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Typhoon Doksuri: At least 11 dead in Beijing as heavy rains cause floods and force thousands from their homes

At least 11 people have died in Beijing after one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years. Dozens more are missing...

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Typhoon Doksuri: At least 11 dead in Beijing as heavy rains cause floods and force thousands from their homes

World

16 construction workers killed in India as crane collapses while new bridge is built

At least 16 construction workers were killed and several others feared trapped after a crane collapsed during the building of a bridge in India....

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16 construction workers killed in India as crane collapses while new bridge is built

Business

Net profits of £2bn for BP between April and June – but it’s a sharp fall from the year before

BP has recorded a big drop in profits in the first half of its financial year, as energy prices fell from the highs seen...

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Net profits of £2bn for BP between April and June - but it's a sharp fall from the year before

By-election to be held after COVID rule-breaker MP Margaret Ferrier loses seat

A by-election will be held in the constituency of an MP who was punished for breaking COVID rules. Margaret Ferrier – who travelled by...

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By-election to be held after COVID rule-breaker MP Margaret Ferrier loses seat

Politics

Tax on wines and spirits increases from today, but some good news if you’re going to the pub for a pint

Wine and gin drinkers will have to shell out more from today as alcohol taxes rise. The shake-up aims to encourage drinkers to cut...

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Tax on wines and spirits increases from today, but some good news if you're going to the pub for a pint

Environment

Oil major BP posts 70% drop in second-quarter profit, raises dividend by 10%

LONDON — Oil major BP on Tuesday reported a nearly 70% year-on-year drop in second-quarter profits on the back of weaker fossil fuel prices, echoing a...

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Oil major BP posts 70% drop in second-quarter profit, raises dividend by 10%

Environment

From Washington to Warsaw, a ‘greenlash’ is picking up steam despite extreme heat

Demonstrators hold placards and chant slogans during a rally to protest against the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, at...

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From Washington to Warsaw, a ‘greenlash’ is picking up steam despite extreme heat

Sports

Thamel’s realignment buzz: Latest on Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC

Pete Thamel, ESPNJul 31, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Nearly two months ago in Washington, D.C., University of Arizona president Bobby Robbins sat on a...

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Thamel's realignment buzz: Latest on Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC

Sports

Connelly’s Colorado takeaways: Big 12’s big dreams and the Pac-12’s murky future

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJul 31, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Give Colorado credit for one...

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Connelly's Colorado takeaways: Big 12's big dreams and the Pac-12's murky future

Euphoria star Angus Cloud dies aged 25 – a week after burying his father

Euphoria star Angus Cloud has died at his family’s home in Oakland, California. The 25-year-old was said to have been struggling after burying his...

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Euphoria star Angus Cloud dies aged 25 - a week after burying his father

Sports

2023 MLB trade deadline tracker: Our latest intel, rumors and news

Jul 31, 2023, 04:50 PM ET The 2023 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding what they need to...

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2023 MLB trade deadline tracker: Our latest intel, rumors and news

Sports

Mariners ship closer Sewald to Diamondbacks

Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 31, 2023, 06:10 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

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Mariners ship closer Sewald to Diamondbacks

Sports

Canha latest on Mets to be traded, joins Brewers

Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 31, 2023, 06:51 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

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