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    Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain on July 06

    Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull as Formula One team principal - a year after texting scandal

    King Charles III (right) speaking at the State Banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron (left) and his wife Brigitte Macron, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the French President's state visit to the UK.

    King Charles says strong UK-France bond will protect against 'profound challenges' in state banquet speech

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    'The system is rotten at the core': Parents threatened for seeking special needs support for their children

    Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will hold talks at No 10 as the UK pushes for France to do more to stop migrant crossings.

    Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for 'tougher action' from French on small boats

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    Writer Raynor Winn during the CineMerit Award for Gillian Anderson and the premiere of the movie "The Salt Path" during the 2025 Munich Film Festival

    Salt Path author 'risking legal action' as publisher issues statement over claims story was 'based on lies'

    LBC can reveal councils in England are forking out millions of pounds storing the belongings of families stuck in temporary accommodation.

    Housing crisis forcing councils to spend millions on storage for those in temporary accommodation

    The man has been named by his family as Sean O'Meara.

    Plumber, 36, with ‘chainsaw and gas mask’ shot by police who ‘feared gun or bomb’ is named by family

    Builder, 35, revealed as trespasser sucked into jet engine at Milan airport

    Builder, 35, revealed as trespasser sucked into jet engine at Milan airport

    The heatwaves were up to 4C hotter across cities compared to a world without climate change, the study from the World Weather Attribution group of researchers said.

    Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves - with 171 excess deaths in London

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    Grey zone attacks are bringing conflict to Britain’s doorstep — it’s time we woke up to the threat

    Grey zone attacks are bringing conflict to Britain’s doorstep — it’s time we woke up to the threat

    Iain Dale reflects on the extraordinary political life of Norman Tebbit who has died aged 94

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    Writer Raynor Winn during the CineMerit Award for Gillian Anderson and the premiere of the movie "The Salt Path" during the 2025 Munich Film Festival

    Salt Path author 'risking legal action' as publisher issues statement over claims story was 'based on lies'

    A report into the timeliness of compensation for those infected and affected is due to be published on Wednesday, following additional hearings of the Infected Blood Inquiry.

    Infected blood scandal report to set out impact of 'devastating' compensation delays

    Two complainants challenged whether Collins' ad breached rules because it promoted prescription-only medication to the public.

    Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned as watchdog cracks down on promoting prescription-only medication

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    Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will hold talks at No 10 as the UK pushes for France to do more to stop migrant crossings.

    Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for 'tougher action' from French on small boats

    The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the Government "lacks a coherent plan".

    Labour’s pledge to recruit 6,500 teachers 'unclear' amid shortage crisis

    Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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    People stand among the damage after a mass drone and missile attack by the Russian Federation on the capital on Kyiv July 4, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine

    Trump to send more weapons to Ukraine in policy U-turn as country is 'getting hit very hard'

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump (L), speaks during a dinner in the Blue Room of the White House yesterday

    'This is very meaningful': Benjamin Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize amid Gaza ceasefire talks

    President Trump and Elon Musk in May before the pair's public spat

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    Lord Glasman speaks to LBC's Nick Ferrari

    'They urinated on their voters': Lord Glasman slams Tories as 'irrelevant' as he says it's now Labour vs Reform

    LBC can reveal councils in England are forking out millions of pounds storing the belongings of families stuck in temporary accommodation.

    Housing crisis forcing councils to spend millions on storage for those in temporary accommodation

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    UK is now Russia’s main target, with British criminals acting as Putin's foot soldiers, ex-spy warns

    UK is now Russia’s main target, with British criminals acting as Putin's foot soldiers, ex-spy warns

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    Builder, 35, revealed as trespasser sucked into jet engine at Milan airport

    Builder, 35, revealed as trespasser sucked into jet engine at Milan airport

    A video posted by Kaitlyn Carpenter on Facebook shows a house being washed down a river, with the caption reading: 'A house got taken down the river!!! Please please please be safe everyone!!!'.

    Father and two children washed away in 'life-threatening' flash floods in New Mexico

    In the northern districts of Marseille (16th arrondissement, above L'Estaque), residents and emergency workers attempt to contain the last remaining flames following a major wildfire that caused significant damage.

    More than 100 injured as wildfire rages at the 'gates of Marseille'

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    The man has been named by his family as Sean O'Meara.

    Plumber, 36, with ‘chainsaw and gas mask’ shot by police who ‘feared gun or bomb’ is named by family

    Old Church Road, Chingford, London UK, looking south towards Chingford Mount, with Canary Wharf buildings in the far distance

    Police make arrest at Port of Dover after man fatally stabbed near pub

    A woman has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by two XL Bullies and another dog.

    Woman, 69, 'attacked by two XL Bullies and another dog' airlifted to hospital as man, 76, charged

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    Getting an ADHD diagnosis can take years for children - but for adults it can be even harder

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    The new Barbie carries a mobile phone to help track her blood sugar levels throughout the day.

    Barbie launches first doll with type 1 diabetes

    A handful of people are being given the medicine on a case-by-case basis while it is reviewed for wider use on the NHS.

    ‘Groundbreaking’ drug could slow down progression of type 1 diabetes - as it's tried by UK patients

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    UK workforce exposed if global trade war intensifies, Bank warns

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    Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

    A general view of signage outside the WPP offices in Farm Street, London.

    WPP alerts over profits after worsening trading

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    Britain's Prince William, and Kate, Princess of Wales attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)

    Princess of Wales stuns in show-stopping red silk dress at state banquet return

    King Charles III (right) speaking at the State Banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron (left) and his wife Brigitte Macron, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the French President's state visit to the UK.

    King Charles says strong UK-France bond will protect against 'profound challenges' in state banquet speech

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    Palantir NHS contract

    Doctors against Palantir’s NHS software put ‘ideology over patient interest’

    CyberUK conference

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    Asda will serve up Liam Gallagher Lasagna to celebrate the Oasis tour.

    'Digsy's Dinner': ASDA celebrates 'Oasis mania' Manchester gigs by serving Liam Gallagher Lasagna

    "BloodRayne" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet

    Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill actor Michael Madsen's cause of death revealed following death, aged 67

    King Charles III speaking at the State Banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the French President's state visit to the UK.

    Mick Jagger and Elton John join the King and Princess of Wales for star-studded French state banquet

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    The UK will see yet another heatwave next week, as temperatures are set to soar above 30C and a yellow heat health alert has been issued.

    Yellow heat health alert as weather set to soar again with low 30C temperatures forecast

    People sunbathe on Jubilee Beach during the sunny hot weather on June 19, 2025 in Southend, England

    Another summer heatwave! Temperatures set to soar above 30C - and weather records could be broken again

    People sunbathe on deck chairs in St James's Park

    Met Office predicts third heatwave of the summer as temperatures to reach 31C

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    Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain on July 06

    Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull as Formula One team principal - a year after texting scandal

    MPs have backed plans to set up the Independent Football Regulator. Picture: Getty

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    Chelsea's Joao Pedro (20) is congratulated by Enzo Fernandez after scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

    Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into Club World Cup final

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