‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve
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Is the party over for Tupperware?
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FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
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New York Magazine reporter on leave over relationship with RFK Jr.
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Europe’s New Defense Chief: ‘A King Without a Kingdom’?
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Outgoing Nato chief warns EU against setting up ‘competing’ force
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Mercedes-Benz shares fall after profit warning
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UK government borrowing overshoots in blow to Reeves
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The EU's chief is trying to help Ukraine prepare for winter. Half its energy network is destroyed.
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UK government borrows more than expected in August
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Olivia Nuzzi, New York Magazine Writer, Put on Leave Over R.F.K. Jr. Relationship
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Gallery stands firm over naked painting in window despite police visit
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Jon Singleton's two-run double in eighth lifts Astros to 3-1 win over Angels
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UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland
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Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
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Rodgers dazzles in Jets home-opening win over Patriots
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Is it time to invest in the UK’s green transition again?
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Two-year UK mortgage rates fall faster than longer-term deals
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Jenrick accuses UK Treasury of ‘gaslighting’ over migration benefits
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‘He could be here more’: Clacton split over Nigel Farage’s first months as MP
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‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve
In a Guardian interview, Tony Juniper says housebuilding plans could be an opportunity to create ‘wild belts’ around cities to help habitat and species recovery. The collapse in British butterfly ...6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Pfaadt ties Arizona record with 7 straight strikeouts in Diamondbacks' 5-1 victory over Brewers
Brandon Pfaadt tied an Arizona franchise record by striking out seven straight batters to highlight his dominating performance as the Diamondbacks boosted their playoff hopes by defeating the ...6 hours ago - MLB -
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Logan Gilbert reaches 200 Ks, Mariners stay on edge of playoff race with 3-2 win over Yankees
Logan Gilbert allowed two runs pitching into the sixth inning and reached the 200-strikeout mark for the season, J7 hours ago - MLB -
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Kentucky sheriff held over fatal shooting of judge in court
District Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed in his chambers after an argument, police say.9 hours ago -
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Legal Watchdog Group Warns Pro-Trump Lawyers Against Subverting Democracy in November
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