City of cafes: Shanghai’s love affair with coffee

Shanghai has seen a boom in cafes, with the government claiming it now has more than any other place in the world.

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Ditching of social care plan 'is a tragedy'

The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support.

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Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls 'emergency'

A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus.

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There is no help – final message of woman with ME

Edina Slayter-Engelsman returned to The Netherlands to end the “unbearable suffering” of living with ME.

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What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting.

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Convicted child rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris.

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The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people

A small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.

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PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video

A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.

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Canadians mourn as Jasper, jewel of the Rockies, burns

The wildfire destruction to Jasper National Park has reverberated across all of Canada.

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Reeves expected to reveal public finance shortfall of billions

The chancellor will unveil a public spending hole on Monday, which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.

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Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the "strength that this critical moment demands".

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Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end war in Gaza

The US vice-president says she made clear to the Israeli PM her "serious concerns" about casualties in Gaza.

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Wildfires force 25,000 to evacuate Jasper resort in Rockies

People were told to leave the popular tourist town of Jasper on Tuesday as fires approached.

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Murray out of Olympic singles but will play doubles

Andy Murray withdraws from the singles in the Olympics but will play doubles in what will be the final event of his career.

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Surge in attacks brings fear to calmer parts of Kashmir

An uptick in violence, particularly in Jammu, has stoked fears of a resurgence of militancy in the region.

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Former PM Lord Wilson sold archive to help fund his care

The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.

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Six people die in crash between car and motorbike

Four adults and two children died on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley, police say.

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New Prince George photo released on 11th birthday

Kensington Palace has posted the image, taken by his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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WW2 veteran receives medals 80 years late

George Lewis is awarded his medals decades after they seemingly "got lost in the post".

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Cooper calls Leeds disorder 'audacious criminality'

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

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UN top court says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal

It also says Israel should end all settlement activity there, in the landmark case.

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Pupil films coach driver’s expletive-filled rant

Footage appears to show the coach driver swearing at the pupils while on a trip to London.

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King’s Speech: Starmer Pushes the Bill Button

Labour’s plans are set out by the King

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How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, meeting the 2% target.

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Four Indian soldiers killed as Kashmir violence surges

The relatively peaceful Jammu region has witnessed increasing violence in recent months.

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'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

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New dig begins in search for body of kidnap for ransom victim

Muriel McKay was abducted and murdered more than 54 years ago at a farm in Hertfordshire.

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Watch: Little Simz, Ed Sheeran and more cheer on England

Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, Kate Beckinsale and Sir Patrick Stewart are among the stars cheering the Three Lions.

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MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs.

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Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.

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Holly Willoughby plotter could have been stopped sooner, says survivor

Maria was on the train to work when Plumb tried to kidnap her. He was later found guilty of plotting to murder Holly Willoughby.

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Chris Mason: Starmer goes from hustling for votes to high diplomacy

Keir Starmer finds himself a character witness in the debate raging about the US president's mental capacity.

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Michael Mosley's wife says response 'extraordinary'

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley was left "breath-taken" by the public reaction to her husband's death as the BBC celebrates his legacy.

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Marianna Spring: This wasn't the social media UK election everyone expected

Marianna Spring shares what she discovered during her investigations into how voters are targeted.

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President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

Brenda Biya says her family in Cameroon was angry when she posted a photo of her kissing a woman.

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Southgate has suffered - but next few days will define legacy

England manager Gareth Southgate faces a defining few days as the Three Lions prepare to play the Netherlands for a place in the Euro 2024 final.

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What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.

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UK music needs 'the next Zayn', says Simon Cowell

The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent boss starts his search for the next big UK boyband in Liverpool.

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What's the right punishment for 'too big to fail' Boeing?

Boeing is one of the largest and most important companies in the US but is it too big to be held to account?

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Cash machine appears on side of bridge

The device on Sonning Bridge in Berkshire visibly bears all the hallmarks of a regular cash machine.

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The biggest Welsh challenges in Labour's inbox

Gareth Lewis outlines the biggest issues in Wales facing Keir Starmer's new UK government.

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Chris Mason: What happens next to the Conservative Party?

Rishi Sunak has made it clear he considers it his duty to stay in post as leader for a while - meaning he'll face Keir Starmer in Parliament.

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Watch: Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'

Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'

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Tories mull next steps after election drubbing

The party's historic defeat has already triggered a debate about whether it should move to the right.

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Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election.

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'Very poor result' for SNP as Labour make gains

The first minister says his party has 'soul searching' to do after a series of losses to Labour.

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Mortgage costs 'biggest challenge' for homeowners

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says the housing market remains "delicately balanced".

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Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet

Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024.

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Flash floods warning after Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings and left thousands without power.

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Tracy-Ann Oberman to return to EastEnders

The actress has already started filming for the scenes, which will air in autumn.

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What we know about the India crush that killed 121

The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.

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Grief and anger after India crush kills 121

Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state.

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SAS war crimes inquiry obtains deleted computer files

The inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes in Afghanistan has obtained a cache of data that could hold crucial evidence.

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Queen Camilla hosts boy who missed garden party

Tony Hudgell was on his way to Buckingham Palace in May when he got stuck in traffic on the M20.

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Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps in latest stunt

The Lib Dem leader takes part in the extreme activity as part of his election campaign.

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