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Zhenhao Zou, who kept a trophy box full of possessions he had taken from his victims, will serve a minimum of 24 years

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Trapped under an abolished IPP jail term, Thomas White was driven to schizophrenia and psychosis. For the past year, The Independent has documented his tragic case - now he is finally being transferred to hospital following a six-year family campaign

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Ramprakash says Bethell must wait for his chance to cement his place in the test side much like Lara did for the West Indies

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Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.”

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‘I disagree profoundly with her on this subject,’ the ‘Harry Potter’ audiobook narrator said

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‘Very weird watch’ wrote one perplexed viewer

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The Briton, approaching his final fight, could face Joseph Parker for the third time

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Antony Jones, 59, taught science at Humphry Davy School in Penzance, Cornwall, and sent several inappropriate messages to students

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Mother Nature and Britain’s rainy weather will take care of things most of the time, but you do need to clean your panels sometimes

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A total of 56 home-grown players will compete at Wimbledon this year across both the main draw and qualifying

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The Williams team principal has overseen a promising two-and-a-half year period at the Grove-based outfit and managed to sign Ferrari race winner Carlos Sainz

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Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency

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PR firm accused of supplying ‘paid actors’ to bolster turnout at recent demonstrations

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The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren't seeing why this is so crucial

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Everything you need to know about Tottenham’s transfer plans

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The discovery could be used to produce therapies that make humans healthier for longer without compromising quality of life

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The SpaceX owner seemed to joke about the failed test, writing, “Just a Scratch” after his rocket went up in flames.

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Liverpool are expected to engage in a recruitment drive ahead of next season’s Premier League title defence

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Arsenal are raring for a busy summer after enduring another trophyless season

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The death of a Yorkshire woman from rabies after she was scratched by a puppy in Morocco is a reminder that being bitten by fleas isn’t the worst thing can happen on a holiday abroad, says Kat Brown

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Russia's economy minister says the country's economy is on the brink of a recession

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Five days after farmer Edward Cavenagh-Mainwaring was forced to sell 250 acres, the northern leg of the HS2 line was axed - now he fears he’ll never be able to get the land back

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Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have work to do ahead of their return to the Champions League

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Chelsea’s summer business is not slowing down despite their ongoing Club World Cup campaign in the US

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Pope will line up for England against India despite pressure on his number three place from Jacob Bethell.

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The major hurricane threatened to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge

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Top seed Alcaraz continues his Queen’s campaign today against his compatriot Jaume Munar

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Global sales of personal luxury goods are projected to slide by 2% to 5% this year

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Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

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South Africa's Eastern Cape provincial authorities say the death toll from recent floods has risen to 92

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Finland’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly to pull out of a major international treaty on land mines as the Nordic country seeks to boost its defenses against an increasingly assertive Russia

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Saving for retirement age can be a daunting process – here’s what the experts say

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Nobitex hit by Predatory Sparrow hacking group in never-before-seen attack that made cryptocurrency irretrievable

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Norris crashed out of the last race in Canada after colliding with championship leader Oscar Piastri

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Inflation has come down in 2025 — but the latest figures are still well above the 2 per cent target

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A team of experts has shared the proven strategies to help prevent UTIs for women later in life

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The England squad have gathered at St George’s Park ahead of their Euros quest and will open their campaign on July 5 against France in Zurich.

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Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman called for restraint and a return to diplomacy

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‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’ ended on a huge mystery after being cancelled in 1998

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New signing showed promise in the Club World Cup against AC Wydad but may have left fans wanting more

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Beanies made of dog and racoon fur found in Melboure market

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A phone call leaked by a Cambodian leader has pushed the fragile coalition government on brink of collapse

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The base rate has been held by the Bank of England at 4.25 per cent

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Tackle tightness and irritation with these ultimate skincare saviours

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Liver disease can cause vague symptoms – and reducing your alcohol intake is just one way to prevent it

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HS2 is now expected to open after 2033 as transport secretary Heidi Alexander called its management under the Tories a ‘litany of failure’

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Billionaire tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among seven people who died when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily

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A man was left with devastating life-changing injuries after a distracted van driver ploughed into his broken-down car.

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A court in Kenya ohas given police 15 days to complete investigations of two police officers suspected of shooting and wounding a hawker during the latest street protests over the death of a blogger in custody

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What makes a great song of the summer

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Scotland’s first black supermodel discusses why she chose to lead a double life in her career for 20 years.

Much of the focus on Iran’s nuclear program has been on Tehran’s enrichment of uranium

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The new signing from AC Milan made his debut against Wydad Casablanca at the Club World Cup.

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‘So, you seem very emotional, and I threw you a tissue just in case,’ conservative pundit Adam Sosnick says during an episode of Her Take

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Doing short bursts of high-intensity exercise can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

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For years, Israel has assassinated Iranian nuclear scientists, hoping to choke progress on Iran’s nuclear program by striking at the brains behind it

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The latest revival nods to the Nineties

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The Bradford-based grocery business revealed on Thursday that group sales grew by 4.2% to £3.9 billion for the 13 weeks to April 27.

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New controversial government legislation provides a legal basis for police to prohibit LGBTQ+ marches

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Elderly people ‘bombarded’ with campaigns for funeral services and care homes, Advertising Standards Agency says

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Nothing beats relaxing al fresco, so make sure you’ve got your perfect pew sorted

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‘I'm getting up there now, it's the right age for Dumbledore,’ said the actor

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Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs with the summer’s second transfer window open for business

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Netanyahu has openly called for the Supreme Leader to be overthrown - but Iran’s opposition remains fragmented

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