m.

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Watchdog acted irrationally in registering gender clinic, court told
The case, brought by a former nurse and the mother, claims the watchdog should have imposed conditions on the clinic.

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Rich Kids of Instagram star admits Hermes handbags scam
Jack Watkin, 26, gained his victims' trust by creating a false image of wealth and sophistication.

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Bears raid honey store after enclosure escape sparks wildlife park evacuation
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.

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Leaders arrive at Hague summit as Nato chief Rutte flatters Trump
It is the US president's first Nato summit since 2019 and all 32 leaders are set to commit to a big hike in defence spending.

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Russian missile strikes kill 17 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
President Zelensky said at least 100 more were injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike.

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Expletives and Diplomacy: Donald Trump Heads to Nato
Trump’s message to Israel and Iran on the way to the Nato summit.

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Americanswers... Has Trump triggered all out war in the Middle East?
Iran retaliates as US president hints at regime change

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A captivating and witty animation
The five emotions living in a girl's brain all battle to avoid a complete meltdown.

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'Duckett would've infuriated me as a bowler - he's one of world's best'
Ben Duckett would be infuriating to bowl at and is establishing himself as one of the best all-format batters in the world, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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Emotional Raducanu battles into Eastbourne second round
Emma Raducanu says her emotional reaction to her battling Eastbourne win was because she had received "some really bad news".

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Seven-time French champions Lyon relegated over finances
French club Lyon are demoted to Ligue 2 because of the poor state of their finances.

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French star Boisson has Wimbledon hopes ended
Breakout Roland Garros star Lois Boisson sees her hopes of a maiden Wimbledon main-draw appearance end in the first round of qualifying.

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Gout, 17, sets Australian record at Golden Spike
Teenager Gout Gout sets an Australian record with victory in the men's 200m on his senior international debut at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava.

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England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test
Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

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