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Donations law changes to be debated after Reform's £72m windfall
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Donations law changes to be debated after Reform's £72m windfall

The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.

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The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'

New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's paper

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First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff

The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.

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Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the P

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Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights

A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.

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Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call

A partial count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.

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Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials

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Warm start to week to make way for wetter and windier conditions

A stronger jet stream will bring a distinctly autumnal look to our weather this week, but is there a September heatwave

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The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'

New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's paper

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Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing

Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Buckingham Palace works uncover trove of everyday items dating back to 1800s

A collection of historic, forgotten items have been found during the restoration of the London royal residence.

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The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors

Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical dr

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Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine

North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do

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Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

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I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have

Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.

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Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph

Alexander Zverev lands his second Grand Slam title after ending Ben Shelton's hopes of becoming a rare home US Open men'

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The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'

A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

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Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England

The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".

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First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff

The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.

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Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland winner in Manchester derby

The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref admits an error of judgement in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in the Manch

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Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget

Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-m

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Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Po

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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

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Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?

Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.

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