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London will see 91% of the Sun covered in August 12 eclipse
The Aug. 12 eclipse will be partial across Britain but deep enough to leave only a thin solar crescent over London at maximum.
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18:46
09.08
09.08
Odesa repairs power grid after major Russian overnight attack
Twelve people were injured as missiles and drones damaged energy infrastructure, homes and the port. Crews are working to restore electricity and water.
22:01
05.08
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Arsenal beaten 3-1 by Real Betis in Dublin pre-season friendly
Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in a pre-season friendly in Dublin, producing a sloppy performance in their second official summer fixture.
20:01
05.08
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Former neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory council candidate after Jewish groups voice outrage
Joshua Bonehill-Paine has pulled out of the race for a Somerset Council seat after his selection prompted anger from Jewish groups. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has asked him to advise…
18:02
05.08
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Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, central London. Police said the men were taken to a major trauma centre after the lunchtime incident on E…
16:04
05.08
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill in hospital after small procedure
Celtic have confirmed manager Martin O'Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing a small procedure, and the club expects him to return home in the coming days.
16:03
05.08
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Rangers sign Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover 96
Rangers have completed the signing of Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover 96 on a three-year deal, becoming Derek McInnes' ninth summer arrival at Ibrox.
16:03
05.08
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Mark Hughes's son died of sudden adult death syndrome, inquest hears
An inquest has heard that Alex Hughes, the son of former Manchester United striker and Wales manager Mark Hughes, died from sudden adult death syndrome. The Grimsby Town coach was found by …
16:02
05.08
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Drone found with explosives at Leipzig airport prompts bomb disposal robot response
A drone carrying explosives was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, prompting a bomb disposal robot response, several flight diversions and a counter-terrorism investig…
14:02
05.08
05.08
Four people taken to hospital after Covent Garden stabbing as woman arrested
Four people were taken to a major trauma centre after a stabbing near Covent Garden in central London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed three people were stabbed and a woman has been arres…
12:02
05.08
05.08
Welbeck and Quenda make Chelsea debuts against Juventus
Danny Welbeck and Geovany Quenda made their first Chelsea appearances in a pre-season friendly against Juventus, while Mykhailo Mudryk began the match on the bench.
10:02
05.08
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Justice minister defends early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers amid legal challenge
Jake Richards says the government is in an «unenviable position» as Thames Valley Police weighs joining a legal challenge to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, a decisio…
08:01
05.08
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Burnham faces fight over bank windfall tax as UK lenders post bumper profits
The UK's biggest banks reported £29.2bn in half-year profits, fuelling calls for the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, to impose a windfall tax to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
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Gianni Infantino calls emergency meeting with FIFA officials in Morocco amid resignation pressure
Gianni Infantino has summoned senior FIFA staff to crisis talks in Morocco as pressure grows over the abandoned £3.1bn World Cup stake sale and an accusation of blackmail made by the head o…
04:07
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Reusser takes Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with Dijon time trial win
Swiss rider Marlen Reusser won stage four of the Tour de France Femmes, an individual time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon, and took the overall leader's yellow jersey. Pauline Ferran…
04:05
05.08
05.08
EuroMillions £84m jackpot: Winning numbers due in Tuesday night draw
UK players are in with a chance of winning an estimated £84 million in Tuesday night's EuroMillions draw, with results due shortly after the 8.30pm draw.
04:02
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Armed man arrested at Trump golf course days before president's visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at Donald Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, after being seen photographing the property days before the president's scheduled visit. Off…
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04.08
04.08
Supermarkets pull disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
Asda has joined Tesco and Sainsbury's in withdrawing single-use barbecues from sale, acting on voluntary fire safety guidance as farmers, firefighters and politicians call for a temporary b…
20:02
04.08
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Dawn Airey becomes Arts Council England chair as arts funding marks 80 years
Dawn Airey has succeeded Sir Nicholas Serota as chair of Arts Council England, with the appointment arriving as public arts funding in Britain marks its 80th anniversary and the cultural se…
18:01
04.08
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Andy Burnham urges windfall tax on banks and oil giants after profit bonanza
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for banks and oil companies to pay more in tax after HSBC and BP reported bumper profits, while households struggle with the financial fallo…
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04.08
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BP warns North Sea no longer competitive and urges Burnham to scrap windfall taxes
BP has warned that the North Sea is no longer «competitive» and urged Andy Burnham to scrap windfall taxes on oil and gas, intensifying the debate over levies on corporate profits during th…
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04.08
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Gatwick cleared to build second runway after court rejects legal challenge
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge against Gatwick airport's £2.2bn second runway project, allowing development to proceed and paving the way for around 100,000 extra fligh…
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04.08
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Arsenal close on Guimaraes as Man United identify new target
Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Bruno Guimaraes, while Vinicius Junior has received an offer and Manchester United have identified a new target. Liverpool and Chelsea also feature i…
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04.08
04.08
Mother of PC Andrew Harper criticises early release rules as two killers remain eligible
The government has apologised to the family of PC Andrew Harper after two of his killers remained eligible for early release under revised plans to ease prison overcrowding. Around 5,000 pr…