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Nine held in religious group modern slavery raid

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Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

Israeli ‘double-tap’ strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

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They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.

Oil price jumps to nearly $117 after reports of ‘extended’ Iran blockade

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The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

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The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

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The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The diplomacy at play behind the King’s speeches

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How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.

Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP

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‘Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight’

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The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not happen if Joshua loses his July warm-up bout, says promoter Frank Warren.

Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine

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Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

Nigel Farage claims Reform UK ‘forced’ bin strike news

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Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage told BBC Radio WM's Ed James he believed his party had forced Birmingham City...

Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests

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The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.

University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fine

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A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
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