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Today is hottest UK July day on record
It predicts hot weather sparking scattered thunderstorms later on Thursday, continuing overnight, throughout much of the country. In Edinburgh, the mercury rose to 31.6C, making it the hottest day on record in Scotland's capital. It will follow a warm and humid day in the Capital, with temperatures expected to reach between 27c and 28c, which would make it the highest temperature recorded in Edinburgh so far this year.
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China eyes high-tech army, says USA undermines global stability
China has been ramping up pressure to assert its sovereignty over Taiwan, which it considers a wayward province of "one China" and sacred Chinese territory. The weapons include tanks and missiles estimated to be worth $2.2 billion. The U.S. and China are already embroiled in a tense trade war as Taiwan and other Pacific allies grow concerned about China's growing military threat.
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Trump Sues To Keep NY Taxes From Congress
Constitution". The suit claims New York's TRUST Act , signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) earlier this month, is unconstitutional and was passed with the express goal of causing political damage to Trump . "As revealed by its text, history, effect, and stated purposes, the New York Legislature enacted it to discriminate and retaliate against President Trump for his speech and politics", the lawsuit states.
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Migrants feared dead off Libya coast in 'worst Mediterranean tragedy'
The boat was carrying some 250 people from a number of African and Arab countries when it sank 8km (five miles) from the coast, Gen Kacem said. Nearly 700 deaths have been recorded in the Mediterranean so far this year, according to the IOM, almost half as many as the 1,425 registered in 2018.
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Suspects in three Northern B.C. deaths spotted in Manitoba
July 19. The Mounties have said the teens are suspects in the shooting of Lucas Fowler of Sydney, Australia, his girlfriend Chynna Deese of Charlotte, N.C., and the death of another man who has yet to be identified publicly. Kam McLeod , 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky , 18, are still considered missing. Both men are white, approximately 194 centimetres tall and weigh 77 kilograms.
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How Britain can end the Iran tanker crisis
Although the crew and owners are not British, the Stena Impero carries the British flag so the United Kingdom owes protection to the vessel, maritime analysts said . Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Intercontinental Exchange. He comes to power in the middle of an worldwide crisis with Iran while the Islamic Republic holds one of Britain's ships and crew.