President Donald Trump slammed Elon Musk’s plan to launch a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and insisting the US has always been a “two-party system.” (6 July)

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Footage shows a cabin full of people being swept down the Guadalupe River in Hill County, Texas, as deadly flash floods tore through the region, killing at least 82 people.

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If the ‘train-wreck’ Tesla boss goes through with launching the America Party – bankrolling a new presidential candidate with his almost limitless wealth – it would do more than just derail Trump’s second term, asks Sean O’Grady

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HM Revenue and Customs will look to identify those who have not been correctly paying tax on their cryptocurrency profits.

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The death cap mushroom case had all the hallmarks of a Shakespearean drama

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We rate and recommend the best horse racing betting sites UK punters have to choose from in 2025

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Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius

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Exclusive interview: Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts is the youngest MC at the top end of combat sports, and after announcing Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, he tells Alex Pattle about fulfilling his Madison Square Garden dream

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Many victims describe confusion, hallucinations and a complete loss of control

Jewish community members invited to join task force meeting

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Donald Trump reignites feud with world’s richest man that erupted in June over the latter’s opposition to the president’s signature ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

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Staff are rewarded for ‘doing the right thing’ by spotting easyJet passengers with oversized bags

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Actor said she was left ‘so frustrated’ by ITV soap

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Tourism growth is terrible for the icy continent, write Darla Hatton MacDonald and Elizabeth Leane

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Hundreds of supporters of Nepal’s former king lined up outside his residence to greet him on his 74th birthday as support for the ousted monarch grows in the Himalayan nation

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Spain and Italy could seal their places in the quarter-finals on Monday

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Salmonella is a species of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses globally

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Flights to and from Bali have been cancelled or delayed for over 12 hours after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted

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Still hunting down the console? Amazon, Currys and Smyths Toys have the Mario Kart World bundle in stock

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Arsenal have made a breakthrough on a Viktor Gyokeres deal and also finally confirmed Martin Zubimendi

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Comment: Wimbledon apologised after the system cost Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova a point on Sunday, saying ‘human error’ was to blame. Then what is the point of the technology?

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The ‘Hitman’ will fight Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on December 2.

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Jennifer Mathers takes a look at this new social phenomenon

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Our tipster, sports journalist and betting content producer Chris Wilson reviews the best betting sites in the UK

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Amazon has already launched some early offers on the latest tech, home appliances and more

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Fifteen police officers in the Philippines are in custody over their alleged role in the abductions and suspected killings of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts

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The Rochdale-based company, which has around 60 stores in the UK, reported a record financial performance in the year to the end of January.

Get ahead on Christmas this and next year by booking a cruise – and booking now means you will have a better choice of sailings and cabins

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Dr Marites Buenafe went missing near a popular hiking trail in Juneau, Alaska, earlier this week

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The experienced centre fractured his hand during the first Test against Argentina

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These small seeds are packed with fibre, Omega-3s, protein, vitamins and more

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Exercise snacking can help you fit more movement into even the busiest of days

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Cierra Ortega’s exit was announced on 30th episode

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‘They were very encouraging,’ actor said

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‘You can’t say boo to a goose,’ remarked the actor

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The 46-year-old last fought professionally in 2012, when he was stopped by Vyacheslav Senchenko

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Advanced CT scanners mean liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag – with some airports removing the 100ml size limit

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