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Renewables tycoon exposed for child pornography after asking shop to wipe hard drives
Alexander Hensher, 48, whose address was given as a £2m Chelsea townhouse, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates' Court
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What Trump really has to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections
Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the filibuster
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National park volunteers help preserve rare AA call box in Yorkshire Dales
Volunteers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park have helped preserve one of Britain’s rare surviving AA roadside call boxes, carrying out…
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Major tourist spot closed as three more earthquakes hit southern Spain
The tremors followed Saturday's 5.0-magnitude earthquake in the historic city of Granada
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Cocaine and cannabis worth more than £160 million seized at port
290 kilograms of cannabis were found stashed inside a hardwood flooring shipment
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‘Ill-fated’ Burlesque Musical performance cancelled yet again at Sunderland Empire
Theatregoers have been left devastated after another performance of Burlesque the Musical at Sunderland Empire was cancelled around an hour before…
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Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday
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Artificial intelligence to stop nuisance 101 police calls about late pizza
The non-emergency line receives ridiculous reports on issues from delayed pizza delivery to requests for a lift
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Andy Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.
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Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
President Donald Trump has been promoting new data showing U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago
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Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp
Georgia senator Ossoff has taken shots at the president over the Iran war, affordability and “not taking his job seriously”
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‘Our task is to laugh at these enemies’: the Ukrainian unit posting drone videos of Russian soldiers’ last moments
Creators of chase compilations reject any moral qualms and say they show ‘death is waiting’ for those who join war
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CDC's new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them
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Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East
A ship was hit by a projectile while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz
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New jobs created as £3m Darlington dealership revamp unveiled
Drive Motor Retail has officially unveiled its newly redeveloped Darlington dealership, following an investment of over £3 million that has…
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Teams working 'around the clock' to fix collapsed sewer as road remains shut
Teams are "working around the clock" to fix a collapsed sewer in Norton - and said the road will reopen as soon as possible.
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Rescue mission after boat found with engine failure drifting out to sea in North East
Tynemouth RNLI crews were training on their new Tamar-class lifeboat when they spotted a lone RIB drifting out to sea off South Pier after its…
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This new tool helps pick the best beach for you to travel to
From quiet coves to lively Caribbean hotspots, Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide reveals the best beaches for every kind of traveller. #Destinations
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Covid U-turns in Boris Johnson’s government were like a ‘slow-moving car crash’
Lee Cain said the government was making the same mistake ‘over and over again’
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One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
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National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.
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Some retailers not passing on wholesale fuel price falls quickly enough – CMA
The competition watchdog raised concerns in its latest update over ‘passive pricing strategies’ used by the majority of retailers.
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Why is feeding deer in The Royal Parks a problem?
From safety risks to photography tips, here is what you need to know about the deer in London's Royal Parks.
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Georgia man deported from Fiji to face $165m crypto Ponzi scheme charges
Edward Zimbardi, 59, who had fled US, will appear in court in Los Angeles on wire fraud and money-laundering charges
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Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the waterway would remain closed until Washington lifted its naval blockade, released frozen Iranian assets and dropped oil sanctions, as an unidentified projectile hit a ship transiting the strait, causing at least one casualty.
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Esports Nations Cup delayed to 2027 as Iran war continues
Organisers say postponing the contest will allow them to lay on the event fans deserve.
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The drones that the UK supplies Ukraine following Russia’s threat
Ukrainian forces used unmanned aircraft manufactured by two UK companies
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Divers join search for missing soldier Liam Potts who vanished after night out
Diving teams have joined the search for a missing soldier as police continue to probe a disturbance and crash on the night of his disappearance
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Premier League Golden Boot: Who could rival Erling Haaland for award?
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship
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Romanian killer guilty of ‘strikingly similar’ murder in UK years after release
Eugeniu Neamtu has been found guilty of stabbing his flatmate Gheorghe Trica to death in Walthamstow in February
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TikTok video leads to discovery of translucent underground eel in India
Scientists manually pumped thousands of litres of water from local handpumps to procure a specimen
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Lee Cain: We found 4,000 government comms staff we didn’t know existed
The former head of No 10 comms and Cummings ally on forgotten staff, the many ‘slow-moving car crashes’ of Covid, and Boris Johnson. Maja Anushka reports
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Enzo Fernandez: Is possible Man City move this year's Isak to Liverpool?
Enzo Fernandez's possible Manchester City move is following the pattern of Alexander Isak's transfer last summer - and creating headaches for Chelsea.
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Sophie Adenot to become first French woman to conduct spacewalk at ISS
The spacewalk is scheduled to start at around 1400 CET and last six and a half hours, with the goal of replacing a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA. #EuropeNews
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IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about donors at northern Cyprus clinics
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
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Alleged victim tells Alan Jones’s barrister he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ and to ‘get real’ during combative cross-examination
Former broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges in relation to six men
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Frasers ups stake in Hugo Boss after bidding to buy entire brand
The retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser said it had increased its shareholding of the German fashion brand to nearly 48%.
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First bluefin tuna since 1939 caught and landed in the North Sea
Hollywood stars like Clark Gable and David Niven were drawn to the area for the chance to catch the enormous 'Tunny' fish
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Heavy rain brings flood threat as ‘shock’ temperature drop set to hit UK
The ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ in parts of the UK could result in surface flooding
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Burnham announces disabled bus pass holders will get unlimited free travel
The £60m project will be funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Transport
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North York Moors programme promotes wellbeing through nature
The North York Moors National Park is launching Mindful Month in September, offering events and activities focused on nature, art and heritage to…
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Teesside teen had half her brain disconnected to end years of relentless seizures
Neive Williams, who suffers from Rasmussen’s encephalitis, had half her brain disconnected in a life-changing surgery.
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'No excuse' as fly-tippers fined over £2,900 after dumping waste in County Durham
Three people have been ordered to pay more than £2,900 in fines, surcharges and court costs after separate fly-tipping offences in Chilton and…
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UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years
When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit would change, a pool of UK drivers was somewhat divided
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Brenda Blethyn teases return to North East ITV drama Vera which ran for 14 series
Actress Brenda Blethyn played DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera and said she'd love to return for a special episode.
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Blue plaque unveiled for historic glassworks chimney saved from demolition
A new South Tyneside blue plaque has been installed on the former Cookson Glassworks chimney in South Shields, commemorating the town’s historic…
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North East theatre seeks licence for alcohol sales and live music - public notice
Middlesbrough Little Theatre has applied for a new premises licence, with the application submitted to Middlesbrough Council’s Licensing Authority…
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Hayden Panettiere: Ex Wladimir Klitschko says family is in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
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South East Water says supplies restored to about 7,400 Kent properties
Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.
