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Scotland to explore hosting Commonwealth Games in joint bid – Humza Yousaf

Scotland to explore hosting Commonwealth Games in joint bid – Humza Yousaf

Victoria state in Australia has pulled out of host the event in 2026.

Daniel Morgan murder investigation marred by corruption, police chief admits

Daniel Morgan murder investigation marred by corruption, police chief admits

The 37-year-old was killed with an axe in the car park of a pub in Sydenham, south-east London, in March 1987. His attacker has never been caught.

Hopes raised that upward pressure on mortgage rates could start to ease

Hopes raised that upward pressure on mortgage rates could start to ease

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May.

Pills made from cannabis compound could help treat tumours

Pills made from cannabis compound could help treat tumours

The breakthrough by Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies could help save healthcare providers and patients time and money.

Talk of AI dangers has ‘run ahead of the technology’, says Nick Clegg

Talk of AI dangers has ‘run ahead of the technology’, says Nick Clegg

Meta announced the opening of its new open-source large language model, Llama 2, on Tuesday.

Reservoirs fuller than last year, says Severn Trent Water

Reservoirs fuller than last year, says Severn Trent Water

The Midlands and Wales supplier said it is ‘well-positioned’ for the summer.

GB News’ Dan Wootton: Criminal allegations made against me are simply untrue

GB News’ Dan Wootton: Criminal allegations made against me are simply untrue

The journalist and broadcaster previously worked for The Sun and writes a column for MailOnline.

Viking artefact found by metal detectorist sells at auction for £15,000

Viking artefact found by metal detectorist sells at auction for £15,000

The artefact was used to craft decorative motifs for military helmets.

Harpist begins mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro

Harpist begins mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro

Siobhan Brady hopes to break a record she set in 2018 for the highest altitude harp performance.

India’s Tata set to bring 4,000 jobs to the UK with £4 billion battery plant

India’s Tata set to bring 4,000 jobs to the UK with £4 billion battery plant

The company said it cannot confirm the location yet, though it has been widely reported to be Somerset.

Inflation falls back by more than forecast to 15-month low

Inflation falls back by more than forecast to 15-month low

The Office for National Statistics said the Consumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9% last month, down from 8.7% in May.

Met Police pays out and apologises over investigation into Daniel Morgan murder

Met Police pays out and apologises over investigation into Daniel Morgan murder

Private investigator Mr Morgan was killed with an axe in the car park of the Golden Lion pub in Sydenham, south-east London, in 1987.

Conservationists ‘must become forensic experts to curb illegal wildlife trade’

Conservationists ‘must become forensic experts to curb illegal wildlife trade’

Dust gathered from factories and processing plants can reveal clues about the illegal business of wildlife trade.

Astronomers discover exoplanet that may have a sibling sharing the same orbit

Astronomers discover exoplanet that may have a sibling sharing the same orbit

The researchers detected a cloud of debris which could be the building blocks of a new planet or the remnants of one already formed.

Liz Truss backs fresh attempt by Tory rebels to end onshore wind ban

Liz Truss backs fresh attempt by Tory rebels to end onshore wind ban

The Government’s Energy Bill is due to return to the Commons after the summer recess.

What the papers say – July 19

What the papers say – July 19

A wide variety of stories feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers.

Residents who saw UK’s highest temperature recall ‘unbearable’ heat a year on

Residents who saw UK’s highest temperature recall ‘unbearable’ heat a year on

A butcher in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, said it was 48C in his shop at one stage during the high temperatures.

Gigi Hadid fined £920 in Cayman Islands for possession of cannabis

Gigi Hadid fined £920 in Cayman Islands for possession of cannabis

The 28-year-old model, who has been a host of Netflix competition show Next In Fashion, was arrested along with her friend Leah McCarthy on July 10.

Rishi Sunak’s approval rating hits all-time low, polling suggests

Rishi Sunak’s approval rating hits all-time low, polling suggests

The survey showing 65% of Britons hold an unfavourable view of the PM is likely to add to Tory jitters ahead of three crunch by-elections.

Las Vegas police issue search warrant in Tupac Shakur 1996 homicide case

Las Vegas police issue search warrant in Tupac Shakur 1996 homicide case

Widely considered as one of the most influential rap artists of all time, Shakur died at the age of 25 after being shot in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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