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‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians

ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.

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Ireland going from strength to strength - Murray

Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says on the Ireland Rugby Social that he is impressed with how the Irish squad is progressing and their strength in depth.

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‘Finally there’s hope’: UK weighs up opportunities and risks after Trump’s midterms disaster

Senior British politicians and officials highlight potential to end Iran war but warn US president is not yet ‘a spent force’ Andy Burnham was having dinner at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua when the results of the US midterm elections started rolling in. UK government officials in the Caribbean with the prime minister scrolled through their phones with growing incredulity as the scale of the Republicans’ defeat became clear. Continue reading...

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‘Finally there’s hope’: UK weighs up opportunities and risks after Trump’s midterms disaster

Senior British politicians and officials highlight potential to end Iran war but warn US president is not yet ‘a spent force’ Andy Burnham was having dinner at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua when the results of the US midterm elections started rolling in. UK government officials in the Caribbean with the prime minister scrolled through their phones with growing incredulity as the scale of the Republicans’ defeat became clear. Continue reading...

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‘Super-force’ plans a real threat to local policing, English mayors say

Regional leaders criticise Met chief’s call for merging of 43 forces into eight or 10, saying it runs counter to devolution drive Plans to slash the number of police forces in England and Wales represent a “real threat” to local policing and seriously undermine Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda, leading mayors have said. Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan police commissioner and Britain’s top officer, called on Friday for the 43 forces of England and Wales to be cut to “eight to 10” super forces. Continue reading...

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‘Super-force’ plans a real threat to local policing, English mayors say

Regional leaders criticise Met chief’s call for merging of 43 forces into eight or 10, saying it runs counter to devolution drive Plans to slash the number of police forces in England and Wales represent a “real threat” to local policing and seriously undermine Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda, leading mayors have said. Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan police commissioner and Britain’s top officer, called on Friday for the 43 forces of England and Wales to be cut to “eight to 10” super forces. Continue reading...

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John Malkovich reflects on the limits of friendship in 'Wild Horse Nine'

US actor John Malkovich has close, longtime friends, but unlike his character Chris in the new dark comedy "Wild Horse Nine," he thinks there are limits on what one can ask them to do.

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Country diary: After the devastating summer fires, the first green shoots

Cairngorms: The scale and depth of damage is shocking, but there are precious small signs of recovery

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Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, injuring residents

Air strikes damage buildings and injure two civilians after Zelenskyy warns of potential for new attacks.

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Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

Iran said Saturday its military has grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran's nuclear programme.

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Cavs thump 76ers in James return, Celtics crush Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James's latest homecoming on Friday, beating Philadelphia 119-95 to snap the 76ers' five-game NBA winning streak.

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Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’

The NBA champions defended the pop superstar’s longtime support after two of their players questioned whether her courtside enthusiasm was genuine

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