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British man charged with volunteering to sabotage UK drone factory for Russia

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People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?

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US Navy plans compact Silent Anvil torpedo as China’s submarine fleet surges

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Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots

While England makes its first foray into unfamiliar territory, it’s proved a boon for Italy’s cash-strapped municipalities