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Chris Baynes

Chris Baynes is a reporter for The Independent, based in London. He covers UK and international news.

‘Knifeman’ tasered and arrested by armed police near Parliament

<p>A Russian conscript with an instructor attends a shooting training at a military shooting range</p>

Volunteer troops ‘kill 11 in attack at Russian military firing range’

Joe Biden says Liz Truss’s tax cut plans were ‘a mistake’

<p>Vladimir Putin was given a ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade during a visit to London in 2003</p>

Putin writes to Charles offering ‘sincere sympathy’ over Queen’s death