News & Politics
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Russell Brand was a ‘predator’ with a ‘voracious’ sexual appetite, jury told
The celebrity, who denies all the allegations, told friends he aspired to sleep with 5,000 women, the court heard
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Trump’s CDC sending disease detective to Pennsylvania for major measles outbreak
Pennsylvania has reported six deaths due to measles this year
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Ex-fiance of Nancy Mace and two others charged with sex crimes she detailed in House speech
Republican representative described the assault in a nearly hourlong speech in February 2025 that named the men
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In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds
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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
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UK threatens visa bans for Eritrea over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
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Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors say a New York judge should send two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers and their brother to prison for life for drugging and raping dozens of women over a two-decade stretch
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Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration
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Community outraged after single dairy farm kills 11,000 fish
Maryland has already sued the farm over alleged repeated discharges of manure and other pollutants into Basin Run
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Rockstar HR chief denies asking staff to ‘keep tabs’ on union membership
Rockstar Games HR chief denies ordering staff to monitor IWGB membership as 23 former workers claim unfair dismissal over Discord posts at Scottish tribunal.
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Cockroach infestation fears overcome as supermarket no longer poses 'risk to health'
The butcher and bakery at a West Yorkshire supermarket have been allowed to reopen after an “imminent risk to health” was rectified.
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India’s cockroach protesters defy Modi’s crackdown – The Latest
A fresh wave of protests by India’s youth-led Cockroach movement has been met with a brutal crackdown by Narendra Modi’s government, raising concerns that India is constricting voter freedoms and sliding further into autocracy. Lucy Hough speaks to South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen
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Pair busted in Jersey for allegedly trying to steal $273K of frozen seafood
The driver transporting the frozen seafood was allegedly tricked into rerouting the truck by someone posing as a freight broker representative
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What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of war
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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged he never followed up on a student’s report of being gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024
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MAGA is defending Trump’s new press secretary. His staff isn’t convinced
Insiders worry that Trump’s snap decision to select Zacharia against the advice of his chief of staff echoes mistakes of his first term, writes Andrew Feinberg
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Trump's AI tiger video shows callous lack of judgement
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ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate
A government report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations
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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writers
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Darlington Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett 25 years on - from Big Brother to Take That
More than two decades after wowing audiences on the first series of Pop Idol, Consett's Zoe Birkett has built a successful career on the West End stage and remains a familiar face in British entertainment.
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Trump Aides Admit the House is a Lost Cause
With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.
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75-year-old 'fake heiress' added to FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list
She allegedly obtained approximately $14.7 million from one bank and defrauded other financial institutions
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Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments
Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist views
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Experts say that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are working on a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese parts
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Rep. Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé and associates charged with sex crimes and voyeurism
After the arrests, Mace released a statement detailing the 25 bills she says will protect victims of sexual assault
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Video. Indonesia: Bali fuel supply delays spark panic buying and hours-long queues
Video. Indonesia's resort island of Bali faced long queues at petrol stations on Wednesday, 14 October, as disrupted fuel deliveries left motorists waiting for hours.
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Blockbuster-era law governing privacy of video rentals gets a fresh look from the Supreme Court
A 1988 law designed to protect the privacy of movie rentals in the age of Blockbuster Video is getting a fresh look from the Supreme Court
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Much-loved County Durham restaurant that served diners for 30 years to make comeback
Emilio's, a familiar name to generations of Durham diners, will return to its former home at 96 Elvet Bridge after Notch Americano closes.
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Trump insider gets lucrative job picking which acts will perform at Kennedy Center
His compensation package was not disclosed but a job posting for the role indicated a salary range of $270,000-$290,000
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Looking back at scooter gatherings in and around the district
HAVING boomed during the 1950s and, especially, the 1960s, scooter clubs have remained popular throughout the decades that followed.
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Meloni says Trump’s 'risky' Russian diesel deal legitimises Moscow
Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back. #EuropeNews
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OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares
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Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes racist views
One Reform councillor called for King Charles to be beheaded, saying he was a Muslim
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ICE will not turn on body cameras automatically despite watchdog recommendation
Some ICE agents described camera use as ‘up to interpretation’
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Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs
Mr Burnham referred in the House of Commons to the “individual responsible for the murder”, despite the legal process still being in its early stages
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Mile-long trail of blood led to dying headteacher, murder trial hears
Michael Mullins, 56, was struck by a black Volvo XC90 as he cycled home from Stretford Grammar School in Manchester on April 20
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£2m question over future of Stockton alleygates branded an 'eyesore' like a 'prison'
After 25 years of alleygates in Stockton, are they still a crime deterrent which has stood the test of time, or have times changed?
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Heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul forces closure of schools
The Istanbul governor’s office has declared schools closed and placed some public sector workers on leave after heavy rainfalls caused flooding across the city
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Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
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Car fire in underground garage closes Glasgow road
Glasgow fire: Ongoing blaze closes Woodlands Road between Charing Cross and Arlington Street as Police Scotland urges public to avoid area on October 14, 2026.
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Bradley Barcola arrives in style as Liverpool beat LASK in Champions League
Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Oct. 7 - Oct. 14, 2026
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Waltzers, wagons, and big wheel take over Yarm as fair rolls into town for 2026
Wagons, waltzers, and a big wheel have taken over Yarm as the fair rolls into town for 2026 - take a look at some pictures here.
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PM: We need The Independent more than ever
Marking the milestone in a letter celebrating four decades of The Independent, Andy Burnham praised how it always seeks ‘different points of view’
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Ukraine war: Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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Highlights - Champions League - Manchester City 2-4 PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium
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Israel trying to recreate Gaza in the West Bank, warns Jordan
Exclusive: Jordanian brief accuses Israel’s ‘extremist government’ of recreating the security conditions in war-ravaged Gaza to force Palestinians from their lands, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
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Le Pen slams the European Commission as she lands in Brussels
The French far-right leader wants to strip powers from the EU and cap France’s net contribution to the bloc’s budget at €5 billion a year. “Being pro-France does not mean being anti-Europe,” she says. #EuropeNews
