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Cliff Notes – Madeleine McCann: New search brings fresh hope Madeleine McCann: New search brings fresh hope – but there are big unanswered questions | UK News Dense shrubs, empty barns, disused wells and dirt tracks – the police here have got their work cut out if they’re to find evidence relating to Madeleine McCann’s disappearance. At 6am, before police cordons were put up, we spoke with an officer – a balaclava covering his face…

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Cliff Notes – Euthanasia advocate dies Dr Florian Willet: Euthanasia advocate dies after being arrested over woman’s ‘suicide capsule’ death A euthanasia advocate has died after being detained following a woman’s “suicide capsule” death in Switzerland. Dr Florian Willet, who was arrested over the first reported use of the Sarco pod, died on 5 May, months after falling from the third floor of his building, according to an obituary written by Australian-born doctor Philip Nitschke,…

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Cliff Notes Dmitry Medvedev’s remarks indicate a firm commitment to retaliate for the recent drone attack, highlighting the Kremlin’s hawkish stance. The delayed response of nearly 48 hours suggests Moscow’s reluctance to publicly address what they perceive as a humiliating incident. Medvedev’s threats, while intense, reflect an uncertain strategy from Russia regarding their next steps in response to Ukraine. Ukraine war latest: Kyiv claims underwater strike on Kerch Bridge; Putin ally warns of Russian ‘retribution’…

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Most of the newspapers react to the government’s Defence Secretary Review plans, announced by the prime minister yesterday. The UK is set to spend an extra £2bn on drones and AI in a bid to make the country “battle ready” – but some papers (right-leaning Conservatives) warn that a tax rise will likely be on the way to pay for it. New submarines are set to be built in what some papers suggest is a warning to Russia, and the review lays out plans to recruit more people for the army, with a paid stint in the military for school leavers being considered.

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German and Portuguese police are to begin a new search for the missing Madeleine McCann – who disappeared on holiday in Portugal when she was three years old in 2007. The search will cover the municipality of Lagos, which sits next to Praia da Luz, the town in the Algarve where she went missing nearly two decades ago. Portuguese police confirmed on Monday that they were carrying out the search between 2-6 June on warrants issued by German prosecutors.

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Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Tuesday, 3rd June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, the grey skies have returned. A touch of morning rain is on the way – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out.

Leading the news in Britain is news that the UK government’s AI bill has been defeated in the House of Lords again (for the fourth time) as peers back an amendment to the bill that would require AI companies to reveal which copyrighted material they have used.

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The UK government has threatened to take legal action against Roman Abramovich to ensure that the £2.5 billion raised from the sale of Chelsea Football Club goes to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

The funds have been frozen in a UK bank account since Abramovich was sanctioned in 2022, shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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