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Ayyoub Bouaddi: Man City agree £86m deal for Lille midfielder
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
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Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’
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French 2027 presidential election: Glucksmann to run
The 46-year-old former essayist, MEP and head of the centre-left party "Place Publique" is expected to use a prime-time interview tonight to announce his bid, joining an already crowded field of left-wing contenders. #EuropeInMotion
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Tributes grow at A66 crash site after seven killed, including two police officers
Floral tributes have been left at the site of the devastating A66 crash which left seven people, including two police officers, dead.
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Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.
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‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressors
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The life and light of Mariam Abu Dagga – journalist killed by Israel in Gaza
Mariam Abu Dagga, a mother and journalist, was killed in a 2025 Israeli double-tap attack on the last functioning hospital in South Gaza - she had a way out of Gaza but stayed to cover the slaughter. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports
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Dissolvable 3D-printed patch aims to improve skin cancer treatment
The tiny patch has been developed by researchers from Queen’s University, Belfast
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Kemi Badenoch rules out ‘monstrous’ pact with Reform UK: ‘They’re all over the place’
The Conservative leader dismissed Reform UK as ‘people fighting all the time’ as she insisted voters would not back a ‘monstrous Reform-Conservative hybrid’
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Raised in the wild: Spain's famous "wolf boy" dies
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, from Andalusia, died at 80 in Rante, a hamlet of San Cibrao das Viñas in Ourense, north-west Spain. He had lived there since 2001 and seemed to have finally found a home. #EuropeNews
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Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news
Iran's president has defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way to end a stalled conflict
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Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".
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Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time
"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.
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Step through time as immersive light and sound show returns to Durham Cathedral
Luxmuralis will transform Durham Cathedral with its new Time installation this October, featuring immersive projections, soundscapes and journeys…
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Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen broke record for farthest distance traveled from Earth
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Baseball bat found in car of wanted man arrested in Bradford district town
A wanted man was arrested in Keighley after police discovered a wooden baseball bat hidden beside the driver's seat of his car.
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MPs call for UK to hold Israeli government to account for killing of journalists
A joint investigation has uncovered evidence of possible war crimes committed by the Israeli military in an August 2025 attack that killed Independent Arabia’s Gaza correspondent Mariam Abu Dagga
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Sydney Marathon admits ‘error’ after medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Marathon organisers laugh off mistake saying they’re ‘not going to run from it’
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All we know about A66 police crash that killed seven as officers who died are named
The police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the fatal crash
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Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires
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Personal care products are awash in unlabeled toxic chemicals, study finds
Even products labeled ‘eco’, ‘green’ or ‘natural’ can contain dangerous compounds including Pfas
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
Australia is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Luxury spa near Darlington with 'amazing' food and 'fantastic' spa
A luxury spa near Darlington has been praised for 'amazing' food and its 'fantastic' spa.
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‘Hidden gem’ café praised for cakes, ice cream and dog-friendly welcome
The Old Barn Coffee Shop near Thirsk is praised for homemade cakes, all-day breakfasts, Brymor ice cream and its welcoming, dog-friendly setting.
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Bradford woman with cerebral paulsy sets British records ahead of world championships
An adaptive strongman is preparing to represent Great Britain on the world stage after smashing two British records.
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Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post with no sign yet of anyone replacing him in role
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‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steel
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Boxing: Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero to claim WBA welterweight title
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
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Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on new Grand Tour hosts with blunt warning
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a sweary warning to the three new hosts of Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
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Man dies after crash on A1 in County Durham that closed road for hours
A man has died after a crash on the A1(M).
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Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British bases
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Former Strictly Come Dancing pro accuses BBC of failing to safeguard its stars
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has accused the BBC of failing to safeguard its stars
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Two fan-favourite characters return to EastEnders in 'jaw-dropping' storyline
Lee and Nancy Carter are returning to EastEnders' Albert Square in a jaw-dropping storyline.
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Aldi to cut price of fruit in response to heatwave but you'll need to be quick
Aldi has cut the price of British strawberries in its stores in response to a high yield among growers due to heatwave conditions
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CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
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Andy Burnham to hand mayors powers over local planning decisions
Mayors to overrule councils in order to “call in” decisions on large-scale developments
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5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37
"I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.
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Cargo vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal, sparking rescue operation
The crew consisted of 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi, the Indian Coast Guard said.
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Hidden Weardale walk with mining ruins, waterfalls and a pub at the end
Discover Slitt Wood near Westgate, a hidden Weardale walk with tumbling waterfalls, ancient woodland, lead-mining ruins and a classic pub finish.
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Police issue appeal to find missing 15-year-old who may have travelled to Manchester
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old.
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Three arrested after contaminated batch of 'wobbly eggs' drugs leaves two in hospital
A contaminated batch of diazepam is believed to have left two men seriously ill.
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Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 ells for £75,000 at auction
The collector has ‘made quite a good return’, Wiltshire auction house says
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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life
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Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test as Starc takes 10 wickets
Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.
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Darlington church leader ends 37 years of ministry leaving 'lasting legacy'
Revd Mark East has retired after 37 years in ministry, including 14 years as rector of St Andrew’s Church in Darlington, where he was praised for…
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Why Leyburn’s market, scenery and square make it a 'jewel of Wensleydale'
Leyburn may be small, but the Wensleydale market town packs in impressive scenery, centuries of history, independent shops and easy access to the…
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Dead rat in unused room and droppings found in historic country pub - hygiene report
An pub has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating after an inspection took place earlier this year.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2026 – Morning
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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London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them
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Overnight A690 closures near Durham as resurfacing work begins - public notice
Motorists are being warned of overnight A690 road closures between Meadowfield and Langley Moor near Durham as resurfacing works are carried out on…
