By David Batty, Guardian News & Media Ltd

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West Sussex jail inmates run riot

Police and firefighters called in after wardens are forced to retreat

Reuters

Major dismisses Blair's reasoning for Saddam removal

Ex-premier says there seemed to be doubts about the invasion

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Fines for minor crimes to be increased

Under the plans, the current fine of £60 for speeding would be increased to £75

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Row over Straw's remarks on British Pakistanis

Labour MP Vaz says it is wrong for former home secretary to stereotype entire community over sexual assault case

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Alleged rape: LaBeouf's collaborators speak out

Did a woman really rape actor Shia LaBeouf during an LA art project? Here's what two artists say

Police arrest 3 on Emirates plane at Heathrow

Dubai-bound suspects, all British, are in custody

Review to curb health and safety excesses

Proposal aims to eliminate nanny state

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BBC's wave of strikes likely to go on until Christmas

Union predicts more disruption to radio and TV news programmes

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US woman sends back 7-year-old boy alone

US authorities are investigating whether the woman can be charged with child abandonment

It's Miliband vs Miliband for Labour top post

David's younger brother Ed confirms his bid to contest elections

AFP

Today will be hottest day in the year

Today is forecast to be the warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures hitting 30 Celsius, hotter than Rome, Athens, Lisbon and Istanbul

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Australia PM announces August 21 election date

Snap poll seeks to capitalise on turnaround in Labor popularity

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