UK
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Teen driver refused police blood test after feeling he was being treated 'unfairly'
A teenager refused to provide a blood sample after claiming police had treated him unfairly when they stopped him, a court heard.
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Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
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Republicans turn America’s love of meat into bizarre midterm election battleground
As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they're also having a food fight over who's the most red-blooded carnivore
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North Yorkshire apprenticeship fair to showcase careers and training routes
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake hosts an apprenticeship fair at Thirsk School on October 22, connecting visitors with North Yorkshire employers.
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Dunelm set for lower first half profits but flags recovery after heatwave hit
The retailer said total sales fell by around 3% in the first six weeks of its new financial year largely because of the ‘exceptionally warm weather’.
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Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries
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ScottishPower Renewables breaks world record with 1.8km cable duct installation
ScottishPower Renewables has installed two record-length cable ducts beneath the Suffolk coast for its £4bn East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
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Firefighters battle major blaze at Harvester restaurant
The building has suffered severe damage, the fire service said
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OpenAI ‘not racing to the bottom’ on AI safety, MPs told
The ChatGPT maker scrapped a recent AI model over safety concerns.
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Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
William Chapman’s family describe ‘severe distress’ after Donald Trump shares footage of the attack on social media
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Scots £1.7bn pension scandal branded ‘national disgrace’ amidst more delays
Scotland's McCloud pension scandal deepens as 37,832 retired public sector workers wait for remedy statements, with further delays for police and teachers.
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First look inside Darlington's new Irish bar ahead of Halloween weekend launch
Darlington’s new Irish bar is set to open in time for Halloween - here is your first look inside as the major refurb continues.
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Andrew Bailey calls for clampdown on ‘downright criminal’ social media scams
Andrew Bailey, head of the British central bank, told an audience in Bangkok that there has been ‘no real liability’ for some social media firms.
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Australia receives its first Michelin stars as 11 restaurants make history
Restaurants elsewhere in the country will have to wait, after South Australia struck its own deal to bring Michelin inspectors to the region
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Albania sees latest violent student protests over corruption and education costs
Albanian students protesting over rising education costs and corruption have called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down
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County Durham writer backs stricter fireworks controls to protect communities and pets
UK Government fireworks consultation proposes stricter controls, limiting louder fireworks to professionals, curbing anti-social behaviour and protecting public safety.
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle after refusing to appear on camera with giant pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal, a court heard
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Harry and Meghan: Duchess says ‘it’s great to be back’ as couple visit Nottingham
Meghan posed for selfies as crowds cheered her arrival while Harry joked with schoolchildren
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Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 for children's specialist hydrotherapy sessions
Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.
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Witness appeal after man racially abused on train between Perth and Dundee
British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was racially abused on a train between Perth and Dundee.
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Newly discovered 'Frankenstein' bird fossil challenges theories of evolution
The crow-sized Jurassic bird lived 150 million years ago
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Scottish social care leader wins national award for disability support
Community Integrated Care’s Sara Murphy has won a national award for leading services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Scotland.
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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Taiwan chipmaker TSMC explores Texas investment to expand production in the US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is exploring potential investments in Texas to expand chip production in the U.S. The company says it is open to collaborating with Elon Musk’s planned “Terafab” chip manufacturing complex in Texas
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Super-rare Harry Potter book full of spelling mistakes sells for over £300,000
JK Rowling's name appears as 'Joanne Rowling'
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UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
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Family raise concerns over care before man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo
The family of a 24-year-old man who was killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have raised concerns about the mental health care he received before his death.
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Rugby World Cup 2035: Spain bids to host tournament and use Nou Camp and Bernabeu
Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.
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Woman, 36, trampled to death during UK rescue of small boat in the Channel
Manpreet Kaur had made the perilous crossing from France with 73 others on a ‘wholly unsuitable’ dinghy that was taking on water and spilling fuel
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Greggs new Christmas menu coming to 200 North East bakeries in days
From a 'pigs under blankets' toastie to candy cane mint drinks - here's what's on Greggs' festive menu for 2026.
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Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
Demonstrators are demanding resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in Tirana
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French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests
The ethics body of the French soccer federation has urged fans to stay neutral amid nationwide student protests
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The dog breeds that live longer than others – and why
A study has shown that the way DNA changes with age in dogs could be the reason why smaller pooches live longer
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County Durham driver caught behind wheel while banned and uninsured
Terry Norton, 37, of Shotton Colliery fined £120 and given six points after admitting driving while banned and uninsured.
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Yorkshire couple renew vows in 1940s-themed ceremony after winning competition
A Yorkshire couple renewed their vows in a 1940s-themed ceremony after winning a competition celebrating their passion for military history.
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Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the Starlink restrictions
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Bob Geldof, Grayson Perry and Tom Hollander join Independent’s star-studded party
A host of high profile celebrities attended the Independent’s glamorous anniversary event at the British Museum, enjoying a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry
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Hidden cameras found in women’s showers on Australian navy ship
Footage from hidden camera allegedly in female showers may have already been uploaded, senator fears
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North Yorkshire schoolchildren to receive hi-vis gear for safer journeys
North Yorkshire schoolchildren will receive hi-vis safety gear from David Wilson Homes’ Bright Journeys campaign, promoting active travel and safer school runs.
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse – latest updates
Ex-leader deserves ‘every day of lengthy sentence,’ says DUP
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US officials considering ad campaign to urge South African Afrikaners to emigrate
Exclusive: Trump has falsely claimed Afrikaners are facing ‘white genocide’, but very few have applied to live in US
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Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case
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Nearly half of Scotland’s flowering plants in decline as new strategy launched
NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have launched a strategy to reverse plant losses, with 47 of flowering species in decline.
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Frankland inmate squirted officer with cocktail of urine and poo in 'potting' attack
An inmate squirted a mix of urine and faeces at a prison officer escorting another prisoner in a jail’s segregation unit at HMP Frankland
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Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.
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Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policy
Andy Burnham has ruled out a future power-sharing deal with the Green Party but it was unclear whether this would extend to local councils
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Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
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Marine Le Pen promises ‘trial of strength’ with EU if elected French president
Marine Le Pen is the frontrunner to win the French presidential election next year
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Crew of missing fishing vessel off Lewis named by police
A fisherman who died after his vessel went missing off the Isle of Lewis has been named alongside his missing crewmates.
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'Butt of the joke' Mike Tyson pulled out of giant pigeon video, court battle told
‘The name of the channel is 'Talking Pigeons'. Doesn't that suggest to you that the pigeon would speak?’
