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At least 646 people have been killed in Iran as authorities continue a violent crackdown on protesters
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Consumer prices likely stayed elevated in December as data recovers from shutdown
Inflation likely remained elevated last month as the cost of electricity, groceries, and clothing may have jumped and continued to pressure consumers’ wallets
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Labour MPs call for planned Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London to be axed
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to approve the proposal ahead of his trip to China
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The Latest: Iran eases some restrictions, allows calls abroad as death toll spikes
Iran has eased some restrictions and is allowing people to make international calls via mobile phones
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Four dead after Putin launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities
Attack comes just hours after Russia was roundly condemned at UN Security Council
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New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain
Method may lead to sustained long-term protection against Alzheimer’s symptoms, researchers say
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Heated Rivalry fans notice series has been ‘sped up’ for UK release
Sky confirmed the series has had ‘no edits’ and ‘no cuts’
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Inside three travel disasters that turned dream trips into chaos
The tales of nightmare vacations came courtesy of an annual contest to find the ‘world’s unluckiest travelers’
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Myanmar turned lives of Rohingya Muslims into ‘nightmare’, world court told on first day of genocide trial
Case centres around Myanmar military’s operations in 2016 and 2017 that sent over 700,000 Rohingya refugees fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh to escape persecution
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What are your rights if your train is cancelled or delayed?
You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous
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How to spot a hidden camera in your holiday home
Exclusive: The Independent speaks to a bug-sweeping expert about how to can spot covert surveillance devices
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These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Venezuela, Russia and Syria
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Secrets of medieval traders revealed by discovery of huge Viking ship
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Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
Venus Williams has lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, the week ahead of her appearance at the Australian Open
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Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off
Days of demonstrations against immigration agents and a new lawsuit have left Minnesota tense
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Coal power falls in India and China for first time in decades amid record clean energy growth
The shift, driven by record installations and softer demand growth, could mark a turning point for the world’s two biggest coal users
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The ultimate Veganuary recipe bundle to avoid a boring, beige month
Forget limp salads and worthy swaps – this ultimate Veganuary recipe bundle is built for big flavours, real comfort and zero boredom, from ramen and pasta to crispy tofu and rich curries. By Hannah Twiggs
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Former Apple Daily staff plead for lighter sentences in landmark Hong Kong national security case
Former executives of a defunct Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper are pleading for lighter sentences under a national security law
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FBI’s ICE shooting inquiry ‘probing victim’s ties to activist groups’
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Bessent unhappy with Justice Department’s criminal probe into Jerome Powell: report
Scott Bessent believes the Department of Justice has ‘made a mess’ with its unprecedented investigation into the Fed chair, according to insiders
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Royal Mint unveils new 50p coin to mark 50th anniversary of first Concorde flight
The new coin ‘honours both the aircraft and the engineers whose genius made supersonic travel a reality’
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Iranians able to make some calls abroad while internet access is still out after protests
Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut
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