All news for 2024-08-01

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Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war
Several foreigners and Russian political prisoners released as Germany frees hitman Vadim Krasikov as part of deal
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Hezbollah chief says conflict with Israel is in ‘new phase’ after assassinations
Hassan Nasrallah calls for revenge at funeral of Fuad Shukr as does Iranian president at funeral of Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh
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What is Hezbollah, the militant group poised for war with Israel?
Israeli leaders have said they did not want to escalate the conflict with the Lebanese group. They also said they were ready for any scenario.
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Thugs brandish machetes, sparking violent brawl at family sports event
A number of people were injured when violence broke out between two groups who attended a Kabaddi tournament in Alvaston, Derby, last summer
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GPs vote to take collective action for first time in 60 years
GPs will choose from a series of options, including limiting the number of daily patients they see to 25 and refusing to share patient data, in opposition to a contract they have been offered.
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Casualties on Welsh roads fall after 20mph speed limit, figures show
Number of people injured and killed on 20 and 30mph roads from January to March reduced by more than a quarter
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Halla Tómasdóttir to be sworn in as Iceland’s seventh president
Finance entrepreneur becomes second woman to be elected head of state since independence in 1944
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Dual UK-Russian national ‘freed by Putin in largest prisoner swap since Cold War’
One of Vladimir Putin’s top enemies – who is a Russian-British citizen – will be released from a penal colony as part of a high-profile exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West, it is understood.
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Teenager Axel Rudakubana charged with stabbing three girls to death
The 17-year-old boy charged with the murders of three young girls during a knife rampage at a holiday club in Southport can now be named as Axel Rudakubana.
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Keir Starmer to hold emergency Downing Street press conference
Keir Starmer will address the nation at 4pm after gathering police chiefs in Downing Street after a second night of violence in the wake of the Southport tragedy
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US reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in major prisoner exchange
Russia is releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the US
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’Grimy’ house listed for £1 sells for higher price after buyers see hidden potential
A rundown pair of flats which were listed at auction with a starting price of just £1 have sold for a mega six-figure fee after buyers spotted a hidden potential
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Eight people arrested as police end Hartlepool riots
Following an evening of violence in Hartlepool that saw police cars set on fire and officers bombarded with projectiles, Cleveland Police have now confirmed that order has been restored and eight people arrested
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Donald Trump claims Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn black’ from Indian heritage
Ex-President Donald Trump claimed that Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn black’ and attacked her racial identity in a heated panel.
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Three men accused of plotting 9/11 terror attacks reach plea deal
The three men accused of plotting the terror attacks on September 11 2001 have been given a plea deal after years in Guantánamo Bay, according to Pentagon officials