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US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says
Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".
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Crowd boos mention of Trump in losing Republican’s concession speech
‘I never understood why he got in this race,’ Ralph Norman, referring to Trump
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Chicago Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom after fiery confrontation with Natasha Cloud
During the Sky's 113-90 defeat against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Kanter Freedom was seated courtside when Sky guard Natasha Cloud started pointing and shouting at him
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Pictures show extent of house blaze as road cordoned off and crews remain at scene
Pictures from the scene show extensive damage to a Grangetown home after firefighters were called to an early morning blaze.
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London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year
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Countryfile presenter of nearly 40 years shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire
Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish".
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Review: Superb 'elegant, swellegant' musical at Leeds Grand
REVITALISED, reimagined or simply new? Whatever your poison, Cole Porter’s High Society is a superbly elegant, swellegant musical that will make…
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New Ilkley pizza kitchen to launch with four-day Bank Holiday festival
FRESHLY baked sourdough pizzas and stuffed dough balls are on the menu at a new kitchen launching this Bank Holiday.
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Update on motorway after disruption caused following huge offal spillage this morning
A road on the motorway has reopened after an offal spillage this morning.
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Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated
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Dominic Perrottet’s sister-in-law denies lying under oath to protect husband over allegedly illegal donations, Icac hears
Anita Perrottet tells an inquiry hearing that hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to her were for ‘strategic and marketing advice’
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Burnham defends past remarks about Trump after branding US politics ‘poisonous’
Burnham believes he will find ‘common ground’ with Trump despite his previous comments about the US president
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Teesside community hub could soon welcome a new doggy day care
Plans to convert a meeting room at the Robert Atkinson Centre in Thornaby into a dog day care facility for up to eight dogs have been approved by…
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Irish couple found dead in hot tub at Spanish holiday villa
The bodies were recovered at a property in Cullera, on the Valencian coast
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and 75mm of rain could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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Tesco meal deal item recalled over possible E.coli contamination
The supermarket has issued a warning for its Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo salad
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Video. Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Video. Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.
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Ex-chief constable being investigated by IOPC over Israeli fan ban
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.
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UK faces Bank Holiday washout as Met Office forecast revealed
Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the weekend
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Applied Nutrition hikes outlook after revenues jump 50%
The health and wellness brand now expects annual underlying earnings to jump by 40% to around £43.3 million after sales soared to £160 million.
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Police not ruling out link between A66 crash and fatal house fire killing two people
Police are not ruling out a possible link between a fatal house fire near Middlesbrough and a crash on the A66 less than two miles away that killed…
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Middlesbrough murder investigation as two people die in house fire
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
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Murder investigation launched after two die in Middlesbrough house fire
Cleveland police not ruling out links to organised crime, as fire comes amid force’s investigation into fatal A66 crash
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Romanian 'integrity law' will remove liberal party leader from office
Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds. #EuropeNews
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Trump touts primary success after Republicans win elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma – live
Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballot
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Has police action to tackle anti-social behaviour at this busy bus station worked?
Police are asking people if they think action to tackle anti-social behaviour behaviour at a bus station has worked.
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At least 19 dead and hundreds of tourists missing in Nepal floods
Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.
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Patient deaths at under-fire NHS trust ‘could be next major health scandal’
Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim patients have been left dying in A&E corridors, others have had their cancer diagnosis delayed, while cuts to appointments in ‘chaotic’ departments mean care is delayed. A dozen staff and former employees tell Rebecca Thomas they are finally speaking out after years of their raised concerns being met with inaction
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Mpox is back – and in new countries. How can this outbreak be contained?
The public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Aug. 19 - 25, 2026
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Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
The invasive European green crab has long been seen as a nuisance in New England, hurting local fisheries and damaging ecosystems
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Inside Israeli policy to ‘justify’ lethal actions in deadly attacks on Gaza civilians
A soldier has revealed how the IDF’s de facto policy of ‘retrospective incrimination’ was used after the August 2025 strike on Nasser hospital that killed an Independent Arabia journalist, reports Bel Trew
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GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
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Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Ex-police chief investigated for gross misconduct over Israeli football fan ban
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending their team’s game against Aston Villa in Birmingham last year
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Name of man charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Bradford
A man has been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine on a Bradford estate.
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Arga is building a better way to train enterprise AI agents | TechCrunch
Arga has raised $10 million in a seed funding round that was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Box Group, Emergence, Gradient and SV Angel.
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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.
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Man accused of piloting small boat illegally across channel to stand trial in 2028
An African man living in Bradford charged with piloting a small boat illegally across the English Channel will stand trial in two years’ time.
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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized
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Lunchboxes should be banned in schools, Prue Leith says
The former ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge also said she would like to see free school meals for every child, and for the meals to be compulsory
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Public urged not to graffiti buildings with tributes to young men killed on A66
A community group has urged people not to graffiti their buildings with tributes to the young men who died in the A66 crash.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Man City to bid for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.
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Trump’s special perk for Natalie Harp shocked staffers, author claims
President Donald Trump’s show of favoritism towards his personal assistant was met with disbelief among staffers at his Florida golf club, according to Michael Wolff
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Urgent plea over planned £2.5 billion tram network running between Leeds and Bradford
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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Video. Rare Mondrian unseen for 25 years heads to auction
Video. A rare 1920 Mondrian painting, Composition III, unseen for 25 years, will sell at Christie's London in October with an estimate of £20m to £30m.
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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
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ICE agent accused of shooting man and lying about it could be freed from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene
