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Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK

The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms

More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Lightning causes fires and serious house damage

Six blazes caused by strikes have been dealt with by crews across Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort

The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.

Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need

Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

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