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By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays

The latest from the Makerfield by-election

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Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police

On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked.

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I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival

The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her.

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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block

Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.

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Man accused of carrying out attack on behalf of Iran says his friend did it

Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.

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Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive

The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

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Driver and passenger jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone

The pair filmed themselves inhaling nitrous oxide, running red lights and weaving through traffic.

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Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

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First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern

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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

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US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.

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Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist

The Greek national has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran.

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Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid

The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

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Barcelona sign Gordon in £69m-plus deal from Newcastle

Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar

The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

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Teenage star Fonseca stuns Djokovic in French Open third-round epic

Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

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Celtic penalty right, Hearts wrongly denied - SFA

Celtic's late penalty at Motherwell was the correct decision but Hearts were wrongly denied a spot-kick at Fir Park, the Scottish FA's head of refereeing says.

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The rise of PSG: From 'bling-bling' failings to European powerhouse

As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

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US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center

The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.

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Why beating Djokovic is coming of age moment for Fonseca

Why Joao Fonseca's five-set French Open victory over the legendary Novak Djokovic shows the 19-year-old has arrived at the top of tennis.