West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
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Watch: Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention
Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”.
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Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise
Ukraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range.
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Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention
Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”.
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Cheers stars pay tribute to 'Norm' actor George Wendt
Ted Danson says he's "devastated" to hear that Wendt, his co-star in the hit US sitcom, has died.
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Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney
A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.
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Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge
Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.
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Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order
Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.
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The Wargame: New podcast series simulates a Russian attack on UK
A top team of former government ministers and military and security chiefs have taken part in a wargame that simulates a Russian attack on the UK for a new podcast series announced on Wednesday by Sky News and Tortoise Media.
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Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
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UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
Israel agreed on Sunday to lift an 11-week aid blockade on the Gaza Strip, where experts have warned of a looming famine.
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Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system
An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
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Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
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Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
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Fugitive accused of murdering wife 'seen withdrawing large sum of cash'
Indian police hunting a murder suspect after his wife's body was found in a car boot in the UK have offered a reward to help find him.
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EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
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Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.
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Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says
It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.
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French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims
Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
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Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France
At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.
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