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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say

Russian ballistic missile strikes hit Kyiv early on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding at least 15, officials said. The attack came as Ukraine pressed the US for Patriot interceptor missiles.

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Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv

Edinburgh's North Bridge reopens after eight-year restoration

Edinburgh's North Bridge has fully reopened after eight years of restoration. All four lanes are back in use, with final completion expected later this year.

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What triggered the surge in migrant crossings into Ceuta?

Ceuta has seen an unprecedented rise in migrant arrivals over 24 hours, with an estimated 60,000 people crossing from Morocco and more than 48,000 later returning.

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Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, with many swimming or using inflatables. Officials said resources are overwhelmed and more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily.

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Roadworks firm fined €1.2m after Donegal crash killed father and two children

A roadworks company has been fined €1.2m after a crash at Quigley's Point, County Donegal, killed John Mullan, 49, and his children Tomás, 14, and Amelia, six.

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'Tad ffyddlon a charedig' wedi marw ar ôl ymosodiad honedig yn Nhwrci

Bu farw Scot James, 34 oed o Faesteg, ar 26 Gorffennaf ar ôl cael ei gludo o Dwrci mewn ambiwlans awyr. Mae ei deulu’n dweud nad oes geiriau i fynegi eu poen.

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Greek police seek 'American friends' of Scottish woman found in suitcase

Greek police are trying to trace 'American friends' of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens on 18 July.

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France to tighten border checks with Spain after Ceuta crossings

France has moved to tighten controls at the Spanish border after more than 49,000 people crossed into Ceuta in 24 hours, prompting EU-wide political reactions and a visit by Pedro Sánchez.

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At least 18 die as 49,000 cross into Ceuta from Morocco

At least 18 people died as about 49,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco, prompting a Spanish political crisis and criticism from EU leaders.

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About 49,000 migrants enter Ceuta from Morocco, officials say

Officials estimate about 49,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours, with crossings continuing overnight.

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Steven Lyons appears in Spanish court on organised crime charges

Steven Lyons appeared in a Malaga court by video link from a Madrid jail as he faces organised crime charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering, and is wanted over an alleged 2024 murder in Spain.

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Police mugshot of Steven Lyons. He is standing against a white height chart and staring directly at the camera. He has heavy stubble and short dark hair, combed in a side shed. He is wearing a black t-shirt and orange prison overalls.

Four die after record day for small-boat crossings in 2026

Four people died overnight in Channel crossing incidents after 752 people arrived in the UK on Wednesday, the busiest day for small-boat crossings so far this year.

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