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US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief after Wyden attack

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, advanced a Russia sanctions bill and heard criticism over Trump’s vaccine and tariff policies.

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Iran fires missiles at US forces in Middle East, Pentagon says

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East in an attempted surprise attack, the US military said. All missiles were intercepted, Central Command said.

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Seattle mourns victims of Bite of Seattle shooting

Seattle mourned three victims after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, as vigils were held and police said the attack was targeted gang violence.

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Brits warned over unsafe travel adaptors this summer

Electrical Safety First says 14 travel adaptors from major online marketplaces failed UK safety checks, with some posing shock, electrocution and fire risks.

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Dig hopes to uncover Scotland's 6,000-year-old farming origins

Archaeologists at Sprouston in the Borders are excavating a possible 6,000-year-old causewayed enclosure, with finds including Mesolithic tools, animal bones and a Roman-period coin.

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When do Scottish exam results come out in 2026?

Scottish exam results will be issued from 08:00 on Tuesday 4 August, with support lines and appeals information available for learners across Scotland.

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Victim's family blasts Kohberger over Idaho conviction challenge

The Goncalves family condemned Bryan Kohberger after he said he was challenging his Idaho murder conviction and withdrawing his guilty plea.

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10-year-old girl dies days after crash that killed her mother

A 10-year-old girl has died in Temple Street Hospital days after a crash in County Cavan that killed her mother. Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses.

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Police treat woman's death in Houston as murder

Police are treating the death of Stacy Mair, 35, as murder after she was found near Corsliehill Road in Houston on Monday morning. The death of a 43-year-old man found nearby remains unexplained.

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Joe Fagan enters Scottish Labour leadership race

Joe Fagan has joined the Scottish Labour leadership race, alongside Michael Marra and Monica Lennon, after Anas Sarwar stepped down as leader.

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Japan quake leaves missing at mall and factory in Kumamoto

A major earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island, leaving 19 people missing at an Aeon shopping centre and a paper factory, and causing widespread damage and power cuts.

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Parents on benefits could get up to £4,500 for child apprenticeships

Some parents on benefits will be offered up to £4,500 a year to encourage children into apprenticeships, as the government tries to remove financial barriers to work.

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