Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94

The exiled Czech-French writer used satire to explore totalitarianism and the human condition.

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French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair.

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Thames Water: nationalisation is not the way forward says new chairman

The firm's new chairman pledges to improve performance while Ofwat warns of "deep-rooted" issues.

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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.

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US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday.

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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage

Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.

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UK banks can withstand fresh crisis, key test finds

Bank of England says lenders are resilient but rising interest rates are weighing on homes and firms.

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Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar

Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

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Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.

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Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport

An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.

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Nathan Law: Police raid family home of exiled Hong Kong activist

Nathan Law's parents and brother have been taken for questioning after police raided their home.

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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin met Russia's Vladimir Putin after mutiny

The meeting in Moscow took place days after last month's failed rebellion, the Kremlin says.

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.

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Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch.

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Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

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Ukraine war: Poland security patrols on high alert at Belarus border

Polish guards describe their concerns over Russia's Wagner group and the threat of unpredictability.

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Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.

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Minister refuses to commit to following pay board advice

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors.

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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

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BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place

The corporation is under pressure after a presenter was accused of paying a teenager for sexual images.

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Ofwat complacent over Thames Water affair - MP

A committee of MPs will quiz the watchdog on Wednesday over whether it has been "asleep at the wheel".

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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.

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Ford Fiesta fans on why they love their cars

As Ford announces the end of the Fiesta, keen fans sing its praises and mourn its loss.

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Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries.

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Sudan conflict: Airstrike kills at least 22 in Khartoum

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.

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Ukraine war: Eight killed in Russian strike in Lyman say authorities

Another five people were wounded in the Russian shelling in the Donetsk town, authorities say.

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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender.

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Martin Lewis felt 'sick' seeing deepfake scam ad on Facebook

A fake advert circulating online features a computer-generated likeness of the money-saving expert.

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Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea.

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Strike action could hit summer holiday flights in Europe

A union for European air traffic controllers says it could strike in a row over staffing and pay.

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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.

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Robodebt: Illegal Australian welfare hunt drove people to despair

The previous government's "Robodebt" scheme drove people to despair, a landmark inquiry finds.

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Rahul Gandhi: Gujarat High Court dismisses Congress leader's appeal in defamation case

Gandhi was disqualified as a lawmaker in March after being sentenced to two years in jail.

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House prices drop for third month in a row says Halifax

Halifax says figures for June show prices edged down by 0.1% as the market continues to cool.

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Italian retirement home fire in Milan leaves six dead and dozens hurt

The fire was contained to one room but many of the residents suffered smoke inhalation.

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Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission.

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Currys boss: Smart speaker sales have fallen off a cliff

Sales of appliances and electronics fall as customers struggle with cost of living, retailer says.

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PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail

Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video.

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Madhya Pradesh: Home of Indian man who urinated on tribal demolished

Pravesh Shukla was arrested in Madhya Pradesh state after his act sparked outrage in India.

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Coco Lee: The pioneering singer who charmed the world

Coco Lee was one of the first Asian singers to gain prominence in the US pop music world.

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Threads could cause real problems for Twitter

Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.

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Bank account closures probe must be fast tracked

Treasury urges action after Nigel Farage complains his account is being closed because he is a politician.

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

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Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival.

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Thames Water customers will not pay more if firm collapses

The boss of regulator Ofwat says customers will not face higher bills due to Thames going bust.

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Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce

Fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government is due to end on Thursday.

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