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South-eastern Europe faces heatwave energy crunch as Romania blasts Danube rock

Romania detonated a rock in the Danube to boost water flow to the Cernavodă nuclear plant as heat, drought and wildfires strain energy systems across south-eastern Europe.

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Arizona court says clergy need not report abuse learned in confession

Arizona’s supreme court ruled clergy are not required to report child abuse learned in confession, ending a case involving three abused children, the LDS church and two bishops.

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Farage says he discussed return to politics months earlier than claimed

Nigel Farage has said he discussed returning as Reform UK leader months before the 2024 election, as scrutiny continues over whether a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne should have been declared.

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Mother stabbed in back after street fight in Newport, inquest told

Charlene Dowsell, 41, died on 18 July after a street altercation near Newport city centre. Albert Williams, 66, has been charged with murder as the inquest was opened and then suspended.

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Three officers injured after eggs and bricks thrown at police in Glasgow

Police are investigating after eggs and bricks were thrown at officers at a protest outside a house on Priesthill Road in Glasgow on Sunday evening, injuring three officers and damaging three vehicles.

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Trump says Iran talks may resume as Tehran advances Hormuz route plan

Trump said he had paused another planned strike on Iran as Tehran said a Hormuz shipping route deal with Oman was close. Elsewhere, RFK Jr urged measles vaccination amid a US outbreak.

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Sandie Peggie tribunal appeal set for next year

Sandie Peggie's appeal against an employment tribunal ruling over a trans doctor row is due to be heard next year, her legal team says.

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Man jailed after keeping mother’s body in freezer for years

Christopher Phillips was jailed for two years and four months after keeping his mother’s body in a freezer for nearly three years and continuing to claim her benefits.

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Aung San Suu Kyi seen in first outside contact in 2.5 years

Aung San Suu Kyi has been seen in first confirmed outside contact in nearly four years after meeting an ICRC delegation in Myanmar.

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Blanche withdraws Trump fund plan after senators reach deal

Todd Blanche formally withdrew Donald Trump's proposed $1.8bn fund for allies prosecuted after the 2021 Capitol riot, clearing a key obstacle to his Senate confirmation.

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Former X Factor finalist denies murder and GBH

Former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington has denied murdering influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska after an alleged car strike in Soho on 19 April.

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Reform UK's Richard Tice investigated over parliamentary declaration complaint

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice is being investigated by the parliamentary standards watchdog over an alleged failure to declare an interest.

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