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Is Scott Peterson innocent? New documentary claims there’s evidence to exonerate infamous killer
The latest documentary on the notorious 2002 murder case raises questions over whether he really killed his eight-months-pregnant wife Laci
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Burnham will promise to undo Thatcher’s economic legacy in first speech as Labour leader
New prime minister will warn that ‘Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s’
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ICE agent in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, relatives say
Relatives accused David Brouillette of assaulting women over the years
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Michigan lawmakers demand Canada does more after wildfire smoke blankets parts of US: ‘We are done accepting apologies’
More than 850 active fires were recorded in Canada on Thursday
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MPs issue legal aid warning as restrictions create ‘unacceptably high’ risk of wrongful convictions
As many as half of defendants in magistrates’ court cases where they face prison could be appearing without the help of a lawyer, the Justice Committee said
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US networks refuse to air Trump speech about election security
Two of the US’s biggest broadcasters are boycotting Donald Trump’s primetime speech on election security.
The Telegraph
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Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump
William Upham, a 35-year-old former marine, faces federal charges and up to five years in prison, officials say
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ICC staffer talks publicly about alleged sexual abuse by chief prosecutor Karim Khan
Female lawyer tells CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about alleged ‘escalation of attempts’ as second woman also speaks out
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What are Andy Burnham’s key policies?
The Makerfield MP is expected to become the new prime minister on Monday
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Air quality plummets in 20 US states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads
Millions of Americans face air quality alerts from Minnesota to New York as authorities urge people to stay indoors
- Politics
Democratic senator had relationships with two staffers and was ‘very flirtatious’ with others: report
Ruben Gallego of Arizona said in response to the allegations: ‘I’m not going to engage in gossip’
The Independent - Politics
Trump to deliver TV address amid speculation over elections announcement
Expectations grow that US president – who promised ‘really big news’ – to focus on election security and war with Iran
- Entertainment
The Five-Star Weekend review – Jennifer Garner’s escapist holiday drama is the perfect beach watch
This adaptation of author Elin Hilderbrand’s novel looks absolutely beautiful. It’s a warm, pleasant show whose approach to putting this group of female characters front and centre is highly refreshing
- News
‘The pigeon came to them seeking help’: California firefighters give oxygen to suffering bird
A crew in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Oakland spotted a pigeon ‘in distress’ after a vehicle fire
- News
Albanian national escapes immigration removal centre
An Albanian national has absconded from an immigration removal centre, the Home Office has confirmed. Sky News understands the 19-year-old escaped on 14 July, during a hospital transfer from the Oxfordshire immigration removal centre. The incident comes less than a year after Campsfield reopened as part of the government's plans to expand immigration detention capacity.
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London student drowns in lake during school trip to Malawi
Eugene Enoch Kwon had been snorkelling in Lake Malawi on Tuesday when he went missing
The Evening Standard
- Politics
Trump drops part of his BBC lawsuit
Donald Trump has dropped part of his lawsuit against the BBC.
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Trump drops part of his BBC lawsuit
Donald Trump has dropped part of his lawsuit against the BBC.
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Police launch manhunt after prisoner escapes during hospital transfer in Manchester
Marwan Jumaa, 20, is serving an indefinite secure hospital sentence for attacking two women
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‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials launch sweeping attack on left
Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violence
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Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader
Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growth
- Politics
White House teleprompter operator put on leave over alleged bets on Trump speeches
Karoline Leavitt calls apparent bets on Kalshi prediction platform ‘deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace’
- News
What is the CPAC right-wing event happening in London - and who are the speakers?
CPAC has described itself as a conference promoting policies focused on national sovereignty, economic growth and free speech
- News
The runners and riders for Burnham’s Cabinet
As the days count down to Andy Burnham’s coronation, his court has descended into bitter infighting over who will land key roles in his Cabinet.
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Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified after more than 40 years
After Thelma Gaston disappeared, her companion was convicted of second-degree murder
- Politics
Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors ‘this afternoon’ after top Republican threatens to block his path to AG
Blanche ‘looks forward to their discussion,’ Justice Department says
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Pentagon refuses to punish pilot for low beach flyover
A US pilot investigated for flying so low over a beach in Florida that beach chairs and umbrellas were sent flying will face no punishment, the navy said.
- News
Government issues notice due to ‘serious concerns’ about how London council is run
It comes after the Government ordered a review of the council’s finances and governance as a condition for financial support
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Knifeman ‘killed mother as she slept with baby’
A knifeman broke into the home of a young mother and fatally stabbed her as she slept in bed with her husband and three-month-old baby, a court has heard.
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Where couples could legally marry under new rules – from castles to canal boats
The changes to rules in England and Wales could help cut the costs of weddings and mean two ceremonies are no longer required to cover different faiths, the government said
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Letby inquiry ‘must investigate NHS failings or more babies will die’
More children will die if the Letby Inquiry does not examine NHS failings at the Countess of Chester Hospital, MPs have been warned.
- News
Ukrainian spies tried to assassinate me, says tycoon injured in Monaco blast
A Ukrainian tycoon seriously injured in a bombing in Monaco has accused his own country’s military intelligence agency of coordinating the attack.
- News
Manhunt after prisoner who attacked two women in London escapes
Sudanese national Marwan Jumaa, 20, deemed to be a risk to himself and others, absconded after being transferred to hospital
- News
At least two dead as life-threatening flash floods and storms hit central Texas
Emergency warnings for multiple areas as crews perform rescues, a year after devastating floods hit Camp Mystic
- Lifestyle
These five summer-themed jigsaw puzzles are the perfect indoor activity when it’s just too hot outside
From maximalist pizzas to retro beaches, Piecework puzzles make you want to stay indoors. For a limited time, they’re all 20% off
- Lifestyle
This Mauritius hotel has the perfect beachfront bungalows for an idyllic island escape
HOTELS: At La Pirogue, George Clode discovers a luxury Mauritian stay rich in Creole heritage
The Independent - Politics
Trump’s giant banners of himself around DC are being paid for by taxpayers, Democrat reveals
Banners have been put up across Washington as part of American 250th anniversary celebrations
The Independent - News
Starmer: I saved Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants to be remembered as “the person that saved Labour” from extinction.
- Politics
Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination
Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel Gibson
- News
Thousands left without water after burst pipe floods west London street
Thames Water said it expected to be able to repair the broken main by Monday or Tuesday next week
- Politics
Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors unleash on Todd Blanche: ‘The audacity to say these lies’
One Epstein survivor bluntly described Blanche’s testimony as ‘bulls***” and described his handling of the matter as ‘disgusting’
The Independent - News
Britain’s smallest county swallowed up (again)
England’s smallest county will be abolished as part of the biggest local government reorganisation for half a century.
- Politics
Karoline Leavitt just revealed something worrying about Trump’s psyche — and his approach to the midterms
ANALYSIS: ‘Everyone should tune in’ because what Trump has found out ‘will shock you,’ said the White House press secretary, at a briefing that left a lot of people feeling nervous about both the 2026 and 2028 elections, writes Holly Baxter
The Independent - Entertainment
Barry Dransfield obituary
Other lives: Accomplished fiddle player whose folk recordings of the early 1970s are still much sought after
- Technology
Drone that disappears in a blink will keep an eye on wildlife
A spinning drone that turns transparent as it rotates has been invented to provide less invasive wildlife monitoring.
- Entertainment
The Odyssey viewers point out major difference when watching film on one specific format
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is the first feature-length film in history to be shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film cameras
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