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Iran downed Ukrainian plane by mistake reveal US officials
US intelligence sources are quoted saying a satellite detected infrared "blips" of two missile launches, followed by another blip of an explosion.
Facebook refuses to ban lies from political ads after ‘disinformation election’
The Conservative Party spent nearly a million pounds on Facebook ads since October.
Uri Geller: My paranormal abilities can help secure post-Brexit trade deals
The spoon-bending psychic said there was ‘no doubt in my mind’ that he would be able to help the Government if he was given a role at Number 10.
Madame Tussauds separates Harry and Meghan from rest of royal family
Wax replicas of the duke and duchess previously stood next to the Queen.
Gaps in legal system allow sex offenders to travel abroad, inquiry finds
The inquiry found a disparity between the high number of registered sex offenders and the low number of such orders banning foreign travel being made.
Australian bush fire victim to rebuild uninsured family home after lottery win
The man said all that remained of his home was a ‘few charred teacups’.
Tory cuts cause crisis for most vulnerable as number of children in care hits 10-year high
The NSPCC warned: “Deep cuts to services mean many young people are paying the consequences of a completely broken system.”
Shocking pics reveal how sea kelp off British coast are growing through plastic bottle caps
Rob Stevenson, from Padstow, Cornwall, co-founder of the Beach Guardian initiative, said this illustrates the plastic problem
Coastal residents urged to flee as Australian fire risk escalates
Hot and windy conditions are expected for Australia’s southeast over the next few days.