News & Politics
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Mamdani's Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to thread a needle on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by condemning Hamas’ “horrific war crimes” and denouncing Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza
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Neutrality, energy and youth shape Turkmenistan's next chapter
Turkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence with a vast parade through Ashgabat, as the country set out its ambitions for the decades ahead. #Focus
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Scottish island that sheltered Bonnie Prince Charlie could be yours for less than £1m
Located off the east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, the Isle of Wiay extends to around 970 acres
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Video. Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea
Video. On Mataking Island in Malaysia, conservationists raise and release green turtle hatchlings, part of long-running efforts that helped the species recover.
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Florida judge allows lawsuit against Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ to move forward
Parviz Sabeti denies allegations he led Savak intelligence agency under shah and directed torture of thousands
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Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
Four astronauts are back on Earth after an eight-month stay at the International Space Station
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Trump doubles down on Iran speech: ‘Let them hit San Diego’
Trump’s initial comments about Iran destroying US cities sparked backlash, though the White House said that he was speaking about the threat a nuclear-armed Iran could pose
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An expert explains how the Russian plague lab worker might have fallen ill
A worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia died just days after falling ill with an undisclosed illness
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Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January
Closure will cost at least 60 jobs, while Leeds and Bristol outlets to be converted to Flannels brand
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County Durham birch misses out on Tree of the Year award
The Bollihope Birch near Frosterley has missed out on being crowned the UK's Tree of the Year.
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Nicolas Maduro and his wife face new US torture charges
The revised indictment includes several mentions of the involvement of Venezuela’s feared DGCIM military intelligence agency
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Low growth and successive shocks erode public finances, Bank boss says
Andrew Bailey’s remarks come weeks before the Chancellor lays out his autumn Budget statement.
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British soldier regiment 'Lions of England' stalked by pack of hyenas in Kenya
The Army said the regiment is being trained for its role of reinforcing Nato's eastern flank to ‘deter Russian aggression’
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Italian opposition cries foul as Meloni’s electoral reform passed in secret ballot
Parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation
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Astronomers detect mysterious burst of energy from a galaxy far, far away
Intense flash of radio waves is more than 10bn years old and has travelled through ‘approximately 80% of cosmic history’
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The platypus otter beaver hybrid that swam in lakes with dinosaurs
Megacauda was still twice as big as the next-largest member of the mammalian lineage in the Jurassic
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Seychelles giant tortoise numbers hit record 180,000 in conservation triumph
Free-roaming Aldabra population thrives on Indian Ocean atoll due to decades-long recovery programme
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Industriales become first Cuban baseball team to wear a private sponsor logo
Cuba's flagship baseball team, Industriales, has debuted a jersey with a private sponsor's logo
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LIVE - Air ambulance called to crash between car and HGV on A66
The air ambulance have been called to a crash between a car and HGV on the A66 in Stainmore.
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Trump’s ads paid by taxpayers are not sitting well with Americans: new poll
Public expresses strong disapproval over White House issuing partisan ads featuring the president so close to elections
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NATO presses ahead with 'Steadfast Noon' nuclear drill after Russia's nuclear warning
NATO is starting its major annual nuclear exercise, "Steadfast Noon," on Tuesday
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Freezing cold man 'covered in mud' arrested in police probe into nine burglaries
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries.
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Burnham needs to avoid scaring Chinese car-makers off
Andy Burnham has reportedly been warned by the German chancellor that rejoining the EU will not be possible unless the UK raises tariffs on Chinese electric cars to 45 per cent. But he needs to be careful, warns Steve Fowler
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Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate catches flu
Trump also rolled out a nickname for the Democratic nominee: ‘James TalaFREAKo’
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Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala will continue in 2027, the first since his death
The Recording Academy has announced that the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala will continue in 2027, following Davis's death earlier this year
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Why more UK businesses are turning to custom software in 2026
UK businesses are increasingly reconsidering the technology they use to manage everyday operations, as outdated systems, rising costs and growing demands for efficiency place pressure on existing software.
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How a Hartlepool dancer went from Billy Elliot to Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing
Discover how Hartlepool-born Lewis Cope went from a teenage Billy Elliot star to Emmerdale and Strictly.
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LIVE - 'Smoke across sky' as fire erupts at old County Durham pub
Emergency services are at a scene in Catchgate, County Durham, following a fire at an old pub.
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Cornell Jane Doe swatted in fake 911 call that sent armed police to her home: report
‘I don’t think she’s in a good spot now,’ says attorney for the former student who claimed in a lawsuit that she was drugged and raped at a frat house
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Blogger to stand trial for sending text of Shrek’s green cartoon penis to Republican
D.J. Byrnes allegedly referred to Sen. Jerry Cirino as ‘young Mussolini’ and sent him an image of the cartoon Shrek with his penis exposed
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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EU debates harsh working conditions for fishers: 'I had no other choice'
Endless weeks, shifts of up to 24 hours and even no drinking water: these were some of the hardships aired last week at a debate held by the EU Fisheries Committee with sector representatives.
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Afghan women facing arrest for wearing makeup and alleged dress code violations, UN says
The Taliban has arrested dozens of women in Afghanistan in recent months for alleged dress code violations, the United Nations says
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Organised crime crackdown sees illegal tobacco and vehicles seized in Bradford
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco products have been seized as part of a major operation targeting suspected money laundering in Bradford.
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Historic North Yorkshire church just off the A1(M) linked to knights and castles
Standing just off the A1(M) near Knaresborough, St Martin’s Church in Allerton Mauleverer is one of North Yorkshire’s most remarkable churches.
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Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Gaten Matarazzo swaps Stranger Things for Rent in West End
The actor opens up about finding his way in the West End as he makes his debut in a revival of Rent.
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'Slightly ominous’ sign that England could be set for an early flu season
While levels of flu are currently low, figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years
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Bezos unwittingly bashes Trump in scold about a politician who ‘points fingers’
Dozens of viewers commented that Amazon founder’s comments, likely aimed at the left, could also be applied to the president
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Scott Bessent shreds WSJ after he’s asked about reported rage issues
Bessent said he was ‘a great employer’ and claimed that the allegations were based on ‘two disgruntled employees’
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Everything you need to know as Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events
Book lovers are set to descend on Durham this weekend as the Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events celebrating literature, creativity and debate.
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Cancer survivor raises £11,000 to help patients at hospital where she received care
A cancer survivor has raised more than £11,000 to support patients at the hospital where she received care.
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Forty five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women
Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to face action as officers are re-vetted.
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Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US military
Men aged 32 and 36 detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place
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Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
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One Nation’s AI video is vile and tired – but the ensloppification of Australian politics doesn’t stop there
The inflammatory clip shows the wild west of online politicking created by unrestricted access to AI – and why watchdogs need more powers to do something about it
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'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
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Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
Vice-president also says Adobe is barred from visa program that allows high-skilled workers to apply for US residency
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Estate agent loses £200k court battle with race driver neighbour over hedge ‘wall’
Sarah Douglas moved into her £700,000 Devon hilltop house, which boasts far-reaching views’ across the sea and coastline in 2017
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Huge plume of smoke at Riyadh airport after Houthis claim ballistic missile attack
The Houthis have claimed an attack on King Khalid International Airport
