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Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths
Supermarkets say they are exploring ways to keep people safe, but experts claim the tech is ‘normalising surveillance’
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Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza
Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefire
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Met Police apologises for exposing email addresses of 143 alleged Al Fayed victims
The Met reported the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office
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White House denies Susie Wiles’ phone hacked again after UK Prime Minister text hoax
Denial comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham was taken in by a hoaxer who claimed to be Wiles in a text exchange
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Why this Middlesbrough landmark is making locals do a double take
Visitors to Middlesbrough town centre may have noticed something missing from the Town Hall clock - here's why the iconic landmark has lost its…
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Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England
After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes.
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Muddy cleanup ahead as Tropical Storm Lala moves west of Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala has left behind a muddy mess from intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii’s main islands
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Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog is reviewing a controversial DEA tactic in which agents permitted fentanyl to reach the streets to build cases against traffickers
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Police searching for missing man Liam in Wylam believe he entered river
Police searching for a missing 22-year-old believe he has entered the River Tyne as desperate searches to find him continue.
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Video. 7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival
Video. Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium.
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Paedophile used accounts under his children's names to view child sex abuse pictures
A North East paedophile used accounts under his own children’s names to access sickening child sexual abuse images.
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Amy Hunt: GB sprinter wins four golds at the European Championships
Relive Great Britain's Amy Hunt's "iconic" European Championships where the sprinter won four gold medals with victories in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the mixed 4x100m relay.
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American tourist dies after being struck by lightning hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
Authorities have closed large sections of the volcano's slope to hikers due to prolonged volcanic activity
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England vs Pakistan: Joe Root's captaincy style analysed
What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?
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Why rightwing critics are wrong to say the Australian super system is broken
Spending on aged pension will be stable for decades to come, experts argue, despite claims by Bragg and Hanson
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Family of bus driver shot dead outside London pub ‘heartbroken’
Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa died last Monday after being shot outside a pub in Clapham
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China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates ever
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Regulars and staff rally behind pub facing closure after 'unprovoked' attack
Regular customers and former staff have spoken in support of a County Durham pub facing the possible loss of its licence following a serious assault.
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How desperate will Trump get with his crusade to seize control of federal elections?
Trump is losing a bogus ‘election integrity’ crusade as he approaches the final days before midterms. Alex Woodward lays out his options on next steps
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Fire that started on St Helen Auckland field and spread to gardens treated as arson
The cause of a fire which spread from a field and went on to damage six properties in St Helen Auckland has been revealed as deliberate arson.
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Major chain announces opening date for new Darlington restaurant
A major fast-food chain has announced the opening date of its new premises in Darlington.
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Bonnie Tyler's Swansea funeral sees tributes to Welsh singer
Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.
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Engineer dies of brain bleed after being misdiagnosed with sinusitis
Shre Chatterjee tried for nearly two months to get help for his symptoms
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Watch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, completed his papers using eye-gazing technology.
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FTSE 100 drifts lower as oil price pushes higher
The FTSE 100 index closed down 29.81 points, 0.3%, at 10,720.30.
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Well-known North Yorkshire restaurant to move to larger venue under new name
A well known North Yorkshire restaurant is set to close its current venue temporarily as it prepares to move to a larger site under a new name.
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Louisiana man allegedly killed his wife and drove her body across states before arrest
Authorities say man, 50, shot wife in Louisiana and put her body in car before driving and being stopped in Tennessee
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Irish premier says fatal crash the result of ‘irresponsible and dangerous act’
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was ‘shocked and saddened’ at the horrific road crash which saw five teenagers die and left four others seriously injured
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Bishop Auckland vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: new setback for group's credibility
Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles over a fault with the rear-view camera, further fuelling questions over the carmaker's credibility. #EuropeNews
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Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams
Ohio State and Oregon give the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years
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August bank holiday 2026 benefit payment date changes and cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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‘Petty’ council dispute breaks out over volunteer litter pick
Pride in Pill has been using the red bags for the last eight years without issue
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Raytheon awarded $22.9Bn ‘landmark’ contract to boost Tomahawk output for US Navy
Raytheon said that the deal will boost annual Tomahawk output to over 1,000 missiles, up from its present rate of 60 per year
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Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans
Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.
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Pictures as crowds flock to County Durham show returning after a seven year break
18 images as crowds descended on popular County Durham show last weekend as the event returned after a seven year break.
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Last chance to visit North East Museum before doors shut for £13million makeover
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens will close on Saturday, August 29 for a £13.6m redevelopment, with work expected to continue for four years…
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.
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Mount Etna: US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Italian volcano
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.
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Bruno Fernandes transfer news: Manchester United will reject any offer for captain amid Galatasaray interest
Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.
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Bonnie Tyler is remembered as worldwide star at her Welsh funeral
Fans have gathered outside a Welsh church to honor singer Bonnie Tyler, who died last month at age 75
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Sainsbury’s store suspends AI scanning after customer wrongly flagged as shoplifter
Sainsbury’s has insisted the incident was a result of ‘human error’ and not due to the AI technology
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Britain's Princess Eugenie names new daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina
Britain’s Princess Eugenie has named her first daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina
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Sebastien Pocognoli: Scotland make young and brave choice for national head coach job
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.
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From ‘Nashville’ to ‘Remember the Titans,’ Hayden Panettiere’s notable roles and where to watch
Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at 36, spent her life in front of the camera
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Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
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Government issues fresh statement over County Durham NHS trust breast cancer scandal
The government has issued a fresh statement in relation to the breast cancer scandal at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
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Wildfires: Phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.
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California’s most famed attraction spells doom for the local community
A 90-mile stretch of some of the most scenic roadway in the nation reopened this year, writes Graig Graziosi, but not everyone is celebrating as California’s Big Sur struggles to find its latest identity
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s latest bid to reverse E Jean Carroll sex abuse award
Conservative-led High Court shoots down Trump’s second attempt to reverse defamation and sexual abuse verdict
