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'Pro-China' lawmakers to retain seats in controversial Taiwan vote
Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.
Security tightens as Donald Trump plays golf during Scotland visit
The US President is in Scotland for a four-day private visit, which includes the opening of a second golf course at his Aberdeenshire resort.
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UK working to get aid dropped into Gaza, Starmer says
His comments come as he faces calls from 221 cross-party MPs for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state.
Isak situation has to be right for Newcastle - Howe
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Tate Modern announces late-night weekend openings
The gallery will open until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays from 26 September.
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn
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Summer of stink: Inside America's garbage labour dispute
A garbage strike that began in Boston has led to trash pile-ups in cities across the country.
Summer of stink: Inside America's garbage labour dispute
A garbage strike that began in Boston has led to trash pile-ups in cities across the country.
Refusing to take out the trash: The garbage strikes plaguing US cities
A garbage strike that began in Boston has led to trash pile-ups in cities across the country.
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Gaza features prominently on the front pages, while the Daily Telegraph focuses on prostate cancer screening.
'Don't look away' and 'Prostate patients ignored by NHS'
Gaza features prominently on the front pages, while the Daily Telegraph focuses on prostate cancer screening.
Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns
Israel faces increasing pressure from Western allies to lift restrictions into the flow of aid into Gaza.
UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists
David Lammy and Yvette Cooper describe the bounties as "another example of transnational repression".
Starmer suggests UK will play role in new Gaza aid air drops
His comments come as he faces calls from 221 cross-party MPs for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state.
Watch moment 'air scooter' fails Channel crossing attempt
The drone-like contraption flew from Sangatte and neared the cliffs of Dover before splashing down.