Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of election
On 4 October, the leftwing incumbent will face the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who has been gaining ground in recent weeks. The rise in the monthly payment, from about…
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MSP considered taking own life over chronic pain
Talking to the BBC's Scotcast podcast , the mother-of-three said it had taken almost 30 years for her to receive a diagnosis. At first doctors thought it was dental pain and she was sent to a dentist to get a tooth out.…
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Sensitive UK police data vulnerable to ‘compromise’ by US government and foreign actors
The files include criminal records, victim statements, internal emails and sensitive information held by more than 40 police forces across the UK. Some files exceed "official" classification, according to a police document…
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Burnham says he wants 'deeper' ties with EU as he scrambles to revive stalling 'reset' bid in talks with Irish PM
The PM met his Irish counterpart Micheál Martin at so-called 'No10 North' in Manchester this morning. The leaders discussed the planned EU-UK summit - which has been delayed from July. Despite speculation the event might…
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Men lose appeal for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
"We accept she was terrified by the unexpected attendance" at her home, said Judge Pounder at Snaresbrook Crown Court, adding there was "heightened concern" as her children were also home. All three men are members of…
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No hospital admission 'contributed' to mum's death
Her mother Natasha Johnson said the failures in her care, acknowledged by the coroner, did not lessen "the absolute heartbreak we live with every single day". Kevin Sargen, medical director at Chesterfield Royal Hospital…
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Parades Commission defends appointment of mediators for Drumcree dispute
There has been criticism of how the commission has handled the issue from the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition, who said they had rejected the mediator on the basis they were not neutral. The route the Orange Order…
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The Guardian view on NAZA’s persecuted directors: journalism is not treason | Editorial
Produced by the Guardian, NAZA examines the AI-powered targeting systems used by the Israel Defense Forces to bombard Gaza after Hamas's brutal attacks. Named after the Israeli military acronym euphemistically used for…
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Kemi Badenoch sits front row at M&S London Fashion Week show
Read our privacy notice . Kemi Badenoch has featured in the front row at M&S’s first-ever London Fashion Week show. The Conservative party leader, 46, wore a silver metallic top under a suit with black heels and a red…
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Chelsea XI vs Brentford: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today
Read our privacy notice . Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is a major injury doubt for tonight’s Premier League clash against Brentford. The Brazilian FA announced on Wednesday that Joao Pedro had withdrawn from Carlo…
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