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‘Truly horrific’: the stories of five people affected by the NHS maternity scandal
Some see publication of the Nottingham report as a landmark moment, others as bittersweet and traumaticThe long-awaited...
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Barack Obama’s gripping new show: best podcasts of the week
The 44th president’s latest podcast is a slick, excellently researched look at the post-slavery period in the US. Plus,...
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Clark wins second US Open trophy despite hecklers
Wyndham Clark secures a wire-to-wire victory despite hostile reception from New York crowd.
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US, Iran agree on ‘roadmap’ towards final deal in Switzerland talks
Technical talks to continue in the resort of Burgenstock after progress on issues of Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.
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Late Windrush victim’s compensation to fund prize for British Caribbean playwrights
The Windrush Prize will award £10,000 to the writer of the winning play, which will receive a run at the Arcola theatre...
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Middle East crisis live: US talks with Iran set to continue despite Iranian walkout
Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from D...
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Zelenskyy pledges to ‘bring war back to Russia’ after drones swarm toward Moscow – Europe live
Russia intercepted 300 Ukrainian drones across the country and temporarily suspended operations from Moscow airportSepar...
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LIVE: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce his resignation
The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
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Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia’s tight presidential race
Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
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Iran war day 115: Lebanon truce appears to hold as Switzerland talks end
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hail 'encouraging progress' on the first day of Iran-US talks.