The West’s Illusions About Gorbachev and the Victory of Liberalism

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Tory hopeful Liz Truss rules out new taxes if elected PM

The foreign secretary also hints she would look to provide support to firms to help with energy bills.

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EU Russia: Bloc toughens visa regime but no ban

The bloc remains divided on whether to issue a total ban on entry for Russian travellers.

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Hunstanton seafront water fountain vandalised with washing up liquid

A seafront water feature, whose fish have always been donated by the public, falls victim to vandals.

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Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle: Fabio Carvalho completes Reds comeback with last-second winner

Fabio Carvalho scores in the last second to secure three points for Liverpool.

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Robert Kime, Decorator for Nobility and Other Notables, Dies at 76

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Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa: Gabriel Martinelli winner helps Gunners maintain 100& start

Arsenal maintain their 100% start to the season to stay top of the Premier League with a narrow victory over a lacklustre Aston Villa side.

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A Long-Lost Branch of the Nile Helped in Building Egypt’s Pyramids

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Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years.

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Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

The former president opened up the USSR and saw it collapse in 1991.

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Your Wednesday Briefing: China Plans the Communist Party’s 20th Congress

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Himars missiles and anti-radiation pills: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine says US weaponry is changing the course of the war, but fears grow of a possible nuclear disaster.

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Dispatching U.N. nuclear inspectors to a plant in a war zone brings benefits and risks.

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Your Tuesday Briefing: China Charges 28 People in Beating of Women

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Blake Masters, a G.O.P. Senate Candidate, Links Fed Diversity to Economic Woes

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Graham Predicts ‘Riots in the Streets’ if Trump Is Prosecuted

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The Day Rosa Santana Got Her Big Break

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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What Is the Jellyfish Haircut?

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Micah Richards column: Ex-Aston Villa defender says Steven Gerrard will turn it around

Problems are mounting at Aston Villa after another defeat, but ex-Villa defender Micah Richards believes boss Steven Gerrard has the ability to turn it around.

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From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence

The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians.

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American Real Estate Was a Money Launderer’s Dream. That’s Changing.

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Leaving Los Angeles

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Antony: Manchester United agree £80m deal for Ajax winger

Manchester United agree an £80m deal with Ajax for Brazil winger Antony.

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Tottenham's belief growing & Forest looking 'seriously scary'

Tottenham have started the season well but is there more to come from them? And are Forest a team to be scared of?

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Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78

French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years.

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Bikers mark third anniversary of Harry Dunn's death

The 19-year-old was killed near RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire, in August 2019.

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Electricity and drought killing white storks

The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary.

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Lessons Learned, Israel’s Unlikely Islamist Kingmaker Looks Ahead

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Newspaper headlines: 'Wave of strikes' and Truss 'mulls 5% VAT cut'

Union plans for coordinated industrial action and proposals for a 'nuclear' reduction in VAT lead the papers.

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Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

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With Disaster Looming, Inspectors Set to Visit Ukraine Nuclear Plant

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Second murder arrest over shooting

A second man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down

Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument.

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The Fed Chair’s Challenge: Be Clear, but Not Too Certain

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The National Archives sought more than 700 pages of classified documents from Trump.

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FBI cite 'evidence of obstruction' in Trump Florida home search

Top secret files were kept at Mar-a-Lago along with assorted newspapers and magazines, say investigators.

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Tory leadership: Truss criticised for Macron 'jury is out' remark

Labour accuses the foreign secretary of a "woeful lack of judgement" and insulting a close UK ally.

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Operation Arbacia: Two men charged in New IRA investigation

The men, aged 62 and 51, are charged with offences including directing a terrorist organisation.

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Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge

Nearly complete results show the MPLA has won elections but Unita is likely to contest the results.

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We Might Never Know How Much the Internet Is Hiding From Us

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Five injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Harrow

Medics say they do not believe the injuries are life-threatening or life-changing.

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Read the Justice Department’s Memo to Attorney General William P. Barr

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Twitter executives push back against whistle-blower complaint.

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People Who Do Strength Training Live Longer — and Better

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Stefano Domenicali: F1 chief does not expect female driver in next five years

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali does not expect a woman to race at the top level of the sport in the next five years.

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Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig

Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border.

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Consumer Demand Has Been Key Driver of Inflation in the U.S.

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Liverpool shootings: Are UK gun crimes on the rise again?

There have been seven killings in Liverpool and London since July, with shootings rising in Merseyside.

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Florida Ninth Congressional District Primary Election Results

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New York 19th Congressional District Special Election Results

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Crawley Town 2-0 Fulham: League Two hosts beat Premier League visitors

Premier League newcomers Fulham fall to a shock Carabao Cup second-round defeat at League Two Crawley Town.

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New York Seventh Congressional District Primary Election Results

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Dinosaur tracks from 113m years ago exposed by severe drought

Around 60 tracks from the predator Acrocanthosaurus have been revealed for the first time in 22 years.

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Ukraine round-up: UN warns against trial of POWs and the return of top-flight football

The UN human rights office warns that Ukrainian POWs being put on trial could constitute a war crime.

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Love Island: Laura Whitmore steps down as host of ITV2 show

She has fronted the hit ITV2 show for three series following the death of presenter Caroline Flack.

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Trump sues justice department over Mar-a-Lago search

The lawsuit asks that "further review of seized materials" be halted until a watchdog can be appointed.

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U.N. Faces Record Humanitarian Aid Shortfall — but Not for Ukrainians

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UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Scotland, was seized by Indian police in 2017 and remains in jail.

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Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater

Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight.

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A partial recount in Kansas affirms a vote over abortion rights.

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The death of Dugina opens a new chapter in the history of political assassinations in Russia.

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The Papers: 'Debt crisis fears', and Fury's knife crime plea

Monday's papers carry developments in the cost of living crisis and Tyson Fury's calls for a crackdown.

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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

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Perceived mishaps to Germany’s war response add to its leader’s rocky start.

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European Championships Munich 2022: GB win relay gold after Jake Wightman takes silver

Great Britain win men's 4x100m gold at the European Championships after 1500m world champion Jake Wightman wins 800m silver.

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Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.

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Kahleah Copper Leads Sky in Rout of Liberty in Game 2

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The Papers: Tory fears as 'Labour surges', and 'Wasteminster'

Many of Sunday's papers tackle the cost of living crisis, from its impact on the polls to food waste.

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HBO Max Pulls Nearly 200 ‘Sesame Street’ Episodes

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Bus and truck ram rescuers in separate Turkish crashes

In the two fatal incidents in Turkey, emergency crews are hit while attending to earlier crashes.

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Parts of Mexico and Texas Are Under a Tropical Storm Warning

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Democrats Have Embraced Economics. Too Much?

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Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin

Russia captured the Zaporizhzhia facility in March and are accused of using it as a military base.

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Vanessa Bryant testifies she was 'blindsided' by leaked photos

Vanessa Bryant is seeking millions for emotional distress over photos taken at the accident site.

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Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin

Russia captured the Zaporizhzhia facility in March and are accused of using it as a military base.

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A Famous Walrus Is Killed, and Norwegians Are Divided

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Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?

After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right?

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R. Kelly trial: Witness testifies she was sexually abused by the singer

An accuser at R. Kelly's trial alleged he had sex with her 'hundreds' of times before she turned 18.

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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone

A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president.

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¿Por qué se resistía Trump a devolver los documentos al gobierno? Aquí hay 4 posibilidades

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Ukraine's drone pilots under fire as they locate Russian targets

The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov joins a team guiding Ukraine's attacks on the war's front line.

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Ukraine war: Damage to nuclear plant would be suicide - UN chief

António Guterres makes the warning during a summit with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Lviv.

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NHS Covid pass down, leaving passengers struggling to board flights

People trying to use the app to prove their vaccination status have been told it is unavailable.

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Plea Deal Requires Weisselberg to Testify at Trump Organization Trial

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Marton lamb rescued after days stuck up to neck in mud

The animal was close to drowning before being spotted by a dog walker who called the RSPCA.

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Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists.

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Summer 2022 News Quiz

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R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor

The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial.

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UK denies Moscow claims RAF jet entered Russian airspace

The MoD says the flight was a "routine operation" over international waters in the Arctic Circle.

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Former Prosecutor Turned Advocate Is Charged With Rape in Manhattan

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Inside Russia’s brutal detentions of Ukrainians.

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Biden Signs Expansive Health, Climate and Tax Law

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When Restaurants Meet Retail Therapy

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Sarah Palin, Nick Begich and Mary Peltola are competing in an Alaska House race.

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Greenford: Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death

Police say the man, believed to be in his 80s, died at the scene after being attacked in Ealing.

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Egypt church fire: Triplets and twins among 15 children killed

Details are emerging about some of the 15 children who died in Sunday's blaze at a Coptic church.

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Your Tuesday Briefing: Kenya’s Next President?

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What can we expect from Scottish Tory hustings?

What are the big issues likely to be for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak at the Tory hustings in Perth?

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What is the Electoral Count Act?

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Some young Kenyans sat out the election, even as the candidates focused on them.

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Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge

Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed.

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Church Fire in Egypt Kills Dozens

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Fireworks explosion rocks Armenia shopping market

Video footage shows people running from the huge blast, which killed at least three people.

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I Was Skeptical of Baby Gear. Then I Became a Dad.

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A Bout of Amnesia

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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race

Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck as the official results slowly come in.

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Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.

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Home-Security Footage Captures Sound From Possible Meteor

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