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Thames Water creditors to pledge no sale before 2030

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'Dashcam snitches' send driver fines skyrocketing

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Eggs fertilised with material from human skin cells for first time

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Most ransomware victims pay up - with mixed results

Driverless car makes illegal U-turn in California - and can't be given a ticket

Driverless car makes illegal U-turn in California - and can't be given a ticket

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US government shutdown to begin within hours

Starmer says he will take 'no more lectures' from Farage - and warns of 'fight for soul' of UK

Starmer says he will take 'no more lectures' from Farage - and warns of 'fight for soul' of UK

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Starmer's speech was one of his most successful moments - but biggest issue in UK politics was ignored

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Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

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Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities

Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities

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Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, scientists claim

Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, scientists claim

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Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show

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America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say

America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say

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Immigration and the problem with 'performative patriotism'

Immigration and the problem with 'performative patriotism'

'Renew Britain' - but did it renew Keir Starmer?

'Renew Britain' - but did it renew Keir Starmer?

Sir Tony Blair: the next prime minister of Gaza?

Sir Tony Blair: the next prime minister of Gaza?

Ed Conway on Rachel Reeves: What her conference speech reveals

Ed Conway on Rachel Reeves: What her conference speech reveals

Starmer's future: renewal or decline?

Starmer's future: renewal or decline?

Can Rachel Reeves clamber out of the black hole?

Can Rachel Reeves clamber out of the black hole?

Is Keir for keeps? Labour conference special

Is Keir for keeps? Labour conference special

Sarah Ferguson: Debts, deceit and the downfall of a duchess

Sarah Ferguson: Debts, deceit and the downfall of a duchess

Why do some men know best about pregnancy?

Why do some men know best about pregnancy?

The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to strike

The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to ...

Broadway actors are preparing to exit the stage in a strike that would shutter more than 30 productions ahead of its peak season.

Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not stop a broadcast boycott

Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not ...

Eurovision is supposed to be a celebration of the unifying power of music. But for the past two years, it has attracted protests and fan boycotts over its inclusion of Israel amid the country's continued military action in Gaza.

Boyzone explain why Louis Walsh won't be involved in reunion show

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Boyzone say Louis Walsh has no involvement in their forthcoming reunion show and will not be taking a cut of the profits.

Boyzone to reunite for biggest-ever show

Boyzone to reunite for biggest-ever show

Boyzone are reuniting for their biggest ever headline show next summer, inspired by the success of their recent documentary Boyzone: No Matter What.

Prosecutors call for 11-year jail sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

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Federal prosecutors in New York are urging a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison.

JK Rowling hits out at Emma Watson in fresh clash over transgender issues

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JK Rowling has accused Emma Watson of being "ignorant of how ignorant she is" amid their ongoing disagreement about transgender issues.

Penny Lancaster says she felt 'belittled' by Gregg Wallace

Penny Lancaster says she felt 'belittled' by Gregg...

Model Penny Lancaster has said she "felt ashamed and belittled" by how former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace treated her on the TV show.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing - how much time is he expected to serve?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing - how much tim...

Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to be sentenced over prostitution-related charges this week.

Jimmy Kimmel's show reinstated on all ABC stations thanks to viewer feedback

Jimmy Kimmel's show reinstated on all ABC stations...

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will return to ABC affiliates belonging to Sinclair and Nexstar after the two major network operators took his programme off-air over his comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Prince of Wales says 2024 was 'hardest year' of his life

Prince of Wales says 2024 was 'hardest year' of hi...

The Prince of Wales has told Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy that 2024 was the "hardest year" of his life.

Eggs fertilised with material from human skin cells for first time

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Scientists have found a way to fertilise eggs made from the genetic material of human skin cells.

Most ransomware victims pay up - with mixed results

Most ransomware victims pay up - with mixed result...

The vast majority of companies hit by ransomware attacks over the past year have paid up, according to an insurance specialist's report that warns of mixed outcomes for those who do.

Driverless car makes illegal U-turn in California - and can't be given a ticket

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Police in California stopped a car after seeing it do an illegal U-turn - only to discover it was driverless.

YouTube to settle lawsuit with Trump over account suspension

YouTube to settle lawsuit with Trump over account ...

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5m (£18.1m) to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump after it banned his account following the January 6 Capitol riot.

The countries where digital ID already exists

The countries where digital ID already exists

As the UK gears up to make digital ID mandatory for all UK citizens, across the globe similar schemes already exist.

Cannabis extract 'reduces chronic back pain without risk of addiction'

Cannabis extract 'reduces chronic back pain withou...

An extract taken from the cannabis plant has been found to reduce chronic low back pain without risking addiction, according to a study.

Video game maker Electronic Arts to be taken private in record $55bn buyout

Video game maker Electronic Arts to be taken priva...

Electronic Arts (EA) is to be taken private under a $55bn (£41bn) buyout - a record sum for such a deal.

Cambridge animal woundcare spinout NoBACZ lands £5m injection

Cambridge animal woundcare spinout NoBACZ lands &#...

A University of Cambridge spinout which produces medical treatments for horses and livestock will this week announce a near-£5m fundraising from a syndicate of high-profile shareholders.

Microsoft blocks some services used by Israeli military after probe into mass surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft blocks some services used by Israeli mil...

Microsoft has blocked an Israeli military unit from accessing some services after preliminary evidence supported a media investigation that the software was used for surveillance of Palestinian civilian phone calls.

The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need them?

The pros and cons of digital IDs - and do we need ...

Fans of digital ID cards argue that they will speed the UK into a digital future by giving everyone a way to prove who they are.