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Onlookers cheered and smiled as the two 100-metre towers crumbled to the ground, leaving a cloud of dust and debris in their wake. The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida, India were demolished on August 28 after a nine-year legal battle. Residents counted it as a win against corruption in India’s…

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The bestselling author fears she too could be a target but says terrorists cannot be allowed to win

From Red Road to Prometheus, the Scottish actor has quietly amassed one of the most impressive CVs on screen. Our film critic talks to one of his favourite actors

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Move could see synchronised strikes in autumn as new prime minister takes office

For royal experts and sundry insiders, the late princess is the story that keeps on giving