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The CIA doesn’t believe Israeli intel. Where does that leave a fragile relationship?
An extraordinary operation to transport Trump onto a military plane in Ankara in a catering truck was prompted by a warning from Israel of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. But with the CIA saying they had ‘low confidence’ in the intel, experts tell Maira Butt that the relationship between the allies is under increasing strain
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Combine harvester sparks Durham wildfire across more than 10,000 sqm of farmland
A combine harvester blaze sparked a wildfire across more than 10,000 square metres of fields in County Durham.
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Train derailment sparks disruption on major London line – live updates
Heidi Alexander says she is ‘deeply concerned’ over the derailment in between Haywards Heath and Lewes in Sussex
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Bishop Auckland man lands £1,310 bill after driving without insurance
Christian Batson, of Bishop Auckland, has been ordered to pay £1,310 after being found guilty of driving without insurance at Newton Aycliffe…
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DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever
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Greggs renames popular bake after PM calls it ‘that sausage, bean and cheese thing’
North East-born bakery Greggs has renamed its sausage, bean & cheese melt after Prime Minister Andy Burnham called it “that sausage, bean and…
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Investigation launched after fire at North East van dealership visible for miles
A fire investigation has begun following an incident.
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Killers drugged victims seeking escorts to steal from them – until two men died
Adina Mihai posed as a sex worker before spiking victim’s drinks to steal from them while they were unconscious with Madalin Dumitru
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Number of children in temporary accommodation hits record high
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.
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First look as Aldi supermarket reopens after almost ten-week revamp
Yarm’s new look Aldi supermarket has reopened to shoppers after almost ten weeks - here's your first look inside.
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Circus performers and brass bands to launch new Durham museum
Circus performers, brass bands, and family activities will launch the opening of Durham’s newest cultural venue.
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Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.
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A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman
A British maritime company has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian tanker off Oman and stop a spreading oil spill
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Australia v Bangladesh: Steve Smith benefits from reprieve but tourists dominate day one of first Test
Australia batter Steve Smith benefits from an odd technology reprieve, but Bangladesh otherwise dominate the hosts on day one of the first Test.
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Is Australia’s Buy Now Pay Later boom at an end?
Platforms offering consumers the chance to get products and services immediately but spread payments out over time promised to disrupt the credit market. Have they?Platforms offering products and services instantly, but spread payments out over time promised to disrupt the credit market. Have they?
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One Nation staffer accused of posing as leftwing content creator in ‘undercover’ videos
Exclusive: The videos, filmed at anti-One Nation rallies, were posted to party’s social pages and appear to be endorsed by Pauline Hanson
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Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?
The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.
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Cap fossil-fuel-powered cars at 50mph, Burnham urged by Labour pressure group
Exclusive: Labour Party pressure group Compass has put together a report - seen by The Independent - outlining 100 policies for the new prime minister’s first 100 days
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Phoebe Bridgers Lost Weekend: Planetarium album experience comes to Armagh
Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.
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Man Utd: Michael Carrick will keep pushing new transfer signings this summer
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
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Miners weaken as FTSE 100 underperforms peers
The FTSE 100 Index closed down 60.48 points at 10,772.67.
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Woman wins £50,000 after bosses accused her of being drunk
Samantha Dallimore went out for lunch at a café that did not serve alcohol, before feeling 'drowsy' and 'not right' after taking her medication
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Bishop Auckland maths star earns all top grades and sets sights on finance career
Bishop Auckland maths prodigy Imogen Chen is celebrating exceptional A-level results at St John’s Catholic School
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Police hunting for male after 'stolen' vehicle crash that injured police officer
Police are hunting for a male after a "stolen" vehicle crash that left a Durham Police officer injured.
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County Durham man sentenced for sending messages causing anxiety and distress
Peterlee man John Longstaff has admitted using a public communications network to cause annoyance and anxiety on two separate occasions, offences…
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Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
José Chajón-Raxón experienced ‘seizure-like activity’ at Delaney Hall and later died after being hospitalized
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Human bones discovered in garden by builders as police seal off bungalow
The discovery of the human remains was made in Biggin Hill in London last Friday
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Person fined for using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".
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Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.
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US military loses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercise
Former Pentagon adviser Eliot Cohen says the Department of Defense needs to master the use of drones, but ‘thus far, unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case’
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Explosion heard near Rome through Italian munitions factory
Emergency crews, including police and firefighters, were already attending a fire at the site when the detonation happened
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Person taken to hospital and air ambulance called to scene near North Yorkshire beach
One person was taken to hospital after several ambulances, including the air ambulance, descended on a North Yorkshire beach.
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Long-closed Sunderland pub could be brought back to life as new bar and restaurant
The former Hylton Castle Arms in Sunderland could be transformed into Hylton Bar Restaurant, as a planning application seeks a side extension,…
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Who could potentially replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
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Wesley Fofana is handling online hate for 'amazing' Chelsea future
Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "amazing" Chelsea future.
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Oklahoma and Tennessee each execute one man in two of three US executions scheduled on same day
If Alabama execution proceeds, it will be first time in 15 years three judicial killings were carried out in US in one day
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Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwmbran and later died of his injuries
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Teenage Durham bike thief who struck owner with a bottle says it was in self defence
A teenager who admits stealing a bike from a stranger in Durham city centre has denied an alleged wounding charge when the owner tried to retrieve…
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JLR’s recovery from cyber attack hit by Middle East disruption
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said revenues were also dented by the planned wind down of a number of Jaguar models
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Trump claims making daylight saving time permanent will reduce the murder rate
President Trump claimed making daylight saving time permanent was a cause both sides of the aisle could unite behind
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Britain records its hottest day of the year as summer heat grips parts of Europe, in photos
Britain is enduring another summer heat wave after recording its hottest day of the year Thursday. People also have been seeking relief elsewhere in Europe as another spell of intense summer heat grips the region.
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Five key takeaways from results day 2026
Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.
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Pair killed in aircraft crash during ‘short flight experience’ named for first time
An inquest heard how the aircraft ‘unexpectedly crashed’ in a field in Ongar
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Colorado mom has her son ‘arrested’ when he refused to take first day of school photo
‘Refusing your mom a first-day-of-school picture is, in fact, against the law,’ the mom joked
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Forbes’ top editor is ousted after taking $6M ‘gift’ from magazine partner
‘I should have disclosed the gift, and failing to was a serious error in judgment,’ Randall Lane told The New York Times
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Sailor’s texts reveal deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln, report says
Servicemember complains of rotten meat and a lack of supplies in messages home as life aboard aircraft carrier deployed to Middle East since November continues to provoke concern
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Milestone for North East shopping centre rewarded for commitment to shoppers
Dalton Park has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its work to improve health, wellbeing and sustainability for…
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Former soldier to open new Teesside coffee shop named after coffee-loving grandpa
A former soldier is opening Hedley's Coffee Co in Nunthorpe, serving speciality coffee, matcha drinks, fresh bakes and sandwiches.
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Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday
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Mali separatists release 82 soldiers, including some held since a major attack in April
Separatists in northern Mali have released 82 soldiers, including some captured during a nationwide attack on government forces in April
