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Arsenal stun Barcelona in Women’s Champions League final
Arsenal achieved a significant upset with a 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday.
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Teachers, doctors and prison staff to get 4% raise: government approves new salary bonuses
The government has announced a number of public sector salary boosts, including a 4% pay rise for teachers and doctors.
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2.1 million records in hackers’ hands: cyberattack cripples Legal Aid Agency’s digital services
The group that carried out the cyber attack says it accessed 2.1 million pieces of data, but this figure has yet to be verified by the Ministry of Justice.
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Poundland to be sold for just £1 amid store closures and thousands of UK jobs at risk
Poundland is feared to be about to disappear from Britain’s high streets as its stores could be sold for a nominal fee in the near future owing to an "increasingly difficult" landscape
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“F*ing French”: French driver accuses David Lammy of aggression and non-payment of £588 fare
Foreign Secretary David Lammy allegedly shouted “f***ing French” twice during a heated argument over a taxi fare, according to the driver.
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Parliament scandal: Conservative Spencer accused of sexual assault before election
A Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party has been charged with two counts of sexual assault related to incidents associated with the Groucho Club, according to the Metropolitan Police.
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Putin’s accomplice and Russian mafia financier Ilya Traber to face trial for money laundering in the EU
In Palma de Mallorca, Russian tycoon Ilya Traber is scheduled to stand trial on charges of money laundering and connections to the Russian mafia, specifically the Tambovskaya Organized Crime Group.
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VE Day, tariffs, and major concessions: what’s behind the “historic” US–UK trade deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has commended US President Donald Trump for a trade agreement between the two allies, describing it as ‘truly historic’.
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Specific target in sight: UK announces foiled terror plot after arrests in London and Manchester
Eight individuals have been detained as part of two distinct counter-terrorism police investigations.
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Scandal at British Gas and E.ON: top executives received millions in bribes for contracts
Ex-senior employees at two major energy companies have been imprisoned for taking bribes worth over £2 million in return for commercial contracts.
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Co-op concealed cyberattack: data of 20 million customers leaked
A previously downplayed cyber attack on Co-op by bosses may have leaked the personal information of up to 20,000,000 shoppers.
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Princess Charlotte turns 10: Kate shares new photo of her daughter in the countryside
Princess Charlotte reaches double digits today as she celebrates her 10th birthday, and a brand new photo of the young princess has been shared to mark the special occasion
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Farage celebrates breakthrough: Reform UK secures another seat, launches nationwide offensive
Reform UK candidate Sarah Pochin has claimed victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election following a suspenseful recount.
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British factories cut production and staff due to Trump tariffs and declining export demand
A decline in output and new orders in April, combined with increasing uncertainty, is leading to layoffs, a survey finds.
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Data leak: Names of British special forces personnel published online for over 10 years
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated that the safety of personnel is of "paramount importance" following reports that the identities of serving members of Britain’s special forces had been published online for more than a decade.
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Liverpool thrashes Tottenham to claim 20th English title
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions after defeating Tottenham Hotspur.
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Virginia Giuffre, survivor and advocate who challenged Epstein and Prince Andrew, dies aged 41
Sex trafficking survivor Virginia Giuffre, who resolved a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, has passed away at the age of 41.
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Chester FC fan dies by suicide after being accused of racist behavior during match
A football fan died by suicide just hours after police began an investigation into a racist gesture at a match.
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UK to dismiss police officers who fail background checks under new law taking effect in May
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said a new law allowing police officers who fail vetting to be automatically sacked will help heal ‘damaged’ public trust.
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Pope Francis dies aged 88 after 12 years as pontiff
Pope Francis has died, aged 88, the Vatican has announced.
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Mysterious drones in the sky over Sandringham during Zelensky’s visit: flight ban imposed
Mystery drones have been seen flying in the sky over King Charles’s residence, Sandringham.
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UK tightens security on trade papers amid concerns over US tariff policies and information leaks
Civil servants beef up security rules for sensitive negotiating papers over fears posed by hostile US trade policy
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Katy Perry becomes first pop star to go to space on an all-female flight
Katy Perry has officially made history as the first-ever popstar to travel to space on an all-female flight.
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Tories play dirty: 15 Sunak allies accused of betting on election date
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and 14 others have been charged with gambling offenses following an investigation into bets placed on the timing of the 2024 General Election
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Kara Alexander sentenced to minimum 21 years for drowning her two children before weekend handover
A mother who drowned her two sons in the bath and then laid them in bed before their father came to pick them up for the weekend has been sentenced to life in prison.
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