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After Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

Russia fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing 21 people and injuring dozens. Kyiv says a shortage of Patriot interceptors is leaving the country exposed.

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New York City transit auctions final MetroCard machines

The MTA has started auctioning its last 60 MetroCard vending machines, with bids open through 19 August as New York moves toward Omny.

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More than 1,100 convicted of illegal UK arrival since 2022

More than 1,100 people, including torture and trafficking survivors, have been convicted of illegal arrival in the UK since 2022, FOI data shows.

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120 MPs and peers urge urgent review of student loan repayments

More than 120 MPs and peers are urging Chancellor John Healey to review student loan repayments, with criticism focused on Plan 2 loans, repayment thresholds and interest rates.

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New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein ranch records

New Mexico sued the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general Todd Blanche, accusing them of “stonewalling” its investigation into Epstein’s Zorro ranch.

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Ex neo-Nazi candidate withdraws from Tory council race

Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Tory council election candidate after backlash over his past convictions for antisemitic material and racial harassment.

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NI Civil Service staff asked to report concerns over Jeffrey Donaldson

Jayne Brady has launched a scoping exercise asking Northern Ireland Civil Service staff to report any abuse or inappropriate behaviour linked to Jeffrey Donaldson's time as a junior minister.

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Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes Lebanon as US-Iran Hormuz talks continue

Israel said it began targeted strikes in southern Lebanon after ordering residents of Mansouri to flee, while Iran and Oman moved closer to a Hormuz shipping route deal.

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Woman charged after four men stabbed near Covent Garden

A 47-year-old woman has been charged after four men were stabbed near Covent Garden on Wednesday. Police say two victims have been discharged, while two remain in hospital.

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Scottish government announces £5m support after Princes Street fire

Businesses hit by the Princes Street fire in Edinburgh can apply for part of a £5m Scottish government support package, as closures, transport disruption and festival pressures continue.

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Pair charged after €8.5m drugs seizure in Meath and Louth

Gardaí seized suspected cocaine and cannabis worth €8.5m in counties Meath and Louth after stopping a vehicle on Monday. Two men in their 30s and 40s were arrested, charged and are due in court later on Wednesday.

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Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges

Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, denied four historical sex offence charges at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody ahead of a 2 September hearing.

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