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The leader of the UK’s successful Covid-19 vaccination program has accused Matt Hancock of an aggressive political stance during the pandemic that left her “glued to the ceiling with fury”. Dame Kate Bingham, the head of the UK’s vaccine taskforce, said the former health secretary staged an “extraordinary ambush” at a meeting in June 2020 …

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All 10 people killed in an explosion at a petrol station in County Donegal have been named by police. The explosion in the village of Creeslough on Friday afternoon left a scene of debris and devastation and claimed the lives of four men, three women, two teenagers and a five-year-old girl. At a press conference …

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Uefa Euro 2024 qualifying draw LIVE: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in draw – Live – BBC Sport Summary The UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying draw will take place at the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany (11:00 BST) Germany as hosts is not in the draw England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are among 53 national …

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Experts warn that this winter could see an increase in both Covid and flu infections. Dubbed the “twindemic”, the two viruses could put even more pressure on the National Health Service. Although the covid shot is one of the main weapons against the virus, many seniors are refusing it. Worryingly, today’s rising cases appear to …

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Russia-Ukraine latest war: Dozens dead and injured as Zaporizhzhia is bombed The Telegraph Russia-Ukraine war live news: At least 17 dead in Zaporizhzhia home attack The Guardian Official: Attacks in Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kill 17 The Independent Multiple explosions rock Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine The Northern Echo Death toll rises in Ukrainian city after …

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TOKYO, Oct 9 (Reuters) – North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early on Sunday, officials in neighboring countries said, the seventh such launch by Pyongyang in recent days that raised alarm widespread in Washington and its allies in Tokyo and Seoul. Officials in South Korea’s capital have said the North’s increased missile launches could signal …

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His last show, at London’s Brixton Academy, hinted at internal tensions. Clipping the handcuffs to the microphone, Malkmus told the crowd, “These symbolize what it’s like to be in a band all these years.” When the concert ended, the band walked off to one side of the stage and Malkmus walked off in the opposite …

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Liz Truss is facing a rural revolt against her plans to prioritize a “script for economic growth” over protecting nature and the environment. Senior party figures, including ministers under Boris Johnson and former Tory leader William Hague, have joined the National Trust, the RSPB, the Angling Trust and the Wildlife Trusts in criticizing what they …

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If a 20-goal season is the recognized mark of success for any striker, Erling Haaland’s tally after 12 competitive appearances makes him the Jonah Lomu of football. The 22-year-old is unstoppable, his completion rate is staggering – a Premier League goal every 50 minutes – and the fascination is where the Norwegian can take his …

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For Antonio Conte and Tottenham, emotions were painfully raw and at times impossible to contain as they ended a difficult week by fighting their way to a victory they dedicated to their long-lost fitness guru. Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game at Brighton, a first-half header, and pointed to the sky in …

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