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New cheapest online food shop revealed – and it’s not Aldi or Tesco
Supermarket inflation increased again this week, with shoppers relying more heavily on promotions
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UK must protect against Russian 'hybrid attacks', ex-national security adviser says
Lord Ricketts says more should be spent on improving the resilience of energy, transport, air traffic control and defence sites.
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Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire
About 6,000 homes under evacuation, affecting 16,000 residents in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano
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‘I’m on beer seven’: Trump’s dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A Smith and Kid Rock
‘They were going at it for hours,’ Smith said of Trump and Maher, who also dined together at the White House last year
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Fresh plans for former Durham M&S building after STACK development fall through
Fresh plans have been put forward to transform the former Marks & Spencer building in Durham city centre into a hub for independent businesses.
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‘We’re not playing games’: Parents launch playground protests to fight school field sell-off
School looking to sell piece of open land beloved by people in Devon town to fund refurbishments
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Premier League highlights - Brentford 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium as the hosts finish with nine men after red cards for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt.
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For all of John Swinney's confidence, independence remains stuck
John Swinney says SNP independence campaign has begun at Aberdeen conference, but Scotland remains divided as polls clash over a second referendum debate.
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250-plant cannabis farm busted by police on Teesside street after tip off
Police have uncovered a 250-plant strong cannabis farm at a property on Hampton Road in Stockton.
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Bottoms up: TV remotes, vapes and Lego removed from rectums at English hospitals
A boiled egg, a door handle, and a potato were among the more bizarre items removed
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Man City 3-2 Ipswich: Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.
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SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’
John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UK
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Online forum controlled by Nevada GOP House candidate contains slurs and Nazi talk, AP review finds
A congressional candidate from Nevada operates an online forum that's rife with posts containing racial slurs, minimizations of Nazi Germany and defenses of white nationalist conspiracy theories
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Pope Leo heads back to the Vatican as well-wishers cheer, in photos
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after four days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital following lung cancer surgery. He greeted patients and waved to well-wishers gathered outside the hospital before leaving for the Vatican.
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Civilians in Russian-occupied city face starvation or ‘road of death’
Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
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Emi Martinez injury mars first Chelsea clean sheet in nine months
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.
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Emotional John Swinney says he'll deliver Scottish independence for teenage son
The SNP leader has closed his party’s annual conference in Aberdeen on a personal note
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Ohio couple arrested after 9 children found locked in cages in ‘deplorable’ home
‘The living conditions in that trailer were horrific,’ said Jay Cook of the Licking County Sheriff’s Office
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Outcry as Libya carries out public executions for first time since fall of Gaddafi
The Libyan National Army, which controls eastern Libya, has carried out a sudden wave of executions after a 15 year de facto moratorium. Rights groups tell Alex Croft the legal process was a sham
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SNP members back resolution supporting UK-wide ban on X
The resolution, which also said the SNP should remove itself from the social media platform, was passed overwhelmingly at the party’s conference.
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Revealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protesters
French government launches investigation into why cars funded by UK to prevent asylum seekers crossing Channel were used in school protests
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Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president warns it will embolden Russian leader and intensify war as Moscow hits country’s power plants
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Man shot, killed on subway platform in midtown Manhattan
An argument on a subway platform in midtown Manhattan turned deadly Saturday, leaving one man fatally shot and train service disrupted
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John Swinney says the campaign for Scottish independence has already begun
John Swinney used his SNP conference speech in Aberdeen to declare that the campaign for a second independence referendum has already begun.
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake
A 71-year-old man fishing near the shore of a Florida lake has been attacked and killed by a 12-foot alligator
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TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports
Officials at Norfolk International Airport only discovered the non-traveler access perk had been removed after passengers complained about missing online booking options
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Behind this £875k Richmond home's elegant façade lies a family-sized surprise
Explore Meadowfield, a characterful four-bedroom Richmond home with AGA kitchen, triple garage, landscaped gardens and £875,000 guide price, via GSC Grays.
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Scottish Greens co-leader says 'realisation' of Zionism is racist
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay hesitates on whether Zionism is racist, citing Gaza, the West Bank and Palestinian self-determination at SNP conference.
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Israel’s attacks on Palestinian UN agency are ‘unprecedented’, says outgoing chief
Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s long-term aim is to erase Palestinian refugee status, warning abolishing UNWRA without an alternative would leave a worrying vacuum
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Reform activist says asylum seekers should be put in 'concentration camps'
He also said that being Muslim and British is ‘like oil and water’
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Inside spooky quirky café hidden in former church that's winning over Halloween fans
Step inside this quirky café hidden inside a former church, where vintage interiors, local artwork and generous breakfasts are helping it win praise from visitors and TikTok creators.
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Q Manivannan and US Office star beaten to University of St Andrews rectorship
A Scottish Green MSP and one of the stars of the U.S version of The Office have been beaten to the rectorship of the University of St Andrews
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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
Masked settlers have attacked a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, Belgium’s foreign minister says
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Man and woman appear in court after family killed in Waterford arson attack
Cian Stacey and Jessica Dalton have been charged over the fatal fire
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Isabel Allende wins €1m Spanish literary prize under pseudonym
Chilean-American author awarded Premio Planeta for sequel to her 1982 debut novel, The House of the Spirits
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Violent Albanian protests sparked by luxury Trump resort ramp up
Police in riot gear responded with tear gas, water canons and rubber bullets as student-led demonstrations turned violent
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Motorsport superstar and TV icon surprises pub landlady ahead of gruelling event
Motorcycle racer and TV personality Guy Martin delighted a Richmond pub landlady after stopping in for dinner ahead of the Scott Trial event
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DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says
The long-running programme will be replaced by a "more cost-effective" spin-off show revisiting past projects.
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More than 20 Durham HMOs flagged over potential fire safety concerns
More than 20 HMOs in and around Durham City have been flagged over potential fire safety concerns.
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Ferryhill teenage sweethearts celebrate 60 years of marriage with mayor's visit
Ferryhill couple Jim and Ann Mitton celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary as Mayor Curtis Bihari visits with flowers and gifts on October 15.
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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida
The 3.7m (12ft) alligator reportedly dragged the man into the water where he was fishing near Orlando.
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Sainsbury’s strategy in focus after reports over Morrisons talks
The UK’s second-largest supermarket group will shed light on its latest performance and strategy next week
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The least favorite McDonald’s locations in America ranked
‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant
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Highlights - Premier League - Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa
Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory.
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A fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people
A fire has gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh, killing 10 people and injuring four
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Highlights - Premier League - Everton 0-2 Chelsea
Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez.
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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation
Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung
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More than 400 arrested as police clash with protesters across France
Police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’
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Major high street retailer announces opening date inside ex North Yorkshire bank
Joules has confirmed when it will open its new Northallerton store, with discounts, prizes and giveaways planned to mark its arrival.
