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Twenty-two more bodies recovered after Zimbabwe boat accident
Death toll now stands at 68, with 18 children among the killed after ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
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Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta
Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory
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17-year-old charged with murder in 2025 slaying of Utah mom and her 8-year-old son
The arrest in this case follows bizarre evidence found at the Utah murder scene, detailed in previously unsealed court documents
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Thousands raised for Jason Arday’s family as public support pours in after his death
It comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the professor’s death as a ‘tragedy’ and called for a moment of reflection
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Man Utd 2-4 AC Milan: Marcus Rashford returns as Ruben Amorim's Milan highlight issues for Michael Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 68 as more bodies are recovered
Eighteen children are among the dead after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
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Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans gather to pay respects as coffin brought home
Fans line streets singing Total Eclipse of the Heart ahead of Welsh singer’s Swansea funeral
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French launch rescue operation as 140 migrants attempt Channel crossing to UK
Around 40 migrants got stranded by the tide as they waited to board a ‘taxi-boat’ off the coast of France
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Hawaii bracing for ‘enormous’ storm as Lala strengthens into a hurricane
The Big Island has not experienced a direct hurricane landfall in 155 years
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The Yorkshire Dales village where Hollywood film star had a secret retreat
Sir Patrick Stewart owned historic Scar Top House near Hebden in the Yorkshire Dales for around 25 years before selling the Grade II-listed retreat…
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Trump Cabinet member mocked for awkward TikTok video: ‘Walks like the aliens’
The Small Business Administration is one of several government agencies to launch TikTok accounts after the app was cleared for use by federal employees
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Inside the centuries-old Gothic mansion that could be the North East's grandest home
It's one of the most elegant properties on the market in the North East - step inside this Gothic mansion centuries in the making.
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Durham commissioner calls for tougher drink and drug driving laws
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has called for tougher laws, better public education and greater investment in roads policing after…
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Paranormal weekends featuring haunted objects coming to hotel near Darlington
Hallgarth Hotel at Coatham Mundeville near Darlington is set to host two paranormal and spiritual events billed as the first of their kind in the…
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One Nation senator says parents who support their trans children are engaging in ‘child abuse’
‘There’s male, there’s female, and then there’s mental illness,’ Tyron Whitten says on YouTube show
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55 newborn turtles die after nearby lights lured them away from ocean water
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring officials urged everyone on the island to close indoor blinds after dark, eliminate visible exterior lights and report any disoriented hatchlings to a 24-hour hotline
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Jason Arday subjected to ‘sustained abuse’ since taking Cambridge role, family say
Prof Arday’s family also spoke out against what they say was a ‘campaign of misinformation’ against him
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Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack
A New York City man now faces hate crime charges after barging into Shabbat services and attacking two people at a Manhattan synagogue Friday night
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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta - reports
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
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Liechtenstein to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
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Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth
Family paid tribute to Bristol University geology student, 18, after being notified by Avon and Somerset police
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European Athletics Championships: O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
Kate O'Connor says her late grandmother "would have been jumping for joy" at the Irish athlete claims gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.
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New York City man charged with hate crimes after alleged synagogue assault
Police say Larry Montes struck a woman and a security guard after he disrupted Shabbat services
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Man sues for $10 million after being shot while breaking into Oregon business
Kenneth Voyles claims he was experiencing homelessness at the time of the incident and was seeking shelter inside the business, though he also admits he planned to steal an item from the shop
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How to enjoy a free behind-the-scenes look at racehorses in the North East
Families can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the world of horseracing during National Racehorse Week.
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Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Authorities say a teenage boy and four adults were killed Friday in a series of Michigan shootings
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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.
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Bedbug infestations are increasing - and could be more dangerous than we thought
Bedbugs can be year-round problems but they have traditionally thrived in the summer, forcing victims to seek out costly treatment
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Navy weighs redesign of its main warships to meet Trump’s preferred WWII look: report
Naval experts warn that moving the multistory command center could cost billions of dollars and trigger severe schedule delays
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Over 100 migrants headed for Ceuta arrested in latest border surge
The attempted crossing comes two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, sparking tensions within the EU and fuelling anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide
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Finlay Tarling: Cycling union CPA calls for better helmets for racers
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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The buck stops somewhere else: Trump takes the blame game to a new level
Trump’s tendency to point fingers at others is increasingly in the spotlight before November’s midterm elections, when Republicans are trying to retain control of Congress
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Body found in search for Shropshire student missing on hike
A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.
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Council warns of fake GoFundMe pages claiming to raise funds for wildfire victims
Officials have encouraged the community to remain cautious and ‘help us spread the word so people don’t fall victim to scams’
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Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana
Authorities in Indianapolis have already rescued dozens of people as floodwaters rise along the White River
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Academic Jason Arday's family denounces 'campaign of harassment'
The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.
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Hundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe
One person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia as blazes also hit Germany, Greece and Spain
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Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne
Liechtenstein’s royal house says the tiny country’s rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the principality’s throne
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Five wounded in Virginia State University shooting as police hunt ‘multiple shooters’
The shooting has rocked campus before classes are set to begin on Monday
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Five injured in shooting at Virginia State University with multiple suspects
Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.
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European Athletics Championships: O'Connor leads heptathlon before 800m - KJT off the pace
Ireland's Kate O'Connor is in pole position for heptathlon gold with just the 800m remaining at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, but Katarina Johnson-Thompson is out of contention.
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Teenager pleas guilty to attacking California sea lion in viral video
Tyler Muehl, 18, could face a year in prison for kicking marine animal four times on La Jolla coast
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Wildfires devastate Europe as thousands forced to flee homes
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations. #EuropeNews
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Drug abuse in Israel surges post-October 7, latest data shows
New data shows that one in four Israelis are now engaging in problematic substance use
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County Durham woman warned ex-friend she 'deserves a kicking' in harassment campaign
A woman ran a campaign of harassment, sending threatening messages to a former friend in breach of a court injunction.
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Lisburn Magistrates' Court: Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner
The man, who is in his 40s, cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.
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Trump’s plot to seize elections is hitting roadblocks. How desperate will he get?
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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Thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s killing can a murder trial offer justice?
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis faces trial on Monday over rap star’s death that marked notorious chapter in hip-hop’s history
