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Adam Withnall

Adam Withnall writes for http://independent.co.uk

The former MEP Nikki Sinclaire

Former Ukip MEP Nikki Sinclaire charged with money laundering and misconduct in public office following expenses claims probe

Ms Sinclaire lost her seat in the European Parliament earlier this year

A sculpture known as 'the Big G' is pictured in Glasgow in Scotland, on July 21, 2014, ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on July 23, 2014.

Commonwealth Games 2014 – on your marks: Glasgow ready for opening ceremony as Scotland promises to show ‘what we’re made of’

Celtic Park will host show with 2,000 volunteers, stars and 4,500 athletes

Elliott Duko (R) with Charles Keen (L) and Harry O'Shaughnesy (C) cool off by jumping into river Thames in Windsor

UK weather: Heatwave to stay until mid-August as schools break up for balmy start to holidays

Change to unsettled weather not expected until the second half of next month

A bubonic plague smear (right), prepared from lymph removed from plague patient. The disease can be carried by small rodents such as marmots (left)

China bubonic plague death: Town of 30,000 placed in quarantine after man dies sparking 'Black Death' outbreak fears

The man contracted the disease from a marmot, state media said

A man wearing a mask at a camel market in the village of al-Thamama near Riyadh on 11 May, 2014

Deadly Mers virus 'could now be airborne', warn scientists in study on Saudi Arabian barn

Scientists in Saudi Arabia found molecules of the virus contained in the air of a barn used by infected camels - and say they are worried by what that implies

Two black boxes recovered from the crash site of the MH17 jet being handed over to Malaysian officials during a press conference in Donetsk

MH17 crash: UK investigators at Farnborough to examine downed plane's black boxes, David Cameron says

The Prime Minister tweeted that British experts will lead the 'international analysis'

The jailed robbers, top row (l-r): David Sadiku, Aamir Kayani, Michael Carbon; bottom row (l-r): Amarjeet Bharj, Paulius Strasunskas, Francis Carbon

Pawn shop workers Tasered in face at point-blank range during 'unnecessarily violent' armed raid in Ilford

Gang involved now sentenced to a combined total of 94 years in jail

Alexander Litvinenko: The former KGB agent died from polonium-210 poisoning in 2006

Alexander Litvinenko inquest: U-turn on public inquiry is 'quirky timing' in light of souring relations with Russia over MH17 tragedy

Hearing will probe 'Russian state-ordered murder' of former KGB officer, who accused Vladimir Putin of ordering his poisoning

Smoke due to airstrikes and shelling rises from Gaza on July 22, 2014 as seen from near Sderot, Israel

Israel-Gaza conflict: Israeli bombardment continues as Ban Ki-moon tells Benjamin Netanyahu 'stop fighting, start talking'

More than 600 Palestinians have now been killed as the Israeli offensive entered its third week

This mocked-up image was posted by the official Israeli Defence Forces Twitter feed

Israel-Gaza conflict: Rockets 'fired at the Houses of Parliament' in IDF propaganda image intended to justify Gaza assault

The photoshopped picture has divided opinion online – and among MPs

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Save the tiger: The animals bred for bones on China’s tiger farms

The animals bred for bones on China’s tiger farms

The big cats kept in captivity to perform for paying audiences and then, when dead, their bodies used to fortify wine
A former custard factory, a Midlands bog and a Leeds cemetery all included in top 50 hidden spots in the UK

A former custard factory, a Midlands bog and a Leeds cemetery

Introducing the top 50 hidden spots in Britain
Ebola epidemic: Plagued by fear

Ebola epidemic: Plagued by fear

How a disease that has claimed fewer than 2,000 victims in its history has earned a place in the darkest corner of the public's imagination
Chris Pratt: From 'Parks and Recreation' to 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

From 'Parks and Recreation' to 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

He was homeless in Hawaii when he got his big break. Now the comic actor Chris Pratt is Hollywood's new favourite action star
How live cinema screenings can boost arts audiences

How live cinema screenings can boost arts audiences

Broadcasting plays and exhibitions to cinemas is a sure-fire box office smash
Shipping container hotels: Pop-up hotels filling a niche

Pop-up hotels filling a niche

Spending the night in a shipping container doesn't sound appealing, but these mobile crash pads are popping up at the summer's biggest events
Native American headdresses are not fashion accessories

Feather dust-up

A Canadian festival has banned Native American headwear. Haven't we been here before?
Boris Johnson's war on diesel

Boris Johnson's war on diesel

11m cars here run on diesel. It's seen as a greener alternative to unleaded petrol. So why is London's mayor on a crusade against the black pump?
5 best waterproof cameras

Splash and flash: 5 best waterproof cameras

Don't let water stop you taking snaps with one of these machines that will take you from the sand to meters deep
Louis van Gaal interview: Manchester United manager discusses tactics and rebuilding after the David Moyes era

Louis van Gaal interview

Manchester United manager discusses tactics and rebuilding after the David Moyes era
Will Gore: The goodwill shown by fans towards Alastair Cook will evaporate rapidly if India win the series

Will Gore: Outside Edge

The goodwill shown by fans towards Alastair Cook will evaporate rapidly if India win the series
The children were playing in the street with toy guns. The air strikes were tragically real

The air strikes were tragically real

The children were playing in the street with toy guns
Boozy, ignorant, intolerant, but very polite – The British, as others see us

Britain as others see us

Boozy, ignorant, intolerant, but very polite
How did our legends really begin?

How did our legends really begin?

Applying the theory of evolution to the world's many mythologies
Watch out: Lambrusco is back on the menu

Lambrusco is back on the menu

Naff Seventies corner-shop staple is this year's Aperol Spritz