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A landslide at a landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
Guinea's civil protection service says a mountainous heap of refuse has collapsed at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in the capital Conakry, killing 30 people
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Person taken to hospital after Darlington crash closes road
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Darlington.
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Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
Hawk fire has covered more than 13,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno
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Trump aide Natalie Harp trails president on another golf course
Harp was spotted Saturday with the president at his Virginia golf course ahead of his appearance at Sunday’s Indy grand prix
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Trump leads the IndyCar prerace in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have made the short drive to the course of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington
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Who's behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha? | TechCrunch
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.
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‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock
Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision
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Doctor warn that Trump’s weight gain poses ‘strong risk factor’
Trump weighed approximately 238 pounds in May – 14 pounds more than last year and 23 pounds more than the 215 pounds he weighed three years ago
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Farm shop minutes from Darlington praised for ‘fantastic’ meat, coffee and produce
Piercebridge Organic Farmshop and Cafe is based on a 300-acre organic farm, which has been run by the same family since 1964.
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England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation by ECB for reported nightclub incident
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.
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Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash | TechCrunch
Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.
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Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule | TechCrunch
Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
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Seven adorable cats hoping to find loving homes in the North East
From affectionate lap cats to adventurous explorers, seven cats are searching for their forever homes at RSPCA Great Ayton.
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15 photos as Nile Rodgers and Chic wow fans at 'record breaking' North Yorkshire gig
Nile Rodgers and CHIC brought a record-breaking summer of live music in North Yorkshire to a close on Saturday night.
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Trump set to attend America 250 Grand Prix on Washington DC’s National Mall: Live
Public roads across D.C. have been converted into an IndyCar race track for the event to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary
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Tributes pour in for 'heroes' PC Blades and PC Clough after A66 tragedy
Tributes have been pouring in for two Cleveland Police officers described as “heroes” after their lives were cut short in the devastating A66…
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Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians extend contract for 48 hours, delaying possible first strike
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has agreed with its musicians to extend their collective bargaining agreement by 48 hours
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Kevin Keegan: Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to legendary player and manager
Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Pictures show hundreds singing along as 90s pop stars perform in North East concert
Hundreds of music fans packed Keel Square as 90s pop stars brought a day of nostalgic hits to Sunderland.
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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions | TechCrunch
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.
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Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence
Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards
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Trump waves green flag at IndyCar race through Washington DC
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
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Teen convicted of fatal stabbing at high school track meet denied new trial
The Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was denied a new trial on Saturday.
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Fast-moving wildfire in Nevada forces 90,000 to evacuate was human caused: sheriff
‘Please get out if you can right now,’ the sheriff urged
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Clearest sign that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Kushner meets with Jeffries
Republicans appear to agree deck is stacked against them as Trump’s unpopularity grows
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Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated | TechCrunch
Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?
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Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
Devoted Trump aide flooded her now-disabled profile urging people to ‘never concede’ on 6 January 2021
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Here’s why conditions on the USS Lincoln fell apart during its 270-plus days at sea
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home
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CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
Transport secretary asks ‘publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible’
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‘I hate Democrats, but I love Abdul’: voters who left over Gaza return for progressive push
Michigan Senate nominee and others have re-energized one-time Democratic voters who abandoned party under Biden
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CrossCountry train chaos as power cut cancels most services across UK
Journeys are suspended ‘across almost all routes’ until further notice
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
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Liverpool news: Trent Alexander-Arnold still hopes for 'understanding' after Liverpool exit
Trent Alexander-Arnold says he still receives abuse from Liverpool fans online after leaving Anfield for Real Madrid 14 months ago.
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Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam
Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.
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Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs
Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequality
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Erling Haaland haircut: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jack Grealish & Noel Gallagher shocked
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.
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Pine-cone grenades and planet-baking carbon: the French fires 170 years in the making – a visual guide
An 1857 decree to drain swamps and plant a monoculture, detritus from the trees and global heating combined to produce the conditions for the Gironde inferno
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Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
A powerful cyclone has hit Latvia and Lithuania, leaving two people dead and more than half a million without electricity
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Johnny Depp thrills Halifax - Crowds enjoy seeing Hollywood A-lister at Piece Hall
Johnny Depp rocked a Halifax stage last night as his band played the Piece Hall.
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Double jeopardy? Luigi Mangione state case unlikely to proceed, experts say
Defense files motion to dismiss state case after federal guilty plea but prosecutors say they are prepared to litigate
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‘Old-fashioned’ sweet shop that takes punters back to childhood has been shown on TV
Helmsley Traditional Sweet Shop is packed with jars of nostalgic favourites, offering visitors an old-fashioned sweet shop experience in North…
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ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says
The World Economic Forum is currently co-chaired by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, the vice chairman of Roche. #EuropeNews
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Manuscript fragments hiding in plain sight shed light on medieval Guernsey’s literary life
Researchers say texts from 12th to 15th centuries ‘hint at a culture which has not even been imagined’
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County Durham walking club gets boost after £200 donation from medical group
A County Durham medical group has donated £200 to a walking club after a drop in income threatened to affect its activities, highlighting the…
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As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense
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For Mariam: Inside Israeli hospital strike and the possible war crimes behind it
Journalist Mariam Abu Dagga was killed in the 25 August 2025 double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Based on dozens of witness testimonies, whistleblowers and visual analysis, this is the most comprehensive reconstruction yet into the strike
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Burnham to face pressure at Labour conference to recognise Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide
Grassroots groups to urge PM to break with Starmer policy and impose full arms embargo on Israel
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From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner. #EuropeNews
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Two released on bail after Northumberland man's body found in River Tyne
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a man in the River Tyne.
