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Grieve said the UK had evidence the "Americans were behaving in a way that should have given us cause for real concern."
From BBC
Since Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid in the summer, Bradley has been Liverpool's first choice right-back, starting 12 of their Premier League games this season.
From BBC
The 22-year-old was seen as the natural heir to Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield when he departed for Real Madrid.
From Barron's
The 2026 Welsh Senedd election will make history with an increased 96-seat Parliament, 16 new constituencies each returning six members, a system of proportional representation and the potential for real political jeopardy.
From BBC
"With some luck, maybe one day results like ours can be used to justify why these satellite observations are needed for real or near-real time forecasting," Ruiz-Angulo said.
From Science Daily
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