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Children in Lambeth Council care subjected to 'cruelty and sexual abuse hard to comprehend', inquiry into historical abuse finds
Children in the care of Lambeth Council were subjected to "levels of cruelty and sexual abuse that are hard to comprehend", an inquiry into historical child abuse has found.
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Shirley Oaks: Man who was 'repeatedly sexually abused' at children's home reveals why he kept 'dark secret' for nearly six decades
For nearly six decades, Philip Wells carried a "dark secret" with him that he couldn't even share with his wife.
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NHS 'as stretched now as it was in January', health leaders say
The NHS is as stretched now as it was at the pandemic's peak in January and things could get worse, health leaders have said.
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Tokyo Olympics: Britain's Tom Dean and Duncan Scott take gold and silver in men's 200m freestyle
Swimmer Tom Dean has won gold in the men's 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics, with fellow Briton Duncan Scott taking a very close silver.
National News
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Tokyo Olympics: Team GB win bronze in women's team gymnastics for first time since 1928
Britain has won a bronze medal in the women's team gymnastics at the Olympics for the first time since 1928.
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COVID-19: Weekly coronavirus-related deaths in England and Wales highest since April, says ONS
England and Wales have recorded the highest number of weekly coronavirus-related deaths since April, according to latest data.
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One dead and four people missing after explosion at German industrial park
A body has been recovered but four people remain missing, following an explosion at a German industrial park for chemical companies.
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Boris Johnson says stop and search is a 'kind and loving' way to get weapons off streets as PM sets out Beating Crime Plan
The prime minister has defended plans to widen police use of stop and search powers, describing it as a "kind and loving" way to get dangerous weapons off the streets.
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Sport
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Red Bull launch challenge against Lewis Hamilton's penalty in Max Verstappen British GP crash
Red Bull have requested a review of Lewis Hamilton's penalty in the British GP for the collision with Max Verstappen.
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Mako Vunipola, Conor Murray and Chris Harris come in for British and Irish Lions second Test starts vs Springboks
The British and Irish Lions have made three changes to their starting XV for the second Test vs South Africa on Saturday, with Mako Vunipola, Conor Murray and Chris Harris all coming in.
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Tokyo 2020: Team GB's women's gymnastics team win Olympic bronze to claim first medal in event in 93 years
Team GB's women's gymnastics team have won a bronze medal in the final of the team event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Tokyo 2020: Olympic champion Simone Biles out of team finals due to 'medical issue'
Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles was forced to withdraw from the team finals because of a "medical issue".
Showbiz News
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Peter Kay announces long-awaited stage return will be at charity Q&A event in Manchester
Comedian Peter Kay has revealed he will make his long-awaited stage return next month, saying he will take part in a live charity Q&A in Manchester.
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Rapper DaBaby responds after fans criticise 'homophobic' comments at Miami show
Rapper DaBaby has responded after he was criticised for making seemingly homophobic comments at a Miami gig.
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Britney Spears conservatorship: Singer asks court to end father's role controlling her finances
Britney Spears' lawyer has made a court filing seeking to remove the singer's father from his role overseeing her finances as part of her conservatorship.
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Kanye West 'living at Atlanta stadium' to finish new album Donda
Kanye West is said to have made himself at home in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium as he finishes work on his much-hyped new album Donda.
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Dieter Brummer: Home And Away pays tribute to 'much-loved cast member' found dead aged 45
Home And Away has paid tribute to "much-loved cast member" Dieter Brummer, who has died aged 45.
Technology
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The Galileo Project: Harvard researchers to search for signs of alien technology
An international team at Harvard University is launching a new programme to discover evidence of alien civilisations through the signs left by their advanced technology.
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BioNTech using COVID jab technology to develop effective malaria vaccine
The German pharmaceutical group behind one of the most successful COVID-19 vaccines wants to use the same technology to develop a malaria vaccine.
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Samurai Warriors 5: Triumphant nostalgia trip soaked in blood and glory goes on sale in Europe
More than seven years since the last iteration, and over 17 years since the release of the first Samurai Warriors game, the fifth instalment hits European markets today.
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Jeff Bezos offers to cover 'billions' in NASA costs for chance to take part in moon missions
In an open letter to NASA, Jeff Bezos has offered to waive billions of dollars in payments from the space agency in order to ensure his company Blue Origin gets to take part in its upcoming moon missions.
Strange News
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Sydney: Cockatoos work out how to open bin lids by watching others do the trick, researchers say
Cockatoos in Sydney have learned to open bins - and the technique is catching on, as others have worked out how to do it by watching them, scientists say.
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Slow mooving traffic as cow wanders on to the M6 motorway
A cow had to be led back to its farm after wandering onto the motorway and blocking traffic in Staffordshire.
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Russian traffic officer with golden toilet is arrested after police uncover massive bribery scheme
A senior Russian traffic officer accused of leading a criminal gang has been arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes.
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Young North Koreans ordered to stop speaking, dressing and dancing like South Koreans - or else
Young North Koreans have been warned they must follow traditional lifestyles and adhere to the country's dialect.
Videos
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COVID-19: PM to host bosses for talks amid anger over 'pingdemic' restrictions
Boris Johnson will hold talks with some of Britain’s leading business figures this week amid continued frustration over changing private sector exemptions from coronavirus quarantine restrictions.
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Britney Spears conservatorship: Singer asks court to end father's role controlling her finances
Britney Spears' lawyer has made a court filing seeking to remove the singer's father from his role overseeing her finances as part of her conservatorship.
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Boris Johnson says stop and search is a 'kind and loving' way to get weapons off streets as PM sets out Beating Crime Plan
The prime minister has defended plans to widen police use of stop and search powers, describing it as a "kind and loving" way to get dangerous weapons off the streets.
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Sydney: Cockatoos work out how to open bin lids by watching others do the trick, researchers say
Cockatoos in Sydney have learned to open bins - and the technique is catching on, as others have worked out how to do it by watching them, scientists say.
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