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UK sanctions Russian spies trying to ‘destabilise Europe’
The Irish News
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The UK has sanctioned a string of Russian spies and hackers, accusing them of carrying out a campaign to “destabilise Europe”. Those sanctioned include a unit that targeted the daughter of Sergei Skripal years before Russian agents attempted to...
Karen Pirie season two ending explained as Lauren Lyle's ITV drama returns
Manchester Evening News
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July 22, 2025
13:31, 22 Jul 2025Updated 13:31, 22 Jul 2025 After a three-year hiatus, Karen Pirie has made a triumphant return to our screens with the second series of the ITV detective drama. The show, inspired by Val McDermid's Inspector Karen Pirie novels,...
A UK health study has collected a whopping 100,000 full-body scans, and Neanderthals had ‘family recipes’
The Print
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July 20, 2025
New Delhi: The UK Biobank has collected the scans of 100,000 volunteers in the world’s largest whole body imaging project, to understand how bodies change with age, and how disease begins. The milestone was announced Tuesday in a release by UK...
I lived in Italy as a Brit — we all break the same 2 rules when ordering food
Daily Express
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July 20, 2025
An aperitivo helps stimulate the appetite (Image: Getty) Italy is a top pick for summer getaways, boasting an array of stunning spots from Rome, Venice, and Florence to the Amalfi Coast and Lake Como, all promising the quintessential La Dolce Vita...
UK Sanctions Russian GRU Spies Over Cyberattacks and Skripal Poisoning
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
On July 18, 2025, the United Kingdom announced sanctions against several Russian espionage units and military intelligence officers in response to “Moscow’s hybrid war against Western countries.” This information was released by the government...
Iran to resume nuclear programme as a matter of ‘national pride’
The Times
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Iran will resume its nuclear programme as a matter of “national pride”, its foreign minister said on Monday. Abbas Araghchi conceded that uranium enrichment had been halted by the US bombing of three main facilities a month ago after a breakdown...
The Strange Case of Ed O‘Keefe
CovertAction Magazine
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July 22, 2025
[Source: Photo courtesy of O’Keefe family connection] “The Mafia is not an outsider in this world; it is perfectly at home. Indeed, in the integrated spectacle it stands as the model of all advanced commercial enterprises.” —Guy Debord In early...
UK sanctions Russian cyber spies accused of facilitating murders
The Record
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July 18, 2025
Editor's Note: Story updated 9:15 a.m. Eastern U.S. time with additional details and names of sanctioned individuals. The British government sanctioned 18 Russian military intelligence officers on Friday, alleging their units were responsible for...
Ryder Cup training camp is shaping up for the first fall PGA Tour event in Napa
Yahoo Sports
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PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — So much for all the PGA Tour fall events having weak fields. The Procore Championship in Napa, California, is shaping up to be training camp for the Ryder Cup for the American team to avoid getting rusty ahead of...
Nancy Cox of Ponte Vedra Beach wins First Coast Women’s amateur by six
The Florida Times-Union
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Nancy Cox won the First Coast Women's Amateur at Sawgrass Country Club by six strokes, overcoming a first-round deficit and challenging weather conditions. Cox's recent experience competing in the UK helped her manage the windy conditions in the...
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, Leaves behind a monumental musical legacy
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 22, 2025
Global music icon and legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed. The British-born star passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by family. In a heartfelt statement, the Osbourne family described...
Waitrose backs British farmers to introduce low carbon farming projects
Ethical Marketing News
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July 20, 2025
Waitrose has announced the recipients of a new £500k fund aimed at helping British farmers transition to low carbon farming methods, as part of its commitment to reach net zero across its UK farms by 2035 and the entire supply chain by 2050. The...
Scots to ‘foot the bill’ for Sizewell C, SNP claims
Express & Star
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July 22, 2025
Scotland has become an “afterthought” for the UK Government, the SNP has claimed, as those north of the border are set to “foot the bill” for Sizewell C. The nuclear power plant is set to cost £38 billion, according to an announcement on Tuesday...
Oil prices steady as mixed US economic news offsets new EU sanctions on Russia
Channel News Asia
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July 18, 2025
NEW YORK :Crude oil futures held steady on Friday as mixed U.S. economic news offset worries the European Union's latest sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine could reduce oil supplies. Brent crude futures fell 15 cents, or 0.2 per cent,...
UK Lowers Price Ceiling For Russian Crude Oil
Charter 97
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London has acceded to the EU decision. The UK has joined the EU's decision to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil. It will also be lowered from $60 to $47.6 per barrel, according to the country's Finance Ministry. "The UK and its EU allies are...
British Airways signs SAF deal with EcoCeres
Aviation Business News
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July 18, 2025
British Airways has signed a multi-year agreement with renewable fuels producer EcoCeres to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reinforcing the airline’s efforts to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions and move towards its net-zero goals. The...
UK unveils changes to CfD scheme to boost renewable energy projects
Energy Monitor
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July 17, 2025
The UK Government has announced significant reforms to its primary clean energy promotion scheme, aiming to expedite the development of renewable energy projects across the nation. The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which facilitates...
Scotland cuts landfill and waste generation rates in 2023
Packaging News
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July 18, 2025
Official figures on national waste sources published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) concluded that the overall landfill rate was 19% for the year. This amounted to 1.81 million tonnes of waste, which was a 21.1% reduction...
UK bank results preview: solid Q2 expected as focus shifts to...
Proactive UK
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July 18, 2025
The UK bank reporting season kicks off next week with Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) on Thursday and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) on Friday, off the back of strong earnings from US investment banks in recent days. Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) takes...
UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activity
BBC
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July 18, 2025
A number of Russian spies have been sanctioned for conducting a "sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity" including in the UK, the Foreign Office has said. Three military intelligence units from Russia's GRU espionage agency and 18 officers...