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Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The man accused of stabbing Sir Salman Rushdie on stage last week has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Hadi Matar,...

Politics

Labour calls for return of parliament ahead of energy price cap rise

Labour is calling for parliament to be recalled ahead of the energy price cap rise. The opposition party has written to Boris Johnson, as...

Politics

Priti Patel insists Rwanda ‘safe’ for deportations despite warnings of killings and torture

Priti Patel has insisted that Rwanda is a “safe” country, despite warnings from Foreign Office officials of torture and killings. The latest defence from...

Science

Researchers Estimate Size of Largest Known Star Through Sharpest Optical Image Ever Captured

The distinction of being the most massive star ever discovered is held by R136a1, a behemoth star that is around 150 to 200 times...

Cost of living crisis pushing more women into sex work – and unable to refuse dangerous clients

The cost of living crisis is pushing more women into sex work and leaving them unable to say no to violent and exploitative clients,...

Man charged with murder after 87-year-old stabbed to death on mobility scooter

A man has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was stabbed to death on his mobility scooter. Lee Byer, 44, of...

Science

Apart From Chicxulub, Another Asteroid Might Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction

It has been long believed that dinosaurs went extinct due to an asteroid impact on Earth. A recent discovery may lead to some developments...

World

Ukraine claims Russia preparing to stage ‘provocation’ at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant

Ukraine has said Russia is preparing to stage a “provocation” at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant on Friday. The country’s intelligence agency made the...

World

Ukraine claims Russia is preparing to stage ‘provocation’ at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant tomorrow

Ukraine has said Russia is preparing to stage a “provocation” at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant on Friday. The country’s intelligence agency made the...

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New details of Brad and Angelina’s plane row revealed in FBI documents

Further details of a heated row between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on a private plane back in 2016 have been revealed, in newly...

A-level grades lower than last two years but higher than pre-pandemic levels

A-level grades received by UK students are lower this year than in 2021 and 2020 but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels – the last...

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Dodge shows “Banshee” electric Charger concept – an EV with exhaust?

Dodge has released photos of its Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” Concept, a fully electric version of the iconic American muscle car. Dodge has...

Environment

Germany has worked hard to shore up winter gas supplies — and it’s ahead of schedule

European governments are scrambling to fill underground storage with gas supplies to provide households with enough fuel to keep homes warm during winter. Picture...

Sports

Which players may need to find new clubs ahead of World Cup?

9:00 AM ET The new season had not even begun before managers voiced concerns about the uniquely timed World Cup in Qatar this November...

Technology

As gaming sales slump, China’s Tencent signals a hot ad trend it’s betting on

In this article 700-HK Tencent runs the ubiquitous Chinese messaging app WeChat. The company has a short form video feature with in the app...

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Book sales for Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses surge after stabbing

Book sales for Sir Salman Rushdie’s novel The Satanic Verses have surged after the author was stabbed at an event in the US last...

‘We can’t tolerate being bullied or hoodwinked’ – Fresh transport strikes set to cause more travel chaos

Rail, Tube and bus passengers are set to face four days of travel misery as tens of thousands of workers stage another round of...

Politics

Truss set to win Tory leadership race by decisive margin, Sky News poll reveals

Liz Truss is set to win the Tory leadership contest by a decisive margin next month, according to an exclusive Sky News poll that...

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SWFT ZIP e-bike with 37-mile range arrives in time for fall at $1,200 ($200 off) in New Green Deals

With cooler weather on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about getting back outside to ride to and from work. That’s where the...

Environment

Drought conditions in Britain prompt water restrictions for millions in London

A man walks in Greenwich Park, London, on August 14, 2022. On August 17, Thames Water said a Temporary Use Ban covering London and...