News & Politics
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Lawyer questions al-Qaida suspect's competence before USS Cole bombing trial
A trial is set for the suspected organizer of a deadly al-Qaida attack on a U.S. warship in the year 2000
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Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.
Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides
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Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question
EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks. #EuropeNews
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California faces more extreme weather as hot, windy days raise wildfire risk
Warnings come as Californians have already in autumn felt brutal heatwave and storm surge that battered coast
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Highland school and nursery closed after fire devastates main building
Ballachulish Primary School and Nursery has closed after a fire devastated its main building on October 15. Highland Council is seeking alternative pupil space.
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Video. Europeans ‘far more united’ on China after Berlin pivot: Barkin
Video. Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, top expert Noah Barkin tells Euronews
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Heavy rains triggered mudslides in Chile and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Heavy rain battered Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes; a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama; and Cubans turned to free community pharmacies as medicines grew scarce. This gallery was curated by photojournalist Esteban Felix.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launch live from Texas
Tesla is preparing to unveil its long-awaited electric sports car, with huge performance claims and a little help from SpaceX
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New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court
A New York man shot and wounded by federal immigration officers while driving with his young son has appeared before an immigration judge in Manhattan
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Russell Brand made alleged rape victim take photos of him half naked, trial told
Woman claims comedian ‘pranced around like an ostrich’ before forcing himself on her in hotel room attack
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At least 19 injured as minibus collides with train near Channel Tunnel
The prefecture of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that "no deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger". #EuropeNews
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Drivers warned to expect disruption as major A19 closures planned near Stockton
Drivers face major disruption on the A19 near Stockton this weekend as workers remove a footbridge at the A1027 Norton Interchange for refurbishment.
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UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is key
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Grieving mum 'sickened to her stomach' as son's speeding killer walks free from court
The mother of a dad who died in a head-on crash has been left “picking up the pieces” after his speeding killer walked free from court.
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Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots
The Trump administration has sued California election officials
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Young voters split on gun control despite being known as ‘massacre generation’
A 2021 study found that mass shootings were more common in states with higher rates of gun ownership, and gun homicides were more common in states with looser concealed carry law
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Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez apologises for outburst and fined
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issues an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.
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Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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Trump’s $330 million ballroom donors revealed and how much they are giving
Despite public assertions that he was paying for the project himself, internal records list no financial contributions from Donald Trump
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What to know about Starshield and why its disruption rattled Ukraine’s forces
Ukraine's military faced sudden disruptions in SpaceX's Starshield satellite connectivity, causing lost drones and failed operations
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Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say
Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s parking lot on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan
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Opinion: I loved being a Girl Guide - it's still the UK's biggest movement for girls
APPROACHING a group of women wearing matching red fleeces and clutching clipboards, I braced myself.
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Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices
A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
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Gok Wan to headline North East Halloween party with £100 bar tab for best costume
Gok Wan and Ellie Sax Live will headline Newcastle's Daytime Dead Disco on October 31, with tickets from £17.50.
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New Orleans jail worker gets 2.5 years in prison for enabling brazen 10-inmate escape
A New Orleans jail worker received a 2.5-year prison sentence Thursday for enabling 10 inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet after he turned off its water
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Retail sales up 0.8% in September, but a big chunk of spending went to paying gasoline bills
Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August
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Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden
Witnesses report at least six explosions near palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized government
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Ukraine testing new ‘evacuation drone’ that can fly wounded soldiers to safety
The futuristic drone can carry up to 330 pounds and reach speeds up to 65mph
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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM
Trump’s newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
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Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as family faces changes
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat in Our Farm Next Door as the family adjusts to the children's changing lives.
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Iraq parliament fills Cabinet posts, naming a US-sanctioned deputy prime minister
Iraq's parliament has appointed ministers to vacant Cabinet posts, including a deputy prime minister under U.S. sanctions
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Rep Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, report says
Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary has suggested that authorities are examining potential crimes related to her family’s immigration paperwork
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Farage accused of ‘protecting’ Reform candidate over racist slurs against David Lammy
Exclusive: ITV investigation shows leader stood by mayoral candidate who said Labour MP should ‘go home to the Caribbean’
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Christmas pop-up bar to feature Home Alone-inspired cocktails and self-serve Guinness
Newcastle's pop-up Grey Street Christmas bar opens on November 12 with movie-inspired cocktails, festive décor and a film room.
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Major changes planned for Whitby's public toilets next summer
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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States sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
Eight states are suing the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot violated consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults
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Israeli airstrikes continue across Gaza and other top photos from the Middle East
Palestinians picked through rubble following Israeli airstrikes. This gallery features some of the top photos from the Middle East published this week, curated by AP photojournalist Hassan Ammar.
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Channel Tunnel crash live updates: At least 19 injured after minibus hits train
The minibus collided with a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel
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Minnesota State approves plan to use community college funds to help struggling universities
Minnesota State’s Board of Trustees has approved a plan to transfer up to $25 million annually for the next four years to schools in financial crisis
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NOAA issues new US winter forecast - and a warning for East Coast cities
The weather agency is forecasting that parts of all of 39 states will see a wetter-than-usual winter
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FBI employees fired over Trump classified documents probe sue to be reinstated
The complaint represents nine agents, intelligence analysts, and operational staff who were ousted in February
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Japan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles
Being a prime minister is tough, with daily schedule packed with meetings and hourslong parliamentary sessions
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Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on Washington visit after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support Kyiv
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US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil
A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.
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Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 34 children and teacher
Another three pupils from al-Khair school in Peshawar in critical condition after search for survivors
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Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’
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US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now
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At least 19 injured in Channel Tunnel collision as Eurostar services suspended
A major Eurotunnel crash in Pas-de-Calais injures 19 people, including five critically, as Eurostar services between France and the UK are completely suspended.
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George Square £24million redevelopment moves forward as turf put down
Fresh turf is laid at Glasgow’s George Square as the £24m redevelopment progresses, with landscaping, raised lawns, seating and event spaces taking shape.
