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UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia “illegal, immoral and deadly”
The brutal bombardment in Yemen is "only possible because of the complicity and support of arms dealing governments like the UK."
Florida reports record coronavirus cases as Disney World reopens
California had the previous record of daily positive cases at 11,694, set on Wednesday.
Hopes of marriage for Russian same-sex couples ended by amendment
The voter-approved reforms means same-sex couples do not enjoy some significant rights available to other couples.
Millionaires ask governments to ‘please tax us’ to aid Covid-19 recovery
There are 46.8 million millionaires worldwide and they own nearly half of the world’s global total wealth.
Coronavirus immunity may only last a few months, study suggests
Immunity antibodies decrease significantly in the three months following infection.
Wetherspoons launch ‘Sunak specials’ after successfully lobbying government on tax breaks
The chancellor is dubbed a "legend" on 'Sunak's Specials' and 'Dishi Rishi' promotions.
Texas man dies of coronavirus after attending ‘Covid party’
His last words were: “I think I made a mistake. I thought this was a hoax, but it's not.”
Almost 2,500 children hospitalised with malnutrition this year, data shows
Marcus Rashford said 2,500 children with malnutrition is 2,500 too many.
Bishop of Manchester defends tweets criticising Dominic Cummings
Dr David Walker said that it was important to “speak out” in times of division.