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Who could potentially replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
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Wesley Fofana is handling online hate for 'amazing' Chelsea future
Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "amazing" Chelsea future.
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Oklahoma and Tennessee each execute one man in two of three US executions scheduled on same day
If Alabama execution proceeds, it will be first time in 15 years three judicial killings were carried out in US in one day
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Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwmbran and later died of his injuries
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Teenage Durham bike thief who struck owner with a bottle says it was in self defence
A teenager who admits stealing a bike from a stranger in Durham city centre has denied an alleged wounding charge when the owner tried to retrieve…
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JLR’s recovery from cyber attack hit by Middle East disruption
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said revenues were also dented by the planned wind down of a number of Jaguar models
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Trump claims making daylight saving time permanent will reduce the murder rate
President Trump claimed making daylight saving time permanent was a cause both sides of the aisle could unite behind
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Britain records its hottest day of the year as summer heat grips parts of Europe, in photos
Britain is enduring another summer heat wave after recording its hottest day of the year Thursday. People also have been seeking relief elsewhere in Europe as another spell of intense summer heat grips the region.
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Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome, Italian police say
Italian media reported that there were no casualties, with the AGI news agency saying employees sheltered in secure areas at the facility. #EuropeNews
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Five key takeaways from results day 2026
Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.
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Pair killed in aircraft crash during ‘short flight experience’ named for first time
An inquest heard how the aircraft ‘unexpectedly crashed’ in a field in Ongar
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Colorado mom has her son ‘arrested’ when he refused to take first day of school photo
‘Refusing your mom a first-day-of-school picture is, in fact, against the law,’ the mom joked
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Forbes’ top editor is ousted after taking $6M ‘gift’ from magazine partner
‘I should have disclosed the gift, and failing to was a serious error in judgment,’ Randall Lane told The New York Times
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Sailor’s texts reveal deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln, report says
Servicemember complains of rotten meat and a lack of supplies in messages home as life aboard aircraft carrier deployed to Middle East since November continues to provoke concern
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Milestone for North East shopping centre rewarded for commitment to shoppers
Dalton Park has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its work to improve health, wellbeing and sustainability for…
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Former soldier to open new Teesside coffee shop named after coffee-loving grandpa
A former soldier is opening Hedley's Coffee Co in Nunthorpe, serving speciality coffee, matcha drinks, fresh bakes and sandwiches.
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Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday
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Mali separatists release 82 soldiers, including some held since a major attack in April
Separatists in northern Mali have released 82 soldiers, including some captured during a nationwide attack on government forces in April
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UK records hottest day of the year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak
Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus expected in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat dome
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Putin puts RFK Jr’s son Conor on most wanted list for fighting in Ukraine war
Conor Kennedy said he was ‘willing to die’ in Ukraine after signing up to fight in 2022. Four years later he has been accused of acting as a mercenary by a Russian court
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UK records hottest day of the year as fifth heatwave reaches 38.1C peak
An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.
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Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes
One of the nation’s largest providers of automated license plate readers is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement
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Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic, killing 1
Record-breaking heavy rain has pounded eastern Japan, flooding roads and homes, paralyzing traffic, and causing power outages near Tokyo
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Your artificial intelligence agent could go rogue and spend your money
A look at how a verification system could be designed offers some insight into some of the technical challenges AI agents are poised to introduce
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Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Tim Payne's jersey from his debut with Paraguay club Olimpia has become a hot item with bids reaching over $3,200
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Labour immigration policy an ‘abject failure’, says Burnham-backing pressure group
Exclusive: A Labour Party pressure group has attacked the government’s approach to immigration, criticising it for adopting a ‘Reform/Conservative style immigration policy’
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Travellers move off football pitch after five days... and set up camp a mile away
Travellers have moved off a Redcar football pitch - and set up camp near Redcar Racecourse instead.
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Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal
Mangione faces two federal stalking crimes that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
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Americans ‘deserve answers’ about Trump’s mysterious ailments, Dick Cheney’s doc says
Dr. Jonathan Reiner asked questions about Trump’s fitness to be president, saying, ‘We have been kept in the dark too long’
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250,000 minifridges recalled over fire and burn hazards
According to the CPSC, the manufacturer has so far logged a minimum of 19 complaints involving units smoking, sparking, melting, burning, overheating, or bursting into flames
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‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse
Readers recall the breathtaking sight and community spirit of the rare celestial treat – and the handmade contraptions they saw it through
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Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Defense secretary said conditions on aircraft carrier deployed in support of Iran war have been ‘completely misrepresented’
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Pub gets fresh look and menu after £500k revamp as new landlord takes over
A new chapter has begun at The Golden Lion pub in Romanby, Northallerton, after nearly £500,000 has been spent on it and a new owner has taken over…
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Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica
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Data center builder sues SpaceXAI for $432.5M in unpaid wages
SpaceXAI has sued Darana Hybrid in return
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Quarter of young Americans say they know someone who lost a job to AI
Younger generations’ AI job-loss fears can reflect frustrations with the economy, politics and society
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Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.
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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment
Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027
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Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level
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Man dies after getting trapped under car he was working on in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to West Auckland last Friday, August 7, after a man in his 70s became trapped under a car.
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Video. Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island
Video. Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan.
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Opening night of Burlesque the Musical cancelled just hours before curtain up
Theatregoers have been left disappointed yet again as the opening of Burlesque the Musical has been cancelled just hours before opening night.
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Video. Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
Video. A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the evacuation of 340 passengers, including 67 children, in the Berezivka district.
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Diamond sector rejects link between lavish ring gifted to Trump and tariff exemption
The statement follows a letter by two Democratic senators demanding answers about the ring
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Driver fined after speeding offence on A693 in County Durham
Leeds driver Patrick Gallagher has received four penalty points after being caught speeding on the A693 in Chester-le-Street by roadside enforcement…
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Champion gymnast celebrates top A-level grades in Bishop Auckland
Champion gymnast Hannah Singlewood is celebrating outstanding A-level results at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop…
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Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest
Indiana faced most outages at 267,000, about 8% of its customers, with severe thunderstorms and wind ahead
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Sex offender bailed to an address two doors down from his victim, Met Police say
Sir Mark Rowley has pointed out failures by other organisations in allowing double-murderer Simon Levy to remain on the streets
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Temu wins High Court battle against fast fashion rival Shein
Shein UK claimed that photographs of its products taken by employees were also used on Temu
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Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion jackpot in biggest prize of year so far
The lucky player has a choice of taking a $450.5 million jump sum or the full amount in 30 payments
