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Temperatures hit 38.1C as UK hottest day of the year record broken – weather latest

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, ...

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What age is too old to start deep-sea diving? Expert’s answer may surprise you: ‘Safer than flying’

Famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle warns that humanity is ‘perilously close to tipping in the wrong direction’ when it comes to our seascape — and can never bring back the oceans we had — but, she tells ...

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Clacton by-election live: Voters brave heatwave to cast ballots as Nigel Farage battles Count Binface to retain seat

The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs ...

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50mph speed limits and double cost of second homes: What Burnham should do in first 100 days, according to Labour pressure group

Exclusive: Labour Party pressure group Compass has put together a report - seen by The Independent - outlining 100 policies for the new prime minister’s first 100 days ...

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We’ve hit 38C with millions in drought – and Brits are not ready for what’s to come

With travel routes paralysed, emergencies declared and more than 1,000 wildfires burning through the UK this year, government adviser Lucy Easthope explains why we need to wake up to reality ...

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Second World War veterans with combined age of 300 take off in Spitfires

Second World War veterans with a combined aged of 300 years have taken off in Spitfire planes above Kent. Family and fellow ...

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