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Pope Leo resumes work from hospital as he awaits test results
He also celebrated Mass with other priests in a special chapel set up for him near his room on the 10th floor of the hospital
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Peshawar: At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after Pakistan school roof collapses
Children were buried under the debris after the roof crashed through three classrooms, police say.
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Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters take your questions live
The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the polls
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The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security
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Wix or Hostinger – an expert weighs in on which website builder to use in 2026
I focused on each company’s website builder components and assessed other features available
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LIVE - Motorcyclist who caused death of passenger, 19, in Darlington crash sentenced
Darlington motorcyclist Gabriel Horsley-Ling admits causing death by dangerous driving after Yarm Road crash killed pillion passenger Carla Scown.
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Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.
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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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Resources minister faces calls to correct her claim all Beetaloo emissions will be offset
Madeleine King told press club emissions from NT fossil fuel basin ‘are accounted for and offset’ but research found 95% of emissions this decade would not have to be offset
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Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Leader of CREC church – whose pastors have advocated death penalty – says he ‘prefers public executions to private’
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Nicolás Maduro tells New York court new torture allegations are ‘false’
Rewritten indictment accuses ex-Venezuela president and wife Cilia Flores of leading campaign of torture
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Scotland could crackdown on e-bikes and balaclavas amid crime fears
Scotland considers balaclava exclusion zones as Neil Gray backs action on masked gangs, e-bike crime and calls for off-road vehicle licensing schemes.
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Photos show deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan
A deadly roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar left dozens dead. Rescue teams rushed to free children trapped beneath the rubble as authorities launched an investigation into the tragedy. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Police Scotland officer found guilty of raping teenage girl and woman
Carmichael John Williamson attacked both women on the Shetland Islands
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Police officer found guilty of rape in Shetland
A serving officer has been convicted of numerous sexual offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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Myprotein owner says profits ‘exceeding expectations’ amid falling whey prices
Whey protein was originally a by-product in cheesemaking
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Peacocks to open new store with £50 golden tickets for first 10 customers
Fashion retailer Peacocks is set to open a new store in Northallerton, bringing a vacant High Street unit back into use and creating new job opportunities.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV
She is pondering concerns about the impact of the deal on free expression of opinion in news media
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Russians complain about broken dating apps and takeaway delays after Ukraine strikes
After Russian energy attacks left Ukrainians without heating and electricity last winter, Kyiv has in 2026 sought to disrupt Russian daily life in response
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What is Starlink and why is it so important for Ukraine?
Elon Musk says the United States owns and controls the military-grade version of Starlink, which both Ukraine and Britain use
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America’s love of sports betting linked to spike in antidepressant use, study finds
Legalizing sports betting has been tied to a 60 percent increase in gambling disorder cases
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School 'severe absences' at highest rate since Covid-19 pandemic
Department for Education (DfE) figures show the increase was driven by primary and special schools
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Severe drought: What does it mean – and where has it been declared in the UK?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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Scottish seafood firms target French buyers at major Paris market showcase
Fourteen Scottish seafood businesses showcased premium products at Paris’s Rungis market, targeting French buyers during the key Christmas trading period.
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North East boxing club opens expanded community gym to tackle health inequalities
Grangetown Amateur Boxing Club opens a community gym extension with FROG, offering affordable boxing, fitness sessions and activities to tackle health gaps.
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Tribute to 'kind and bubbly' gran who died after being 'attacked by woman' on bus
Ally Evans' family has paid tribute to the 'kind-hearted, bubbly' grandmother after she died following an alleged bus assault in Hartlepool.
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How many Eritreans visit UK as Shabana Mahmood issues visa ban threat
The home secretary said the east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals
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Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse convictions
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
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Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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IMF says African economies performing well despite shocks from the Iran war
The head of the International Monetary Fund’s Africa department says African economies have managed to weather the energy crisis brought on by the Iran war
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AfD leader threatens to pull German funding for Ukraine
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said meanwhile that giving up on Kyiv would have ‘an enormous impact on the entire political order of this continent’
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Shortlist announced for Scottish Album of the Year - here's who made the cut
The shortlist has been announced for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, including the comeback album by Boards of Canada
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Russell Brand topless photos taken by alleged rape victim shown in court
The pictures were shown to jurors during Brand’s trial at Southwark Crown Court
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Nigel Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
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Major padel complex gets go-ahead again after plans scaled back from nine courts
A planned padel complex in Washington has been given the go-ahead for a second time after developers scaled back the scheme from nine courts to seven.
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Mob hit? Las Vegas police plan to release the ID of a man found in a barrel in Lake Mead
Police in Las Vegas are poised to settle a mystery by publicly revealing the identity of a man whose body was found in a barrel in Lake Mead
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FTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI over artificial intelligence safety concerns
OpenAI ‘will engage constructively with the FTC and continue working with regulators,’ the firm said
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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife appear in court on new torture charges
Prosecutors say Maduro directed officials to torture politicians and military personnel accused of plotting against him
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Crews tackle blaze at former power station in Cheshire
The coal-fired power station shut in 2020 after nearly 50 years of operation
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Trump makes decision on livestreaming Fort Hood shooter’s execution
The execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 and wounded 32 in 2009 military base shooting rampage, is scheduled to take place on Dec. 3
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Here's why the police helicopter was spotted over this North East town last night
A police helicopter was deployed over the Eston and Normanby area last night as officers searched for a high-risk missing person.
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Hurricane Trudy looms over Mexico’s Pacific coast as it strengthens into huge storm
Through the weekend, Trudy is expected to produce 4-8 inches of rainfall, with isolated totals around 12 inches across the southwestern Mexican states
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SNP MP warns Aberdeen could be 'decimated' ahead of North Sea conference clash
Kirsty Blackman warns Aberdeen could be "decimated" without a better energy transition as she pressures the SNP and UK Government over the North Sea.
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The SNP's internal independence divide won't disappear after party conference
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter.
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The Hairy Biker's food spot loved by Greg James with school puddings and hearty pies
Hairy Biker Si King's Propa in Sunderland serves hearty pies, buttery mash and nostalgic school dinner puddings.
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Crook biker killed in South Wales crash pictured as family say he had 'heart of gold'
The heartbroken family of a Crook man who was killed in a crash in South Wales have paid tribute to the motorcyclist who had a 'heart of gold'.
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Firm owned by Lord Willie Haughey unveils rise in turnover to £1.27bn
A Scottish company founded by high-profile businessman has reported a rise in turnover to £1.27 billion.
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Doctors struck off after helping graduates cheat on medical exams
Statements from former students reveal they knew the exam ‘word by word’ and were ‘spoon-fed’ the answers
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Culture Secretary may intervene following £1.6 billion Sky and ITV deal
Lisa Nandy is considering intervention on the basis of a new public interest consideration to maintain a wide range of broadcasting.
