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Congress returns Monday with a long list: Iran war funding, airport security and more

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Congress is back Monday with a big to-do list: DHS funding, renewal of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and 1.5 trillion doll...

Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week

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South Cambridgeshire District Council is the only authority to offer four-day weeks for full pay.

Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?

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 United Nations warns impact could last well beyond conflict.

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

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Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

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Amnesty International says more than 100 people killed in military attack on a market in Jilli village.

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations

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Democratic representative suspends campaign after media reports detailed alleged accounts of sexual assault.

Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

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The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his su...

Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt

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Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.

From threats to civilization to a ceasefire: The week in Washington

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President Trump made a dramatic shift on Iran this week as critics within his own party pushed back on the war.

Government approves UK's largest solar farm

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The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

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Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

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The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza

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A 70-boat flotilla sets sail from Spain, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza amid history of interceptions.

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

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Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

How shaky is the Iran-US ceasefire?

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Will the Iran-US truce lead to peace, or more war?

Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power

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Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections

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Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.

Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM

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Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz

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CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.

Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street

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Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.