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PM Emerald: Moving On (PM Guided Reading Fiction) Level 25 (6 books)

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BUY NOW Tess and her brother, Nathan, have had to learn new ways of being a family since their parents decided to separate. Getting used to the changes in their…

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Sapphire Princess Prestige Ring 0.6ctw in 9ct Rose Gold

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW Sapphire Ring handcrafted in solid rose gold. Five genuine sapphires, total 0.6 ct. Princess cut. Available from sizes H to Z including half sizes. Size: 3.8 mm (0.15…

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Jacqueline Wilson Ages 9-11 Pack x 10

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW THE voice of kids growing up. It’s hard to believe there was once a world without Jacqueline Wilson. No one captures the ups and downs of real life…

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Rubberised Coir Tray Pots – 12 Square Seedling Pots

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW This peat-free square coir seedling tray pots is a great eco-friendly alternative to a traditional plastic seed tray made from natural certified organic coconut fibre and fair trade…

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Pearl & Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace in 9ct Rose Gold

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW Pearl & Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace handcrafted in rose gold plated 9ct gold. Two gemstones, total 4.5 ct. The pendant hangs from a rose gold double link rope…

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Yogi Lime Mint Tea (15 Bags)

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW Tangy lime and fresh mint provide a refreshing blend to stimulate the mind and lift the spirit. The teabags are biodegradable made from abaca (a type of banana)…

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Sapphire Linear Stud Earrings 2.5ctw in 9ct White Gold

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW Sapphire Stud Earrings handcrafted in solid white gold. Ten genuine sapphires, total 2.5 ct for both earrings combined. Oval cut. Post with friction back to fasten. Size: 3.8…

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Amethyst Channel Set Pendant Necklace 2.25ctw in 9ct White Gold

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW Amethyst Pendant Necklace handcrafted in solid white gold. Five genuine amethysts, total 2.25 ct. Square cut. The pendant hangs from a white gold box chain with spring clasp.…

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Black and British: An Illustrated History

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW From Roman times to the present day, this is the story of Black British history. £11.99 BUY NOW

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Greatest Animal Stories Chosen by Michael Morpurgo x 6

July 1, 2024 plato

BUY NOW So – what animal stories has Michael Morpurgo written? Let’s have a think. (You probably won’t need to scratch your head for very long.) War Horse. Born to…

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As Trump unleashes chaos, China has a message it wants the world to hear

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Defence secretary twice declines to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran

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As acts of vengeance go, which is what Hezbollah says its strikes on northern Israel in the early hours of Monday morning were, this was not especially dramatic. [...]

'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

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'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

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US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

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Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border

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Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons

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Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues

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Texas lawmaker admits 'lapse in judgement' in affair with aide

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Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic

Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon. [...]

Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church. [...]

Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers

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Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'. [...]

US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution

The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in killing a war powers resolution for the war in Iran. [...]

Video shows projectile exploding near Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait

Videos showed a projectile striking near Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Air Base, which has hosted a number of US forces. [...]

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US says Iran missile attacks down 90% after strikes from B-2 bombers

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Suspected Iranian missile debris ignites fires in central Israel

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Trump offers immunity to IRGC, Iranian police who ‘lay down their arms’

US President Donald Trump offered immunity to Iranian police and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. [...]

US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war

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Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran

Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government. [...]

Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader

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US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs

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Iran fires more missiles, drones across Gulf region amid US-Israeli attacks

Gulf countries face continued barrage of Iranian attacks as US, Israel pledge to continue military assault against Iran. [...]

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The evacuation order gave residents of the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs just hours to leave their homes. [...]

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Trump fires Kristi Noem as head of Department of Homeland Security

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Trump insists on say in pick of next Iranian supreme leader

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Israeli military launches ground offensive in southern Lebanon

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