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Strictly’s Aljaž: I left show to become a dad

September 7, 2024

It comes as the Sun reported he left after an incident with another dancer, which his representative denies.

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Day-O: How Beetlejuice conquered its strangeness to become a cult classic

September 7, 2024

Multiple rewrites, hesitant actors and mixed reviews – Jacob Stolworthy on how Tim Burton’s hilarious spin on the haunted house film almost never happened, as a …

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Xian Zhang to become music director of Seattle Symphony starting with 2025-26 season

September 5, 2024

Xian Zhang has been hired as music director of the Seattle Symphony, becoming the first woman conductor to head a major West Coast orchestra and …

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Gen Z heirs of Hermès founder become millionaires overnight

September 5, 2024

The four children of Wilfried Guerrand were handed shares worth $4.2m (£3.1m)

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Survey reveals Britain has become more inclusive despite recent riots

September 3, 2024

The survey also revealed a sharp fall in national pride

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Joe Root breaks Sir Alastair Cook’s historic Test record to become ‘England’s greatest’

August 31, 2024

Joe Root becomes the England player with the highest number of Test centuries

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Bly Twomey wins bronze to become Great Britain’s youngest table tennis medallist

August 29, 2024

Twomey and Fliss Pickard were beaten by Chinese pair Wenjuan Huang and Yucheng Jin in the evening session of the WD14 event.

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‘I never thought someone like me could become Miss South Africa’

August 23, 2024

Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.

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This pillow mist has become my go-to sleep product to fall asleep quickly

August 14, 2024

This pillow spray is a wellness product I can safely swear by for better sleep

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Two boys, 12, become youngest to be convicted of violent disorder during nationwide riots

August 12, 2024

A Tory councillor’s wife has also been remanded in custody for allegedly inciting hatred on social media

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Imane Khelif clinches Olympic boxing gold to become unique hero amid gender row

August 9, 2024

The Algerian outboxed Yang Liu to win gold in the women’s welterweight tournament at Paris 2024

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Rioters become first jailed over far-right disorder in Southport and Liverpool

August 7, 2024

CPS warns three men sentenced are ‘tip of iceberg’ as other perpetrators of violence face ‘long time’ in prison

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Hurricane Debby: Florida’s streets become rivers

August 6, 2024

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after a hurricane slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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Terence Crawford wins strategic battle with Israil Madrimov to become four-weight champion

August 4, 2024

The American moved up to super-welterweight, where he took the WBA title from Madrimov

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Kamala Harris says she is ‘honored’ after earning enough votes to become Democratic presidential nominee – live

August 2, 2024

Party chair announces Harris has won enough votes from Democratic delegates to win nomination Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, is widely speculated to …

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‘I had to become security’ – Ryanair passenger forced to intervene after in-flight abuse from drunken man

August 2, 2024

The holidaymaker claimed he needed to ‘control the situation’ during disruptive journey

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New on Netflix in August 2024: The cult suspense series set to become your next binge watch

August 1, 2024

Every movie and TV series to add to your watchlist this month

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Kemi Badenoch announces bid to become Tory leader

July 28, 2024

The 44-year-old, seen as a front runner to replace Rishi Sunak, promises to “renew” the Tory party.

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Oleksandr Usyk: Ukraine needs the UK just as I needed my team to become heavyweight champion

July 26, 2024

As Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk sends off Transport for London’s latest convoy to Ukraine, Tom Watling speaks to the athlete about the importance …

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Revolut looks set to finally become an official bank

July 25, 2024

The company was one of the country’s most valuable start-ups

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Robert Jenrick enters race to become next Tory leader

July 25, 2024

Former minister becomes third MP to formally join race after James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat threw hats into the ring UK politics live – latest …

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Robert Jenrick to become third Tory leadership candidate

July 25, 2024

Mr Jenrick will launch his bid promising to win back Reform UK voters, the BBC understands.

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James Cleverly enters race to become next Tory leader

July 24, 2024

James Cleverly said he wanted to ‘unite’ the Conservative Party after their historic electoral defeat

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Eluned Morgan likely to become first woman to be Wales’ first minister

July 23, 2024

She is expected to become Welsh Labour leader unopposed after most of party’s Senedd group backed her.

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French election 2024 live: Voting under way in seismic poll as far right aims to become dominant force in national assembly

July 7, 2024

Republican Front hoping to prevent Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration National Rally from winning outright majority of 289 “The individual freedoms, tolerance and respect for others …

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Bukayo Saka moves past England heartbreak to become heartbeat of Euro 2024 team

July 7, 2024

After missing his penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout, Saka struck perfectly against Switzerland – having already saved his nation in normal time

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Multitasking is the norm for mums – but it’s become a silent killer for me

July 7, 2024

Charlotte Cripps believes she’s an excellent multitasker, shepherding two children through life while working. But she’s worried that it’s giving her brain fog and may …

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How has the spelling bee become cool?

July 7, 2024

How the American Revolution led to formal spelling contests – and the spelling bee started a revolution of its own, one that even AI and …

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Former Tory minister may become Labour’s ‘planning tsar’

July 6, 2024

Approach made to Nick Boles as Starmer prepares to announce immediate changes to regulations UK election live – latest updates Labour has approached a former …

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Labour’s Keir Starmer to become UK prime minister

July 5, 2024

The Labour leader will enter Downing Street later after his party’s landslide election victory.

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Chess star, 9, to become youngest England player

July 3, 2024

Bodhana will represent England at the Chess Olympiad in Hungary – before she’s finished primary school.

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Judi Dench and Siân Phillips become first female members of Garrick Club

July 1, 2024

Exclusive: Veteran actors fast-tracked into venerable London club in wake of men-only rule being jettisoned after 193 years The Garrick Club has named Judi Dench …

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Romanian village set to become Nato’s biggest airbase in Europe

June 23, 2024

The airbase, named after a 19th Century Romanian politician, is set to be Nato’s biggest in Europe.

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Notoriety has become ‘badge of honour’ for radical preacher, court told

June 14, 2024

He is in court facing charges including directing the group Al-Muhajiroun, which is banned in the UK.

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This Mallorca village has become one of the most exclusive spots in the Balearics – yet retains its boho charm

June 5, 2024

Tucked between the mountains and sea, the village of Deia is a favourite of the rich and famous, yet Nicole Trilivas finds it still has …

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Why Clacton is the perfect starting point for Farage to launch his long term bid to become prime minister

June 3, 2024

Clacton is the perfect seat for Nigel Farage to launch the next chapter in his political career

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Stacey Solomon reveals she’s ‘giving up’ showbiz career to become a stay-at-home mother

May 27, 2024

Stacey Solomon has revealed she is only planning to work on ventures that can be done from home as she wants to fulfill her dream …

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Daffy duck, coconuts and raccoons: When do memes, emojis and gifs become hate crimes?

May 26, 2024

‘I’m going to be brought down by a Daffy Duck GIF? I felt anger,’ one person told The Independent. Nadine White looks at how people …

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Refugee braves racist abuse to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor

May 26, 2024

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who arrived from Kenya in 2010, will make history when she receives chain of office in Derry Lilian Seenoi-Barr will make history on …

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Leasehold reforms become law without ground rent cap

May 25, 2024

Laws aimed at making life fairer for leaseholders in England have been rushed through Parliament.

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Pope clears way for London teenager to become first millennial saint

May 23, 2024

Carlo Acutis, who was born in London, is set to become the first millennial to be canonised.

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Liverpool to become ‘Taylor Town’ for Eras shows

May 21, 2024

The city will “go all-out with a welcome for Taylor Swift and the Swifties”, a councillor says.

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How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today

May 20, 2024

A new study tracks how cockroaches spread around the globe to become the survival experts we know today

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Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

May 19, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury on points in Saudi Arabia to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

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The key steps for Lando Norris to become a genuine F1 title contender

May 16, 2024

McLaren driver Norris is finally a race winner – but should be immediately striving for more as F1 heads to Europe for the first time …

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Death by dangerous cycling set to become offence

May 15, 2024

Cyclists who cause deaths could face similar penalties to drivers including sentences of up to 14 years.

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Naive Burnley left counting cost of a season that has become a very expensive mistake

May 12, 2024

In its own way, Burnley’s failure under Vincent Kompany ranks as one of the Premier League’s worst-ever relegations, writes Richard Jolly, and leaves serious questions …

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Forbes ‘honoured’ to become deputy first minister

May 8, 2024

John Swinney has announced his first cabinet after being officially sworn in as first minister.

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Swinney set to become SNP leader after nominations close

May 6, 2024

John Swinney is likely to be the only candidate for SNP leader following First Minister Humza Yousaf’s resignation.

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How rental ‘libraries of things’ have become the new way to save money

May 6, 2024

From baby clothes to popcorn makers, borrowing items rather than buying them is a growing trend A year into motherhood and I can confirm two …

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Swinney to become SNP leader after challenger drops out

May 5, 2024

A veteran activist had secured a nomination but agreed to back front-runner Swinney at the 11th hour.

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Has London become ‘uninhabitable’ for the younger generation?

May 4, 2024

The teeming sense of opportunity that used to animate novels about the capital city jars in an era in which soaring rents and the rising …

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Slot to become Liverpool manager after deal agreed with Feyenoord

April 26, 2024

Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

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Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

April 23, 2024

Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

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Sunak’s Rwanda deportations bill will become law after peers back down

April 22, 2024

Lawyers prepare for legal battles on behalf of individual asylum seekers challenging removal to east Africa How the UK government’s Rwanda deportation plan was fought …

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Shortages of life saving medicines has become ‘new normal’ for UK

April 18, 2024

‘The medicines supply chain is broken at every level,’ warns Dr Leyla Hannbeck

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Dozen killed in Russian strike as Kharkiv mayor warns city will become ‘second Aleppo’ without US aid

April 17, 2024

Ukrainian officials say the attack could have been prevented if the west offer the same level of support to Ukraine as it did to Israel

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Ofcom chair Michael Grade says TV has become ‘exploitative, patronising and cruel’

April 14, 2024

Lord Michael Grade, former controller of BBC One, said ‘exploitation for ratings makes him mad’

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Ludvig Aberg aiming to ‘embrace’ occasion of trying to become debutant Masters winner

April 10, 2024

Swedish youngster Ludvig Aberg could deliver a surprise at Augusta National this week

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Galaxies become more chaotic as they age, study suggests

April 3, 2024

Stars in galaxies start life rotating in an orderly pattern but in some the movement of stars is more random.

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Scientists discover how breast cancer cells become dormant and evade treatment

March 26, 2024

Researchers believe there may be a way to target ‘sleeping’ breast cancer cells and prevent relapse.

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Simon Harris to become Ireland’s youngest prime minister

March 24, 2024

Higher education minister will become taoiseach in April after shock resignation of Leo Varadkar Simon Harris will become Ireland’s youngest prime minister after the leadership …

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Harris set to become new Fine Gael leader later

March 24, 2024

With no other candidates in the running, Simon Harris has a clear run at party’s top job.

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How Britain fell out of love with the sweet shop: ‘Lollipops have become a health and safety thing’

March 24, 2024

Around the country, sweet shops are fighting to survive amid closures and a boom in health-conscious parents. Juno Kelly asks whether the humble pick ‘n’ …

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Lebanon’s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the ‘new normal’

March 23, 2024

About 60 families are celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at an abandoned hotel in southern Lebanon, far from their homes

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Gambia could become the first country to reverse a ban on female genital cutting

March 18, 2024

The West African nation of Gambia could become the first country in the world to reverse a ban on female genital cutting, a practice that …

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Vaughan Gething to become Welsh first minister after Labour leadership win

March 16, 2024

Gething, 50, will become the first black leader of a European country when he is confirmed as first minister next week • Who is Vaughan …

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Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons bid to become PM

March 14, 2024

Wilders writes he would ‘still become prime minister of Netherlands’ one day

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Romania’s president announces his bid to become the NATO military alliance’s next leader

March 12, 2024

Romania’s president says he will enter the race to become the next leader of the 32-nation NATO military alliance, emphasizing his country’s proximity to Ukraine …

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Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders

March 10, 2024

England 23-22 Ireland: Smith’s drop goal in the final moments secured England victory to deny Ireland a shot at back-to-back grand slams and leave the …

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Trump’s grip on RNC tightens as Michael Whatley and Lara Trump become new leaders

March 8, 2024

Maureen Reagan, the daughter of President Ronald Reagan, was the last family member of a president to serve as co-chair of the RNC back in …

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Student ‘stuck in never-ending nightmare’ hopes to escape Gaza and become surgeon in UK

March 5, 2024

‘I’m just really terrified we might not survive,’ aspiring surgeon Mohammed Alhabil, who studied at Oxford University, tells Lydia Patrick

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Online Safety Bill: divisive internet rules become law

October 26, 2023

The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns.

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Who will become the new House speaker?

October 22, 2023

The House has been in turmoil ever since Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker on 3 October. As Republicans scramble to find his successor, here’s …

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Boy Parts author Eliza Clark: ‘Everything’s become bland – people just don’t want the slop anymore’

October 22, 2023

The 29-year-old novelist behind bestsellers ‘Boy Parts’ and ‘Penance’ – and named one of Britain’s future literary stars by Granta – speaks to Adam White …

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Lib Dem plan to protect workers from sex harassment to become law

October 20, 2023

MPs approve Lib Dem workplace plan but only after the House of Lords make significant changes.

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Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

October 19, 2023

The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson …

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Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker

October 18, 2023

Jordan to push ahead with second vote today after 20 House Republicans vote against him on first ballot

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Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker

October 16, 2023

Allies of Rep Jim Jordan pushing for 17 October vote even as significant number of holdouts remain

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Boxers boom: Why wearing men’s pants has become a fashion trend for women

October 3, 2023

Ellie Muir looks at the story behind one of the more surprising looks of the year

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Voices: When did TV become a ‘would you have sex with that woman?’ contest?

September 27, 2023

The furore sparked by Laurence Fox’s grossly misogynist comments on GB News about commentator Ava Evans has shone a light on the sort of abuse …

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Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie launches bid to become San Francisco mayor

September 27, 2023

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss clothing fortune, has announced he is running for mayor of San Francisco.

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UK could become an ‘EU lite’ member of bloc, suggests Franco-German report

September 19, 2023

Blue-sky exercise envisages four levels of membership to allow for countries having looser ties to the union A vision of a future EU with four …

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Hurricane Nigel expected to ‘rapidly intensify’ and become major storm by Tuesday: Latest tracker

September 18, 2023

Hurricane Nigel became the sixth hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean this season

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For a divided Libya, disastrous floods have become a rallying cry for unity

September 17, 2023

The disastrous flooding that killed more than 11,000 people has fostered national solidarity among Libyans, long governed by opposing powers

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The Libyan city that’s become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

September 16, 2023

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Millionaire CEO wants unemployment to jump to 50% because workers have become ‘arrogant’

September 14, 2023

Property developer Tim Gurner’s comments slammed as the ‘epitome of class warfare’

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Millionaire CEO wants unemployment to jump to 50% because workers have become ‘arrogant’

September 13, 2023

Property developer Tim Gurner’s comments slammed as the ‘epitome of class warfare’

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Tropical Storm Margot expected to become a hurricane tonight as path remains uncertain

September 11, 2023

Tropical Storm Margot will be the second hurricane in the Atlantic basin in as many weeks

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Tropical storm Margot is set to become a hurricane, forecasters say

September 8, 2023

The 40mph storm is suspected to reach winds of over 73mph this weekend, earning itself a hurricane status

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Tropical Storm Lee could become Category 5 hurricane – live updates

September 6, 2023

Lee could become a ‘monstrous storm’ in Category 4 or 5 range, experts warn

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UK ‘must become irresistible place to do energy business’

September 5, 2023

The Offshore Energies UK report said the sum is also needed to install all the renewable infrastructure required to get the UK to net zero …

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Why has concrete suddenly become headline news?

September 5, 2023

Deep within certain and very particular corners of government, RAAC has been a talking point for years.

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Evan Ferguson can become European scoring great – Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi

September 2, 2023

De Zerbi feels the Republic of Ireland international offers far more than just a threat in front of goal.

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Couple who felt trapped by bills sell everything to live on bus and become influencers

August 30, 2023

Couple spent $65,000 on school bus and renovations

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Storm Idalia to become ‘major’ category 3 hurricane before hitting Cuba and Florida – latest

August 28, 2023

Idalia is nearing Cuba, and expected to make landfall as a hurricane in the southern US on Tuesday or Wednesday

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Global inflation pressures could become harder to manage in coming years, research suggests

August 27, 2023

Rising trade barriers

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Terence Crawford dismantles Errol Spence Jr to become undisputed welterweight world champion

July 30, 2023

Crawford earned a ninth-round TKO after dropping his fellow American three times in an era-defining win

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Culture wars, streaming and NFTs: Futurama has accidentally become a fascinating document of social change

July 30, 2023

The acclaimed adult cartoon has been brought back from the dead – and not for the first time. It’s never going to recapture the brilliance …

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UK’s 40C summer of 2022 ‘will seem cool’ as extreme weather events become frequent, Met Office warns

July 27, 2023

New report from national weather service released against backdrop of severe heatwave in southern Europe

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