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14 min
Explained: What the Israel election could mean for Gaza and the West Bank
There is a lot at stake in next week's election in Israel, not least the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu.For 30 years, he has been at the top of Israeli politics, but after…
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7 min
Is the Premier League damaged forever by the Man City scandal?
Manchester City are in big trouble, that much is clear. But how bad is the collateral damage for the Premier League?It has been just over a week since the Premier League confirmed…
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23 min
Wales has the UK's worst school results by far. We investigated why
For the past 25 years, Wales has radically reshaped its education system, taking a radically different path from England.But it remains far ehind every other home nation in perform…
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11 min
Is Germany about to elect its first far right government since World War II?
Germany’s far-right, anti-immigration AfD party is on course for a major victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, potentially marking the first time a far-right party has led a gover…
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6 min
The biggest El Niño in history could be on its way. Here’s what it will cost you
This year's 'Godzilla El Niño' is on track to be the biggest we've ever seen. It's predicted to trigger flooding and drought that could affect the price of shopping in the UK.El Ni…
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8 min
Nigel Farage vs Count Binface: The Clacton by-election explained
Nigel Farage will compete with a record 33 other candidates in the Clacton by-election, despite several political parties refusing to stand. The Reform UK leader triggered the by-e…
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7 min
Heatwaves, wildfires, and ‘coolcations’: Are our holiday habits about to change?
Wildfires burning in France and Spain, heatwaves hitting the whole of Europe, and "coolcations" on the rise.For decades, Brits have travelled to Southern Europe to get away for the…
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6 min
Why thousands of Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ are clashing with police in India
Thousands of young people from India’s Gen Z have taken to the streets of New Delhi as part of the viral Cockroach Janta Party movement, clashing with police and demanding politica…
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6 min
England v Argentina: Inside one of football’s most complicated rivalries
Argentina v England is one of the bitterest rivalries in football - and the two sides are preparing to meet in a World Cup semi final. But where did it all begin.Its actually not w…
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6 min
How Gianni Infantino became the most controversial man in football
Gianni Infantino is the most powerful man in world football, but he never seems to be far from controversy. From rescinding red cards to sky-high ticket prices, we look at how the…
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5 min
How many more heatwaves could the UK get this summer?
The UK is in the middle of its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s in parts of the country.So how hot could it get? How long will it last? And h…
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6 min
How England are planning to beat the altitude in their World Cup game against Mexico
England fans have turned their attention to Mexico after the Three Lions reached the last 16 of the World Cup, thanks to two late goals from Harry Kane.The side will face Mexico at…
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5 min
The dangerous weather phenomenon that’s making this heatwave so much worse
Continental Europe is in the grip of a deadly heatwave that has claimed hundreds of lives, including three children in France, as temperatures soared above 40C. France and Spain we…
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6 min
How Restore Britain might be about to make Andy Burnham the next PM
Tomorrow, voters in the Makerfield constituency head to the polls for one of the most unusual and consequential by-elections in modern history. That is because Mayor of Greater Man…
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7 min
What could go wrong at the 2026 World Cup?
Trump, ticket prices, and thunderstorms… The 2026 World Cup is about to kick off, but it could be a bumpy ride. We’ve already seen one of the referees banned from entering the Unit…
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9 min
First Venezuela, then Iran. Why Cuba is Donald Trump’s next target
In this ITV News explainer, we examine why tensions between the United States and Cuba are escalating, how Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy has fuelled speculation about C…
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6 min
Why isn't renewable energy making our bills cheaper?
Average annual energy bills are set to go up by more than £200 a year from July, after energy regulator Ofgem announced a 13% rise in the energy price cap.It's largely down to the…
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4 min
The new Ebola virus outbreak, explained
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation.Ebola is a highly contagious virus t…
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8 min
Why China badly wants Taiwan - and how they might take it
China has vowed for decades to bring Taiwan under its control, but under President Xi Jinping, pressure on the self-governing island has intensified dramatically. With the US commi…
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10 min
How the May elections could overthrow Britain’s two-party system forever
Labour and the Conservatives have dominated British politics for more than 100 years. But local and devolved elections being held across the UK could be about to change that foreve…