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Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings
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National security adviser’s wife accused of supporting Palestine Action
‘God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action,’ Sarah Helm, who is the wife of Jonathan Powell, wrote on X
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Trump critics stunned after Katie Zacharia is grilled by Hannity over ‘lawyer’ claim
“Why not just say, ‘I went to Pepperdine Law School and then took a different career path’” the Trump pal pressed her. Commentators remarked that they had never seen the conservative Fox News host push a Republican so hard
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IMF warns John Healey to consider spending cuts rather than raising bank taxes
The Chancellor is reportedly considering reversing a reduction in the surcharge banks pay on their profits.
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Deadly opioid stronger than fentanyl detected in Los Angeles
The drug, known as cychlorphine, can stop a person from breathing even in extremely small quantities and may be lurking undetected in illegal drugs, authorities warned Thursday
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup
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These are America’s least favorite McDonald’s locations
‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant
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Trump aides are angling for chief of staff role amid rumors of Susie Wiles departure
Trump has reportedly started calling allies and discussing potential replacements for Wiles
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Action needed to save water, minister tells MPs
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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British father avoids jail for causing son's death in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster has instead been fined €3,000
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest, and other Middle East developments
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinians in towns across the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest
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50 arrested amid crackdown on 'serious organised crime' after fatal A66 crash
A total of 50 people have now been arrested as part of a police crackdown on serious organised crime in the aftermath of the fatal A66 crash.
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Trudy has strengthened to a major hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
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North Yorkshire heritage railway launches ghostly Christmas train with folklore
North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bloody Merry Christmas train brings ghost stories, folklore and festive frights to the moors
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Burnham to deliver speech in Scotland on devolution – UK politics live
The prime minister is expected to announce plans on devolving decision-making powers away from both Westminster and Holyrood towards regions and towns
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Stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements, China tells Israel
China also said access to the Gaza Strip must be fully opened so a humanitarian ‘catastrophe’ does not spread
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Two in hospital after late night crash closed County Durham road
Two people are in hospital after a late night crash in Annfield Plain, County Durham, that saw the road closed.
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Woman died after ambulance was cancelled – despite bleeding around her eyes
Carmen Price’s daughter is now taking her fight for answers to the High Court
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Citizens’ jury says higher education funding should be 'reprioritised'
A Scottish citizens’ jury has backed free tuition and shown support for greater investment in skills-based higher education delivered at colleges.
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New visitor centre planned for Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh
he National Trust for Scotland plans a new visitor centre at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh as part of a £20m conservation project.
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One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws
Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care
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'Striking' County Durham waterfall so beautiful it was turned into a stamp
A waterfall that can easily be reached from Darlington is so "spectacular" that it was added to a Royal Mail stamp.
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The eye condition that may signal dementia years before memory begins to fail
Researchers find retinopathy can’t simply coexist with cognitive decline but must precede it
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County Durham maize maze to become a 'terrifying' Halloween night trail
Thorpe Farm Centre’s County Durham maize maze returns as a terrifying Halloween Scare Nights trail from October 29-31, with family sessions and food.
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Canada’s PM warns US wants to ‘break us so they can own us’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada so it can “own us”
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Man, 54, arrested after woman attacked in alleyway leaving her with eye injury
A man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted in an alleyway between West Dyke Road and Westbourne Grove in Redcar.
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Bright lights and thumping music fill High Street as Yarm Fair kicks off
Screaming thrill seekers, bright lights, and thumping music filled the air in Yarm last night as the fair rolled back into town.
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Ayrshire veterinary nurse found half naked after injecting himself with sedative
A veterinary nurse in Ayrshire was found passed out half naked in a toilet after injecting himself with a sedative
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Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid
Speculation is growing that John Healey is poised to hike the surcharge banks pay on their profits in his October 28 Budget.
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Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome
Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 16
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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UK Government 'cautious' over controversial Rosebank field to avoid 'mistakes'
The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said
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Rapist police sergeant jailed for 12 years after abusing two women
A rapist police sergeant who preyed on two women has been jailed for 12 years
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Chelsea's Reece James out for three months after knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.
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Inside ex Durham school transformed into a £1.45m luxury home near cricket ground
Step inside Durham House, a historic former chaplaincy with cricket ground views, six bedrooms, a snooker room and a £1.45m price tag.
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Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide
Italy has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control
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IMF-World Bank meetings focus on global risks and potential benefits of AI
The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for urgent guardrails to manage risks from the AI boom, comparing it to a Formula 1 car that could go off track
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Trump returns to Georgia, epicenter of his 2020 election lies
Staged in Dalton, a hub of conservative voter support in northwest Georgia, the event will feature Trump alongside Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after man killed by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance
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Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby
Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.
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Top rated North East Halloween costume shops for best spooky outfits this autumn
Those preparing for Halloween are being encouraged to support independent businesses across the North East, with a range of local costume shops offering everything from fancy dress outfits to accessories, makeup and party supplies.
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From fuel pumps to hot tubs: County Durham's relaxing spa near the A66 in old garage
A former petrol station near Barnard Castle has been transformed into The Garage Spa, an award-winning County Durham retreat with a unique motoring-themed twist.
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Named and shamed - Three County Durham residents in court over fly-tipping
Three County Durham residents have been named and shamed after appearing in court for fly-tipping and waste-related offences.
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
Ofcom and the CMA have published reports over the attempted RedBird IMI takeover of the newspaper group, which collapsed in 2024.
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Israel stops commercial goods from entering Gaza
COGAT says merchants asked them to stop shipments over Hamas taxes, but truckers deny this and say Israel is to blame
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Texas Democrat faces Musk’s $168M in David vs. Goliath battle
Should he win, Talarico would become the first Democrat to capture a statewide office in Texas in over 30 years
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Deadly roller coaster plunge triggers wave of shutdowns as fears spread
A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer
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Vatican games out possible Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung surgery is progressing well, leading the Vatican to stop morning updates about his condition
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Katie Zacharia says failing the bar exam was ‘inconsequential’
‘Absolutely, absolutely across the board you can call yourself a lawyer,’ Zacharia claims she was told
