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Train derails near Essex town of Wickford
Greater Anglia incident happens day after two passengers seriously injured in East Sussex derailment
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Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve
Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
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Pub fans confused as County Durham live music spot appears closed without warning
The music venue in Crook appears to have suddenly closed, leaving visitors confused.
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Video. Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Video. Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.
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New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.
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What are the proposed driving licence changes and when would they happen?
People aged 70 and over won’t have to retake their driving tests under new government rules
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Nigel Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.
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Amy Hunt: Can getting glammed up really improve your performance?
Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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People in Clacton react to Nigel Farage's by-election win
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
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Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade
Shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in July as a boost from government tax refunds faded
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Mount Etna ash keeps Sicily’s largest airport closed for fifth straight day
Persistent ash spewing from Mount Etna is continuing to disrupt travel plans for holidaymakers looking to fly from Sicily’s largest airport
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'Despicable' GP sexually assaulted woman saying he was 'checking for lumps'
A “despicable” GP who sexually assaulted a woman by grabbing her breasts and saying he was “checking for lumps” has been jailed.
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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
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Grandmother spared jail after fatal car park crash that killed 81-year-old pedestrian
Linda Hall was given a suspended sentence after guilty to causing the death of Rita Grimshaw, 81, by careless driving
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How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake
Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, affecting a large part of the western region
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Vance says keeping gas prices low ‘goal number one’ for Iran war
Vice President JD Vance moves to reassure voters that the Trump administration is working to resolve the conflict and bring down the cost of oil, which has spiked with the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz
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Karoline Leavitt’s resignation left Trump blindsided with no replacement: official
White House press briefings will be given by top officials — as they had been intermittently during Leavitt’s maternity leave — but names are being bandied about for a down-the-line permanent replacement
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Video. Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings
Video. Mount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano.
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Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after incurable cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.
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Glyn Razzell refused prison release after killing his wife
Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.
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Two prisoners charged after attack on Sara Sharif's father
Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
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Jimmy Rimmer: European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
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Luigi Mangione to appear in court amid reports of plea deal over healthcare CEO’s killing – live
Earlier this week prosecutors and Luigi Mangione’s lawyers filed a joint letter requesting the hearing at 11am on Friday in Manhattan federal court
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Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer
More than 180 minors among those detained, as firefighters tackle blazes across Europe amid record-breaking heatwave
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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth millions taken in daring heist
Artwork by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse all recovered
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Killer who refused to reveal where wife’s body is to remain in prison
Mrs Razzell’s relatives and loved ones urged the High Court to block his release
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Smokers know tobacco causes cancer but less about heart risks
A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through.
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Growth plans in focus at JD Sports after pressure on chief executive
On Thursday August 20, boss Regis Schultz will unveil a trading update for the sportswear retailer’s performance.
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Tehran brings back cleric behind 2009 crackdown to lead Basij militia
Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC's intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might need to manage unrest in the near future.
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Enzo Fernadez: Chelsea set deadline for Man City for offers for Argentine
Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
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Man, 78, killed after being ‘trampled by cattle’ at National Trust estate
John Orton died after being injured by animals at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk on July 13
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One million sign petition to keep PC Andrew Harper's killers in jail
The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
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Firefighters called to field blaze next to Darlington electric substation
Firefighters battled a field blaze next to an electric substation between Salters Lane and Yarm Road in Darlington on Thursday (August 13).
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Jeremy Bamber’s legal team challenge ban on his talking to the media
Lawyer says restriction comes at ‘significant moment’ in appeal process for White House Farm murder conviction
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Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
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Houseboat owners left high and dry by shrinking water levels
Levels in one river have dropped far enough to be classed as ‘notably low’ by the Environment Agency
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Six arrested as weapons, drugs and cash seized in North East police crackdown
Six people have been arrested during Northumbria Police’s Operation Impact day of action across North Tyneside, with officers targeting serious…
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KLM flight to Teesside Airport forced to return to Amsterdam after 'technical issue'
Holidaymakers on a flight bound for Teesside Airport were forced to divert back to Amsterdam after a ‘technical issue’ mid-flight.
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Darlington driver banned after drink-driving offence on A1
Darlington man Andrew Robinson has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink-driving on the A1 in Lincolnshire.
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Video. In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble
Video. In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.
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Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon
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'Deliberate' fire at North East woodland sees 40,000 sq m grassland go up in flames
Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to Errington Woods, New Marske, at around 7.20pm on Thursday (August 13), following reports of smoke coming from…
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North East chicken takeaway told to improve after getting zero food hygiene rating
A Middlesbrough takeaway has been handed a food hygiene rating of zero. Chicago’s Chicken, in Linthorpe Road near St Barnabas Church, has been…
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What to do if you find yourself near a wildfire
The National Fire Chiefs Council said England and Wales had been struck by 1,017 wildfires this year
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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials
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What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.
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Operator boss insists UK trains are safe in heatwave after Lewes derailment
Investigation under way after incident left two passengers with severe injuries
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Aviva boss urges Chancellor to clamp down on pre-budget policy rumours
Dame Amanda Blanc wants the Government ‘not to fly kites’ with possible policy changes ahead of the budget on October 28.
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Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threat
The risk of wildfires, water shortages, poor harvests and escalating fuel and fertiliser prices have plunged many into financial difficulty – prompting calls for emergency cash support
