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    Cleverly launches his Tory leadership bid

    James Cleverly - the Home Secretary on the day the Tories were demolished in the General Election - has launched his Tory leadership bid. The MP for Braintree, who is also an Army Reserve officer, does not believe that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will live up to his promise to spend 2.5% of GDP...
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    Jenrick launches Tory leadership campaign

    Robert Jenrick has launched his Tory leadership in London, saying he has a plan to fix "this great country". Jenrick: "We are a great country. It's not often we say this because it's not in the British nature to say it. But it does need repeating from time to time. Britain's contribution to the...
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    Badenoch launches her Tory leadership bid

    Former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches her Conservative Party leadership bid in central London. Speaking at the launch of her Conservative leadership campaign, Ms Badenoch said the Tories will not win back trust of the British people by simply "pointing out how terrible Labour are."...
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    Patel calls Starmer "feeble, pitiful and dishonest" as she launches Tory leadership big

    Former Home Secretary Priti Patel has called Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer some nasty names as she launched her bid to become the new Tory leader and future British PM as the Conservative Party - the world's oldest surviving political party - repairs itself after it suffered one of the...
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    British Government aims to introduce four-day week

    Britain's Far Left Government wants to reduce the five day working week to a four day working week. To receive their full pay, the Labour Government say employees would still have to work their full hours but compressed into a shorter working week - something some workplaces already do. It is...
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    The King adopts the 1 millionth British rescue chicken

    King Charles III has adopted the 1 millionth British rescue chicken and named her Henrietta. Rather than being killed and eaten, Henrietta will spend her life living in luxury in Highgrove Gardens. The lucky bird even travelled to her luxurious new home in style. The King is renowned for his...
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    Britain and Germany begin talks on new co-operation agreement

    Britain and Germany agree to work more closely in various aspects but Britain tells Germany it is not going to rejoin the EU Europe's two largest economies Britain and Germany are in talks over a new co-operation agreement and the two hope to soon sign a new treaty. Britain has ruled out...
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    World's oldest man says he has no special secrets as he turns 112

    The world's oldest living man has declared he has no "special secrets" to pass on about his longevity as he celebrated turning 112. John Tinniswood, who was born in Liverpool on 26 August 1912, told the Guinness World Records he had "no idea at all" why he had lived so long. The lifelong...
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    Oasis set to announce reunion within hours

    Manchester rock giants Oasis look set to announce a comeback. Oasis, who have sold 75 million albums and are headed by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher split in 2009 after almost 30 years together. Yesterday, seconds after Stockport, Greater Manchester, band Blossoms' headline set at...
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    At least two injured in London tower block fire

    Four people have been injured - with two taken to hospital - after a fire devastated a tower block in Dagenham, east London. Work was ongoing in the building to remove "non-compliant" cladding. In 2017, 72 people were killed in a fire in London's Grenfell Tower after it spread rapidly due to...
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    King Charles III £1 coins enter circulation

    The new King Charles III £1 coins are entering circulation. Britain's new coins feature British wildlife on their reverse - reflecting the King's love of nature - and the new £1 coins feature two bees. The numbers on each of the new coins are larger, to help children learn to count.
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    Former England manager Eriksson dies aged 76

    Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has died aged 76. Eriksson - manager of England from 2001 to 2006 - passed away in Sunne, Sweden, the town where he was born.
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    Moray Cup: Chaotic scenes as popular Scottish fizzy drink is relaunched

    Soft power, a measure of a country’s ability to shape international outcomes without the use of force, largely through cultural exchange, dialogue, and cooperation Police have been called in as the relaunch of a popular Scottish fizzy drink caused chaotic scenes. Moray Cup, which ended in...
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    Britain maintains its position as the world's second most powerful country

    Great Britain has maintained her position as the world's second most powerful country after the United States. The United States maintains its dominance, clinching the top position with a score of 74.8. The UK and Germany trail closely, securing the second and third spots respectively. The UK...
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    Several killed in knife attack in German city of Solingen

    Several people have been killed in the German city of Solingen during celebrations to mark its 650th anniversary. Whilst hardly any information has been released regarding the stabbie-stabbie, all I personally know is that he is an Islamic immigrant.
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    At least 5 dead as British superyacht sinks off Italian coast

    Five bodies have been found and one is still missing after a superyacht owned by a British billionaire sank off the coast of Italy in bad weather. The five dead are differing nationalities. The body of the boat's chef had already been recovered, bringing the number of confirmed dead to six...
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    Former Beatles drummer Pete Best transforms one of their favourite clubs into a B&B

    The former drummer of The Beatles Pete Best has transformed The Casbah Club - where the band used to play - into a Bed and Breakfast. Best's mother Mona opened the club in the cellar of the Bests' home and is where The Beatles played some of their first concerts. Best, now aged 82, was fired...
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    Cricket: Oval Invincibles win second successive Hundred

    The Hundred Final Oval Invincibles: 147-9 Southern Brave: 130-7 Invincibles win by 17 runs Lord's, London Oval Invincibles, representing Kent and Surrey, beat Southern Brave, representing Hampshire and Sussex, in the Final of The Hundred tonight to become the first team to win the...