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Thousands of foreign recruits, including Nathan Long from Croydon, are signing up to the Ukrainian Foreign Legion amid the ongoing conflict. After just four weeks of training, these civilians are becoming battle-ready soldiers. Nathan’s journey began with a determination to stop Vladimir Putin’s aggression.

Sky News has uncovered a timeline of photographs from Clinton Foundation trips featuring Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Green Party of England and Wales achieved a significant victory in yesterday’s pivotal UK by-election, surpassing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The Labour Party suffered a notable defeat amid ongoing challenges within the political landscape of the European Union.

AI models are prepared to use nuclear weapons in 95% of wargames, as a study finds in the AI willing to ‘go nuclear’ in wargames.

Henan Kuangshan Crane Company has allocated £19 million in cash bonuses, distributing nearly 70% of its profits. Boss Cui Peijun set up 800 banquet tables for employees, allowing them to keep whatever cash they correctly counted. Discover more about this unique event.

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This morning, backlash continues over the felling of a historic oak tree by a Toby Carvery in north London. Experts have stated the tree showed no major health issues, prompting demands for an investigation and the protection of local trees.

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This morning, UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle is in Brussels to advocate for UK inclusion in the EU’s forthcoming “Made in Europe” strategy, amid fears of escalating trade tensions following failed defence loan negotiations.

Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s exiled crown prince, has called on the UK to support US military action against Iran amid escalating violence. He urges the British Government to back the use of military bases for intervention and to proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

Senior Russian security official Dimitry Medvedev threatened nuclear strikes against Kyiv, Paris, and London, asserting unfounded claims that France and the UK were preparing to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons. This statement comes as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Tragedy struck Wimbledon as a man in his 40s was fatally stabbed in a busy high street, highlighting escalating violence in public spaces.