News & Politics
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Jackie the bald eagle's cause of death released
Nature lovers watched Jackie and her partner, Shadow, for more than a decade via an online video feed
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Greece’s President snubs Kimberly Guilfoyle of traditional honor
Kimberly Guilfoyle will not receive a ‘courtesy call’ with top Greek officials before leaving her role
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Welcoming a second review of the combined authority: it must clear the air
Please explain any changes:
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Jury considers verdict in County Durham rape and stabbing trial
Jury considers verdicts for Michael Boslem, John Hyde, Claire Dowson and Gemma Watson over alleged rape, stabbing and theft in Ushaw Moor, County Durham.
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First-of-its-kind study finds link between spending time in nature and healthy eating
The link may be down to the natural environment helping people to develop more positive relationships with their body, according to researchers
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FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials
Election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma receive a powdery substance, prompting evacuations
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More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park
A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer
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Ice cream shop’s rant after customer berated teen sparks donation flood
The customer allegedly called the teenage employee a ‘scumbag’
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What are leap seconds? And why are they being abolished?
Since 1972, leap seconds have been added to clock time whenever our slightly wobbly Earth falls out of sync with atomic clocks
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FACT FOCUS: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified
As early voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, social media users are warning each other about what could allegedly happen if a poll worker marks a ballot before it is fed into a scanner
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Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz named as defendant in civil suit alleging sex trafficking
The lawsuit claims the defendants funded trips across state lines to Miami, Las Vegas, New York and the Florida Keys for victims and political figures
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London suburban housing project wins top UK architecture award
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.
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Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement
The Duchess of Sussex has not done anything like the day of events in Nottingham for several years on British soil.
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Video. MEP Kols: Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious motives’
Video. US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.
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US businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs pleads guilty to fraud
An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in New York
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California orders lenders to report on their handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors
California officials are ordering mortgage lenders to report on how they've handled insurance payouts to survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles-area fires
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150 new homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Queensland’s LNP has tread softly in government. It’s now baring its teeth over the power to break up workers’ strikes
The controversial legislation may end up placing large sections of its suburban support – critical to the party’s lead in the polls – on the bonfire
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Buchanan Galleries welcomes six new and returning brands ahead of Christmas
Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow is adding six new and returning retail brands, offering more choice in fashion, beauty, accessories and festive gifts.
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At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
Gianni Infantino has given an apology to his toughest critics at a showdown meeting in Zurich but no new details or documents on FIFA issues that most concern them
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Suspect accused of decapitating two relatives using a chainsaw in Alabama home
‘He’s not violent or anything. So, I guess I’ll just let it play itself out,’ a woman told 911 dispatchers in an ominous message
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Woman who took secret second job while on sick leave caught out by YouTube videos
Elisha Neavin has been ordered to pay £20,000 to her original employers
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Who is Megyn Kelly, really? The confusing psychology of a woman at war with women
She savaged Trump’s new press secretary then immediately defended her and she insulted the Cornell 7 alleged rape victim but also says she wants to champion women. Kelly has descended into a very weird role, writes Holly Baxter, and it’s unclear where she goes from here
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Trump is reportedly looking to replace Susie Wiles: ‘She’s burned a lot of people’
President’s most trusted top aide has been left out of the loop on several major decisions in recent weeks
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Two taken to hospital as A1(M) closes after vehicle overturns in County Durham
Two people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle overturned on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Supply teacher jailed after upskirting schoolgirls and using AI to 'nudify' images
Abusali Rahman was sentenced on Thursday after taking up-skirting photos of schoolgirls in classrooms
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Why does the BBC have to cut roughly 10% of its staff? An expert crunches the numbers
Compounding real-terms cuts in funding to the broadcaster’s national, regional and local UK services have driven the BBC into a full-on crisis
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Much-loved park set for floodlit multi-sport pitch if plans approved
The grant-funded project would provide a hard surface and flood-lit area within existing sports facilities at the Victorian-era park.
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Two arrested as officers make 'tactical contact' with 'stolen' car in A1(M) chase
A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspected stolen car was involved in a crash during a police pursuit on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Wuhan Open: Sonay Kartal beats Jasmine Paolini to reach quarter-finals
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
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Local warehouse owner among the 6 people killed in Wisconsin plane crash
A prominent local warehouse owner died along with five other people when the plane he owned crashed in Wisconsin after ice built up on the wings during a thunderstorm
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Trump’s Truth Social sees drop in users despite president’s constant posting
Trump launched Truth Social in 2022 after he was banned from more established platforms following the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
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Another man admits raping woman drugged and abused by husband
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
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Fresh TVCA inspection ordered amid 'material concerns' over finances and governance
The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) will face a fresh probe by government-appointed inspectors.
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Inside new Crocs store at Dalton Park - the first colourful clog outlet in North East
The North East's first Crocs outlet has opened at Dalton Park, selling clogs, wellies, slippers and Jibbitz charms.
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Major upgrades approved for North East tower blocks to make homes warmer
Plans for a major upgrade of two Sunderland tower blocks have been approved in a move aimed at making residents’ homes warmer and cheaper to heat.
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Officials decide next steps for 500-pound bear meandering California neighborhood
Residents speculated much of the bear’s natural habitat was lost in the 2025 Eaton Fire
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park set to reopen after man killed in tiger enclosure
The park had closed after William Chapman, died on Saturday, after entering a tiger enclosure.
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Almost 500 violent incident injury claims made by Glasgow children's house staff
Almost 500 violent incident claims were made by staff in Glasgow children’s houses. FOI figures show 98 cases between January and September 2026 alone.
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Pensioner admits raping woman who was drugged by her husband for over 20 years
Graham Brougham changed his plea on Thursday at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
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Breaking Bad actor’s barbecue restaurant files for bankruptcy
The bankruptcy news comes as the ‘Breaking Bad’ cast grieves the death of their former co-star, RJ Mitte
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Oil tanker ‘on fire’ in Strait of Hormuz just hours after container ship sinks
Iran’s army said that the ‘rogue tanker’ was attempting to pass through the restricted area in the Gulf of Oman
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Development 'won't happen overnight' - 'long-term' view for housing planned near York
Heronby is Escrick Park Estate's plan for a community between Selby and York which it said would include a new high street, two primary schools, a health centre and sports facilities, as well as a country park of almost 50 acres.
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John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public finances
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Thierno Barry: Everton player on the video he was scared to post
The Everton striker explains why he chose to post an emotional video from a training session.
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Wensleydale Railway unveils rare Northern Spirit livery for returning train
Wensleydale Railway unveils Class 142 142060 in nostalgic Northern Spirit livery.
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Inside stunning £1.65m coastal home with panoramic sea views and a private wine room
The architect-designed Sunderland home features a private wine room, sunrise sea views and high-end modern comforts.
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Harehills riot thug locked up over night of chaos that saw bus torched
Claudiu Gangal has been sentenced
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Trump says he could ‘murder’ and not lose MAGA faithful and leakers should be ‘shot’
The US president, who was shot in the ear during a 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, says that in the ‘old days we used to shoot leakers’
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Mobility scooter user rushed to hospital after collision with car
Police cordoned off the road while they investigated.
