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World News
Germany’s UN Security Council bid defeat sparks national introspection
Germany has suffered the humiliation of losing a bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for…
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UK Environment
Europe yet to ready itself for extreme heat
Scorching heat has arrived early, shattering May temperature records across the UK and Ireland as a heat dome swept over…
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UK Transport
London prepares for second day of Tube walkout turmoil
Another London Underground strike is set to go ahead on Thursday, the second 24-hour stoppage this week, as the RMT…
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UK Business
Mining stocks drive FTSE 100 rise as oil price slides
The rush of high-profile artificial intelligence companies towards public listings has ignited fears that parts of the equity market are…
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UK Environment
Start of June to be more reminiscent of spring or autumn following heatwave
London is braced for a dramatic weather volte-face as the capital hurtles from a searing 35°C heatwave into heavy rain…
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UK Transport
London tube strike to proceed after last-minute talks fail to resolve dispute
Tuesday and Thursday strikes confirmed after last‑ditch talks fail Tube drivers will walk out on Tuesday and Thursday in a…
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World News
Oil prices rise after new US-Iran strikes, with ceasefire talks uncertain
Asian stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, driven by an overwhelming wave of investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence,…
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World News
German defence unicorn Stark seeks €300m as Peter Thiel deepens push into European drone arms race
Germany’s defence startup Stark is in talks with investors to raise at least €300 million in a new funding round…
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UK Transport
RMT confirms Tube walkouts set for Tuesday and Thursday
Two 24-hour Tube strikes are set for Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June, after the RMT union confirmed it…
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