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Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".
Prolific waste dumper to pay £1.2m compensation
An Environment Agency investigation uncovers a network of 16 illegal dumping sites across England.
Read King and police statements in full
King releases statement after Thames Valley Police says a man is in custody and officers are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
Cornish village endures 50 consecutive days of rain
The exceptionally wet start to 2026 has seen the Cornish village of Cardinham confirmed as recording 50 continuous days of rain as Matt Taylor explains.