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Boris Johnson was initially turned away from his polling place after forgetting to bring a valid ID - despite the rule being introduced by him when he was Prime Minister.

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Gaza has descended into a full-blown famine, a top UN official has said

Gaza descends into ‘full-blown famine’ amid Israeli restrictions on food deliveries to the region, UN official declares

Actor Kevin Spacey has denied fresh claims of inappropriate behaviour

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22 XL Bully dogs were seized from the Sheffield allotment

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The Duke of Sussex with his father King Charles

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