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Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
Ethan Scott Brown died after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow
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Bendy elm still standing against all odds crowned UK tree of the year
Hundred-and-fifty-year-old Wych elm in Newcastle, Co Down has grown sideways owing to strong winds
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‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins
People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive
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Video. Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast
Video. Southern right whales return to Hermanus, South Africa, drawing crowds to the cliffs and whale festival as mothers nurse newborn calves in Walker Bay.
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Kemi Badenoch rejects Reform deal as Conservatives return to traditional ground
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British Jewish groups hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks
Organisations honour those who died three years ago as Andy Burnham says government stands with British Jews
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‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil
After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian project
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Paul Ferris, author and former crime boss, dies aged 62
Paul Ferris turned to writing after turning his back on a life of crime
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194-year-old tortoise has exceptional DNA repair systems that fight off ageing
The genome of Jonathan the giant tortoise, a 194-year-old resident of St Helena island, has been probed to understand how he has been alive for more than double his species’ average life expectancy
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Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of woman whose eviction sparked protests
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed condolences following the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests
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Western civilisation is 'at an inflection point' Rubio says in speech overloooking Acropolis
In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".
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German Chancellor marks October 7th with vow to fight antisemitism
Friedrich Merz spoke about 'rising antisemitism' in Germany in a speech he delivered on October 7th, the anniversary of the 2023 attack which was the deadliest day in Israel's history.
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The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year
The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today
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Opal Lee celebrates her 100th birthday by kicking off construction of Juneteenth museum in Texas
Opal Lee celebrated her 100th birthday by kicking off the start of construction of a museum in her Texas hometown dedicated to telling the history of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Lee became known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth” after spending years rallying to get federal recognition for June 19
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Live - Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies
The 87-year-old woman had withstood four eviction attempts in the past decade. In a final message from her hospital bed, she urged protesters: "Fight!" #EuropeNews
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Man who made firebomb threat would have been arrested ‘in ideal world’, inquest told
Zak Bolland made the threat weeks before he and David Worrall went on to murder Michelle Pearson and her four children
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Neanderthal Europe was as much a wooden age as a stone age
When Neanderthals dominated Europe, it was likely that wood was at least as important to them as stone for working into tools
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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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Have we found the world's nichest science-themed tourist attraction?
Feedback's long-running quest to discover delightfully obscure science sites may have reached its zenith with the discovery of two excellent museums in Zagreb
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France protests: Use of stun grenades suspended
France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests.
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Judo: Grigalashvili claims fourth world title as Kaju reigns again
Haruka Kaju extended her unbeaten World Judo Tour run to 40 contests, defending her -63kg world title against Kerem Primo. At -81kg, Tato Grigalashvili defeated home favourite Zelim Tckaev to claim his fourth world title and return to the top of the podium.
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‘Palestinians will bear the cost’: UK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to shut its doors
Forced closure marks low point in UK-Israeli relations, with reports UK is considering retaliatory expulsion of Israeli diplomats from London
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German court orders detention of former intelligence chief after spying arrest
August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state
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Harrogate MP labels army college 'abuse' allegations inquiry as important first step
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has hailed the inclusion of the town’s Army Foundation College in an independent investigation as an “important first step”.
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Israelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians face devastation in Gaza, in photos
Israelis gathered Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage, sparking the Gaza war. Palestinians mark the anniversary amid continued hardship and widespread destruction in Gaza.
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Russia ‘pursuing strategy of terror’, EU’s von der Leyen says after deadly strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president confirms series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
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The castle Cromwell could not conquer
Oliver Cromwell's forces bombarded it, royalist defenders refused to yield and generations of custodians fought to preserve it
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F1 team Williams in £1m High Court battle after historic Grand Prix car vanishes
It was loaned to a garage owner, who claims he lost track of it after suffering a stroke
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What to know about the espionage allegations against Germany's former intelligence chief
Germany's former intelligence chief, August Hanning, faces charges of treasonous espionage
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Craghead and South Moor by-election date set after Reform UK resignation
The date for the Craghead and South Moor by-election has been set after Reform UK's majority on Durham County Council was cut to just one.
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Mali says its forces have retaken the northern rebel stronghold of Kidal
Mali’s transitional government has announced that its armed forces have retaken the northern city of Kidal, five months after an offensive by separatist armed groups
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Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament
The creator of the sculpture said it was a ‘satirical outcry’ against Trump’s volatile climate and foreign policies
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Houthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have attacked military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia
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Scientists identify ancient Sphinx-like Egyptian crocodile
A skull found nearly a century ago has helped Egyptian and European researchers revise part of the crocodile family tree, shedding light on the Mediterranean's prehistoric wildlife and revealing an unexpected connection to the Great Sphinx.
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Westminster seems to have run itself aground and Scotland is disgruntled - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Gareth Robson, Beckenham.
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Metal detectorist unearths two Bronze Age hoards in two years
The bronze and copper treasures date back about 3,000 years
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Ghost hunters wanted as York's 600-year-old hall battles paranormal activity
Ghost hunters are wanted at York’s historic Barley Hall this October half-term, with children’s spooky activities and adult-only events.
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The Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year
Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
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Former library 'completely destroyed' in arson attack, emergency services say
A devastating fire which destroyed the former Billingham Library is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire service has revealed.
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Mapped: British man’s 28-year quest to walk around the world as he arrives back in UK
He has travelled a total of 50,000km through 29 countries but it’s not over until he walks to Hull
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Historic Newton Aycliffe hotel praised by guests for spa, food and stunning grounds
The historic hotel, set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds, attracts visitors seeking spa breaks, weddings and countryside escapes.
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Major attraction in York issues update on new entrance amid 'feedback from visitors'
National Railway Museum (NRM) announced the new entrance in Hudson Boulevard - going through the museum's South Yard, next to Station Hall.
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Historic North East warship to become haunted ghost ship attraction
HMS Trincomalee becomes a haunted attraction at Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool with ghost stories, performances and Halloween scares.
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Thomas Tuchel: England 2.0 - what has Three Lions boss changed?
What has Thomas Tuchel tweaked as he looks to refine his England blueprint rather than rewrite it from scratch?
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Historic York church goes up sale – Yours for £600K
A York church is up for sale – and could be redeveloped “for a variety of uses”. Clifton Methodist Church could be yours for “offers in excess of £600,000”. As well as what the details describe as the “main church room”, the two-storey...
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PODCAST🎧: How Germany is grappling with far-right gains and rising transport costs
We're back! This week we're looking at what's happening in Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD victory, how parts of German society are fighting back against the far right, rising transport costs and preparing for autumn like a German.
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Major attraction in York issues update on new entrance amid 'feedback from visitors'
National Railway Museum (NRM) announced the new entrance in Hudson Boulevard - going through the museum's South Yard, next to Station Hall.
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What is the Plague? The deadly disease that killed up to 60% of Europe’s population
The Black Death struck vast swathes of Europe, Asia and Africa in the 14th century
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I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation – this is what happened
Ed*, the SAS commander leading one of the most contentious flash points of the Northern Ireland conflict, describes the moments leading up to the Gibraltar operation in March 1988 - and tells Sam Kiley how the fallout has lasted for decades
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Ghost hunters wanted as York's 600-year-old hall battles paranormal activity
Ghost hunters are wanted at York’s historic Barley Hall this October half-term, with children’s spooky activities and adult-only events.
