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Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest
Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs
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France protests: Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as over 1,000 arrested
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
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Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing
Authorities are searching for 11 people missing after a boat from Mexico capsized off Baja California
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Photos show wildfire fueled by high winds engulfing coastal homes in Southern California
High winds fueled a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.
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Young star Johan Manzambi proving his worth for rising Aston Villa
Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park.
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Inside Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse after three years of restoration work
From repaired walls and heating to new floorboards and running water, here's how much of Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse has been restored.
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Two dead after man drives car onto Wichita soccer field during game: police
A child and an adult were killed at the scene, and police said multiple other injured victims have been transported to area hospitals
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NHS sacks 15 staff for snooping on Nottingham stabbing victims' records
The NHS trust has issued an apology, saying there is ‘simply no excuse’
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Polanski’s polling hits new low amid ‘Zionism is racism’ row
The Green Party leader’s support among young voters has nosedived, according to Ispos
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Ex-culture secretary blasts ‘retrograde’ plan for ‘YouTube tax’ to fund BBC
Baroness Nicky Morgan said that many BBC programmes should be available for subscription instead of a levy
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Florida fisher dragged into water and killed by 12ft alligator
Steve Hamilton was fishing in Winter Garden when he was attacked by gator, which was later killed
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Protesters set fires and damage buildings in major French cities during demos over living costs and school conditions
Protesters set fires and damage buildings in major French cities during demos over living costs and school conditions
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Ebola outbreak spreading to Kenya exposes contract tracing failures, experts warn
‘The whole process of listing contacts needs to improve’, says one aid working – adding that mapping the movements of people with an infection ‘requires a lot of resources, and it isn’t being done today’
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Murderers led co-ordinated bladed attack on fellow County Durham prison inmate
Three inmates carried out a co-ordinated attack on a prisoner at HMP Deerbolt in County Durham, a court heard.
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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Belgian foreign minister urges further EU sanctions and links attack to Israel’s ‘illegal settlement policy’
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Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country's first confirmed case, according to the Health Ministry
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Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
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Mystery name on lost war memorial uncovers 200 years of a Darlington family
IT is time to say hello to the Hullahs of Darlington and the surrounding area.
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Every Co-op Christmas sandwich launching in North East in £3.85 meal deal
Co-op is bringing back its Christmas sandwiches, with four returning favourites and two new festive fillings joining the lunchtime range.
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Harry Styles debuts emotional new song dedicated to Liam Payne
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
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Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’
Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British
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France protests: Macron says ‘no place for violence’ as 400 arrested in clashes
President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for ‘calm’ as police deploy tear gas and riot gear
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M&S Christmas jobs, hours and how much you can get paid in the North East
More details have emerged about hundreds of Christmas jobs being offered by Marks & Spencer across the North East.
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Pizza man goes extra 13 miles to deliver to customers during road closures
Yilmaz Ozturk, owner of Pizza House Easington, continued delivering food to Staithes despite road closures turning a 2.4-mile journey into 15 miles.
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Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
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Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crushes passerby who tried to help
Sean Baker was sentenced after his actions left Kai Dransfield with ‘life-changing injuries’
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Plover, not a fighter: masked lapwing nesting on Tasmanian cricket ground indifferent as play continues
While masked lapwings have a reputation for swooping during nesting season, Windsor Park oval’s resident plover just wants a good innings
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Highlights - Premier League - Fulham 1-0 Hull City highlights
Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull.
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Swinney vows to bring Scotland’s bus network back into public control by 2031
John Swinney used his SNP conference speech to pledge bus franchising across Scotland by 2031, a new misogyny criminal offence before next summer, and a £30 million fund to tackle racism in communities.
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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
French mayor and archbishop also attacked during violent attempt to stop Palestinians harvesting olives
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Violent protests in France as police battle demonstrators, in photos
Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters. They joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.
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The woman who remembers everything
Rebecca Sharrock tells Rachel Dobkin what it’s like living with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory and how she deals with disturbing flashbacks
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No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post
Tweet by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, ‘does not meet criminal threshold’
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ICE agent who crashed into man in Texas was targeting suspect who died years ago, family says
Federal officer slammed vehicle into a construction worker while pursuing a man who died in similar circumstances
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Three students and one teacher killed in Oregon mass shooting as police probe motive
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed in the shooting
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Person airlifted to hospital after incident in County Durham village near playground
An air ambulance was called to an incident in Blackhal Colliery, County Durham yesterday (October 16) afternoon, as paramedics were seen at a house.
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Signs go up for new Wickes store coming to former County Durham Poundstretcher site
Signs have gone up for a new Wickes store that is moving into the former Poundstretcher store in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate
Clashes broke out near the prime minister’s office in Albania as riots gripped the capital, Tirana, for a fifth day
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'Hidden gem' County Durham café with Halloween pancakes and 'friendly' staff
Miss Elephant has launched a limited-edition Halloween pancake, with customers praising the Chester-Le-Street café as a 'hidden gem' for sweet treats.
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Five County Durham planning decisions made this week - including HMOs in city
Durham County Council has decided many planning applications over the last week - here are five you might have missed.
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Queen Camilla joins Zara Tindall for race day at Ascot
Camilla enjoyed a drink in the Royal Box, where her ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, was spotted
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Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania
Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.
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Tens of thousands protest in France over rising prices – with more than 270 arrests
Violent clashes are ongoing between police and protesters over high prices and weak public spending
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Florian Wirtz delivers for Liverpool - but is playmaker Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?
Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?
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Plaque telling story of African-Caribbean prisoners in Britain stolen within days
Descendants say theft from Portchester Castle reflects racism that has haunted ‘generation after generation’
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UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulers
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More NHS staff sacked over Nottingham attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
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Body found in hunt for teenager who went missing from Milngavie
A teenager who went missing from a Glasgow suburb has been found dead
