News & Politics
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Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patient
Kenya’s Health Ministry has announced the country's second Ebola death
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Storm Austen: Brighton’s West pier partially collapses as 110mph winds batter UK
There is little respite in sight, with Storm Boela forecast to sweep across the UK this weekend, bringing further powerful gusts and torrential downpours.
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Oregon man who killed school shooter says he regrets there were children he didn't save
The Oregon man who fatally shot a teenage gunman to end a rampage at an elementary school says he was the children's “last line of defense.”
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Burnham presses Trump on Ukraine’s Starlink access in phone call
The Prime Minister raised the issue directly with the US president amid deteriorating relations between the White House and Zelensky
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Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapse during training
A few weeks ago, sporting director Max Eberl said that Kompany, who reportedly needed help climbing stairs, had been struggling with both a viral infection and a hip injury.
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Trump questions NFL’s decision to go ahead with Paris game
Trump’s remarks come after a soccer game was moved at the request of Paris police
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Criminals recruiting children to damage Greater Manchester HMOs, police believe
Houses being targeted because they are thought to hold immigrants, with dozens of properties affected in recent weeks
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'We've sold 500 deep-fried Mars bars': Chippy institution takes Newcastle by storm
A famous Scottish fish and chip shop chain has expanded into England following a £1.5 million investment - and is going down a storm already with locals.
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Jury convicts man of rape, murder 14 years after UNC student’s death
A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago has been convicted of first-degree murder, rape and other charges
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Fear of Trump challenging mail-in ballots appears to be flooding early voting sites
More than 22 million Americans have already voted. Did Trump’s threats to voting by mail backfire?
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Freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.
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Watch: 15,000 homes without power as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
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US and Israel are warned against launching fresh strikes on Iran
Multinational ‘anti-war bloc’ uses Istanbul summit to call for a diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis
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US consumer sentiment nears lowest point since index began
October's reading marked the second-lowest on record after the all-time low of 44.8 set in May
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Fact check: Ofgem and National Gas plan will prevent tight supplies this winter
A new consultation aims to ensure that a ‘very rare’ potential problem with gas supply does not come to pass.
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Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region has led to water rescues and impassable roads
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Mysterious ‘black triangles’ spotted over sensitive US site, new Pentagon UFO files reveal
Unidentified object vanished suddenly and silently, anonymous senior military observers claim
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Man seriously injured in police shooting at Bristol property
A man in his 40s was treated at the scene by paramedics
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Trump claims he’s ‘flipping races’ with rallies. It’s not Republicans he’s helping
The president insists he can help his party defy the polls, even as Republicans who voted for him sour on his policies and increasingly erratic behavior and comments in the home stretch to Election Day, writes Andrew Feinberg
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Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower-court ruling that prevented portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion from being enforced
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South African runners don cheeky attire for annual race to spotlight prostate cancer
A crowd of South African men ran through the streets of Johannesburg in purple swim briefs to raise awareness about prostate cancer
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The forgotten Durham figure who travelled 200,000 miles and helped reshape the city
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‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
After discovery of severe bug in the PHP programming language, executives warn of ‘vulnerability tsunami’
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The top 5 causes of lung cancer in non-smokers - and how to limit your risk
Pope Leo XIV is a non-smoker and recently underwent surgery for early-stage lung cancer
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A common culprit may be to blame for your fall sore throat
Cranking up the heat as days grow colder could be making it worse
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Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
President Donald Trump is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer
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AP Interview: Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves, darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer spent nearly two hours in the water as his team rescued 16 survivors from a boat wreck off Mexico's Baja California coast
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Italy's cities in security 'lockdown' for Saturday protests
On 24 October Rome will be locked down with 1,500 officers, Milan with 1,800 police and soldiers.
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‘Stay away from Scarborough town centre’ say police as floods cause chaos
There are serious problems in Scarborough tonight (Friday). Much of the town centre has been hit by flash flooding after heavy rain. Cars are getting stranded in floodwater and police are urging people to stay away. Flooded areas include...
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Telegraph ‘to cut up to 100 jobs’ in plans to become ‘AI-powered media business’
It comes after the newspaper was bought by German media giant Axel Springer earlier this summer for £575 million
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Trump boasts he ordered DOJ to sue Alaska to toss out results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche has declined to pledge DOJ’s independence from the White House and would not rule out similar suits in other states
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Man dies after car crashes into Wolverhampton Lidl
West Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene with others requiring treatment.
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Macron condemns racism after one killed in ‘terrorist’ shooting near Paris
Gunman opens fire from car in Trappes and Verrière, killing one and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girl
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Singers and musicians urge Scottish Government to rethink trad music company plans
The Scottish Government’s plans to give traditional music the 'same platform' as opera, ballet and classical music have sparked concerns.
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New York state woman charged with voting illegally says she recently learned she wasn’t a citizen
A Syracuse, New York, woman has been charged with voting illegally in one of the latest arrests touted by the Trump administration as it hunts for noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections
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Dónal Lunny: Celebrated Irish musician dies aged 79
A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.
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GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
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Police issue murder probe update after body found in wheelie bin in Plymouth
A man was found “partially within a wheelie bin” with stab wounds at around 6.40am on Wednesday in a service lane off Grand Parade
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Burnham says he will ‘make no apology’ for Celebrity Gogglebox appearance
The Prime Minister said he is trying to ‘lead with a bit of lightness’
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Flooding causing disruption for motorists and householders in town
Flooding is causing disruption in Scarborough, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid certain areas. including at Lidl
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Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine
Republican senator faces critical re-election battle in state where president’s trade war has outraged voters
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Knicks staff get empty boxes and phishing test instead of rings on banner night
Staff members’ reactions ranged from annoyance to genuine anger, team sources said
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Lines Drawn In Hawaii Battle: Golf Course Views Vs. Luxury Development
A feud is escalating in Princeville, Kaua‘i, over a closed golf course
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Prince William reveals he once dreamed of being a DJ
The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.
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Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old
The family lawyer says an allegation of shoplifting "does not warrant the death" of a child.
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With hurricane off Mexico sharing name with Vice President JD Vance, the social media memes fly
Vice President JD Vance is traveling the U.S. supporting Republican candidates, while another Vance is on a whirlwind tour off Mexico's Pacific Coast
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Amanda Owen's son Miles takes on major responsibility as family faces fresh challenge
Amanda Owen's son Miles is taking on major farming and renovation responsibilities as the family tackles fresh challenges at Ravenseat and Anty John's.
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Flooding causing disruption for motorists and householders in town
Flooding is causing disruption in Scarborough, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid certain areas. including at Lidl
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Mummies removed from two Glasgow museums over consent concerns
A number of Egyptian mummies have been removed from two Glasgow museums amid concerns over "informed consent" from the deceased
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Meghan did not let her father see her children to protect them
Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication.
