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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.
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Fifa: Kevin Lamour sacked after criticising president Gianni Infantino
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
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A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria
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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
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Netanyahu and Kushner talks make no breakthrough on stalled Gaza deal
Israeli PM again insists troops will not withdraw from strip until Hamas first disarms, but calls meeting constructive
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Breakthrough as scientists use AI to predict how breast cancer could progress
AI has been used to uncover microscopic patterns within breast cancer tumours by scientists
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‘We’re not scroungers – we need it’: PIP claimants slam Reform’s plan to axe benefits
Over half of the UK’s health benefit claimants would be stripped of their payments under the plans announced by Reform UK
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Pep Guardiola documentary: Kyle Walker fallout revealed in intense scenes
A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.
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White House loses it after Ossoff notes Trump’s relationship with 35-year-old aide
The president and two spokespersons piled on the Georgia Democrat, with one aide calling him ‘the biggest cuck loser in politics’
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'Britain's most bashed' bridge in Hinckley hit twice in two days
A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.
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Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year
Previous winners of the award have included Saint Peter, Attica, Orana by the late Jock Zonfrillo, and Quay
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Jason Arday vigil: ‘Imagine what might happen if we were all united’
The thousands supporting Prof Jason Arday on a Monday evening, just 72 hours after his death, are representative of London - diverse in terms of race, age and background, reports The Independent’s Radhika Sanghani
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Disabled bus pass holders to get unlimited free travel
The new scheme will see disabled buss pass holders able to travel for free at any time from next April
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Darlington counting the cost as children's care plans continue to rise
The cost of placing children in external residential care is increasing as Darlington faces growing demand for specialist placements, a council…
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To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
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Over 8,000 in Kent affected by South East Water supply disruption
South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.
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US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high
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Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil
MPs, friends and campaigners gathered to remember former Cambridge professor after his death on Friday
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Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
New voting rules in New Hampshire are changing how students and residents prove their identity
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County Durham man released on bail after arrest over allegations including rape
A Chester-le-Street man arrested for a string of serious offences including rape, child neglect, and possession of a firearm has been released on…
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Most Britons don’t know how to stop someone choking to death, poll finds
Around 300 people die in England every year due to a choking incident, St John Ambulance said
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Deer put down after leaving elderly man with chest injuries in London park
A man had been injured by a stag at the weekend after the animal approached his picnic group looking for food, a Royal Parks spokesperson said
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Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Defense now gets its turn calling witnesses
Prosecutors have finished presenting their case in the emotionally charged trial of Lindsay Clancy
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Pippa Middleton and husband told to dig up ‘unsightly’ car park
The couple had sought retrospective planning permission in February despite building the site in 2025
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Two people taken to hospital after three-car crash closes part of A1
A section of the A1 near Felton has been closed following a three-vehicle collision. Two people were taken to hospital as emergency services…
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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
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Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
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US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran
Energy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blocked
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Reform deputy branded ‘out of touch’ after telling people to ‘enjoy’ climate change
‘If it means that English wine and sparkling wine gets better and better, fantastic,’ says Reform UK deputy leader
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CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman accused of sexual harassment in new lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by a former ABC field producer details claims that the journalist made inappropriate sexual comments and rated a female colleague’s appearance on assignment
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Two arrested as Range Rover ploughs into North East home
A Range Rover was driven into a house.
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Japan dominates digital nomad ranking as Spain makes top ten
Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking. #Destinations
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Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as ‘distracted’ drivers access music
Harvard study finds traffic fatalities increase by 15% on release dates compared with similar days either side
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A1 crash LIVE - Road blocked both ways as emergency services on scene - updates
The A1 is blocked both ways between the Felton turnoff and Swarland turnoff in Northumberland due to a crash.
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Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month
Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. Find out who qualifies and how to act.
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Greatest Rivalry tour: New Zealand in South Africa is rugby's next chapter
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?
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Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan
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Hayden Panettiere: A look back at the ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star’s career in photos
A look at the career of Hayden Panettiere, who began acting as a child and rose to fame as the superpowered cheerleader Claire Bennet in “Heroes.” Panettiere died Sunday at 36.
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Father and son make amazing prehistoric shark discovery during Jersey Shore vacation
Megalodons went extinct approximately 3.58 million years ago
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Batman would have a field day at this under-seige National Park
One even got caught in a woman’s hair last weekend, says the National Park Service
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3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents
Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic
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British Muslim student with valid visa refused entry to US after 23-hour detention
Laith Alani, who had booked week-long trip to visit theme parks and family, believes US border force profiled him on arrival in Orlando
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Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latest
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to global editor Devika Bhat
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John Oliver destroys Hegseth over military’s ‘floating nightmare’ USS Lincoln
The defense secretary claims conditions on the aircraft carrier have been ‘completely misrepresented’
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'High end' pub to take over 150-year-old boozer after dramatic makeover wows punters
The Court, a new high-end pub in Durham, will open on August 28, offering drinks, refined pub classics and Sunday roasts in the former Court Inn…
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European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action, warning of ‘catastrophic’ harvests due to continent-wide drought
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Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
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Vodka brand founded by ballboy kicked by Eden Hazard agrees £500m takeover
Charlie Morgan, who made headlines in 2013 as a Swansea City ballboy after being kicked by the Chelsea winger during a League Cup semi-final, co-founded the business alongside Jackson Quinn
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US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writer
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US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.
