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Man haunted by trapped wife’s screams as Airbnb fire killed her and their baby: suit
Exclusive: John Hubbard IV, 40, who lost his wife and their 1-year-old daughter, ‘will never be able to recover from hearing [her] through a trapped door while their lives ended in flames and smoke,’ the former patrolman’s complaint states.
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North Yorkshire RAF base warns residents of months of extra flying including at night
Residents near RAF Leeming should brace for increased aircraft activity.
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Album of the year? Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’: Euronews Culture’s review and verdict
It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year.
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Australia v Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim hits century as tourists continue to dominate
Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.
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Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old silencer restrictions
‘This is the first time in 92 years that any gun owner has been able to do this,’ a Gun Owners of America official says
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Police issue Seaham Harbour water warning after several people get into difficulty
Durham Police have issued a warning after responding to several incidents involving people getting into difficulty in the water at Seaham Harbour.
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Families invited behind the scenes at North East racing yards
Families across the North East are being invited to get up close to racehorses during a series of free events this month as part of National…
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USS George Washington reportedly en route to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns over conditions onboard – US politics live
Lincoln has been on record-breaking deployment for more than 200 days, with reports of service members attempting to jump overboard and chronic food shortages
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Residents told to ‘stay away’ as huge fires cause ‘extensive’ devastation
Multiple people were hospitalised as fires broke out across the region in scenes described as ‘apocalyptic’
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Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enough
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Firefighters battle 'deliberate' blaze for eight hours at Eston Hills
Firefighters battled a 'deliberate' fire for around eight hours last night (August 13) at Eston Hills.
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US special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines and help deter aggression in Asia
A U.S. military official says American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines and other countries in Asia
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Influencer war overtakes summer fun on Nantucket
Islanders say neither sharks nor ghosts worry them — it’s the content creators on shore who are ruining their summer. As Dairy Boy founder Paige Paul plants herself in the center of the conflict, correspondent Alex Hannaford drops anchor on the simmering culture war just off Cape Cod
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Mother jailed for baby daughter's hairdryer burns death
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
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Nolan Wells’ parents recount ordeal of son’s death at Atlanta convention
Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton, also present at National Association of Black Journalists, demanded ‘truth’ and ‘transparency’ in Wells’ case
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Man and woman arrested over grass fire that damaged four houses
The grass fire in Stoke-on-Trent started at around 4.15pm on Thursday
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Trump took aide Harp whose brother called their relationship ‘unhealthy,’ on jet swap
Just two other aides and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are known to have joined the president, as Secretaries of State and Treasury Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent, along with the press corps, remained on the decoy Air Force One flight out of Turkey
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Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".
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FPL 2026-27: Best picks, differentials and who to avoid this year
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
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Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif’s father
Steven Sansom and Adam Watson accused of trying to kill Urfan Sharif, who murdered his daughter, in prison
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Europe on fire as record-breaking temperatures hit continent
The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change
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CNN makes congressman squirm for not returning Max Miller cash after abuse claims
Meanwhile, Democrats are pumping money into the Ohio Republican’s general election opponent
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Newsom suggests Hegseth take a drug test after latest public appearance
‘He's delusional, manic, agitated,’ the California governor wrote on X
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Drinking, fighting and 'urinating' on caravans - anti-yob order issued for beach
An anti-yob order has been issued after a spate of underage drinking, noise and fighting at Redcar
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House Republican says Congress ‘should do a little more’ for the rich
Wisconsin’s Glenn Grothman, up for re-election in November, says he believes more should be done to support America’s wealthiest citizens
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Border chief defends plan for barriers in national park despite pushback
Rodney Scott says the controversial project is needed to keep Big Bend National Park ‘safe, secure, and pristine’
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Luxury North Yorkshire wedding venue appeals ban on fireworks and music after 11pm
A luxury hotel and wedding venue has launched a planning appeal against restrictions stopping fireworks at events and music after 11pm in its…
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White House pressuring Netanyahu to condemn Israeli settler siege in West Bank
The diplomatic intervention escalated after American authorities discovered that a Palestinian-American's residence was among those targeted
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Darlington Amazon worker honoured for support of Black communities
Amazon employee Henry Jacob, from Darlington, has been recognised at the company’s annual “That’s BENtastic!”
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Iran claims 'trillion-dollar damage' as Gulf oil spills spread
Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline.
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South Korean airport becomes world's busiest for international traffic
The airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data from the Airports Council International (ACI).
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Eurovision Song Contest considers rule changes to discourage mass voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
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Can Chelsea go from 10th to Premier League title again?
With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?
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Video. Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes
Video. Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed.
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Digested week: Humid New York or London’s oven-blast heat? Tough one to call
Plus, heartbreakingly brilliant Cats: the Jellicle Ball, summer reads and Taylor Swift’s low-key wedding
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The best exhibitions to see this summer in Europe
From riveting retrospectives to perspective-shifting showcases, 2026 has already spoilt us with an incredible selection of exhibitions. Here's a round-up of the best ongoing ones to catch across Europe. #Art
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Man dies following major incident at luxury Southampton seaside hotel
Phone lines at the Harbour Hotel were temporarily unavailable as a result of the incident
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Man arrested in County Durham on suspicion of having sexual communication with child
Durham Police confirmed that an 18-year-old man was arrested in Trimdon Station at around 4.15pm on Thursday (August 13), on suspicion of sexual…
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Instagram accounts fuel Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
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Albanian ambassador attacks UK right wing for ‘unhinged’ fixation with 2022 migrant surge
Exclusive: Uran Ferizi says arrivals fell sharply after short-lived influx, but country continues to be stigmatised
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Will we get another heatwave this summer? Here’s what we know
Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began
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Readers slam Farage’s Clacton no-show as police dispute ‘threat’
Our readers aren’t buying Reform’s explanation for Nigel Farage’s no-show at the count – and with the donations investigation reopened within hours of his win, many say the real story is only just beginning
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More ad screens ‘unlikely’ to distract Sunderland drivers on roundabouts, firm says
The proposed sites are at Saint Benedict’s Way and Stockton Road near St Benedict’s Hospice, and Newcastle Road and Shields Road near Sunderland…
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Memorial for second world war vandalized with bubbles and graffiti in Washington
Interior department calls incident ‘utter disgrace’ after area filled with bubbles and paint reading ‘Clean hands Dirty $’
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Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli PM criticised by political rival for attacking an international ally and overseeing ‘horrific diplomatic failure’
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Man wanted for assaults and controlling behaviour 'likely to be' in County Durham
Sam Walsh, 49, from Colburn, in North Yorkshire, is wanted by police officers in connection with the serious offences, with polcie saying he's…
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First Thing: Court files show how federal agents spied on anti-ICE protesters | Martin Belam
Undercover agents infiltrated meetings, private chats and local events. Plus Wile E Coyote returns to the big screen
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The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright launches touching tribute for beloved pets
Peter Wright, who stars on the Channel 5 shows The Yorkshire Vet and Springtime on the Farm, has helped launch a touching new scheme to help owners…
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Pair charged with attempted murder after Sara Sharif’s father attacked in prison
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after the father of murdered schoolgirl Sara Sharif was attacked in prison.
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Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
