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Suspect who chased joggers in Chucky mask ID’d as manhunt spreads nationwide
One witness said the encounter seemed like ‘some twisted game’ to the masked man
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All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration
All UK stores have closed after a popular fashion retailer entered administration.
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England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
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‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
Prof Katya Dubia withdraws support for The Great ADHD Myth? as other leading figures voice criticisms
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Why did Prince Harry sue the Daily Mail publisher? The duke’s legal battle in full
The Duke of Sussex is among seven high-profile names who failed to prove Associated Newspapers Limited has engaged in unlawful information gathering for stories
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Viral hoax claims heat wave is melting Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano is crafted under precise standards within designated territories of the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy
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Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says
A senior Pakistani Cabinet minister says the government could consider allowing imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital or abroad if adequate medical care is unavailable at a government facility
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US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why
The United States has sent 20 deportees to Liberia as part of a new deal involving 1,200 migrants
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The investor's guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know | TechCrunch
Year after year, investors who've explored the Expo Halls, met founders, and learned from peers have proven why you need to be on the ground at Disrupt this year.
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Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn
Volodymyr Zhuravlev had been consulted on Snake Island, a dramatised reconstruction of incident
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Leaders attack ‘demotivating’ plan to make pupils who fail GCSEs retake maths and English
Government announce plan for ‘stepping stone’ qualification as 620,000 year 11 students face retaking maths or English after failure to achieve grade 4
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Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings
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Green card applicants to face more scrutiny linked to healthcare and social services
The new framework replaces 2022 rules put in place during the Biden administration
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USS Lincoln’s replacement arrives in Middle East after worries for sailors’ health
The Washington's arrival follows growing concerns about the Lincoln's extended tour, which included a record-setting uninterrupted stretch at sea of over 250 days
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Major update after person dies with paramedics and officers rushing to incident
British Transport Police have issued an update after a major incident disrupted trains between York and North Yorkshire.
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Sean Duffy’s reality series debuts with fewer than 3,000 views per episode
Nearly 24 hours after the six-episode series aired on YouTube, fewer than 2,500 people had viewed the first episode
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Viral Los Angeles runaway pig adopted by Grammy-winning songwriter
The pig was named Wilbur after a TikTok clip of his Saturday outing went viral
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Pictures as thousands of North East students celebrate GCSE Results Day 2026
View our gallery of GCSE Results Day 2026 as students across the North East celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their…
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Express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing.
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Boohoo fined £2m by French consumer watchdog over false discounts
The French regulator found 95% of the listings analysed failed to comply with its rules, with 40% offering no price reduction and 48% raising prices.
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Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign
Exclusive: Federal government notified after whistleblower says controllers have ‘minimal confidence in their ability to handle’ rule changes related to second airport
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FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home in sexual assault probe: report
Swalwell, a former Democratic representative, resigned from Congress in April following the sexual assault allegations
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Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco
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Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Cleanup continues in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees and covered roads in mud and rock
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Angry shopper calls 999 after mistakenly buying alcohol-free gin and tonic
Furious shopper ‘not having it’ as he tells police he is ‘so angry he’ll get arrested’
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Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users | TechCrunch
Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil.
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How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?
One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?
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County Durham man fined for assaulting police constable in execution of duty
Dylan Kell, 29, of Coronation Avenue, Durham, has been fined after admitting assaulting and obstructing a police officer during an incident in…
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Teenager dies after his electric motorcycle crashes head-on with sprinter van
An 18-year-old electric motorcycle rider, McKenzie Ratcliffe, died after a collision with a green Mercedes Sprinter van on Waterville Road in North…
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Friends share top marks as pupils praised for dedication at Darlington school
DARLINGTON’S Longfield Academy has praised the dedication of students after recording fantastic GCSE results, with close friends Erin Finlay and…
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Puerto Ricans stopped trusting tap water long before mandatory rationing began
In addition to the outages, water quality problems over the years have created widespread mistrust of Puerto Rico’s water system
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Mark Wood: England fast bowler looks back on Ashes performance with 'shame'
Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
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Texas dogs and cats face euthanasia as flesh-eating parasite halts adoptions
The first New World screwworm outbreak in Texas in 60 years is hindering efforts to move rescued dogs and cats out of crowded animal shelters to states where they would be adopted
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Specsavers pays £12m dividend to parent company after jump in earnings
Pre-tax profits rose at high street opticians to £429.7m in the year to February while sales rose 7% to £4.3bn
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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
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UK clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband said he would soon announce moves to respond to Israeli government policies, protect the viability of the Palestinian state and ‘target sanctions at those who participate in illegal settlement expansion’
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Andy Burnham responds to question over Harry and Meghan's security
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to be drawn on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's future security arrangements, describing the issue as…
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Beatrix Potter 50p coins - Rare group of 12 listed for more than £25,000 on eBay
12 rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins has been listed on eBay for more than £25,000.
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Leeds has been turned into a giant version of Trivial Pursuit
Leeds has been turned into a giant version of Trivial Pursuit.
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Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
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Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
Max Lederer, longtime head of the US military news outlet, says his ‘philosophy of leadership’ differs from Pentagon’s
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Palestinian children who lost limbs in the Israel-Hamas war learn to swim in Gaza
Palestinian children who have lost limbs during the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7, 2023, are taking swimming lessons in Khan Younis, Gaza, through classes organized by the nonprofit Heal Palestine.
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Man charged over terrorist attack at Manchester synagogue
The attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue saw two worshippers killed
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Meet the North East hopefuls battling for a place at the Miss England final
Miss Newcastle 2026 contestants are competing for a place in the grand final, with the winner progressing to Miss England and potentially…
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Maeve Plouffe: Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.
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Salmonella outbreak: How can you check if your eggs are safe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs
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New US carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship
US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.
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Ancient trees destroyed in devastating New Forest fire
The A31 through the New Forest has been closed for nearly two weeks
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St Peter’s Catholic College celebrates strong GCSE results success
Students at a North East secondary school are celebrating significant improvements across most subjects, with headteacher praising pupils’ hard…
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Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results
STUDENTS and staff at Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor are celebrating after the school achieved its best ever GCSE results.
