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Ukraine talks
Russia says Ukraine launched drone attack on Putin's residence
The reported attack comes as US President Donald Trump said a resolution to the conflict was “closer than ever”.
The Morning Lead
More than 100 XL Bully dogs euthanised by local authorities in first year of ban
State Papers
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SPOTLIGHT

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Long way from Clare to here
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Awkward
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warning
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The Morning Lead
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Our award-winning investigations from this year

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Data Crunch
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