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  The young boy has yet to be formally identified, but police have described how despite the best efforts of those present to save his life, the sudden collapse ultimately led to his death. ​The young boy has yet to be formally identified, but police have described how despite the best efforts of those present to save his life, the sudden collapse ultimately led to his death. 

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Race to No10 – what happens next? Rishi Sunak vs Penny Mordaunt Today marks an important moment in UK political history as the country looks set to crown its third prime minister in less than two months. And with Boris Johnson pulling out of the race late last night – claiming he did have the support but he couldn’t unite the party – his former chancellor Rishi Sunak looks on course to be the new…

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The team claims that SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has a “fingerprint” that indicates it was most likely assembled in a laboratory. Other experts, however, are sceptical, with one calling the notion “tinfoil-hat bonkers”. ​The team claims that SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has a “fingerprint” that indicates it was most likely assembled in a laboratory. Other experts, however, are sceptical, with one calling the notion “tinfoil-hat bonkers”.

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Ukraine denounces Russia’s dirty bomb claim Ukraine has denounced the claims by Russia that Kyiv might use a “dirty bomb” – explosives laced with radioactive material. Ukraine’s President Zelensky suggested this latest move from Russia could signal that the Kremlin is preparing an attack of this kind. The UK, US and France issued a joint statement dismissing Russia’s claims of Ukraine preparing to use a “dirty bomb.” Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu made the dirty…

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Pound gains as Rishi Sunak likely next PM The pound has gained against the US dollar after former prime minister Boris Johnson quit the Tory leadership race, leaving the former chancellor Rishi Sunak the most likely to become PM today. On Monday, sterling stood around 0.4% higher at $1.135. On Friday when Liz Truss quit as PM, sterling fell as low as $1.11 amid all the political uncertainty and fresh warnings about the UK economy. …

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European Union leaders jointly expressed concern on Friday about economic reliance on China, leaving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing questions over an imminent trip there with business chiefs. ​European Union leaders jointly expressed concern on Friday about economic reliance on China, leaving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing questions over an imminent trip there with business chiefs.

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Boris Johnson pulls out of No10 race Boris Johnson has pulled out of the Tory leadership race, saying he had the support of more than 100 but it would not be “the right thing to do.” Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt remain in the contest – with Sunak way ahead. The leadership race began on Thursday following Liz Truss’s resignation after just 44 days on the job.  Nominations for the ballot close on Monday at…

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Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico’s Pacific coast A powerful hurricane made landfalls in western Mexico on Sunday, causing heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides. The category 3 hurricane, named Roslyn, made landfall in Nayarit state and had maximum winds of 120mph.  It’s since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate. But the damage has already been done, with roads flooded and homes wrecked.  Tecuala is the worst affected area, further south along…

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David Tennant makes Doctor Who comeback, He’ll appear in three special episodes which will air in November 2023. David Tennant has made a surprise appearance in Jodie Whittaker’s final Doctor Who story. Whittaker unexpectedly regenerated into Tennant at the end of the 90-minute special The Power of the Doctor. David Tennant makes Doctor Who comeback The BBC has confirmed that the popular actor, who previously played the role between 2005 and 2010, has officially returned…

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