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Reaction to the UK-France agreement tackling migrant Channel crossings dominates the front pages.
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Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed down machines'
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh's sequel is called Men in Love, as the 'world is full of hate'.
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2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.
Surgeon dropped by private practice works at NHS
Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton.
In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming
Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea's demographic crisis.
More asbestos fragments found near south Belfast bonfire
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UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says
The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".
Tottenham sign West Ham midfielder Kudus for £55m
Tottenham complete the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to a work permit.
Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says
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Arsenal poised to make Liverpool's Smith first £1m female footballer
Arsenal have a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith.
Arsenal poised to make Liverpool's Smith first £1m female footballer
Arsenal have a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith.
The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year
A year ago, Amanda Anisimova was doing her best to avoid thinking about Wimbledon after failing to qualify for the main draw. Now she has a final to prepare for.
England keep 'fingers crossed' on Stokes injury
Ollie Pope says England will keep their “fingers crossed” Ben Stokes has not suffered a serious injury after the captain struggled on the first day of the third Test against India at Lord’s.
Texas officials face questions about emergency alerts during deadly floods
Rescue efforts included over 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.
Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.
Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.
Cricket: Today at the Test
Day one highlights from the third Test match between England and India.
Root on 99 with third Test finely balanced after day one
Joe Root finishes on 99 not out at stumps as England close on 251-4 against India after day one of the third Test at Lord's.
Six ways to save money on your holiday - as cost of popular package trips soar
Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.