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Live - Millions across Europe hope to catch a glimpse of rare total eclipse
The Moon is first expected to blot out the Sun, leaving only the shimmering glow of its outer corona, in Russia's remote Arctic north, before parts of Greenland and Iceland are enveloped in the arc of its eerie shadow. #EuropeNews
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Joe Root: New Test captain scraps England midnight curfew as he begins second stint
New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.
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‘Only the courts can decide’: Readers on PC Harper killers’ release
Our community has pushed back against calls for Downing Street to carve out an exception for Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, warning that political interference in sentencing threatens judicial independence
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Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fans
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Hundreds queue in Dublin street to buy glasses to watch rare eclipse
A queue outside a shop in George’s Street snaked for hundreds of yards.
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Judge gives arrest warrant warning should woman facing drugs charges not attend court
A woman accused of taking drugs into prison upon her admission to start a sentence could end up back behind bars if she fails to turn up at court…
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Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.
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Trump pushes Supreme Court on mail-in voting after losing another legal battle
Trump’s legal losses could ‘run out the clock’ on his attempts to implement sweeping restrictions, administration says
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County Durham pub getting makeover and taste of Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson's beer is coming to Crook pub The Surtees as part of a major bar makeover with new beer fonts and a cellar upgrade.
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Who will miss the 12 August eclipse: geography, clouds or work
As the country prepares for its first total eclipse over the peninsula since 1912, many will miss it: where they live, the weather, work shifts or simple caution about their eyesight.
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Six boys arrested after Durham Police officer injured in 'stolen' vehicle crash
Six boys have been arrested after a police officer was injured in a Sunderlabnd crash involving a “stolen” vehicle.
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UK poll tracker: Burnham bounce continues as Labour beats Reform in yet another poll
Nigel Farage’s party continues to drop in popularity as the new prime minister’s boost holds steady
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Libyan Marshal Haftar's spy chief killed in Benghazi car bombing
Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated outside a mosque in an LNA stronghold, in what analysts said was a major blow to the Haftar family's security credentials and could delay a US-brokered plan to reunify Libya's rival governments. No group has claimed responsibility.
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ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts concerns of overreach from academics and advocates
Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’
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Sex offenders released on bail ‘day in, day out’ claims police chief
Simon Levy was jailed for life on Wednesday after being found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third
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WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to become deadliest in history
The rare Bundibugyo virus responsible for this current outbreak has no approved vaccines or treatments
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Teesside corner shop shut down after crackdown on illicit tobacco sales
R&N has been ordered to close for three months by Trading Standards and Cleveland Police following an investigation into the sale of illicit…
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UK economy ‘may grow by only 0.3% next year if Middle East disruption goes on’
Internal modelling from the Treasury suggests UK GDP could see growth as low as 0.3% in 2027.
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County Durham man banned for a year after drug-driving offence in Shildon
Justin Bennett, 54, of no fixed abode, Spennymoor,has been disqualified from driving for 12 months after admitting a drug-driving offence in Shildon.
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WhatsApp ‘drops’, price hikes and queues: scramble for solar eclipse specs
Amid doubling prices and fraying tempers, shoppers hunt for elusive eyewear to prepare for rare eclipse of sun
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Darlington dog training school to close as owner issues emotional statement
Darlington's Pawfecter dog training school has announced its closing at the end of the month in an emotional announcement.
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Dealers who pierced man’s heart and filmed violent stab attack found GUILTY of murder
Three drug dealers who pierced a man’s heart in a violent stab attack and filmed him as he cowered in an armchair have been found guilty of murder.
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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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LIVE - Firefighters called to combine harvester blaze in County Durham
Firefighters have been called to a combine harvester blaze in Tudhoe.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly: Chelsea and Manchester United interested in Arsenal midfielder
Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?
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Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland
Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations.
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At least 44 dead after overloaded ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe
The ferry is believed to have capsized while carrying at least 114 adults and five crew members
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Rubio professes his love of Pop-Tarts and hails them as a ‘great American innovation’
The secretary of state defends his love of junk food — especially the ‘60s-era taster pastry — to MAGAsphere influencer Katie Miller
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Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after Trump's quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
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How to protect your eyes at the exact time the solar eclipse will hit North East time
Exact times for peak views of the solar eclipse in Middlesbrough, Durham and Newcastle tonight have been revealed.
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Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation
Rumors of plea deal in federal case have been circulating since June for suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson
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Colander sales ‘surge’ as Britons get ready for best solar eclipse in decades
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.
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Teenage boys arrested after police officer injured by car
The road is currently closed to traffic and officers are expected to remain on scene for a number of hours
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How County Durham’s Scarlett Moffatt went from 'self-critical' to proud of her body
Scarlett Moffatt says motherhood changed her perspective on body confidence, leaving her less self-critical and more appreciative of what her body…
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'Exceptional' new Indian restaurant opens on seafront with beach-inspired bar
Malabar Indian Restaurant and Bar has opened on Dykelands Road in Seaburn after a £250,000 investment transformed the former Prego restaurant site.
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16 inmates rushed to hospital after being hit by lighting in Ohio prison
Nine of the affected inmates have since returned to the facility
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Oil spill off Oman reaches mainland as recovery efforts impacted by war zone
The vessel first reported distress off Yemen in early June following what maritime sources said appeared to be an explosion on board
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Djed Spence: Inter Milan in talks for Tottenham full-back
Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m.
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Honk if your barn is burning: pet goose alerts sleeping Texas family to blaze
Family ‘extremely grateful’ to four-month-old ‘Goosey’ who ran out of fire-billowing building and repeatedly squawked
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North East heart transplant survivor shares nursing dream on BBC One Show
North East teenager Scarlett Ungurs, whose BBC One Show story boosted organ donor registrations, has revealed her ambition to become a transplant…
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Dreamboys announce 'high-energy' show at North East venue
The world-famous Dreamboys are set to bring their latest high-energy stage show to Billingham’s Forum Theatre, it has been announced.
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Mike Lindell blames voting ‘anomalies’ on primary loss despite losing by 10 points
The MyPillow founder and election conspiracy theorist did not explain the alleged ‘anomalies’ that his team found in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary
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Sophie Adenot to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space: 'Fantastic news'
"I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Federal employees get the OK to use TikTok again after ban on government phones
Members of Congress are still banned from keeping the app on their phones
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Los Angeles Lakers: NBA franchise to be sold in record $12.5bn deal to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
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Colombia declares three days mourning for earthquake victims
The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.
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Casting call for North East people to take part in WW1 documentary for £100
A documentary exploring the 1914 bombardment of Hartlepool is seeking two male actors from Teesside to film a dramatisation later this month.
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RFK Jr claims he can’t vote in an election because he is homeless
Health and Human Services Secretary claims 2024 ruling by New York judge left him with ‘no legal residence’
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Mapped: The wildfires scorching the UK during summer of record heatwaves
The National Fire Chiefs Council said its services have responded to 966 wildfires this year, with almost half of those in July alone
