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250,000 minifridges recalled over fire and burn hazards
According to the CPSC, the manufacturer has so far logged a minimum of 19 complaints involving units smoking, sparking, melting, burning, overheating, or bursting into flames
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‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse
Readers recall the breathtaking sight and community spirit of the rare celestial treat – and the handmade contraptions they saw it through
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Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Defense secretary said conditions on aircraft carrier deployed in support of Iran war have been ‘completely misrepresented’
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Pub gets fresh look and menu after £500k revamp as new landlord takes over
A new chapter has begun at The Golden Lion pub in Romanby, Northallerton, after nearly £500,000 has been spent on it and a new owner has taken over…
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Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica
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Data center builder sues SpaceXAI for $432.5M in unpaid wages
SpaceXAI has sued Darana Hybrid in return
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Quarter of young Americans say they know someone who lost a job to AI
Younger generations’ AI job-loss fears can reflect frustrations with the economy, politics and society
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Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.
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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment
Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027
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Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level
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Man dies after getting trapped under car he was working on in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to West Auckland last Friday, August 7, after a man in his 70s became trapped under a car.
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Opening night of Burlesque the Musical cancelled just hours before curtain up
Theatregoers have been left disappointed yet again as the opening of Burlesque the Musical has been cancelled just hours before opening night.
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Diamond sector rejects link between lavish ring gifted to Trump and tariff exemption
The statement follows a letter by two Democratic senators demanding answers about the ring
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Driver fined after speeding offence on A693 in County Durham
Leeds driver Patrick Gallagher has received four penalty points after being caught speeding on the A693 in Chester-le-Street by roadside enforcement…
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Champion gymnast celebrates top A-level grades in Bishop Auckland
Champion gymnast Hannah Singlewood is celebrating outstanding A-level results at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop…
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Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest
Indiana faced most outages at 267,000, about 8% of its customers, with severe thunderstorms and wind ahead
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Sex offender bailed to an address two doors down from his victim, Met Police say
Sir Mark Rowley has pointed out failures by other organisations in allowing double-murderer Simon Levy to remain on the streets
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Temu wins High Court battle against fast fashion rival Shein
Shein UK claimed that photographs of its products taken by employees were also used on Temu
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Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion jackpot in biggest prize of year so far
The lucky player has a choice of taking a $450.5 million jump sum or the full amount in 30 payments
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Cwmbran man, 102, dies after alleged assault at Crow's Nest pub
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
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‘Melancholic fantasy’: Wong escalates Labor rhetoric against Hanson, condemning ‘monoculture’ comment
Foreign affairs minister and first Asian-Australian to serve in federal cabinet to use Lowy Institute address to criticise politicians stoking racial divisions
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Police continue search for 25-year-old missing for more than 10 days
Northumbria Police are appealing for help to trace Ernest, 25, who was last seen on Thorney Close Road near Farringdon, Sunderland, on Sunday,…
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Body of Pakistani climber recovered from Broad Peak 2 weeks after avalanche killed 10
Officials in Pakistan say a team of local volunteers has recovered the body of a Pakistani climber who was among 10 mountaineers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak nearly two weeks ago
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As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate
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Teen fighting for his life after moped and car crash near County Durham border
Two teenage boys were taken to hospital, with one fighting for his life after a two-car crash.
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County Durham police chase ends in crash with three injured as air ambulance called
Police have launched an investigation after a police chase ended in three people being injured in a crash in Seaham, County Durham.
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Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Critics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.
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Two properties ‘deliberately’ smashed into in 'linked' incidents just minutes apart
An investigation has been launched after two properties were 'deliberately' smashed into by a vehicle.
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Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live
Leavitt’s departure three months before midterms raises questions over who will communicate Trump’s messages as his approval rating falls to record low, says YouGov polling
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Pair bailed after explosives 'for homemade fireworks' found at County Durham home
Two men have been bailed after a haul of 'explosives' used to make homemade fireworks was found at a County Durham home.
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King’s nephew achieves grades to study at Royal Agricultural University
James will study rural land and property management at the Cirencester-based university
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A19 crash RECAP - Two in hospital after County Durham crash
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash between Easington and Murton.
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Boy treated in hospital with 'serious injuries' after being hit by car
Police are appealing for footage after a child was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after a crash involving a car.
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Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
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Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net
Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.
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South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war
Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubs
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Trial date set for County Durham man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl
Geoffrey Pickersgill, of Scafell Gardens, Crook, has been remanded into custody and is next expected to appear at Teesside Crown Court for trial on…
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Ted Cruz condemned for pushing debunked Covid vaccine and miscarriages claim
Republican lawmakers rebuked for promoting long-debunked falsehood surrounding coronavirus incolulation
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Fire chiefs issue parking warning to drivers as 30C heat prevails in North East
North East fire services are warning drivers not to park on dry grass or vegetation as temperatures rise above 30C and the risk of outdoor fires…
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Two people taken to hospital after crash on A19 in County Durham
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A19 in County Durham.
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‘Lauf’ and ‘minceur’: the words that made a 13-year-old from Melbourne a world Scrabble champion
Dineth Fernando – who moved to Australia with his family in February – says he just needed to ‘find the word and play – that’s all’
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Driver disqualified for 17 months after drink-driving in Acacia Street, Crook
Crook man Keiran Palmer has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink driving and was fined £500 by magistrates.
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Mini golf course at County Durham shopping centre to close two years after opening
The Hole In Wand at Dalton Park, near Seaham, will permanently close on Sunday, September 6, after the venue announced the sad news on social media.
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UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
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California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries
State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
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North East rugby captain secures pro contract and A-level results
North East rugby prospect Will Graham, 18, from Wylam, is celebrating his A Level results after securing a professional future in the sport.
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JLR sales hit by fire at supplier and 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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Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for allegedly sharing sensitive photo of their toddler
Emily Moreno accused her ex-husband and his attorney of posting the image to a Dropbox folder, which she said remained available to download for about 23 hours
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Rotterdam port explosion kills one and leaves several injured
A police investigation is underway following the explosion
