82 m. ago Two tourists from UK and New Zealand killed by elephant, Zambian police say

Commissioner says two women were attacked by elephant that was with a calfTwo female tourists from the UK and New Zealand have been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a national park in Zambia, police in the southern African country have said.The Eastern Province police commissioner, Robertson Mweemba, said the victims, who he named as 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from New Zealand, were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago Democratic leader holds House floor for over eight hours to delay Republican

Hakeem Jeffries delays final vote after Republican-controlled House advanced Trump’s sweeping tax bill in a late-night procedural voteWhy is Jeffries speaking for hours on the House floor?What’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Jeffries has just passed the five-hour mark and has no intention of stopping: “We still got some ground to cover.”“We are going to continue as Democrats to take our sweet time on behalf of the American people because the issues are too significant to ever walk away from,” Jeffries said, to cheers from the Democrats in the chamber. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'He's a despicable man': Peadophile jailed for sexually abusing young children

Steven Westlake groomed then assaulted his victims, police said

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2 h. ago Diogo Jota dead: Everything we know from what caused fatal crash to reason for car trip

Diogo Jota died in the early hours of Thursday morning to leave the footballing world in mourning at the loss of the 28-year-old, who was a husband and father to three young children

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2 h. ago Senseless death of Diogo Jota will not stop us celebrating what he brought life | Barney Ronay

His loved ones’ lives are changed for ever and at one level this is not a sports story. But Jota’s footballing talent, heart and will should be cherished, amid the griefBad moon, bad times and a river that will be overflowing for some time yet. It is impossible not to feel a deep sense of pain, sadness and shared heartbreak at news of the sudden death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car crash in Spain. Jota was 28, father to three young children and a husband to his long-term partner, whom he married 10 days before his death.Things that happen in sport are often described, with due dramatic licence, as tragedies. This is not a sports story. But it is the most terrible human tragedy. Those who have suffered similarly can empathise. But it is above all a private horror, an event that will alter the lives of family and friends for ever. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Democratic leader holds House floor for seven hours to delay Republican

Hakeem Jeffries delays final vote after Republican-controlled House advanced Trump’s sweeping tax bill in a late-night procedural voteWhy is Jeffries speaking for hours on the House floor?What’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Jeffries has just passed the five-hour mark and has no intention of stopping: “We still got some ground to cover.”“We are going to continue as Democrats to take our sweet time on behalf of the American people because the issues are too significant to ever walk away from,” Jeffries said, to cheers from the Democrats in the chamber. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Save big on Gymshark’s rare summer sale – up to 70% off sportswear

One of Britain’s fastest-growing fitness brands has launched a rare sale with up to half price off. Here’s what to know before it sells out.

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2 h. ago Israel steps up deadly bombardment of Gaza before ceasefire talks

Officials say about 90 people killed since Wednesday night as Israeli security cabinet prepares for meetingIsrael has escalated its offensive in Gaza before imminent talks about a ceasefire, with warships and artillery launching one of the deadliest and most intense bombardments in the devastated Palestinian territory for many months.Medics and officials in Gaza reported that about 90 people were killed overnight and on Thursday, including many women and children. On Tuesday night and Wednesday the toll was higher, they said. Casualties included Marwan al-Sultan, a cardiologist and director of the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza, who died in an airstrike that also killed his wife and five children. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Authorities reveal how girl, 5, fell overboard from Disney Dream cruise ship before dad jumped in to save her

The girl plunged 45ft from the vessel’s fourth deck but it was not initially clear what caused her fall

Culture

2 h. ago Thousands of drivers are failing test before they even get behind the wheel

More than 3,000 learner drivers have failed their practical driving test in the last five years due to not meeting the required eyesight standards for the exam

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3 h. ago Democratic leader holds House floor for six hours to delay Republican

Hakeem Jeffries delays final vote after Republican-controlled House advanced Trump’s sweeping tax bill in a late-night procedural voteWhy is Jeffries speaking for hours on the House floor?What’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Jeffries has just passed the five-hour mark and has no intention of stopping: “We still got some ground to cover.”“We are going to continue as Democrats to take our sweet time on behalf of the American people because the issues are too significant to ever walk away from,” Jeffries said, to cheers from the Democrats in the chamber. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Ofsted chief inspector apologises for short notice on school inspection reforms

Sir Martyn Oliver suggested that positive Ofsted ratings can raise local house prices by thousands of pounds because parents ‘value’ them.

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3 h. ago No ‘miracle pills’ required as flawless Novak Djokovic lays down Wimbledon title marker

Djokovic swept aside Dan Evans in straight sets to cruise into the third round and save his bullets for the challenges to come

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3 h. ago Melania Trump meets with patients, visits garden at Washington children's hospital

First lady Melania Trump with visited sick patients at Children’s National hospital in Washington as the children made Fourth of July arts and crafts ahead of the holiday

Science

3 h. ago Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze while other regions of Greece remain under an orange fire warning

Society

4 h. ago Ofsted boss reveals why controversial new school rating system could affect house prices

Sir Martyn Oliver said Ofsted ratings can change local house prices by tens of thousands of pounds, because parents 'value' them so much.

Economics

4 h. ago Diogo Jota lost thousands after letting Liverpool star cancel financial agreement

Diogo Jota's death has come as a shocking surprise to the sporting world who've recognised not only the superb talent he possessed but the kind human being he was

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4 h. ago People furious as McDonald's implements 30 minute rule in certain restaurants

McDonald's is a global fast food chain loved by adults and children – but it has changed a lot over the years. One customer shared that some restaurants have a '30 minute rule' when eating in

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4 h. ago 'I found way to bag £40 'hands down best' Supergoop SPF for £11 in Boots deal'

Boots shoppers can save £48 on premium beauty products as part of their latest beauty edit with Supergoop!

Economics

5 h. ago Rio Ferdinand admits he considered dumping Kate over his kids

Rio Ferdinand has reflected on having navigated introducing his three children from his first marriage, who had not long lost their mother, to his then new partner Kate Ferdinand

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