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‘I cannot carry all of this alone’: the couples kept apart by the war in Gaza
Families have been scattered, fathers separated from their children, and couples unable to reunite and marry
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Women's Rugby League World Cup: England crush debutants Wales in Perth
England scored seven tries before the break, and 13 in total on their way to a comprehensive victory over Wales in their Group A opener.
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Darlington shop that's survived changing high street for more than 115 years
For more than a century, generations of Darlington families have walked through the doors of Leggs.
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McDonald's bags and food junk dumped in County Durham woodland
McDonald's bags, food waste, cans and bottles have been dumped in a woodland in Craghead, County Durham.
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Katie Zacharia was sitting down for ‘interview with Wall Street Journal when fired’
Donald Trump told the newly appointed press secretary to ‘reconsider’ her position
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions
Trump had himself approved the sanctions law only last month. The bipartisan bill was designed to quickly hit Russia's financial resources for its war on Ukraine
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Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward southwestern and west-central Mexico's Pacific coast
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Luxury resort near Darlington transformed with 17,000 new plants and trees
Rockliffe, near Darlington, revealed its newly landscaped gardens as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment.
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Five magical autumn walks around Scotland easily reached by train
We have officially reached one of my favourite bits of the year. The midway stage of October when, if you’re out and about close to 7.30am, chances are you’ll catch the sun popping its head over the horizon soon afterwards.
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Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, were killed while on a surf trip in Baja California in 2024
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Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
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Life rarely goes according to plan. Here’s how to get better at adapting
Will you get the job
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Why India is the growth story investors cannot afford to ignore
Strong economic growth, booming IPOs and rising domestic investment are boosting confidence in India's economic future.
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Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers
The latest straw poll in the selection of the next U.N. secretary-general has shown that none of the seven candidates has the support of all five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, who have veto power
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Not cool: who hacked France’s supermarket fridges?
Whether it was youngsters proving their skills or state sabotage, Europe’s most hacked country was left with a mountain of waste after food began cooking in freezers
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3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico
Three Mexican men have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in a case that tarnished Mexico’s image by exposing the risks foreigners face when visiting the tourism-dependent country
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Call for action as Scottish housing developer placed into administration
Industry chief raises concerns after housing developer placed into administration
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Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.
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The £78m windfall that could stay in Scotland’s wind farm communities
Renewable energy developers are backing proposals that could allow Scottish councils to retain £78m a year from new onshore wind farms
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How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the Oregon school shooter
A driver, a dad and a teacher are among at least three people who tried to stop a 16-year-old gunman who attacked an Oregon elementary school this week
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Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home
Attorneys for Rep_ Ilhan Omar are asking the Justice Department to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an investigation into her citizenship status was “neither justified nor lawful.”
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Expansion of Heathrow Airport would drive growth, chancellor Healey says
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
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A winter of hunger looms for residents trapped in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine
Food and medical supplies have been scarce for months in Oleshky, which sits on the Dnipro River that separates Ukrainian forces from the city’s Russian occupiers
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Mimicking populists will not ease cost of living or boost productivity, Mathias Cormann warns
Former minister and OECD head urges Australia not to adopt migration caps, with research showing migrants boost employment
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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
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Trump plans more deals with Putin as Zelensky hails ‘real leaders’ backing Kyiv: Live
Volodymyr Zelensky has lashed out at President Trump after he struck a diesel deal with Russia
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Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as celebrities battle deadly boredom on The Traitors
Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
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North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
North Korea says it has tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance
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Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
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Swinney says the 'stars are aligning' for independence but polls show Scots split
John Swinney will tell SNP conference the stars are aligning for independence but three polls published this week show Scots are split on the constitution and rank it well below the cost of living in their list of priorities.
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Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge
Prosecution did not act in fair and impartial way in grand jury proceedings, judge rules, after West Wing actor charged with groping young boy on TV set
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An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis
Pope Leo XIV has brought an American style of governing to the Vatican, including in the way it handles health crises
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Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence
The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".
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Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
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Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
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Two-week half terms - the school holiday no-one can agree on
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
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Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
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Trial of German steakhouse heiress Christina Block that sparked a huge spy scandal
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
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Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded
The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.
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A humble oyster pail turned takeout icon: The American story of the Chinese food carton
It’s an icon, the small white receptacle made from a single piece of cardboard folded into a trapezoid-shaped box
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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt
The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case
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Selma Blair's representatives say she didn't intend to hurt anyone on flight that led to her arrest
Selma Blair's representatives have stated she did not intend to harm anyone during a recent flight incident
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Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks
Alan Feeney, who sat on Solihull and Birmingham councils, said there was ‘no excuse’ for his comments
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Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
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Trump just fooled around with Susie Wiles over Katie Zacharia. And he found out
Katie Zacharia’s disastrously short tenure as White House press secretary, a hire he made without consulting his veteran chief of staff, could be a harbinger of dysfunction ahead, Andrew Feinberg writes
