Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Andy Burnham latest: Sacked minister attacks PM’s ‘unfunded’ electricity bill VAT cut
Ex-Cabinet minister Darren Jones said the government will have to explain how it will pay for the ‘unfunded’ policy
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Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle: The winners and losers
The prime minister has conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists and made some shock appointments to key government roles. Here, The Independent looks at the main winners and losers of Andy Burnha
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Jul 21, 2026
Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event
A descendant of an executed opponent of the Nazis tried to remove a wreath from the far-right Alternative for Germany party at an event in Berlin marking the 82nd anniversary of the failed attempt to
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is gathering his Cabinet after removing allies of predecessor Keir Starmer from the government
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Pet owners warned as councils blamed for surge in dog grass seed cases
Councils accused of using the green agenda to save costs
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Jul 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Florida Panhandle, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Martin Lewis delivers warning as Andy Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills
The move will cut £45 off a typical home’s annual bill based on Ofgem’s current price cap
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three Chinese nationals among 10 injured in Ukrainian drone swarm attack on Moscow
Monday morning's drone assault on Moscow involved around 400 UAVs, officials say
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Mitie agrees to £3.1bn takeover swoop by rival UK-based outsourcer
The company, which sells services like security and cleaning for the public and private sector, said it had accepted an offer from OCS Group.
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
Supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement are still camped at their protest site in New Delhi, a day after police used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of them marching toward Parlia
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Scientists attached a camera to the biggest fish on Earth. Here’s what they found
The lives of whale sharks below the surface largely remained a mystery – until now
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Jul 21, 2026
Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village
Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
A judge is about to hear prosecutors’ chilling case against rising singer D4vd
A judge is set to decide if there's enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Acropolis stabbing: Two tourists attacked at Greece’s busiest attraction
A man and a woman were attacked, both Greek Americans, near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum
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Jul 21, 2026
Russian warship carries out live-firing exercise off UK coast
Russian frigate shadowed by Royal Navy ship off coast of Plymouth
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NY Post
Jul 21, 2026
DOJ opens probe into Harvard’s financial aid for alleged discrimination against American students
The Justice Department is reviewing whether Harvard University accepted foreign donations that improperly favored students from China and other countries over American students.
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NY Post
Jul 21, 2026
Michigan man accused of trying to 2 kidnap two girls allegedly flipped off their families in court: reports
A Michigan man who tried to abduct two girls flipped off at their families while in court — as he backtracked on a plea deal over the charges, according to reports. Endi Bala, 25, appeared in a Mount
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Thames Water lenders consider offering ‘golden share’ to avert nationalisation
London & Valley Water said ‘material improvements’ are being made on its previous £10 billion proposal to appease government concerns over the deal.
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Al Jazeera
Jul 21, 2026
Bangladesh face Australia Test might as Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon return
Australia return to full strength for two-Test series against Bangladesh, as injured trio return to strengthen squad.
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
The US military will begin testosterone screening. Here’s what it can – and can’t – tell us
Testosterone is one of the most useful indicators of men’s health, but it is not routinely checked during health screening
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
What does Burnham’s VAT cut mean for your energy bills?
First major move by new PM aimed at giving families ‘breathing space’
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Life-threatening storm surge feared as Tropical Storm Bertha nears the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle as it drifts erratically toward populated coastal areas
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
The real reason some bosses oppose working from home – and it has nothing to do with productivity
The six-year study examined the relationship between bosses’ personalities and their views on remote work
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Trump admin says $1.3 billion in hurricane aid never reached Virgin Islanders
The U.S. government says it has suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Andy Burnham’s cabinet – who’s in and who’s out as Healey becomes chancellor and Rayner returns
Dozens of new appointments have been announced – including some surprising returns to cabinet
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Jul 21, 2026
Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village
Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village
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Jul 21, 2026
Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza
An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
India summons Russian envoy after four seafarers killed in strike on ship leaving Ukraine
Ukrainian navy alleges Russian forces hit cargo ship with three cruise missiles and killed 10 of its 17 crew members
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
Scratchcard winning fireman in court fight with ex over £40,000 ‘love gift’
Heather Douglass claimed the money from Craig Titchener was a gift – he said it was for investment
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Independent
Jul 21, 2026
The beloved beach bird that was almost lost is making an incredible comeback
A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort
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