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5 August 2024

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News imageInterior of caravan strewn with old bedding, dirty cooking utensils and electrical equipment

Slavery victim wins payout as 'others die waiting'

A man kept in squalid conditions for 26 years at a travellers' site wins a battle for compensation.

News imageImage shows RFJ Jr at rally

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

News imageClarence Thomas photographed

Supreme Court justice didn't disclose travel, says senator

The Republican megadonor who's said to have funded the trip says it is a politically motivated attack by Democrats.

News imageAberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin

'It was loud, there was energy from everyone. It was really nice'

New Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is delighted to start the Scottish Premiership season with a 2-1 victory away to St Johnstone.

News imageWoman drinking a shake

NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

News imageA bank of fans draws air through specialized filters at Climeworks' Mammoth carbon removal plant

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

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Platense v Banfield

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Platense vs Banfield in the Liga Profesional Argentina

News imageSt Johnstone manager Craig Levein

'We have more dynamism and energy about us'

St Johnstone boss Craig Levein is left frustrated by a 2-1 home defeat to Aberdeen and a bad injury for Sam McClelland, but is heartened by aspects of the performance.

News imageJean-Philippe Mateta

France come from behind to beat Egypt and reach Olympic final

Watch highlights as France come from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 in the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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