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A commuter uses a fan in an attempt to cool down as they exit a London Underground tube carriage.

How 38C in the UK is so much worse than in Australia

In Australia, 38C is hot but hardly unusual. In the current UK heatwave it’s a completely different story.

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Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, outside court in 2024.

Who is Tommy Robinson, the Stefanovic saga’s divisive figure

The man at the centre of Channel Nine star Karl Stefanovic’s reported dumping has a lengthy history of controversy and confrontation in the UK and beyond.

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The favourite to replace Keir Starmer, Labour MP Andy Burnham, takes a selfie with the Parliamentary Labour Party after his swearing-in on June 22.

Starmer resignation a sign of global political populist gale

The baton looks ready to be handed over to former Manchester mayor and recently elected Labour MP Andy Burnham, but the forces that felled Keir Starmer is not particular to Britain.

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A man has been sentenced after stalking an influencer and following her to Bali in a plot to kidnap her.

Man sentenced over plot to kidnap influencer in Bali

A man has been sentenced after stalking an influencer and following her to Bali in a plot to kidnap her.

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The number of adults using cocaine in rich areas in Scotland has doubled over two years.

Cocaine found in 5-year old’s bag at posh private school

‘To say this has rocked everyone in the school is an understatement.’

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Keir Starmer has resigned as UK PM.

Writing on the wall for UK Labour if mess isn’t fixed now

LATIKA M BOURKE: The party and former prime minister Keir Starmer have paid the price for its party-first and small-target approach.

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Wes Streeting, left, has urged UK Labour to get behind Andy Burnham in the latter's charge to become UK Prime Minister.

‘Back Andy’: Starmer replacement Burnham gets No.10 boost

‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham’s path to the UK Prime Ministership became clearer following a letter issued by a potential leadership rival.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation less than two years after his landslide Labour win.

In just two short years, Keir Starmer bows to the inevitable

LATIKA M BOURKE: While the UK PM used his exit speech to list his achievements in office, it was many of those same issues, such as migration and military spending, that sparked his crashing poll figures.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation.

‘Not been easy’: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation outside No.10 Downing Street.

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Police are reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation into a shocking incident in which a toddler was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo, leaving him critically injured. 

CCTV update after boy allegedly thrown into croc enclosure

Police have issued an update on their investigation into an incident in which a three-year-old boy was allegedly hurled into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo.

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The King will become the first head of state to release details of their personal finances.

King Charles’ bombshell move to mark world first

Buckingham Palace said the King’s decision came from a desire to increase transparency.

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Keir Starmer is about to throw in the towel and quit the top job, a report says.

‘Only leaves one option’: UK PM to throw in the towel

The reports come amid a surge in popularity for a recently elected MP who threatened the prime ministership.

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Jamie Varley, left, has been found guilty of the sexual abuse and murder of a 13-month-old baby boy he was in the process of adopting with his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, right.

‘Last resort’: Teacher learns fate for baby’s abuse, murder

A judge has handed down the country’s heaviest sentence for Jamie Varley days after he was convicted of the sexual abuse and murder of his adopted 13-month-old.

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Jamie Varley, left, has been found guilty of the sexual abuse and murder of a 13-month-old baby boy he was in the process of adopting with his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, right.

‘Dead meat’: Vile details of teacher’s abuse of adopted baby

A teacher has vomited in the dock as he learnt his fate over the sexual abuse and murder of a 13-month-old baby he was in the process of adopting with his partner. WARNING: Distressing content.

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Property linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was targeted in the plot, a London court was told.

Duo guilty of plot to torch homes and car linked to Starmer

Two men have been convicted of a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure which aimed to ‘create fear for the Prime Minister’.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles was stood up after his UK counterpart quit.

UK Defence Secretary resignation leaves Marles in the cold

LATIKA M BOURKE: The resignation makes a mockery of Richard Marles’ nothing-to-see-here feast of words whenever he is asked about the the UK’s ability to deliver AUKUS boats. 

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The Belfast hero has appeared on television to break his silence.

Man who stopped alleged Belfast beheading attempt speaks out

The 32-year-old was dubbed a hero after intercepting in the alleged knife attack which kickstarted violent protests across the country.

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