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Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
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Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
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Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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Williams' Wimbledon legacy before return to Centre Court
A look back at Serena Williams' Wimbledon legacy to date, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court.
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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
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'A tough couple of weeks' - tearful Swiatek overcomes first-round scare
A relieved Iga Swiatek cries on court after she begins her Wimbledon title defence with a stuttering three-set victory over Taylor Townsend.
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Full Strawberry Moon captured over the UK in stunning photos
Skygazers captured stunning photos of the first full Moon of summer shining bright above the UK
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Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.
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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
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Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption
The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim relates to a laptop deal made during his term as Indonesia's education minister.
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