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Trump officials accused of stacking top chemical safety board with industry ‘mouthpieces’

Public health advocates warn of conflicts of interests and say panel likely to provide justification for key rollbacksThe Trump administration has stacked a top chemical safety board with industry-aligned scientists who have a range of financial conflicts of interest and stand to profit from deregul...

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Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says

In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafetyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new report by Australia’s online safety regulator has found “significant gaps” in how major tech platforms tackle online sexual extortion and child sexual exploit...

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UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.

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Ecclestone battles for hard-fought 50

Sophie Ecclestone battles for a hard-fought 50 with England fighting to save the historic Test against India at Lord's.

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'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78

Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.

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England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat

England are bowled out for 186 before lunch on the final day of the Lord's Test as India win by 270 runs.

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Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation

Officers say decision made after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of the former MP and Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe after “new information and evidence has come to light”, counter-terrorism policing south...

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UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with TehranThe UK will list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, ministers have announced, in a major escalation of the diplomatic tensions with Tehran.The Home Offic...

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US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open | First Thing

Tehran says latest US attacks have ‘rendered futile’ diplomatic efforts of last few months. Plus, hit song in Australia prompts speculation about use of AIGood morning.The US military has launched a fresh wave of attacks against Iran amid the escalating standoff over the strait of Hormuz.What has Ir...

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German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls

The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.

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Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’

Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarilyThe government’s plan to protect and restore nature in England by 2030 has been condemned as “pathetic” and “completely insufficient” in the face of the spiralling environmenta...

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Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns – US politics live

Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden deathThe US senator Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about the Kentucky Republican’s condition after weeks of mounti...

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Man Utd close to completing Tielemans deal

Manchester United are in advanced talks with Aston Villa over Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans

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Home secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader

Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.

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Drama, celebrations and outfits - our end-of-Wimbledon awards

This year's Wimbledon has been full of excitement, interesting stories and great British success - Naomi Broady runs through her favourite moments.

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Drama, celebrations and outfits - our end-of-Wimbledon awards

This year's Wimbledon has been full of excitement, interesting stories and great British success - Naomi Broady runs through her favourite moments.

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Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four

BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.

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Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four

BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.

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Most clinical? Least creative? BBC Sport compares the last four teams in the World Cup

BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.

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Chatsworth House pilots ‘community membership’ free entry scheme

Initiative with Derbyshire Libraries aims to boost access to cultural experiences and ‘champion reading for pleasure’When Kate, a 47-year-old contract worker came face to face with Charlotte Brontë’s handwriting while visiting Chatsworth House, the avid reader, who counts Jane Eyre as her favourite...

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Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants

High temperatures and below average rainfall puts pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and ener...

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UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters

The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.

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Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight

The pilot's mischievous flight path was noticed by plane spotters on the flightradar24 tracking app

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Wildfire raging south of Paris could have been set deliberately, says minister

It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.

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