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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

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Molly-Mae Hague speaks out on her 'very sad' split

The influencer says it "doesn't feel right" to talk publicly about why she split with Tommy Fury.

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Top Biden Aide Holds Rare Talks With Chinese Military General

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Wordle Review No. 1,167

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Iran has smuggled arms to the West Bank to foment unrest, officials say.

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Man charged with attempted murder after mother stabbed at Carnival

The Met Police says the woman, who was with her child, remains in a critical condition in hospital.

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Israel launches a deadly airstrike in the West Bank, and other news.

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England name Smith and Heath in T20 World Cup squad

England name spinner Linsey Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath in their squad for the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

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Wordle Review No. 1,165

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Tories ask who authorised Labour donor's No 10 pass

The Conservatives say it is 'deeply concerning' Labour's biggest donor was given access to No 10.

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Here’s what to know about Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia.

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England call up Hull after Wood ruled out of SL series

England fast bowler Mark Wood is replaced by Josh Hull in England's squad for the remaining two Tests against Sri Lanka.

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These Young Women Didn’t Want to Vote for Biden. They’re All In on Harris.

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Leeds Festival-goers leave as tents and urinals blow away

Ticket-holder says Friday 'worst day ever' as high winds blow down urinals and merchandise stands.

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Viral US TikToker's mission to prove British food isn't bland

Kalani Smith, from Tennessee, reviews staples of British cuisine to his three million followers.

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Man charged with delivery driver murder

Mark Ross is due before magistrates charged over the death of 42-year-old Claudiu-Carol Kondor.

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BBC sacks One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas after complaints

The ex-footballer says there are "two sides to every story" after he is taken off air by the BBC.

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Man charged after nine-year-old girl stabbed

Jordan Wilkes, who is 28 and from Christchurch, is charged with attempted murder.

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Who Is Kamala Harris?

Who is Kamala Harris and how did she rise to the top of the US Democratic Party?

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Gay man arrested in Qatar feared he'd never return home

A British-Mexican man arrested in Qatar has given his first interview since returning home.

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Biden’s long goodbye and Hillary takes jabs at Trump

The president gives his farewell speech to Democrats and Hillary fires shots at Trump

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Mpox: How dangerous is it?

It has been declared a global health emergency twice in two years

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Ferris wheel blaze in Germany injures several people

Video showed two carriages on the wheel in Leipzig alight with smoke billowing into the air.

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Hotel evacuated after flooding near London's King's Cross

About 20 people have been evacuated from the hotel and specialist teams are on the scene.

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The six minute train journey that became a long legal nightmare

Sarah Cook was threatened with a £500 fine and prison for an unpaid ticket but she became a test case that could help thousands.

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KSI and the Sidemen among UK's richest gamers

YouTubers KSI and the Sidemen are listed alongside billionaire developers and industry legends in The Sunday Times UK Gaming Rich List 2024.

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Candles to be lit ahead of Southport victim Bebe King's funeral

On the day of six-year-old Bebe King's funeral, her family would like candles to be lit in her memory.

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Tesco recalls 'melt in middle' vegan burgers for getting too hot

The supermarket says there is a potential "burn risk" to customers when eating them.

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Finding Summer Heat Relief in Your Hairstyle

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Army chaplain reportedly attacked at barracks

Irish police are investigating "a very serious incident" at Renmore Barracks in Galway.

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Mobs Attack Bangladesh’s Toppled Party as New Leaders Struggle to Keep Order

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Love Island's Davide says goods worth £930,000 stolen in LA burglary

The Love Island star claimed he had nearly £930,000 worth of possessions stolen from his Los Angeles home.

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Watch: Thousands of women protest about rape and murder of doctor in India

Women led a march in West Bengal state after a female doctor's brutal rape and murder last week.

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Cyanide in canal 'could be removed in a week'

Sodium cyanide is one of three substances released into the canal in the incident in Walsall.

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Spain investigates Katy Perry video over protected sand dunes

The singer's latest music video is alleged to have been partly filmed in an ecologically-sensitive area.

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Maps showing counter-offensive into Russian territory

As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.

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Listen: The view from Russia

How has the shock cross-border offensive gone down in Russia?

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Ten in hospital after suspected overdose at Irish prison

The prisoners were brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Tuesday afternoon.

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Where Students Run the Streets: Bangladesh in Limbo

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Prince William's hairy moment in Olympics video message

Prince William's beard took all the attention in his latest congratulatory Olympics video. But he's not the first royal to wear a beard.

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Teenage girl admits triple school stabbing

The girl denies the attempted murder of three people, including two teachers, at a school.

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Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 21

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

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Emotional Miley becomes youngest-ever Disney Legend

The Flowers singer had her big break playing Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel when she was 13.

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Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Sidestepping Deployed Kenyan Forces, Haiti Gangs Continue Reign of Terror

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Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park

Superfans were told guests will go "on a journey through the African savanna" alongside a growing Simba.

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Iconic Irani cafes serving creamy chai and fresh samosas face extinction in Indian city

The southern city of Hyderabad was once a centre for iconic Irani cafes - now many of them are closing down.

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The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the G.O.P.

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Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says

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Russia struggles to repel deep incursion by Ukraine

A surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia's western Kursk region is now in its fourth day.

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U.S. ‘Dissatisfied’ With China’s Disclosures About Stabbings

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Israel’s military chief says the country is at ‘peak readiness,’ both defensively and offensively.

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The E.U. condemns comments by a far-right Israeli minister, and other news.

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Police hunt ex-Catalan separatist leader after shock return from exile

Officials say Mr Puigdemont is on the run and have ordered police to set up roadblocks around the city.

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Turkey plans to intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the World Court, and other news.

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BTS star apologises for drink-driving on scooter

Suga from the K-Pop band was fined and lost his licence after a police officer saw him falling over.

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'My social worker had a baby with my violent ex'

The father, who was jailed for assault, was assigned the social worker for visits with his children.

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Zac Efron 'happy and healthy' after swimming incident

The 36-year-old said he had a "minor swimming incident" at a villa in Ibiza on Friday.

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Angered by Paris ban, Russia's media scorns 'the Olympics of Hell'

Most Russian athletes are not allowed to compete in Paris due to their country's war in Ukraine.

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What to Watch as Sunisa Lee Competes in Uneven Bars Final

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North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics in Olympic comeback

They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their Southern "foes" - is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?

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Boxing controversy - what we know and what we don't

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

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Watch: How the prisoner swap unfolded

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva where among the Americans freed in the prisoner swap.

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Brother misses out on school bus pass by 24 metres

Alex, 11, and Oscar, 13, go to the same school - but only one qualifies for funded transport.

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