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Russia report finds ‘no evidence of Russian interference in Brexit’ – today’s papers
The Metro says 'Welcome to Londongrad' while the Express says there is 'No way Russia rigged the Brexit vote'.
Cecil Rhodes statue to remain outside Oxford college until at least next year
A long-running campaign demanding the removal of the statue gained renewed attention amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
Trial over German synagogue shooting amid increase in right-wing extremism
The trial was also about trying to find out how somebody could develop so much hatred “for people that he doesn’t know at all.”
‘Lost child in an adult’s world’ – Harry Dunn’s mother hits out at Raab
The US has refused to extradite Anne Sacoolas after Mr Dunn was killed in a road incident.
More than 90,000 microplastics flow down River Thames every second
Scientists removed 874 pieces of plastic from the bodies of 135 crabs along the Thames.
Public sector pay rise announcement ‘kick in the teeth for social care staff’
The Institute for Public Policy Research think tank said not including nurses and carers was “unforgivable” and an “unjustifiable snub”.
US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
The ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labour and other abuses against Muslim minorities.
Patients urged to make appointment before visiting A&E
The ‘phone-first’ triage system will be trialled by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Julian Assange case a ‘stitch-up’ – Dame Vivienne Westwood
The British fashion designer and businesswoman led a colourful band of protesters chanting ‘Free Julian Assange’ outside the Old Bailey.