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Livedc shooting

'Depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism': Two dead in shooting at Israeli embassy in DC

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits US President Trump at the White House

politics

Trump claimed proof of genocide – here’s what the video really showed

<p>The ordeal surrounding a case from Alina Habba’s office against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka ‘suggests a worrying misstep,’ according to a federal judge</p>

politics

Judge scolds Alina Habba’s office for ‘embarrassing’ case against New Jersey mayor

<p>Activists and fans of two Asian elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo are outraged after the two animals were transferred to a new home in the middle of the night. The pair’s transfer to the Tulsa Zoo, in Oklahoma, has triggered controversy and lawsuits</p>

nEWS

‘Where are Billy and Tina?’ Activists outraged after two Asian elephants vanish from the Los Angeles Zoo

<p>The U.S. has launched a partnership with Italian authorities to renew efforts to recover the remains of American soldiers that went missing during World War II. </p>

news

US and Italy launch new effort to find WWII soldiers’ missing remains

President Donald Trump does not seem sympathetic to the retailers being hit by his tariffs.

politics

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears key committee after contentious fight in dead of night

Mike Johnson inches closer to passing Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ but some holdouts still remain

ANALYSISPOLITICS

To save Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill,’ Republicans disregard math

<p>The top 10 wealthiest billionaires in the U.S. collectively became $1 billion richer every day last year, a new analysis has shown</p>

News

Ten richest men in US collectively earned an extra $1bn each day last year

<p>Kindra Hall</p>

New York influencer gets punched in head by passing stranger

<p>Jay McGraw</p>

news

Dr. Phil’s son linked to tribal lender accused of predatory 700 percent interest loans

<p>Kim Kardashian</p>

Kim Kardashian is one step closer to becoming a lawyer

<p>Rian Johnson: ‘I’ve had the kind of experience that you only dream about as a filmmaker’</p>

Last Jedi's Rian Johnson: ‘If I make another Star Wars, I’ll be the happiest man’

<p>George Kaplan testifies at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 21, 2025 in this courtroom sketch</p>

Diddy On Trial

Diddy’s ex-assistant describes cleaning baby oil from hotel rooms after ‘freak off’ sex marathons

<p>President Donald Trump shakes hands with US commentator Tucker Carlson at the end of a live interview in the finale of the Tucker Carlson Live Tour in 2024</p>

POLITICS

Tucker Carlson says Trump’s deal to build hotel in the Middle East ‘seems like corruption’

<p>James Carville speaks onstage during Election Night Live With Brian Williams at Amazon Studios in November 2024. This week, the Democratic strategist suggested the ICE charges against U.S. Rep LaMonica McIver were motivated by race</p>

POLITICS

James Carville says McIver ICE charges distract from tanking economy

news

Tsunami warning issued after Crete is hit by powerful 6.0 earthquake

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CRIME

Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys ask to delay his August trial over the killing of four Idaho students

<p>Jonathan Rowe was arrested after allegedly showing a student a cell phone picture of his genitalia while they were in the classroom. </p>

Crime

Florida middle school teacher faces deportation after showing student nude photos, cops say

This fully functional camper, built by YouTuber Levi Kelly, has a living space measuring just three by seven feet

Lifestyle

Is this the world’s smallest mobile house? Inside tiny home on wheels just 7ft long

<p>Scott Bessent and Elon Musk reportedly got into a heated and profane argument in the halls of the West Wing, within earshot of President Donald Trump, according to a report. </p>

politics

Bessent shouted profanities at a goading Elon Musk in West Wing after Trump told warring pair to ‘have at it’

<p>Thomas Anderson was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Tony Bledsoe’s 1992 killing.</p>

Crime

Pope Leo accused of failing to ‘properly investigate’ clerical abuse by Chicago victims group

<p>Julio Santos-Hernandez of South Carolina was arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer at a crime scene.</p>

CRIME

‘Fake cop’ at murder scene arrested after the real cops asked him for his credentials

<p>Catherine O'Hara in 'The Last of Us'</p>

Catherine O’Hara seems to confirm theory for The Last Of Us season 3

<p>People hold banners and signs as they participate in a protest outside the US Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship as the court hears arguments over the order in Washington, DC, on May 15.</p>

POLITICS

Pregnant mom in Ohio files lawsuit to stay in America and not be separated from her autistic U.S. citizen son

<p>Texas parents have reportedly been getting their children vaccinated against measles since this year’s surge of the potentially deadly virus. But, infections in have continued to affect the state’s unvaccinated population</p>

HEALTH

Measles fears in Texas cause flood of parents to seek vaccine causing vaccination rates to skyrocket

<p>An Idaho Chick-fil-A franchise is under fire for alleged bigotry against a Black employee, according to a lawsuit.</p>

EXCLUSIVENEWS

Former Chick-fil-A employee said he faced monstrous racial abuse from coworkers and was fired after he complained

<p>Queues have been known to form at midnight for a prime spot at Greenbrier State Park's beach (above)</p>

TRAVEL

Secret’s out! The once-hidden US beach that’s now so popular that reservations are needed

<p>Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J</p>

politics

Democrats double down on ICE confrontations and plan more visits to detention centers: report

<p>Police in Washington D.C. are hunting for a suspect who shot a victim dead near an elementary school track meet. The shooting sent parents and students scrambling for safety.</p>

CRIME

Suspects on the loose after killing man in front of children at an elementary school track meet

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Canada has entered talks with the Trump administration about its potential inclusion in the newly announced ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system</p>

politics

Canada in talks to join the US Golden Dome project despite tensions

<p>Demonstrators stand by a mural of George Floyd after former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of his murder on April 20, 2021. Federal officials have dropped an civil rights investigation into Minneapolis police and other local law enforcement agencies.</p>

POLITICS

Trump stops civil rights investigations of police in Minneapolis, Louisville and other communities

politics

Donald Trump Jr says the ‘calling is there’ for him to run for president

<p>Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Todd Lyons have defended the removal of a group of Asian nationals to South Sudan despite a federal court order</p>

politics

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over South Sudan deportations, judge says

<p>President Donald Trump shakes hands with his billionaire special adviser Elon Musk</p>

POLITICS

Furious Democrats call for investigation into Musk’s bid to help build Trump’s ‘$500 billion’ Golden Dome project

<p>Cincinnati mayoral candidate and River Church pastor Cory Bowman, who is Vice President JD Vance's half brother, preaches during Easter worship on Sunday April 20 in Cincinnati, Ohio</p>

POLITICS

JD Vance didn’t vote for his half-brother in Cincinnati’s mayoral primary despite posting endorsement

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politics

First cryptocurrency safeguard bill passes key vote: What to know about the Genius Act

Bulletin

<p>A major earthquake along the Cascadia subduction zone could trigger a ‘mega-tsunami’</p>

How a strong earthquake could put parts of US in the sea

<p>Oscar Larrainzar, the world's first bladder transplant recipient</p>

Groundbreaking transplant gives recipient hope of a ‘normal life’

<p>Meryl Streep is rumoured for the voice of Aslan the lion</p>

Star-studded cast rumoured for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia films

<p>Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber</p>

Justin Bieber’s Instagram apology to wife Hailey divides opinion

More news

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‘No flour, no food, no water’: Israel continues to pound Gaza as aid still struggles to get through

A harsh word from Britain is not enough… only Trump can rein in Israel

<p>Nichalas San Souci, 24, could face a hefty jail sentence if convicted for the attack on the 8-year-old in New Mexico</p>

crime

Aspiring rapper, 24, slashed girl, 8, with beer bottle because she was ‘in his way,’ police say

<p>Kelly Hansen has announced he will be exiting Foreigner</p>

Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen announces departure from band during performance on The Voice season finale

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Fortnite back on US iPhones after five year fight with Apple

<p>Vice President JD Vance said he thought Chief Justice John Roberts was wrong for asserting courts check the excess of the executive</p>

politics

JD Vance picks new fight with Supreme Court over its power to check the president: ‘Profoundly wrong’

<p>Late-night host Stephen Colbert comically spat out water after pointing out that Paramount is looking to pay $50 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris</p>

politics

Colbert does literal spit-take while trolling CBS corporate bosses over potential ‘bribe’ of Trump

<p>The new Delta bedding set will include a Missoni duvet and white sleeping pillow</p>

TRAVEL

Delta unveils new designer amenity kits and bedding (complete with a cuddle pillow)

<p>Southwest is the first American airline to implement a policy about portable chargers. </p>

TRAVEL

Southwest makes another policy change for passengers - this time with how you charge your phone

<p>The alleged hoax shut down the FBI's Tampa, Florida field office for approximately five hours on Tuesday</p>

Crime

‘Trump you need me’: Suspect facing federal charges after bomb hoax shuts FBI Tampa field office

<p>High prices are making eating healthy harder for Americans. A Pew Research Center survey found that 69 percent of people who responded said the increased cost of healthy food in recent years has made it more difficult to eat healthy</p>

NEWS

Around 7 in 10 Americans say high prices have made eating healthy harder

<p>President Donald Trump has shared a fake video of him hitting a golf ball at singer Bruce Springsteen amid a tense public feud. </p>

POLITICS

Trump posts fake video of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball as their spat grows

<p>President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to affect at least some Memorial Day weekend sales as retailers like Walmart warn of higher prices.</p>

NEWS

Memorial day weekend sales are coming ... will tariffs have any impact?

<p>Darshan Soni was arrested on May 16 and accused of enlisting his co-workers to help him kill his wife </p>

CRIME

Man arrested for ‘enlisting worker at his realty company to kill his wife’

<p>Michael Douglas attending a screening of 'F1: The Academy' in Miami in May 2025</p>

Michael Douglas explains why he’s unlikely to return to Marvel

<p>Aron D’Souza is the man behind the Enhanced Games</p>

TECH

Enhanced Games set to launch in Las Vegas in 2026 despite criticism

<p>Former Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan’s affair with former Walmart executive Chandra Holt has been exposed. He recently was removed from his position because of the relationship. </p>

NEWS

Married Kohl’s CEO affair with a Walmart exec was a dirty little secret. When it was exposed, it upended retail

<p>Nicole Brown, 39, of Riverside, is facing 15 counts for potential workers’ compensation fraud</p>

CRIME

California cop accused of skiing, attending music festivals, and running 5ks, while claiming disability payments

<p>Alan Alda attending AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards in January 2020</p>

Four Seasons creator Alan Alda gives health update after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

<p>Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, 24, has been arrested after pretending to be a 16-year-old student to enroll in an Ohio high school. </p>

CRIME

Undocumented migrant, 24, is arrested after he pretended to be a teen to enroll in Ohio high school

<p>A Colorado Rockies fan said he suffered "catastrophic and permanent injuries" to his face and right eye from being hit by a foul ball in 2023.</p>

Fan sues Rockies after foul ball hits eye, blames team’s poor play

Russian drone debris struck the Chiguiv district of Kharkiv

Liveukraine war

Kyiv launches drone attack on warplane and missile parts plant

<p>Newark Airport is reducing the number of flights coming in and out to relieve some stress on workers and its system</p>

TRAVEL

How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports

<p>Nguyễn Thị Thanh</p>

Nguyễn Thị Thanh death: Beloved Vietnamese ‘Lunch Lady’ chef dies, aged 58

<p>‘Whether you're busy or just craving some quick comfort, I hope these dishes warm your heart as much as your belly!’ Parton said</p>

Dolly Parton announces expansion of food brand with frozen dinners

<p>A Chicago auction house will sell some of President Abraham Lincoln’s belongings, including blood-stained gloves he had in his pocket the night he was killed. </p>

NEWS

Chicago auction house under fire for selling off items on Lincoln’s body the night he was killed

<p>The boycott includes shopping at other affiliated Walmart-branded companies, such as Sam’s Club</p>

Why shoppers are boycotting Walmart again

<p>Hunter Biden confirmed that Jake Tapper repeatedly called him when Beau Biden was dying to get the scoop on his brother’s death.</p>

POLITICS

Hunter Biden threatened to knock out CNN’s Tapper amid long-running feud: ‘Go f*** yourself, Jake!’

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Taraji P Henson says Hollywood ‘lied’ to her about Black movies and TV shows

<p>An indispensable, delightful – and nostalgic – piece of Bond’s hallowed history: Roger Moore and Grace Jones in ‘A View to a Kill’</p>

A View to a Kill doesn’t deserve its reputation as the worst ever Bond

<p>Another walking trend can help you lose weight and stay healthy. Here’s what to know</p>

The latest walking trend that could help burn more calories and lower blood pressure

Heavy rains from hurricane Helene caused record flooding and

Climate

Tropical wave detected in Atlantic — weeks before hurricane season really begins

<p>Rod Wave has been charged with aggravated assault, possession, and aiming a gun<a href="/topic/gun"></a> at someone</p>

CRIME

Rapper Rod Wave arrested on assault and gun charges

<p>Members of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap: Mo Chara (Liam O'Hanna, centre), Moglai Bap (left) and DJ Provai</p>

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with terrorism offence over flag displayed at gig

<p>A ‘mega-tsunami’ could potentially wipe out a large chunk of America if a strong enough earthquake hits a specific active fault line, scientist say.</p>

news

Scientists warn if a 1,000-ft ‘mega-tsunami’ spurs from an active fault line it could wipe part of America off the map

<p>Waltz checks his mobile phone while attending a cabinet meeting </p>

politics

More than 60 government officials used ‘knock-off’ Signal app – and a hacker got all their data

<p>Target expects 2025 sales to dip slightly, and warns customers are reducing spending over tariff fears. </p>

NEWS

Target will only raise prices as a ‘last resort’ despite concerns over tariffs

<p>An ancient statue depicting the Roman goddess of victory has been unearthed at Hadrian’s Wall </p>

Ancient Roman goddess of victory sculpture found at Hadrian’s Wall by amateur archaeologists

<p>Kevin Spacey returned to Cannes film festival for the first time since 2016</p>

‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

<p>Netflix is releasing a new adaptation of R.L. Stine’s book ‘Fear Street: The Prom Queen’</p>

Goosebumps author reveals which book in the series is ‘really bad’

Putin makes shock unannounced visit to nuclear plant after retaking Kursk

<p>Scientists have discovered "barcodes" within DNA</p>

‘Barcodes’ in the DNA could prevent disease and slow down ageing, researchers say

<p>Justin and Hailey Bieber have been married since 2018</p>

Justin Bieber quietly walks back shady comments about wife Hailey’s Vogue cover

<p>‘You're not dating a checklist, you're dating a real person,’ Barack told Chesky</p>

Barack Obama’s candid dating advice revealed on wife Michelle’s latest podcast

<p>James Robertson has made a request that will likely speed up his own execution</p>

Crime

Death row inmate seeks to volunteer to die after friends are executed in South Carolina

<p>Tommy Robinson has been charged with harassment causing fear of violence against two men</p>

UK Crime

Tommy Robinson charged with harassment causing fear of violence

<p>Shake Shack has introduced fried pickles to its menu</p>

Shake Shack debuts brand new menu item — but fans have concerns

<p>ENT--Film Review-Lilo & Stitch</p>

Lilo & Stitch creator reveals his one concern about live-action remake

Inside The Beltway

<p>President Trump has announced a plan to build a missile defence system based on Israel’s Iron Dome</p>

VOICES

The Golden Dome will go down as Trump’s most explosive folly

<p>The Senate unexpectedly passed the ‘No Tax on Tips Act,’ a pledge President Donald Trump made during the campaign. It will now move to the House of Representatives for a vote.</p>

POLITICS

Senate passed ‘no tax on tips.’ Here is who could see massive drops in their bill to Uncle Sam

<p>Inmates remain in their cell at El Salvador’s Centre for Terrorism Confinement (CECOT) </p>

politics

Judge rips Trump for trying to ‘set aside rule of law’ in case of asylum-seeker deported to El Salvador

<p>President Donald Trump's approval ratings are below 50 percent on many key issues. </p>

POLITICS

Donald Trump is now receiving disapproving marks on nearly every key issue – only scoring well on the border

politics

FBI’s Kash Patel, Dan Bongino face MAGA fury over Jeffrey Epstein and ‘deep state’ conspiracies

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, as he departs the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha on May 15 2025</p>

Politics

Giving Trump $400m Boeing jet 'gift' was his team’s idea not Qatar’s, report claims

<p>Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking extreme measures to weed out potential leakers in the Department of Homeland Security </p>

Kristi Noem ramping up polygraph tests on DHS staff, report says

Culture

Clarkson’s Farm doesn’t have the same spirit of its early days

Jeremy Clarkson names ‘violent’ farm pig after Harvey Weinstein

<p>Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds at a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ event in Los Angeles in April 2023</p>

Rob McElhenney offers support to Ryan Reynolds during Baldoni dispute

<p>Sally Lindsay in Love Rat</p>

Fans can’t stop binging new Netflix show about a scam holiday romance

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Harrison Ford warned Miley Cyrus against touring in the forest

<p>Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal in Oliver Hermanus’s ‘The History of Sound’</p>

Paul Mescal’s gay drama The History of Sound is severely anticlimactic

<p>Ralph Fiennes will play the younger President Snow, who was first portrayed by the late Donald Sutherland</p>

How Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping cast compares to originals

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Netflix’s Sirens is an uneven but beguiling slice of summer escapism

<p>Effie Trinket and Caesar Flickerman in The Hunger Games series</p>

Hunger Games fans react to ‘fan favourite’ additions to Sunrise cast

<p>Demi Engemann attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season 2 </p>

Mormon Wives star breaks down over ‘cruel’ game of pregnancy roulette

IndyBest

<p>I added the glycolic acid toner into my evening skincare routine three times a week after cleansing and before moisturising — here’s what happened </p>

The Ordinary’s $8 glycolic acid ‘transformed my skin’ in one month

<p>Here’s everything we know so far about <em>The Amazing World of Gumball</em> season 7</p>

Amazing World of Gumball is back for season 7 — Here’s how to watch it

<p>I’ve covered Walmart sales for years — here’s all you need to know</p>

Walmart Memorial Day sale 2025: Best deals live now

<p>I'm an experienced beauty editor in my 40s with typical signs of skin aging including pigmentation, fine lines and a loss of firmness</p>

I saw impressive results in little time with The Ordinary’s $15 serum

Lifestyle

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Eamonn Holmes’s girlfriend speaks out on engagement rumours

Make a statement with playful homeware and décor (Purlfrost/PA)

9 funky ways to jazz up your space

Boost your balcony by fusing function with flair (Noa & Nani/PA)

How to make your bijou balcony more beautiful

Here are five summer trends to invest in now (Alamy/PA)

5 summer trends to invest in now

<p>Shake Shack has introduced fried pickles to its menu</p>

Shake Shack debuts brand new menu item — but fans have concerns

<p>A world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme will be launched in England</p>

Health & Families

The symptoms and treatments for gonorrhoea as new vaccine rolled out

<p>The boycott includes shopping at other affiliated Walmart-branded companies, such as Sam’s Club</p>

Why shoppers are boycotting Walmart again

<p>‘I definitely wish we could have carried on with that marriage because it was a good one,’ Goodall said</p>

Jane Goodall, 91, reveals secret wish about first marriage

Latest videos

<p>Donald Trump’s savage swipe at NOTUS reporter during live broadcast goes viral.</p>

Trump’s savage swipe at reporter during live broadcast goes viral

Trump

Watch: Kids at White House Take Your Child to Work Day quiz Trump

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Inside the MAGA conspiracy about Biden’s health

<p>Capuchin monkeys abducting baby howlers</p>

Monkeys caught on camera ‘kidnapping’ another species’ babies

Travel

I got a sneak peek of Epic Universe. Here are 4 secrets I discovered

The $6 billion park — six years in the making — opens Thursday, and comprises a Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park

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<p>The European way of life can hold a few surprises for Americans</p>

Don’t order ketchup! The do’s and don’ts for eating out in Europe and getting along with the locals

<p>Reclining a seat on a plane can lead to ‘recline rage’</p>

I’m an etiquette expert. Here’s my advice on reclining your plane seat

<p>Relax among the sparkling lights of Paris’ night skyline at Mama Shelter Paris East’s rooftop hangout</p>

Best cheap hotels in Paris 2025, reviewed

<p>Swedish Lapland is a winter wonderland with adventure around every corner </p>

The Arctic adventure so thrilling I didn’t need the northern lights

There’s more to Lapland than chasing aurora borealis and searching for Santa, as Harriet Mallinson discovers on a survival experience in Sweden

<p>Star of the Seas is undergoing sea trials ahead of its August launch</p>

First look at Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas on the water

<p>Airbnb issued a reminder ahead of Memorial Day warning guests and hosts that large, disruptive parties are banned and that it has the tech to screen and monitor for violators</p>

Airbnb warns hosts, guests that big summer parties are prohibited

<p>The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's glacier-inspired design helped earn it a place on the 2025 list of world's most beautiful buildings</p>

Two of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2025 are in the US

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Tottenham beat Manchester United to win Europa League – all the funniest reactions as 'Amorim Out' trends

Tottenham beat Manchester United to win Europa League – all the funniest reactions as 'Amorim Out' trends

gaming

GTA 6 LIVE: Main character role 'teased' by actor on social media

science-tech

Ancient pyramid hiding 'gateway to the underworld' could hold secrets of advanced society

science-tech

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

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William shows off football skills in partnership with Street Soccer Scotland

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William shows off football skills in partnership with Street Soccer Scotland

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Alan Turing papers found in loft and nearly shredded to be auctioned

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