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Will a purge help Starmer squelch his rebels?
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What would happen to Earth if humans went extinct?
The Explainer
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What is going on with Trump and the Epstein files?
The Explainer US president has about-turned in the face of fury from his Maga base
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What would happen to Earth if humans went extinct?
The Explainer Human extinction could potentially give rise to new species and climates
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State pension mistakes: how to check your payments are correct
The Explainer Millions of people have been underpaid their state pension and many may not realise they are owed money – are you affected?
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Super-injunctions: what are they and who do they protect?
The Explainer 'Gagging orders' are mostly wielded by the rich but the government's use of one on the Afghan data leak raises concerns about information suppression
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Talking Points
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Sickness benefits: an unaffordable burden?
Talking Point A welfare bill 'debacle' caused by 'sickfluencers' who are beating the system
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Gavin Newsom mulls California redistricting to counter Texas gerrymandering
TALKING POINTS A controversial plan has become a major flashpoint among Democrats struggling for traction in the Trump era
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Do we need more right-wing scientists?
Talking Point Academics have a 'responsibility' to demonstrate why research matters to people who are not politically left-leaning, says Wellcome boss
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Under the Radar
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Sweden's Soft Hooligans: the fans who brought 'good vibes' to the Euros
Under the Radar Formed to create a fun fan atmosphere, the Swedish football supporter group has been bringing the party to the championship
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Nigeria's 'baby factories': a hidden crisis
Under The Radar A secretive network sees women lured, locked upa nd forced to give birth for profit
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Melting glaciers may lead to more volcanic eruptions
Under the radar We're in for a boom
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Speed Reads
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CBS cancels Colbert's 'Late Show'
Speed Read 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is ending next year
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Rubio says US brokered end to Syria conflict
Speed Read Syria's defense ministry was targeted in Israeli attacks on the capital
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Trump threatens Russia with 'severe tariffs'
speed read The president also agreed to sell NATO advanced arms for Ukraine
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IDF blames 'error' for strike on Gaza water line
Speed Read Israeli forces attack Palestinians, including children, collecting water in central Gaza
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