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Number of people living to 90 soars: How will they pay for social care - and will Burnham's plans stem the crisis?

July 29, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMore people are living into their 90s and will need support for longer, official figures have shown. Read More

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Iranians clash with executioners in first protests since Khamenei’s death

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July 29, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIranian demonstrators clashed with security forces in an attempt to stop the execution of two men arrested during the unrest that swept…

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London's first 'real' population fall for 37 years as 420k quit city

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July 29, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteLondon’s population has shrunk as more than 400,000 people have quit the capital in a year to live in other regions of…

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Reform councillor Glenn Gibbins charged over social media post

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July 29, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteReform councillor Glenn Gibbins, a member of Sunderland City Council, has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media….

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Ghana’s 7ft 4in giant dies after growing too tall

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July 29, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe tallest man in Ghana has died aged 33 after complications from growing too tall. Read More

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HIV funding fell by $2bn last year in wake of Trump’s aid cuts

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July 28, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFunding for HIV responses in low- and middle-income countries fell by $2.1 billion (£1.6bn) last year after the Trump administration made substantial…

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Myanmar scam centre bosses will face death penalty, junta says

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July 28, 2026

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMyanmar’s military-backed parliament has passed a bill that allows the death penalty for people who kidnap, detain, or use violence to force…

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