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Massachusetts teen accused of killing mother and brother used ChatGPT
District attorney says Arjun Aravind, 17, used internet and AI to search for fantasy stories regarding killing of his family
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Multiple fires destroy homes and cause devastation in West Midlands
The region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across "one of the most significant" incidents in its history.
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North East gaming agency lands major contract with new ITV betting service
The Teesside-based firm will help ITV reach more users through Google, app stores and AI-powered search platforms.
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CPS director apologises for failings in case of rapist-murderer Simon Levy
Stephen Parkinson says court should have been told that sex offender was being investigated for even more serious offences
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Why the hot weather is causing a shift in what UK house buyers are looking for
‘This summer’s heatwaves appear to be influencing how people think about their homes,’ a property expert at Rightmove said
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Rangers: What's gone wrong for Derek McInnes and his side?
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
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Internet divided on verdict for Lindsay Clancy’s trial over death of her three kids
While court witnesses recount a loving mother seeking psychiatric help, online creators are picking apart phone logs and errand timelines to build their own theories about what really happened in January 2023
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Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU
A Massachusetts court has ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees
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Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in Lewes
"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
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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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BBC News quiz of the week: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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California prisons failed to protect women inmates from staff sexual abuse: DOJ
The federal government on Thursday gave California's prison system 49 days to remediate the conditions that enabled the rampant abuse
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Huge West Midlands fires cause ‘extensive devastation’ as many forced to flee homes
Multiple people were hospitalised as fires broke out across the region in scenes described as ‘apocalyptic’
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Man City's Tijjani Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
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Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready
Pilot scheme will provide three weeks of training as part of UK government’s latest attempt to address Neets crisis
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US conducted ‘mass spying campaign’ against leftwing groups and anti-ICE protesters, records reveal
DHS sent undercover agents to meetings and infiltrated chats of groups opposing Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Fireworks light skies over Pakistan’s capital as crowds celebrate Independence Day
Fireworks light up Pakistan’s capital as crowds celebrate the 79th anniversary of independence
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CNN’s Bash makes GOP congressman squirm over Max Miller cash
Meanwhile, Democrats are pumping money into the Ohio Republican’s general election opponent
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White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
White House border czar Tom Homan is defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks
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Burnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plans
Mr Burnham will tell small business owners he has their back, and said there is ‘more to do’ to ‘deliver jobs and growth in every postcode’
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Former North East job centre could become 84 student studios under revived plans
Fresh plans have been submitted to convert Sunderland’s former John Street job centre into 84 student studios, with two new floors, a gym and…
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Subscription traps: I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted charges
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
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Excitement as historic Spitfire plane spotted over skies of North East
A historic Second World War Spitfire caught the attention of people across the North East after being spotted in the skies and Teesside…
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Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name on building
The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.
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Super League: Leeds Rhinos 16-20 Leigh Leopards - Leopards ruin Leeds' 100% home record
Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.
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Rangers warn visitors to watch out for flying rabid bats at one National Park
One even got caught in a woman’s hair last weekend, says the National Park Service
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Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say
Police say a Minnesota man used a screwdriver to fatally stab his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare before killing himself
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Polls close in UK by-election as Farage and Count Binface face-off
Vote counting has already begun and will continue through the night with a result expected by around 7:00 am local time on Friday. #EuropeNews
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Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push
The Chilean government has transferred nearly 300 of the country’s most dangerous inmates to a new maximum-security prison, as conservative President José Antonio Kast seeks to regain momentum on his key campaign pledge to combat organized crime
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Solar eclipse glasses recycling: What to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
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European Athletics Championships 2026: Amy Hunt wins 200m gold as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
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European Athletics Championship: Amy Hunt wins gold in women's 200m
GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
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Jury selected for trial of ex-gang leader accused in Tupac Shakur’s murder
Opening statements in the Las Vegas murder trial are expected to begin Monday
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DWP confirms early benefit and pension payment date for millions this month
Sir Stephen Timms has issued an update to people receiving universal credit, Pip, and the state pension
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Police investigate death of 75-year-old woman following burglary
Detective leading the investigation says police are awaiting the post-mortem examination
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Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton
Leader of Reform UK on course to defeat Count Binface and an assortment of fringe candidates as polls close in Essex
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Family make ‘desperate’ appeal for answers after grandmother killed in her home
Rose Johnston was found with a blunt-force head injury at her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, on Saturday October 4 last year
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Judge tosses Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard University
The legal complaint had claimed Harvard failed to adequately shield Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel
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Flock moves to increase oversight of camera use after police surveillance misuse
Flock CEO Garrett Langley stated that key platform updates will convert previously optional safeguards into mandatory features for all users by Jan. 1
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Two seriously injured as train derails in south England, police say
The ambulance service said there were around 150 passengers on board the train which departed from London Victoria station and veered off the tracks shortly before 4:00 pm local time. #EuropeNews
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Picturesque Northumberland beach named one of best in UK for dog owners
A beach in Northumberland has been named one of the best dog-friendly beach in the UK as part of the latest Time Out list.
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Bonnie Tyler's 80s hit spiked in Spotify streams during solar eclipse
Bonnie Tyler's friend Mal Pope heard Total Eclipse of the Heart playing throughout Mumbles in Swansea.
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Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain West Midlands grassfire
About 60 crew responding to blaze covering about 16 hectares near Stourbridge golf course
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Who will be the next White House press secretary?
Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent position
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Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’
Kyiv reportedly suggested mutual agreement in attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor
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How many bears are there in CT? Here’s what it takes to find out.
Researchers in Connecticut are conducting the first scientific survey of the state's black bear population in over a decade
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US cancer patients are facing longer waits for surgery - the consequences are dire
Longer wait times have been tied to an increased risk of death
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Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala
Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron, and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall
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Passengers hurt as train derails, flinging carriages sideways
Carriages ‘jumped upwards’ says survivor as air ambulance and rail crash investigators attend scene in Lewes, East Sussex
