'Inquiry after SAS identities leaked' and 'brat & groom'
The Sunday Times reports that the head of the British Army has ordered a review, after the identities of SAS personnel were leaked online, external. A Department of Health spokesman tells the paper that payments were recovered from more overseas patients last year than since records began. The Ministry of Defence tells the paper it can't comment on allegations within the scope of the public inquiry. A source tells the Times the worker failed to meet the required standard and was not up to the job. The Sunday Telegraph reports that the US Vice-President JD Vance and his family are to spend their summer holiday in the UK.
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July 21, 2025 00:30 UTC
Epstein accuser claims she met Trump in disgraced financier’s office in ‘troubling encounter’ - report
Farmer and her younger sister Annie, who testified at Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2021 sex trafficking trial, have spoken publicly about their ordeal with Epstein before. Farmer was in her mid-twenties when she claimed she met Trump in 1995, shortly after Epstein hired her to do artwork. According to Farmer’s account to the Times, Trump was there and “started to hover over her.”Farmer said that “she recalled feeling scared as Mr. Trump stared at her bare legs,” the newspaper reported. After the encounter, Farmer said she had no other “alarming” interactions with Trump, nor did she witness him engage in inappropriate conduct with any other girls or women. “There is certainly more to know,” Annie Farmer told The Independent in an interview last year.
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July 20, 2025 22:26 UTC
Billionaire to list £250m Chelsea manor as ‘UK’s gone to hell’
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July 20, 2025 21:34 UTC
Jordan Pickford: Everton goalkeeper and England No 1 close to agreeing new Toffees contract - Paper Talk
THE SUNEverton chiefs are close to shaking hands with England No 1 Jordan Pickford on a bumper new four-year contract. Sheffield United are tracking Icelandic striker Daniel Gudjohnsen, son of former Chelsea forward Eidur, in case they come into money. Arsenal's scramble to sign striker Viktor Gyokeres before their pre-season tour has hit a major roadblock. THE TIMESSpanish champions Barcelona will pay all of Marcus Rashford's £17m wages during a season-long loan switch agreed with Man Utd. DAILY MAILNewcastle United are prepared to move on from their interest in Burnley's James Trafford with a deal still not agreed.
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July 20, 2025 20:13 UTC
IND vs ENG: Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of England Tests
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Getty Images)TimesofIndia.com in Manchester:Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! EXCLUSIVE: Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of England Test seriesIn a massive blow to the Indian cricket team, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series vs England. With media access restricted and no official visuals released, the session took place entirely behind closed doors.Before hitting the nets, the Indian team had a crossover of sorts as they met several Manchester United players at their training facility. Interestingly, Reddy wasn’t present for the meet and greet.
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July 20, 2025 18:03 UTC
Country Living names Norfolk among UK's best holiday spots
The list has been compiled by travel experts at Country Living, with the county coming in 10th place. Readers have been told that they can "marvel at the windmills" (Image: Newsquest) Norfolk has been named a top UK staycation for its "royal attractions, wonderful wildlife and postcard-perfect scenery". READ MORE: Two seaside chippies in Norfolk named among best in UKThe article reads: "Marvel at its windmills, watch the seals and their pups and be amazed by the unspoilt countryside." Country Living is running a trip to the Sandringham Estate this summer, hosted by television historian Lucy Worsley, with the opportunity to take in the Norfolk Broads by paddleboat. Two Norfolk fish and chip shops have just been named among the best in the UK by The Times, making this summer a good time to try some of the country's best chippies.
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July 20, 2025 14:00 UTC
I visited one of the best beaches in the South West to see if it lived up to the hype
I visited one of the best beaches in the South West to see if it lived up to the hypeThe beach in North Devon has been named one of the best in the UK by The TimesWoolacombe Beach (Image: Abigail Neep )I paid a visit to Woolacombe beach on a hot day in July. Just beneath was the vast blue sea which, while calm on the day I visited, Woolacombe beach is known for its surfing. Chatting with locals, I learned that Woolacombe Beach and the surrounding area are owned by Parkin Estates, who work tirelessly to maintain the beach's high standards. Barricane Beach (Image: Abigail Neep )Woolacombe has seen significant investment, both in terms of money and time, to ensure it remains exceptionally clean, with facilities that are thoughtfully designed. Taking a walk, I came across several holidaymakers, and the same feeling was echoed when I enquired about their impressions of Woolacombe beach.
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July 20, 2025 14:00 UTC
Salaried job vs business mindset: How British rule manipulated India's entrepreneurial potential, explains Saurabh Mukherjea
British Colonial Strategy: Undermining Indian BusinessPost-Independence Continuity of Colonial BiasIndia’s deep-rooted shift from a nation of business owners to one dominated by salaried employees did not happen by chance. Their success symbolized a deeply rooted entrepreneurial ecosystem that thrived under the Mughal administration.However, this momentum was disrupted as British colonial influence grew stronger in the 19th century. According to Mukherjea, the British began systematically displacing Indian entrepreneurs through discriminatory regulations and social engineering. Over time, they associated Indian entrepreneurial groups—particularly Gujaratis, Marwaris, Sindhis, and Parsis—with negative stereotypes. The civil service, inherited from the British Indian administration, continued to hold a skeptical view of private enterprise.
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July 20, 2025 12:58 UTC
Apple iPhone 17 price breakdown: What it might cost in India, US, UK, UAE and more
Apple iPhone 17: Launch timing and estimated pricingRegion-wise iPhone 17 expected pricingIndia: ₹79,900United States: $899United Arab Emirates (UAE): AED 3,799United Kingdom: ~£849European Union (Germany, France, etc. ): ~€1,019Australia: ~AUD 1,599Canada: ~CAD 1,199China: ~CNY 6,499Japan: ~JPY 129,800Singapore: ~SGD 1,429iPhone 17 Pro: Fresh design, faster chip, smarter camerasLive EventsiPhone 17 Air: Thin, light, minimal(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelApple’s iPhone 17 series is coming this September, and we’re getting four models: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a new one called the iPhone 17 Air . The iPhone 17 Pro may hit ₹1,45,000, while the 17 Air could land around ₹90,000. To save space, there’s just one rear camera — a single 48MP lens — though the front still gets the upgraded 24MP shooter. The rear design follows the same horizontal bar style as the Pro models.Battery life will take a hit.
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July 20, 2025 12:43 UTC
Man asks 'is this vegan restaurant?' at Iskcon-run Govinda's in UK; then pulls out KFC chicken and eats it
Racism or pure Hindu Hate? ""Man walks into Iskcon's Govinda, a pure veg restaurant, checks if it’s vegetarian, then shamelessly stuffs his mouth with KFC chicken right on their counter! Staff, customers ask him to leave but he keeps on chewing - just for 2 extra followers on YouTube. Hindu hate or just vile behavior?" said another.
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July 20, 2025 11:42 UTC
Six of the best Cornwall beaches named in The Times' annual UK list
More infoIt's beach weather, and there's a newly updated list of the top spots for lucky Cornish residents to spend their summer working through. Chris Haslam has put together a list of the best beaches in the UK - featuring all four home nations - for the 17th edition of The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches GuideThe South West section features six Cornwall beaches, with one local favourite even named the 'best of the South West'. The list was put together by Haslam, the newspapers' chief travel writer, who has a clear love of the country's coastline. Harlyn Bay(Image: (Image: Getty))Harlyn Bay is labelled the "best of the bunch" of beaches surrounding Trevose Head. The Times said: "There are prettier beaches in Cornwall.
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July 20, 2025 10:02 UTC
Germany survive hair pull as France lose their heads and Euro 2025 quarter-final
Read our Privacy noticeIt was Germany pulling at hair, but it was France losing their heads. Her red card for pulling Mbock’s hair was a moment of madness that looked to have cost Germany a place in semi-finals. open image in gallery Grace Geyoro gave France the lead straight after Hendrich’s red card ( Getty Images )After all, history was not on their side. And what followed in Basel after Hendrich’s red card was a fascinating study of what would break first, France’s past or France themselves. open image in gallery Referee Tess Olofsson disallows France and Grace Geyoro's second goal ( Getty Images )France have also stopped playing.
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July 20, 2025 05:53 UTC
Inquiry after SAS identities leaked in new breach
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July 19, 2025 23:31 UTC
UK to fight compensation claims after massive Afghanistan data leak
London: The UK will resist paying compensation to thousands of Afghans caught up in a data leak scandal, The Times reported on Saturday. Thousands of Afghans still trapped in their country have been left in fear for their safety after learning about the data breach on July 15. Before the superinjunction was lifted by a court, the government announced a small compensation scheme for victims of a separate, smaller data leak from 2021, of £4,000 ($5,364) per person. The MoD will contest compensation claims by law firms representing Afghans affected by the 2022 breach. An MoD spokesman told The Times: “We will robustly defend against any legal action or compensation.
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July 19, 2025 13:52 UTC
When do the British and Irish Lions play Australia? Full tour schedule, kick-off times and how to watch on TV
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe British and Irish Lions tour is underway as the tourists recorded an impressive win in the opening Test match in Brisbane. Full scheduleAll matches kick off at 11am BST unless statedHow can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch all of the action live on Sky Sports, the broadcast partner of the British and Irish Lions. A live stream will be available for subscribers via Sky Go and NOW.
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July 19, 2025 13:14 UTC