Society & Culture
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Chicago Is Getting A Life-Size Siskel And Ebert Sculpture Giving ‘Two Thumbs Up’
A life-size bronze sculpture of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert is coming to Chicago
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Faifley Campus opens with schools, library and community facilities under one roof
Faifley Campus in West Dunbartonshire officially opened on October 22, bringing schools, childcare, ASN provision, library and community facilities together.
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Criminals recruiting children to damage Greater Manchester HMOs, police believe
Houses being targeted because they are thought to hold immigrants, with dozens of properties affected in recent weeks
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Freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.
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Trump claims he’s ‘flipping races’ with rallies. It’s not Republicans he’s helping
The president insists he can help his party defy the polls, even as Republicans who voted for him sour on his policies and increasingly erratic behavior and comments in the home stretch to Election Day, writes Andrew Feinberg
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Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower-court ruling that prevented portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion from being enforced
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‘Stay away from Scarborough town centre’ say police as floods cause chaos
There are serious problems in Scarborough tonight (Friday). Much of the town centre has been hit by flash flooding after heavy rain. Cars are getting stranded in floodwater and police are urging people to stay away. Flooded areas include...
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Trump boasts he ordered DOJ to sue Alaska to toss out results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche has declined to pledge DOJ’s independence from the White House and would not rule out similar suits in other states
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Macron condemns racism after one killed in ‘terrorist’ shooting near Paris
Gunman opens fire from car in Trappes and Verrière, killing one and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girl
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New York state woman charged with voting illegally says she recently learned she wasn’t a citizen
A Syracuse, New York, woman has been charged with voting illegally in one of the latest arrests touted by the Trump administration as it hunts for noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections
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GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
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Flooding causing disruption for motorists and householders in town
Flooding is causing disruption in Scarborough, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid certain areas. including at Lidl
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Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old
The family lawyer says an allegation of shoplifting "does not warrant the death" of a child.
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With hurricane off Mexico sharing name with Vice President JD Vance, the social media memes fly
Vice President JD Vance is traveling the U.S. supporting Republican candidates, while another Vance is on a whirlwind tour off Mexico's Pacific Coast
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Amanda Owen's son Miles takes on major responsibility as family faces fresh challenge
Amanda Owen's son Miles is taking on major farming and renovation responsibilities as the family tackles fresh challenges at Ravenseat and Anty John's.
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Flooding causing disruption for motorists and householders in town
Flooding is causing disruption in Scarborough, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid certain areas. including at Lidl
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UK children just as likely to have suffered harm on social media despite crackdown
Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’, as Ofcom also admits little change in severity of harm to children encountering unsafe content
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Jihadists urge attacks during protests in Portugal and Spain
Spanish newspaper El País has obtained what it identifies as an Interior Ministry report detailing calls for attacks on police officers and protesters during weeks-long demonstrations in several European countries. #EuropeNews
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Trump’s justice department sues to block Senate race certification in Alaska if Republican loses – live
Preliminary lawsuit claims there could be ‘voter confusion’ about the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which could influence the race’s outcome in favor of the Democratic nominee, Mary Peltola
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Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis
People in Russian-occupied city facing severe shortages of food, water and electricity, with some reportedly surviving on weeds
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‘Mithai is how families celebrate’: South Asian sweet treats at Bradford shop
AMBALA is, says general manager Faisal Khurram, “closely connected to the occasions and traditions that bring local families together.”
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Suspect arrested after 1 killed and several wounded in a shooting in Paris suburb
French authorities report that a shooting in a Parisian suburb on Friday left one person dead and several others wounded
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by HGV in Aberdeen
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a HGV in Aberdeen.
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France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
Security forces to include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism after worst street violence in years
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Five young men sentenced after brutal Bradford attacks on teenagers and lone visitor
A judge has sentenced five young men for their roles in three separate incidents in Bradford which involved the targeting of innocent victims.
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Mapped: The European countries with the most heat-related deaths in 2026
The study said there were more than 50,000 heat-related deaths in towns and cities across Europe
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Balaclavas could face restrictions under council plans to help 'everyone feel safe'
New South Tyneside proposals could let officers challenge balaclavas used to conceal identity during crime or anti-social acts.
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Ex-FBI official who briefed Congress on 2020 foreign interference is charged, her lawyers say
Lawyers say a former FBI intelligence official who specialized in foreign election interference has been charged by the Justice Department
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China aims to build ‘fertility-friendly society’ as birth rate plummets again
China should build a “fertility-friendly society” with policies supporting marriage, childbirth and childrearing, the country’s State Council has pledged.
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Melania Trump secures ceasefire in Russian-occupied city of Oleshky
The agreement, due to take effect on 29 October, is intended to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations in a city where residents have endured years of Russian occupation, severe food shortages and dangerous attempts to escape.
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Trump’s plan to make the midterms all about him is backfiring, poll finds
Democratic voters are more motivated to vote against the president in the Nov. 3 elections than Republicans are to turn out in support of him, the poll found
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Trump team files lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate race
Many in both parties believe the midterm fight could come down to Alaska, where Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola
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Police confirm they are not investigating Thomas Markle over ‘disturbing allegations’
The force said they were making internal inquiries regarding a letter passed to the Duchess of Sussex in 2018
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Tommy Robinson jury told not to ‘live in vigilante world’ over verdict
Tommy Robinson is accused of harassing two Daily Mail journalists, causing them fear of violence
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UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions over her country's support for Sudan rebels
Lana Nusseibeh, a diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, is the newest contender for United Nations secretary-general
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Terror probe underway after person killed in ‘Islamophobic’ shooting
A 12-year-old girl is among the people injured after a gunman opened fire
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Video by left-wing group claims Lindsey Graham paid men for sex
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged on X that politicians’ secrets function as ‘levers of control’ that keep them ‘in line’
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Philippines announces bounty on senator wanted by the ICC for crime against humanity
Philippine officials announce a bounty for the capture of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who faces arrest by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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US supreme court sides with Republicans on rejecting student IDs in New Hampshire midterms
Voting rights advocates say directive would disenfranchise young and low-income voters, but Republicans say it’s needed to combat voter fraud
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OPINION: Germany is having the wrong immigration debate
Both in politics and online, the debate around immigration tends to focus on limiting 'irregular immigration'. Social researcher Andreas Herteux argues Germany should be more concerned with the skilled workers who are leaving.
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Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view
Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.
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Tommy Robinson guilty of harassment because this is not a vigilante world, jury told
Prosecution says Robinson ‘threatened people and acted like a bully’ towards Daily Mail journalists
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Free inclusive cycling programme launched in Darlington to build confidence
Darlington launches a six-week inclusive cycling programme at Eastbourne Sports Complex, helping people with disabilities build confidence and independence.
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Darlington primary school praised for 'excellent' behaviour in Ofsted report
A Darlington primary school is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors praised its pupils’ behaviour, attendance and strong sense of belonging.
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‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport
Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work
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Violent woman banned from York city centre for attacking 7 people
A violent woman has been banned entirely from York city centre after she stole from Marks and Spencer and attacked seven people..
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'I lost my mum when I was five, now I help children facing adversity'
The Principle Trust is marking 15 years of supporting children in Yorkshire experiencing adversity. Founder Mike Davies speaks to Laura Reid.
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Rosedale agricultural society announces annual meeting ahead of upcoming show
The Rosedale and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society will hold its annual general meeting on November 10.
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Saltaire concert to raise money for church affected by conflict in Sudan
A CHOIR will perform in a fundraising concert to support a church in Sudan