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Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
Tehran has called on the US to accept defeat as it says it is no longer negotiating with Washington
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Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too
US tax policy deprives the government of revenue and overwhelmingly serves the interests of the rich
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Reform could slip to third in polls, pollsters warn as Farage’s popularity plummets
Experts say Farage ‘provided the motor for their rise’ but is ‘currently providing the motor for their decline’
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Powerful earthquake kills at least 38 in eastern Indonesia
Quake struck Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground for fear of a tsunami
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Orca known for ramming boats spotted with suspected gunshot wounds
Conservation groups say shooting at the animals ‘can never be acceptable’
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Polestar 2 review: this 400-mile electric car proves premium does not need to shout
The Polestar 2 is one of the most convincing electric executive cars you can buy right now.
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The Mediterranean secret to keeping your home cool in a heatwave
Ancient techniques once suited to the Mediterranean now hold lessons for modern Britain
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Burnham warned: don’t dash hopes of inmates stuck on indefinite jail terms
The government should appoint a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of every IPP prisoner, a Labour MP has told Burnham
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Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
The academic's Cambridge appointment in 2023 drew worldwide attention
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Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea
Defense argues New York cannot try Mangione over same act or offense as federal case – the killing of Brian Thompson
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Australia v Bangladesh: Visitors move closer to historic win after Steve Smith wicket
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.
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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death
Andy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘a tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq Khan
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Scientists mimicking the Big Bang accidentally turn lead into gold
The physicists made an unexpected breakthrough
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When will the UK heatwave finally end? Temperatures are forecast to plunge soon
Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began
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NFL: Nazeeh Johnson says fertility medication caused six-game suspension
Two-time Super Bowl winner Nazeeh Johnson believes he tested positive for a banned substance because of fertility medication he was taking.
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Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill nine in worst toll since June
Two strikes reportedly hit homes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani with rescue services trying to find survivors
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Taliban mark 5 years since return to power in Afghanistan, in photos
Taliban officials and supporters marked five years since their return to power with gatherings and street celebrations in Kabul, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Beamish Museum suspends steam train operations after Government wildfire alert
Beamish Museum has suspended its steam train operations after the Government issued a national alert amid a surge in heatwave wildfires.
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Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden
Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay
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The hidden North East beach with a fascinating link to Teesside's industrial past
From golden sands and coastal walks to an ironstone mining legacy, Skinningrove's Cattersty Sands is one of the North East coast's…
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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
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US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of the nation’s aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships
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US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboard
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Finlay Tarling's team withdraws as Volta a Portugal resumes
Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.
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Why Hollywood star Johnny Depp will be in North Yorkshire this weekend
Johnny Depp’s Scarborough return leads Charles Hutchinson’s pick of the best things to do this week in York and North Yorkshire
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Iran tells Trump to ‘accept the reality of defeat’ and Hormuz will stay closed: Live
The US president says America will also hit Iran hard economically as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal to end a nearly six-month conflict
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This spacious SUV puts comfort first and makes family journeys feel effortless
Citroen describes the latest C5 Aircross as the most spacious, comfortable and high‑tech SUV it has ever built.
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While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan
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People urged to follow these steps to get sun cream stains out of clothes
Clothing experts have shared a number of tips to get sun cream stains out of clothes
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PM says death of Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’
The academic was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday
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How to buy a ‘mega-dinghy’: the perilous new model of Channel crossing
Boats carrying hundreds of people are a clear and alarming trend. But where do such large vessels come from?
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Wildfires prompt emergency alert as blaze in New Forest enters seventh day
The fire chief in Hampshire said ‘there are many days of work ahead’ to make sure the New Forest blaze doesn’t spread
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County Durham athletes enjoy European Championships adventure
Aspiring athletes and volunteers from a County Durham athletics club enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the European Athletics Championships after…
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Blaze breaks out in woodland near Bishop Auckland with firefighters at scene
Firefighters are tackling a woodland blaze near Bishop Auckland - with crews remaining at the scene dampening down.
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The Light shines across Durham
When it comes to utilising the power of culture to deliver economic growth, Durham County Council has certainly seen The Light.
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X-Men: Christopher Abbott and Sadie Sink in new Marvel movie
Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
An enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe’s tallest has been inaugurated in a small Polish village
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Met apologises for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims
London police force tells Telegraph incident was result of ‘human error’ and it is conducting an investigation
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The Hundred: Why have attendances dropped in 2026?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.
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Cannabis crop worth £118k uncovered on terraced street as probe launched
A cannabis crop worth £118,000 has been uncovered on a terraced Middlesbrough street.
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‘Cheap travel is not a defence’: the parents facing court for school absences in England
In one court in Kent, most cases relate to term-time holidays, but non-attendance is a complex issue and post-pandemic rates remain high
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The quiet village 20 minutes from Darlington with centuries of hidden history
Redmarshall, a quiet village around 20 minutes from Darlington has centuries of history hidden behind its peaceful village green.
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North East care resident scoops award for 'remarkable dedication' to learning
A North East care service resident has been recognised for his determination and personal growth after winning an award for his achievements in…
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: prosecutors revive theory of faked suicide attempt
Prosecutors pointed to internet searches made on the family computer in the months before the killings to make their case
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Burnham sends army to battle wildfires after emergency alert sent to millions – live
Millions received the alert at 7pm on Friday
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UK weather: Significant drop in temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends
Temperatures will tumble this weekend with the weather feeling noticeably cooler as the fifth widespread heatwave of the year comes to an end.
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Firefighters deal with more than 1,000 calls amid heatwave wildfires surge
Firefighters dealt with more than 1,000 calls amid scorching temperatures this week - including a battle to save homes in St Helen Auckland.
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Liquidator appointed to Scottish car sales company after HMRC court action
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish car sales company
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Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update
