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Residents evacuated as railway embankment fire breaks out in Walthamstow, east London

A fire at a railway embankment near Vallentin Road prompted evacuations and a large response from London firefighters, according to a developing report.

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Starmer expected to push Hillsborough law through Commons in final week in office

The stalled bill, delayed for months, is aimed at preventing cover-ups, strengthening support for bereaved families and creating new offences for officials who mislead the public or block accountability.

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Chennai Super Kings part ways with Stephen Fleming after 18 years

Chennai Super Kings mutually decided to part ways with long-serving head coach Stephen Fleming after 18 years, ending one of the IPL’s most durable coaching partnerships.

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Disney’s live-action Moana had an underwhelming opening weekend

Disney’s live-action remake of Moana earned $43 million in North America and $95 million globally against a reported $250 million budget.

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Australian federal police contact more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by former Sydney childcare worker

The man, 35, has been charged with 329 offences and police allege there are 136 victims over a 16-year period.

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Runner gored in the face during chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival

A runner was gored in the face during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday, with one report saying 12 others were injured and another saying many escaped serious harm.

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US launches fresh attacks against Iran, sending oil prices higher and Asian stocks lower

Brent crude rose 4.7% to $79.59 a barrel and major Asian indexes fell after the new strikes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

The BBC says cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.