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The Russian frigate, Neustrashimy, was also monitored by a French military aircraft, which made radio contact with the warship to ask it to clarify its intentions.
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Delhi Police said in a statement late on Monday that at least 178 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security officials.
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Leader of the Labour Party Andy Burnham takes a selfie on Gravesend Town Pier, as he makes his first official visit as leader on July 17, 2026 in Gravesend, England.
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Burnham, who became Labour leader after securing the backing of 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, will become prime minister following a reception with King Charles.
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The announcement came as Mitie reported revenues of £1.4bn for the three months to the end of June, up 10 per cent from a year earlier.
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Lower borrowing has offered some relief, but the UK's debt challenges remain
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Rent controls are back in focus as the Government weighs new cost-of-living measures
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The Government hopes its electricity bill tax cut will ease pressure on households and the wider economy
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The EU has imposed its largest Digital Services Act fine on AliExpress over product safety failures
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CuspAI aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new industrial materials
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