Society & Culture
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Trendy LA neighborhood’s war over wild coyote erupts after child attacked
Coyote euthanized after reportedly roaming Atwater Village comfortably for months and attacking one-year-old boy
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Critical incident declared at hospitals under ‘extreme pressure’
The critical incident was announced on Tuesday while more than 200 patients who are medically safe to leave remain in hospital beds
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Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
Amy Acton’s brother calls campaigning on his sister’s sexual abuse from their mother’s husband ‘a despicable low’
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Raid on Queer Community Space and Health Centre in Kreuzberg
The centre in Kreuzberg was searched by police; demonstrators gathered afterwards. A queer health project in Kreuzberg was searched on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking. Protesters gathered afterwards.
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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The ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England laid bare in landmark report
Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza warned of a ‘state of emergency’ in certain communities
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Christa Pike survived execution. Now Americans have their say
The four-day survey, completed on Monday, showed 39 percent of respondents thought convicts should instead serve life in prison after a failed execution, while 26 percent were unsure of the best approach
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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
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Video. Russian intereference "quite certain", says French politician
Video. French poltician Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the French Mayoral Association claims that recent violence in France was "planned", citing a "certain" Russian intereference.
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Plan to build new homes in field refused as residents raise fears of 'urban sprawl'
THE planned building of nine new homes in a field off Fold Lane, Cowling, has been refused.
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'Totally pointless' - Councillors reject plans to allow weekend voting in elections
Councillors have delivered a withering assessment on a Government pilot programme which would have allowed Redcar and Cleveland residents the chance to vote on a weekend.
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More than £6,000 raised for families affected by Lewis boat tragedy
More than £6,000 has been raised to help the families of a man who died and two others missing following the disappearance of a fishing boat off the coast of a Scottish island.
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Covid inquiry: Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was ‘cruel lie’
New Covid-19 inquiry report is a ‘devastating account of one of the darkest episodes in our country’s history,’ campaigner for bereaved families says
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Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue
Mary Anne Franks has spent years fighting against online abuse. When people are abused with impunity, she says, the message becomes “We do not care about women’s voices.”
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NHS doctor ‘suspended mid-shift for social media posts criticising Israel’
Dr Nadeem Crowe says he was discriminated against for his anti-Zionist beliefs
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Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for week of protests
The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family. #EuropeNews
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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We asked people taking GLP-1s what happened when their expectations met reality
‘All my clothes are falling off me,’ one GLP-1 user told The Independent
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Social anxiety disorder explained as Pip claims rise among Gen Z
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations
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Latest data: Almost 1,000 people aged more than 100 living in Scotland
The figures raise questions about the impact on social care and health services from the aging population
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WATCH - Police called to 'incident' in York street
Police have been called to York city centre following an incident.
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Microdosing LSD can improve your brain function – if you’re a woman
Landmark trial reveals low-dose psychedelics improve sustained attention in female subjects, but not men
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Drunk Vegas tourist faces prison after kidnapping casino flamingo
State prosecutors characterized the incident as a malicious act, while defense lawyers maintained it was an act of drunken foolishness
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Zelensky and US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
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Children lead call for zebra crossing on busy town centre road
CHILDREN and residents living near Ilkley's Railway Road are stepping up their campaign for improved road safety, including a zebra crossing and speed warning signs.
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Children injured after school bus strikes railway bridge
Footage circulated on social media showed the double-decker bus’s roof has been ripped off
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Church targeted by 'anti-social behaviour' sees increased police patrols
A church has been targeted by anti-social behaviour.
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France arrests man believed to have links to Limoges town hall fire
The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools. #EuropeNews
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Female CPR manikins introduced to help close gender gap in cardiac arrest survival
Female CPR training manikins are being introduced by Yorkshire Ambulance Service to help address concerns that may prevent people from giving lifesaving
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Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics live
President to stump for Michael Whatley, who is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Roy Cooper for the Senate, as elections are just two weeks away
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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’
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Government being ‘cautious’ about public announcements on Jackdaw and Rosebank
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’.
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New sensory room opens at York leisure centre
A new sensory room for young children has opened at Energise Leisure Centre in York, offering families and community groups a space for sensory play and
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Woman, 20, ‘harassed’ by man in white van as she walked along York streets
A lone 20-year-old woman was "harassed" by a man in a white van as she walked along streets in Clifton, York, police have said.
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Things to do in York this Halloween and half term 2026
Looking for things to do in York this Halloween and half term? We’ve got the guide for you. It’s time to get spooky! There are so many fun things to do in York this Halloween and half term. Are we missing an event? Let us know by dropping...
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Woman, 20, ‘harassed’ by man in white van as she walked along York streets
A lone 20-year-old woman was "harassed" by a man in a white van as she walked along streets in Clifton, York, police have said.
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York man shares how decade-long ketamine addiction destroyed his life
A former 28-year-old ketamine user from York is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week.
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Trump attacks ‘migrants and communists’ as he tries to exploit France unrest
President at Kansas rally tries to turn protests into cautionary tale for US as Republicans face midterm losses
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In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton
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Shock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded in a small rural town
BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.
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Brendan Nugent’s family say Helen Haines has been their friend for more than 20 years
Father of 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who allegedly attacked the independent MP says incident is ‘devastating and unfathomable’
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In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Hate speech in Israel has surged under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government
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'Everyone told me Bradford was bad': Influencer reveals what he actually found
British Muslim influencer Lewis Haigh visits Bradford, challenging stereotypes and praising the city's Pakistani community, hospitality, food and culture.
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Anti-social behaviour by bike rider in Whitby
Police are appealing for information about a Surron bike which was driven in an anti-social manner in Whitby. It happened on 15 October around the Helredale Road and Rohilla Close area at around 3pm. The red and black Surron bike may have...
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‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears
Coroner says she’s considering adopting recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry as investigation into Elizabeth Struh’s death continues
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How to pronounce the West Yorkshire village's name found on the edge of Bradford
Allerton can be found on the edge of Bradford and offers visitors a lot of countryside to explore.
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Bradford has been held back as a result of it being a public transport blindspot, therefore a new station is to be welcomed
Bradford has long suffered as a result of poor transport connectivity. For a city with such a young population it is hugely damaging to the economic prospects of Bradford. Young people are unable to access opportunities as a result of the public transport blindspot that Bradford has become.
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Police appeal for missing 35-year-old man from Bradford city centre
Concerns are growing for a missing man from Bradford city centre.
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Boat residents raise fears for wildlife as canal homes approved in West Yorkshire
Narrowboat residents warned councillors about the loss of wildlife habitats as plans to build 151 canalside homes were approved.