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Palace chasing two defenders to unlock Guehi sale
Crystal Palace are trying to sign two central defenders before the transfer window closes, which would allow Marc Guehi to join Liverpool.
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Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris
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UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair
The UK says it is due to the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war but Israel called it discrimination.
MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
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Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
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England drop Alexander-Arnold; Spence & Anderson called up
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Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza, IDF says
Ilan Weiss was killed during Hamas's attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.
Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza, IDF says
Ilan Weiss was killed during Hamas's attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.