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Politics
More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.
World
Some of the victims of the Nepal floods were pilgrims on a sacred journey
Many among the dead and missing in Nepal's devastating floods were pilgrims undertaking a sacred journey to a mountain.
Azerbaijan
English Premier League: "Arsenal" defeated "Aston Villa".
"Arsenal" defeated "Aston Villa" in the away game of the second round of the English Premier League.
Health
'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pre
Science
Managing chronic conditions together may be key to longer lifespan, canine study finds
As dogs age, many develop more than one chronic health condition. New research from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical
Finance
Retired Jewish police chief to stand for Arab-Israeli party in parliamentary election
Yoav Segalovich will be a candidate for Raam in effort to show Arab-Jewish partnership is possible
Culture
‘Gargoyles’ Live-Action Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+
The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward,
Azerbaijan
Trump: About 30 ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the night
Politics
US military has ‘no plans’ to be at polling places in November, Caine says
The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. said the military has no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material
Science
ESA JUICE probe targets dark Jovian moon Kallichore in 2031
Jupiter hosts more than 100 moons, with most attention focused on the four Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. This is primar
Science
Organic crystal reveals how Joule heating stabilizes resistive switching
Metal-insulator transitions (MITs), in which a material changes from a metallic state with low resistivity to an insulating state because of
Sport
Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.
Politics
ICE Detains 76-Year-Old Green Card Holder With Stage 4 Cancer: Daughter
A 76-year-old man with prostate cancer has been detained by immigration officials for more than two months, relatives said.
Azerbaijan
A 45-year-old man who was poisoned by a chemical solution died in Sumgait
A 45-year-old man died of poisoning from a chemical solution in Sumgait.
Sport
Emery’s new team begin to emerge as Aston Villa rebuild on and off the pitch | Jonathan Wilson
Though they were beaten, the game against Arsenal was one to steady the club’s nerves after a summer of upheavalNothing ever remains the sam
World
North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater, and if it enters through the nose, can cause brain damageA North Carolina teenager h
Finance
Vanguard’s S&P 500 index fund changed how we invest — but there may be a smarter way to get into the market
When everyone indexes, what is the market?
Finance
Europeans shun Russian finance minister at US-hosted G20 meeting
Anton Siluanov excluded from event photo despite ‘productive’ meeting with Treasury secretary Scott Bessent
Culture
Tupac Trial Closings: Prosecutors Call ‘Keffe D’ Murder Mastermind, Defense Calls Case ‘Fiction’
Duane Davis' lawyer questioned why prosecutors never subpoenaed Suge Knight to testify
Science
Antarctica is home to microbes found nowhere else on Earth
Scientists have often wondered about species that are unique to Antarctica. But the focus has mainly been on animals, like feathery penguins
Sport
Hull agree £22m fee for Everton's Iroegbunam
Hull City agree a £22m deal to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.
Tech
Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
World
Thieves steal royal necklace from Vienna museum in smash-and-grab heist
The robbers, who didn’t disguise their faces and were caught on camera, remain at large with the 673-diamond necklace once owned by an Egypt
Finance
Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue
Ruling on $400mn project means building is likely to be completed
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