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Power failure halts Eurostar services

Power failures in the Channel Tunnel suspended Eurostar services between Britain and continental Europe on Tuesday, stranding passengers and prompting partial resumptions as engineers worked to restore power.

Power failure halts Eurostar services
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Idris Elba knighted for activism

King Charles III knighted actor Idris Elba in the United Kingdom as part of his annual honours list, citing Elba’s work against violence and broader social engagement.

Idris Elba knighted for activism
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Eurostar halts Channel Tunnel services

Eurostar suspended all trains between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels after two technical incidents in the Channel Tunnel, later saying traffic would gradually resume and urging passengers to postpone travel.

Eurostar halts Channel Tunnel services
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Briton shot dead, police investigate

Police opened a murder investigation after a 29-year-old British man was found shot dead at his home in Orihuela, Spain; authorities said no arrests had been made.

Briton shot dead, police investigate
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Littler Beats Cross, Taunts Crowd

Luke Littler beat Rob Cross at Alexandra Palace to reach the PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals and, after being booed, told the crowd, "You pay my prize money."

Littler Beats Cross, Taunts Crowd
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