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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.
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Disposable barbecues banned as UK battles several wildfires
UK has become more vulnerable to wildfires due to the extreme heat and dry conditions
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Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
Officials say an under-construction tunnel has collapsed at a hydropower project in India’s northern hill state of Uttarakhand, leaving at least seven workers dead
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Scottish restaurant at County Durham shopping centre confirms closure this weekend
A restaurant serving Scottish inspired food at a County Durham shopping centre is set to close this weekend, little more than a year after opening…
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New laws for new football season - VAR, timewasting and subs
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
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Mourners say heartwrenching goodbye to 'remarkable' County Durham six-year-old Bonnie
Mourners have gathered in Stanley at the funeral of a six-year-old Bonnie described as a "remarkable little girl" who brought "so…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
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Residents furious as North East council suspends waste collection due to heatwave
Residents have criticised the council's decision to suspend garden waste collections due to extreme temperatures.
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Linda Razzell’s family makes fresh demand to killer about missing body
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said in her ruling that Razzell’s refusal to disclose the location of Mrs Razzell’s body had caused ‘profound anguish’
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Final countdown begins as Middlesbrough Mela returns this weekend
Middlesbrough Mela returns to Albert Park this weekend, with the free two-day festival celebrating culture, music and food
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Residents jump from windows as fire spreads in Berlin high-rise building
The fire was in the Friedrichshain neighborhood near the Ostbahnhof train station
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Party time for autistic children and families thanks to ‘fantastic’ charity
A FUN-PACKED summer party for autistic young people and their families has been organised by a North East charity described by parents as a…
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Video. Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast
Video. Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate.
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Earl of Wessex achieves grades to study at Royal Agricultural University
James will study rural land and property management at the Cirencester-based university
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Windscreen shattered on bus in County Durham after youths throw 'unknown object'
The windscreen of a double-decker bus travelling through County Durham has been shattered after a group of youths threw an 'unknown…
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Clacton by-election result live: Farage investigation reopened after election win
The Reform UK leader claimed there was a ‘credible threat’ against him attending the count
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Plans for next step in Bishop Auckland market place redevelopment plans revealed
Plans for the next phase of Bishop Auckland’s Market Place redevelopment have been revealed.
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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
After an exceptionally warm spell with temperatures peaking at 27C, conditions in Darlington and County Durham will turn cooler and fresher, with…
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Video. France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns
Video. France evacuated about 500 people from the village of Luglon on Thursday, 13 August, as a fast-moving wildfire swept through drought-hit pine forest in the Landes.
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‘Extensive’ devastation caused by major fire in England as 150 million in Europe to experience temperatures above 35C – Europe live
Four people taken to hospital in Stourbridge, West Midlands as extreme heat continues to grip Europe today
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Count Binface says he is ‘the winning candidate of those who turned up’
‘Over one in four people in this constituency would rather have Count Binface as their MP than the leader of Reform UK, and I’m just getting started’, the joke candidate said
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Young performers invited to summer workshops at North Yorkshire theatre
Young performers are being invited to take centre stage in North Yorkshire this summer as a historic theatre launches a series of workshops aimed at…
