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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
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Meet Dmitry Mironov, the enigmatic Putin aide overseeing the Kremlin’s HR department
As Vladimir Putin tightens his circle of trust, a former secret service officer has emerged as one of his closest aides.
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US convicts Rhode Island man for attempting to traffic over 400 pounds of drugs into Canada
A former Rhode Island resident was convicted in federal court for attempting to traffic more than 400 pounds of illegal narcotics into Canada via an inflatable raft, but beachgoers found his stash and alerted authorities.
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Interpol operation arrests 206 suspects, seizes $1.6B worth of drugs
Police across Europe, South America, and Africa detained over 200 individuals and seized US$1.6 billion worth of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals during a two-month anti-narcotics operation, Interpol announced on Tuesday.
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Russian spies sentenced in Slovenia after pleading guilty
Pair’s conviction could pave way for inclusion in any future prisoner exchange between Russia and west
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Shocking moment man shoves Tube passenger onto tracks at Oxford Circus station
A postman was just inches from death from electrocution and seconds from being hit by a train after being pushed from a Tube platform.
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Far-right march through London and clash with police over Southport stabbings
Far-right protesters have clashed with police in central London during a protest over the Southport stabbings.
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Alex Yee wins gold in men’s triathlon with stunning late victory
In the women’s event, which took place earlier in the day, Britain’s Beth Potter secured a bronze medal. Minutes after Yee’s win at the Paris Games, Team GB’s women’s quadruple sculls crew claimed gold in a dramatic race to the line.
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BBC knew Huw Edwards had been arrested in November
The BBC knew in November that Huw Edwards had been arrested on suspicion of serious offences, the corporation said.
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Bank of England braced for knife-edge interest rate decision
Markets predict quarter-point cut to 5% when policymakers meet on Thursday
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Universities in England face fines for failing to protect students from harassment
Use of NDAs in cases of harassment and sexual misconduct will also be banned under measures introduced by regulator
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Sources claim Kemi Badenoch asked to use taxpayers’ money to pay for holiday flight
MP also allegedly used her ministerial car for gym trips and ordered advisers to run personal errands
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US pauses $95m in aid to Georgia after passage of ‘foreign agents’ law
Secretary of state says suspension is due to ‘anti-democratic’ actions from the Georgian government
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Team GB swimmer disqualified after finishing first in heat for unbelievable reason
Team GB have missed out on a possible gold with swimmer Luke Greenbank winning his heat but getting disqualified due to the amount of time he spent under water
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Two City firms collaborate to invest £20bn of pension funds in UK businesses
Phoenix Group and Schroders will target fast-growing green energy, windfarms, solar, property and small business