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• Deadly Japan fire: Arson suspect said animation studio 'stole his novel'

  A man suspected of killing 33 people in an arson attack at an animation studio in Japan reportedly started the fire because "he had been plagiarised".

• UK tells UN: Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker 'constitutes illegal interference'

  Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz "constitutes illegal interference", the UK has said in a letter to the United Nations Security Council.

• Whyte vs Rivas: Rugged Dillian Whyte survives knockdown to out-battle Oscar Rivas

  Dillian Whyte recovered from a knockdown to overcome Oscar Rivas and keep his world heavyweight championship hopes alive.

• Labour antisemitism: New emails show Corbyn aide's plan to influence party's panel

  Jeremy Corbyn's top aide instructed party officials to compile a dossier setting out how Labour's highest disciplinary body could be challenged, leaked emails have revealed.

• The Open: Shane Lowry shoots 63 to storm four clear of Tommy Fleetwood

  Shane Lowry thrilled his legion of supporters with the round of his life that swept him into a four-shot lead after the third round of The 148th Open.

• Freak tornado damages cars and buildings in Manchester

  A tornado has swept through Greater Manchester, uprooting trees and damaging buildings and cars. 

• Boeing takes $5bn compensation hit over 737 MAX crashes

  Boeing is taking a $4.9bn (£3.9bn) charge to compensate airlines following the prolonged grounding of the 737 MAX fleet after two crashes.

• Last man to walk on moon warns new lunar missions of 'risks of deep space'

  Harrison Schmitt says he doesn't much enjoy travelling by air these days.

• Elon Musk says SpaceX could beat NASA and land on moon 'within two years'

  Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, has claimed it would be easier for his company to land on the moon than try to convince NASA that the company is up to the task.

• The way Iran seized the UK-flagged oil tanker speaks volumes

  The way Iran seized the Stena Impero speaks volumes. Boarded using a helicopter and military speedboats, then ordered into port.

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• UK tells UN: Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker 'constitutes illegal interference'

  Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz "constitutes illegal interference", the UK has said in a letter to the United Nations Security Council.

• The way Iran seized the UK-flagged oil tanker speaks volumes

  The way Iran seized the Stena Impero speaks volumes. Boarded using a helicopter and military speedboats, then ordered into port.

• British Airways and Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo over security concerns

  British Airways and Lufthansa have temporarily suspended flights to Cairo for security reasons.

• An assault on the senses: What attending a rocket launch is like

  In the heat of a Kazakhstan night, we stood 900m (2,952ft) from the launchpad where a Soyuz rocket readied for take-off. 

• A$AP Rocky: Trump offers to 'vouch for bail' of US rapper jailed in Sweden

  Donald Trump said he has spoken to Sweden's prime minister about A$AP Rocky's custody battle and "offered to personally vouch for his bail".

• Hong Kong protests: Powerful homemade explosives found ahead of fresh rallies

  Police in Hong Kong have discovered a stash of powerful homemade explosives ahead of a fresh round of protests.

• Man, 65, made fake bomb threat to get date with flight attendant

  A 65-year-old man has admitted making a fake bomb threat in the hope of getting a date with a flight attendant.

• Deadly Japan fire: Arson suspect said animation studio 'stole his novel'

  A man suspected of killing 33 people in an arson attack at an animation studio in Japan reportedly started the fire because "he had been plagiarised".

• Scarlett Keeling: Man who raped and killed British teen in Goa jailed for 10 years

  A man convicted of the rape and killing of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa has been sentenced to "10 years of rigorous imprisonment".

• The Dish town celebrates key role in moon landing broadcast

  The Australian town that saved the day to broadcast the moon landing live is celebrating its role in history.

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Uk News

• Renters will be able to look up rogue landlords under government proposals

  Renters will be able to look up blacklisted landlords in a database under new government plans. 

• Man dies after falling onto wall at Camber Sands beach

  A man has died in a "tragic accident" after falling onto a wall at a beach on the southeast coast of England.

• Puppies taken in violent Manchester burglary may not survive without injured mother

  Police have launched an urgent appeal after seven newborn puppies were stolen in a burglary and may not survive without their mother who was hit with a machete.

• Freya Ridings on her debut album, Adele comparisons, and Peppa Pig

  On the cusp of possibly the biggest moment of her life, the release of her debut album, Freya Ridings was facing the heart-in-your-mouth panic of realising she had potentially lost all the ideas she had worked on for its follow-up.

• British Airways and Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo over security concerns

  British Airways and Lufthansa have temporarily suspended flights to Cairo for security reasons.

• How the moon landings have inspired culture through the ages

  The moon has always been a playground for our imagination, with artists' depictions of moon landings through the ages fuelling our appetite to go.

• UK tells UN: Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker 'constitutes illegal interference'

  Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz "constitutes illegal interference", the UK has said in a letter to the United Nations Security Council.

• 104kg of gold 'linked to drugs cartel' seized at Heathrow airport

  An estimated £4m worth of gold, suspected to be linked to a South American drugs cartel, has been seized at Heathrow.

• Freak tornado damages cars and buildings in Manchester

  A tornado has swept through Greater Manchester, uprooting trees and damaging buildings and cars. 

• Swarms of flies from steelworks plague residents in Cardiff

  Parts of Cardiff are being plagued by fly infestations, linked to food containers on a steelworks site.

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Showbiz News

• Freya Ridings on her debut album, Adele comparisons, and Peppa Pig

  On the cusp of possibly the biggest moment of her life, the release of her debut album, Freya Ridings was facing the heart-in-your-mouth panic of realising she had potentially lost all the ideas she had worked on for its follow-up.

• A$AP Rocky: Trump offers to 'vouch for bail' of US rapper jailed in Sweden

  Donald Trump said he has spoken to Sweden's prime minister about A$AP Rocky's custody battle and "offered to personally vouch for his bail".

• Shaun Ryder on early nights, hair loss, and watching Watership Down with Bez

  Shaun Ryder wants to know what day it is. His brow furrows as he does some quick working out on his fingers. "Wednesday? Wednesday! Coronation Street! Brilliant."

• Moon landing 50th anniversary: Ten moon-inspired hits from David Bowie to Elton John

  It's been 50 years since US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon on 20 July 1969.

• Cats trailer featuring Taylor Swift and Judi Dench leaves viewers 'terrified'

  The first trailer for the all-star film version of the hit musical Cats has been released - but while star Taylor Swift says her feline role is "everything", not everyone is impressed.

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