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Tony Blair has made a dramatic U-turn following his attack on the government's net zero policies, a video allegedly showing the moment the famous Sycamore Gap tree was chopped down has been played to a jury, and Ukraine and the US could sign a vital minerals deal within 24 hours.

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1 | Tony Blair U-turns on net zero attack and insists Labour approach is right

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2 | Sycamore Gap trial shown video of 'tree being chopped down'

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3 | Kyiv ready to sign US minerals deal within 24 hours after breakthrough in talks

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4 | King Charles opens up about 'frightening' cancer experience

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5 | Rachel Reeves investigated by parliament's watchdog

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