BBC Verify has been tracking Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Source link
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Watch: Prince Harry arrives at St Paul’s Invictus Games anniversary service
Prince Harry has arrived at St Paul’s Cathedral in London for a thanksgiving service for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. He was met on the steps by the dean of the cathedral. The Duke of Sussex is visiting the UK from his home in California to celebrate the Games’ anniversary. Harry founded the...
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Who is Natalie Elphicke, the new Labour MP?
The MP for Dover and Deal crossed the floor during PMQs but will stand down at the general election. Source link
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Gaza war: US bomb delay biggest warning yet for Israel
The US is by far Israel’s biggest source of weapons and ammunition. By law, it provides Israel with $3.8bn (£3bn) of military aid each year, designed to give the country an advantage over neighbouring countries. The US Congress last month passed a bill providing a further $14bn of military support. Source link
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Hong Kong bans protest anthem after court case win
The city’s court has overturned a previous ruling to ban the song which was used by democracy protesters. Source link
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Harry due at St Paul's during flying visit to UK
The Duke of Sussex will not meet his father or brother during a brief visit to London. Source link
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Freight train derails near Wigan railway station
The train is blocking lines between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central. Source link
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Agency charging hospitals nearly £2,000 for specialist nurse shift
For a midweek afternoon and evening shift, the agency charges trusts £91.45 per hour, 85% above what the nurse is paid, at £49.50 per hour. Our calculations indicate that for a single Friday shift the trust is charged almost £1,000, of which £539 goes to the nurse, and £400 goes to the agency. Source link
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Footage shows landslide at Shetland wind farm
Work has stopped on a section of the Viking Wind Farm site in Shetland after a landslide. SSE said the peat slip happened in an area of hillside at Upper Kergord in the centre of the islands on Tuesday afternoon. As a safety precaution the energy company said all work had been stood down and...
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Wetherby wheelchair user unable to board train
A disability rights campaigner has said he felt like “an extra burden” after he could not board his chosen train home. Doug Paulley, a wheelchair user, tried to get a Northern Rail service from Chesterfield to Leeds on Friday. But when he attempted to board, a pillar blocked access to the train’s ramp, and staff...