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Diogo Jota: Liverpool players join mourners as Premier League star and his brother Andre Silva buried in Portugal
Liverpool players past and present have joined the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva for their funeral in Portugal.
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Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's funeral in pictures
The family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have been joined by Liverpool stars past and present and other Portuguese players at the pair's funeral near Porto.
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Reform MP suspends himself from party over allegations around his business affairs
Reform MP James McMurdock has suspended himself from the party.
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Police arrest more than 20 protesters on suspicion of terror offences after Palestine Action banned
Police have arrested more than 20 protesters on suspicion of terror offences after a ban on the Palestine Action group came into effect.
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One year of Starmer: Nine charts that tell us whether Labour's first year has been a success or failure
It might feel like it's been even longer for the prime minister at the moment, but it's been a whole year since Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a historic landslide, emphatically defeating Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and securing a 174-seat majority.
Business
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Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken
Octopus Energy Group, Britain's largest residential gas and electricity supplier, is plotting a £10bn demerger of its technology arm that would reinforce its status as one of the country's most valuable private companies.
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Ryanair urges EU chief to 'quit' over air traffic strike disruption
The boss of Ryanair has told Sky News the president of the European Commission should "quit" if she can't stop disruption caused by repeated French air traffic control strikes.
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Leaseholders to get rights to more easily challenge extortionate service charges
Leaseholders will be able to more easily challenge extortionate service charges, the government has said.
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British fintech Zilch on hunt for overseas bid targets
Zilch, the consumer lender which has become one of Britain's fastest-growing fintech companies, has begun a search for international takeover targets as it accelerates its expansion ahead of a bumper stock market listing.
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Official Receiver and Glencore strike crucial Lindsey oil supply deal
The Official Receiver has reached a deal with the commodities trading giant, Glencore, that will ensure supplies of crude oil to the ailing Lindsey refinery following its owner's collapse this week.
Entertainment
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Oasis reunion: A high-five and a hug - the gestures were there, but ultimately it was all about the music
Oasis have reunited on stage for the first time in almost 16 years - with brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing a high five and the briefest of hugs as they closed a performance that for fans was more than worth the wait.
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Oasis tour: What you need to know - and why Cardiff is the first stop
Oasis are set to kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff this weekend, with thousands expected to descend on the Welsh capital.
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Oasis reunion: It felt like it might never happen - but the Gallagher brothers are finally back
Listening to Noel Gallagher over the years, for a long time it didn't feel like this was part of the masterplan.
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Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies aged 67
Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in a number of Quentin Tarantino films, has died at the age of 67.
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BBC to stop broadcasting 'high risk' performances live after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row
The BBC has said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances after the controversy over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury gig.
Politics
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One year of Starmer: Nine charts that tell us whether Labour's first year has been a success or failure
It might feel like it's been even longer for the prime minister at the moment, but it's been a whole year since Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a historic landslide, emphatically defeating Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and securing a 174-seat majority.
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Reform MP suspends himself from party over allegations around his business affairs
Reform MP James McMurdock has suspended himself from the party.
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Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in autumn budget after welfare bill U-turn
Rachel Reeves has hinted that taxes are likely to be raised this autumn after a major U-turn on the government's controversial welfare bill.
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Welsh independence will unleash 'full potential' as nationalists serious contenders to form next government
Wales should "learn" from the SNP's successes in Scotland, according to the man who could well be the next first minister of Wales.
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Clear crisis as Starmer marks first year - here's what I've observed from last 12 months
July 5 2024, 1pm: I remember the moment so clearly.