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A man was arrested in Paris after jumping off the Eiffel Tower with a parachute and landing nearby. The experienced climber entered the tower’s perimeter before the opening time on Thursday. Although he was spotted, he managed to get to the top before anybody could stop him, carrying the parachute…

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Savvy savers are being offered the chance to win record prizes by putting their money into Premium Bonds.

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The discovery that sheds new light on the Knights Templar

Ancient graves lying forgotten in a Staffordshire churchyard could belong to eight Knights Templar from the 12th century.

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British museum worker sacked over ‘stolen’ treasures

The Metropolitan Police is investigating how several items from the British Museum’s collection were stolen or damaged by a member of the institution’s staff.

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The Crooked House: a local landmark razed

The Crooked House pub – or the Siden House, in Black Country dialect – was one of the “must-see attractions” of the Dudley area, said Guy Kelly in The Daily Telegraph.

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Why Iowa is so important in the 2024 US presidential election

Leading hopefuls for the Republican presidential nomination including Donald Trump, his former vice-president Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off their bids to win over voters in Iowa at the state fair last weekend.

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PSNI breach: is the UK taking data security seriously enough?

It was confirmed this week that dissident republicans had obtained reams of sensitive information about the staff of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), following a major data breach.

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80-year-old pen pals finally meet after lifetime of letters

Two 80-year-old pen pals who have been writing to each other since 1955 have finally fulfilled their dream of meeting in the flesh. Patsy Gregory, from Hoghton in Lancashire, travelled nearly 4,000 miles to meet Carol-Ann Krause, from South Carolina, whom she began corresponding with as a 12-year-old Girl Guide.…

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La Cage aux Folles review: ‘wonderful fun’ at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Tim Sheader’s lavish revival of this landmark 1983 musical – about a gay Saint-Tropez nightclub owner and his drag artist partner – is a “total joy”, said Miriam Gillinson in The Guardian. The costumes dazzle, and the choreography is “slick but – even better – very funny”.

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Aliens could be spiders the size of elephants

Aliens could be spiders the size of elephants, according to Richard Dawkins. During an online QA, the famous atheist said that if aliens came from a similar planet to Earth they would probably look like humans, but if they came from somewhere with a “much weaker gravitational pull”, they could…

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British prime ministers on holiday - in pictures

Rishi Sunak is back at his desk after a summer holiday in sunny California, visiting Disneyland and spending time on the beach.

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Ryanair row: has digital revolution left elderly behind?

An elderly couple have described how they were left “flustered and upset” after being charged £110 by Ryanair for printing incorrect boarding passes.

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Javier Milei: the ‘tantric sex instructor’ Trump fan who could be president

A “tantric sex coach” and Donald Trump admirer has capitalised on Argentina’s economic woes to pull off a shock landslide win in the primary elections.

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‘Fairytale’ for Wiegman as Lionesses roar into first Women’s World Cup final

England’s Lionesses, the reigning European champions, will play in their first ever Fifa Women’s World Cup final against Spain on Sunday after defeating co-hosts Australia 3-1 in today’s semi-final clash at Stadium Australia.

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The collapse of the Russian rouble

The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest value in 16 months, heralding a potential crisis for Vladimir Putin and raising questions about his country’s ability to continue to wage war.

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Bulgarian trio accused of running ‘Russian spy ring’ from Great Yarmouth

Three suspected Russian spies based in Great Yarmouth and London have been arrested and charged following a major counterterrorism investigation.

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Cost-of-living crisis: is the UK over the worst of it?

The rate of price rises has fallen sharply, according to official figures, leading some experts to suggest that the UK may be getting past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis.

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How to spot a poorly performing investment fund

Investing is a great way to build wealth so you can save towards major expenses such as a mortgage, or for your retirement.

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Why is a bed-bug epidemic sweeping across the UK?

The cost-of-living crisis, post-Covid travel and climate change are all driving a bed-bug epidemic that is sweeping the UK.

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Car running costs and when you may need a new one

From insurance to car tax, regular MOTs to servicing, owning a vehicle can be expensive.

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2023 Peugeot e-2008 review: what the car critics say

Launched in 2020, Peugeot’s small electric crossover is one of the most successful on the market, said Top Gear Magazine. But there’s always room for improvement, and this model has new three-claw front LEDs, a wider textured grille and restyled rear lights. There’s a new motor, raising power by 15%…

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Snake named after Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford has had a Peruvian snake species named after him. The newly discovered species has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi to honour the actor’s environmental advocacy. The Star Wars actor, who is the vice chair of non-profit group Conservation International, said it was a “humbling” development. His legendary Indiana Jones…

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Blind Side subject Michael Oher sues ‘adoptive parents’

Michael Oher, the real-life subject of Oscar-winning film “The Blind Side”, has alleged the story is built on a series of lies.

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Teflon Trump no longer: is the Georgia indictment different?

Donald Trump’s fourth criminal indictment, this time over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result in Georgia, could prove to be his most politically perilous.

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