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New law aims to halt overdoses with stiffer penalties as 8 states fail to slow deaths
The proposed change would make possession of any amount of fentanyl a felony
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Met police investigating row over founding of Your Party
Inquiry said to have been launched after force received report ‘relating to alleged unauthorised access of a political party’s database’
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Kenya confirms third Ebola case, a relative of the first patient who died
Kenya’s health ministry confirmed that a third person tested positive for Ebola on Friday while in quarantine as a known contact of the first patient, who died two days after arriving from Congo
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It’s about to get a lot colder very quickly. Here’s how to stay safe
Dangerously cold weather kills more than 1,000 people in the U.S. each year
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Our Farm Next Door - New pictures show what's next for Amanda Owen and family
New Channel 4 pictures show Amanda Owen's family back at Ravenseat, with Raven returning, Edith learning to drive and work continuing at Anty John's.
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Jon Rahm sacrifices £75m to secure exit from LIV tour
Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league.
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Funeral firm employee stole dead priest’s ring and sold it to fund drug habit
Nicholas Mather, 34, prised the 18-carat gold priesthood ring from the finger of the late Father Peter Crowther
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Katie Zacharia mercilessly mocked online or only lasting a week with Trump
Everyone was making the same jokes about Katie Zacharia, while MAGA pundits defended her
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ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family says
A federal immigration vehicle hit a Houston construction worker in Houston while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago
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Arson plotter jailed for targeting Keir Starmer’s house is deported from UK
Stanislav Carpiuc, described as a ‘money man’ in the conspiracy to damage property by fire, was deported
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Brother-in-law reveals Six Flags coaster victim’s final words before getting on ride
‘He just had a great heart, always thoughtful, always kind,’ Joshua Nelson said of his 42-year-old brother-in-law
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Trump admits mistake and fires Katie Zacharia after less than one disastrous week
Minutes before making it official, Trump said he told Zacharia to 'reconsider' her role after disastrous first week, adding: 'Maybe it's not for her'
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‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN
Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made public
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Woman agrees to put up billboards in California after registering dog to vote
At least one ballot from Maya Jean was successfully counted
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Masked settlers target Washington Post journalist in latest occupied West Bank attack
Deadly settler violence against Palestinians is at a record high in the occupied West Bank, with more than 230 attacks against the olive harvest since September alone
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nding nearly doubled to help refugee doctors return to work in Scotland's NHS
Scottish Government nearly doubles funding for Bridges Programmes’ Refugee Doctors Programme, helping refugee doctors gain GMC registration and join NHS Scotland.
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No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
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New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a grand jury indictment that accused actor Timothy Busfield him of four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child
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Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school
Kaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family says
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Ex-top official Olly Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
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Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off
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Dragon's Den star who went from Bishop Auckland to global crafting empire
A County Durham entrepreneur became one of the region's best recognised success stories following a university idea that became a a global crafting empire, landing her a spot on Dragon's Den.
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Inside Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline
Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months
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Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois
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Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network
Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its military satellite communication service
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Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
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Brazil’s Lula says he now backs lowering age of criminal responsibility to 16
Lula reverses position on age of responsibility for ‘heinous’ crimes in what many see as a desperate electoral gambit
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Case against Leon Black dismissed after plaintiff said she was ‘medically incapable of continuing’
In civil suit, ‘Jane Doe’ alleged billionaire raped her after being ‘handed off’ by Jeffrey Epstein. Black denied the allegations and called claims a fabrication
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Scottish estate with 3,460 acres and A-listed mansion goes on sale for £15m
Portmore Estate near Peebles, featuring a Category A-listed baronial mansion, 3,460 acres, cottages and a farm, is on the market for over £15m.
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Dubois vs Wardley 2: British heavyweights weigh in at career heaviest for world-title rematch
Britons Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weigh in at their career-heaviest for Saturday's heavyweight world-title rematch in London.
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Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unliveable
Kremlin turning to punishment of Ukraine’s population in major cities as frontlines remain frozen
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Trump ‘blew up’ after Harp printed Wiles ouster reports in White House ‘freakout’
Trump is furiously phoning friends and allies for their opinions on White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
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Trump ‘could ease sanctions on Russian shadow fleet’ in bid to reduce diesel prices
Russia's shadow fleet has allowed it to keep exporting oil without complying with Western sanctions
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Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in row over illegal summerhouse
The building breaches rules established more than 50 years ago
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Glasgow City Council spent £42.5m on taxis and private hire vehicles in five years
Glasgow City Council spent £42.5m on taxis and private hire vehicles in five years, including £38.1m on education transport, an FOI reveals.
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‘Well-known man’ suing news outlets to stop allegations being broadcast
The man is seeking an injunction to prevent the broadcast and publication
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Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during the financial crisis and can afford to pay more now
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Man faces jail after £2.6m cocaine and heroin haul found among Christmas gifts
A man was caught in a £2.6m class A drugs bust just days before Christmas
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NHS staff ‘may have breached medical records of man killed by tiger’
William Chapman was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
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The aftermath of a school shooting in Oregon, in photos
Authorities say a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. The suspect was found dead inside the school after being shot by a person at the scene.
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Darlington office plans and Wilko demolition take step forward with consultation
Plans for new offices in Darlington town centre have moved a step closer.
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More arrests expected in investigation into fire that killed children and parents
Gardaí on Thursday arrested a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s in connection with the deaths of Philip and Kim English and their sons, Callum and Jayden
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Alex Scott: What does Disney+ exit highlight about coverage of women's football?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.
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Stirling Santa Dash returns to raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice
Stirling Distillery’s Santa Dash returns on December 6, with £10 entry fees going to Strathcarron Hospice and festive rewards for runners.
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Tory shadow minister slammed for calling anti-terror law her ‘most hated law’
Shadow housing, communities and local government minister Katie Lam called Martyn’s law an ‘absurd set of regulations’
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Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
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Four in 10 UK adults affected by droughts linked to climate change, survey finds
It comes after severe drought was declared in parts of England on Thursday
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The UK's octopus boom is a gift and a curse for local fisherman
The value of British octopus exports rose to £12.8 million last year, largely driven by buyers in France and Spain
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Center Parcs Scottish Borders reaches milestone as A7 junction opens
A new junction on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk has been completed to provide access to the planned Center Parcs Scottish Borders holiday village.
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Man appears in court accused of murdering 17-year-old in Milton
Jack Dragsnes, 22, appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court accused of murdering 17-year-old Jack Mellon in Milton on October 14, and attempting to pervert justice.
