News & Politics
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Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after Paris shootings
A gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in the Paris suburbs in what French authorities described as a racially motivated attack
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In photos, the Serbian students pushing for change ahead of a watershed election
Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election on Sunday, with a student-led movement challenging the 14-year rule of a powerful leader and his right-wing populist party
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Meghan Markle 'distressed' by child abuse image claims against father
Markle has been estranged from her father since 2018, when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to her wedding to Harry. #EuropeNews
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UK children just as likely to have suffered harm on social media despite crackdown
Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’, as Ofcom also admits little change in severity of harm to children encountering unsafe content
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Jihadists urge attacks during protests in Portugal and Spain
Spanish newspaper El País has obtained what it identifies as an Interior Ministry report detailing calls for attacks on police officers and protesters during weeks-long demonstrations in several European countries. #EuropeNews
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US’s top group of OB-GYNs release first-ever rules for GLP-1 use and pregnancy
The percentage of new mothers receiving prescriptions for the drugs has leapt in the past seven years
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White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods
Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race to keep her senate seat in next month's elections, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief.
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Knicks say using championship rings in an email to fool employees was an 'unfortunate mistake'
Madison Square Garden says an email that led employees to believe they were selecting a Knicks championship ring but instead was a phishing attempt was an “unfortunate mistake.”
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Huge music legend appearing at Club Classics party in Leeds
It is going to be one huge party
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Man, 62, arrested after report of indecent exposure in Strathclyde Country Park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at Strathclyde Country Park.
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Police appeal after MG car collision with bicycle injuring the rider at A690 junction
Police are appealing for information after a car and bike collided before dawn on Friday, October 23.
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Growing concern for missing woman last seen a week ago in Sunderland city centre
Police are searching for missing Sunderland woman Kelly, 45, who was last seen in the Kayll Road area at around 4am on Friday, October 16.
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FBI releases statement after ‘disturbing allegations’ against Meghan’s father
The Duchess of Sussex said she is ‘deeply disturbed’ by the allegations made against her father
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Indiana police officer arrested for using Flock cameras to search wife
Justin Craig charged with official misconduct and fraud, after searching plates of wife and ‘previous acquaintance’
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Employee error blamed for chemical leak that sent 60 people to the hospital in Ohio
Some questions remain unanswered as the investigation continues, the mayor said
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Nostalgic photography book captures Black life, style and community in 1980s Bradford
IN the early 1980s Victor Wedderburn bought his first camera and set about photographing his friends and neighbours in Manningham.
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Storm Austen: Strong winds and heavy rain batter southern UK
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
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Potfest Scotland: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics in Glasgow
Potfest will be hosted by WASPS in their Brigait venue, the old fish market which is less than 15 minutes walk from Glasgow Central Station and less than 20 minutes from Queen Street Station, from Friday 27- Sunday 29th November 10am – 4.30pm daily
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Bodies of two climbers found after ‘freak avalanche’ on Himalayan mountain
The men were discovered by a rescue team after their bag, rope and shovel were spotted by a drone
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Trump’s justice department sues to block Senate race certification in Alaska if Republican loses – live
Preliminary lawsuit claims there could be ‘voter confusion’ about the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which could influence the race’s outcome in favor of the Democratic nominee, Mary Peltola
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Nobody Wants This creator says she disagrees with Adam Brody’s ‘free Palestine’ comments
After Brody called out the ‘death and misery’ in Palestine, the Netflix hit’s Jewish creator said they don’t see eye to eye
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Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats linked to espionage, official says
Austria has ordered four Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of espionage
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Officer who fatally shot 1-year-old in a car Mississippi resigns
Kohen Wiley would have celebrated his second birthday in early November
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Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis
People in Russian-occupied city facing severe shortages of food, water and electricity, with some reportedly surviving on weeds
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in fraud trial, judge rules
Businessman Selman Turk, who is being sued by fellow Turkish national Nebahat Isbilen, made a bid to be allowed to call Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence
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Commission weighs best strategy for new trade talks with China
The European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory action from China.
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‘Mithai is how families celebrate’: South Asian sweet treats at Bradford shop
AMBALA is, says general manager Faisal Khurram, “closely connected to the occasions and traditions that bring local families together.”
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Barclays is latest to redirect spending toward AI as it trims its workforce
The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources
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Former Tory campaign boss spared jail over general election bets
The Conservative Party’s former director of campaigning and his wife Laura placed more than £2,000 worth of bets
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The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests
The Kremlin says that a first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States has set sail under a new import agreement
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'It's been relentless' say IT workers on frontline of PHP cyber security scramble
IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.
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Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed
Two soldiers and two Palestinians killed in exchange of fire outside Hebron, where Israeli military says it thwarted ‘terror attack’
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Peres Jepchirchir: Women's world marathon provisionally suspended for doping
Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.
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Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda
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Hundreds of pupils take part in STEM event at Yarm Preparatory School
Around 600 pupils from 12 Tees Valley and North Yorkshire primary schools explored STEM careers through hands-on science, engineering and technology workshops.
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Smoke reported from power grid box as firefighters remain at town centre scene
Crews were called to the scene following reports of smoke coming from electrical equipment.
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Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34 others
Authorities in Jordan say that gunmen have opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan and killed seven people and wounded 34 others
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Berlin is to remain the national centre for figure skating
Good news for figure skating in Berlin: the national training centre will remain accredited until the end of 2030 for the time being. This will also benefit Germany’s top pairs as they prepare for the Olympics.
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Raincoats can stop working. Here’s how to fix yours instead of buying a new one
There are a few simple ways you can care for your rain jacket to ensure you stay dry, even when it’s pouring
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PM fails to commit to Mahmood’s immigration reforms in full after cabinet backlash
The prime minister said that the government would ‘come forward with our decisions soon’ following a consultation
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Reform braces for Farage standards verdict over undeclared £5m gift
Party insiders say they expect initial verdict to be against leader and are preparing to appeal against adverse findings
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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.
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‘It’s just chaos’ – residents react as police investigate alleged rape in York
Residents have said crime continues to plague Walmgate, York, where police are investigating an alleged rape.
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Watch: Moment part of Brighton's historic West Pier collapses
Footage taken during Storm Austen shows a section of the famous landmark battered by large waves and collapsing into the water.
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Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
Indonesia has carried out two major drug operations, arresting 19 people and seizing tons of narcotics
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A drone hit and sank a cargo vessel in new Black Sea attack near Romania, killing 1
A drone attack has hit and sunk a cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three missing
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Man arrested as police investigate alleged rape in York
Police are investigating an alleged rape in Walmgate, York.
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Judge’s one-word verdict as driver spared jail after man left blind in one eye
The victim said he has given up photography and cannot work full time
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Tsunami alert issued in Italy after 12 earthquakes hit Mediterranean coastline
The first earthquake struck at 11:40am on Friday with a magnitude of 3.3
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Name revealed of man charged with rape after serious incident at bus station
He has been charged with two counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and two counts of sexual assault.
