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World - / Jul 24, 2026 - 500-year-old place with 200 skeletons buried beneath it: Construction workers uncover it - Construction work at Spaanskasteelplein in Ghent has uncovered the remains of a medieval neighbourhood that had been buried for nearly five centuries beneath the site of the city's former Spanish Castle. The excavation has revealed a cemetery holding

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World - / Jul 24, 2026 - Resilient shelter dog Duke finds forever home after heartbreaking journey - Duke, a shelter dog, faced multiple losses including his home and bonded sister. He endured two failed adoptions within a single day at the shelter. A volunteer shared Duke's story online, which reached a woman nine hours away. This woman instantly decided to adopt Duke, bringing him to his new home. Duke now lives a happy life with a family committed to him.

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Leeds weather forecast: Sunny skies and mild temperatures today, July 24, 2026

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Liverpool weather July 24 2026: Sunny skies and mild temperatures expected

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London weather forecast July 24 2026: sunny intervals and mild temperatures expected

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Manchester weather forecast: Sunny intervals and overcast skies expected on July 23

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Leeds weather forecast: Sunny intervals and 24°C expected on July 23

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Birmingham weather forecast: Sunny intervals and moderate temperatures expected on July

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