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Pair busted in Jersey for allegedly trying to steal $273K of frozen seafood
The driver transporting the frozen seafood was allegedly tricked into rerouting the truck by someone posing as a freight broker representative
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What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of war
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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged he never followed up on a student’s report of being gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024
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MAGA is defending Trump’s new press secretary. His staff isn’t convinced
Insiders worry that Trump’s snap decision to select Zacharia against the advice of his chief of staff echoes mistakes of his first term, writes Andrew Feinberg
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Trump's AI tiger video shows callous lack of judgement
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ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate
A government report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations
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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writers
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Darlington Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett 25 years on - from Big Brother to Take That
More than two decades after wowing audiences on the first series of Pop Idol, Consett's Zoe Birkett has built a successful career on the West End stage and remains a familiar face in British entertainment.
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75-year-old 'fake heiress' added to FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list
She allegedly obtained approximately $14.7 million from one bank and defrauded other financial institutions
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Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments
Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist views
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Experts say that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are working on a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese parts
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Rep. Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé and associates charged with sex crimes and voyeurism
After the arrests, Mace released a statement detailing the 25 bills she says will protect victims of sexual assault
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Blockbuster-era law governing privacy of video rentals gets a fresh look from the Supreme Court
A 1988 law designed to protect the privacy of movie rentals in the age of Blockbuster Video is getting a fresh look from the Supreme Court
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Much-loved County Durham restaurant that served diners for 30 years to make comeback
Emilio's, a familiar name to generations of Durham diners, will return to its former home at 96 Elvet Bridge after Notch Americano closes.
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Trump insider gets lucrative job picking which acts will perform at Kennedy Center
His compensation package was not disclosed but a job posting for the role indicated a salary range of $270,000-$290,000
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OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares
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Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes racist views
One Reform councillor called for King Charles to be beheaded, saying he was a Muslim
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ICE will not turn on body cameras automatically despite watchdog recommendation
Some ICE agents described camera use as ‘up to interpretation’
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Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs
Mr Burnham referred in the House of Commons to the “individual responsible for the murder”, despite the legal process still being in its early stages
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Mile-long trail of blood led to dying headteacher, murder trial hears
Michael Mullins, 56, was struck by a black Volvo XC90 as he cycled home from Stretford Grammar School in Manchester on April 20
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£2m question over future of Stockton alleygates branded an 'eyesore' like a 'prison'
After 25 years of alleygates in Stockton, are they still a crime deterrent which has stood the test of time, or have times changed?
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Heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul forces closure of schools
The Istanbul governor’s office has declared schools closed and placed some public sector workers on leave after heavy rainfalls caused flooding across the city
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Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
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Car fire in underground garage closes Glasgow road
Glasgow fire: Ongoing blaze closes Woodlands Road between Charing Cross and Arlington Street as Police Scotland urges public to avoid area on October 14, 2026.
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Bradley Barcola arrives in style as Liverpool beat LASK in Champions League
Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Oct. 7 - Oct. 14, 2026
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Waltzers, wagons, and big wheel take over Yarm as fair rolls into town for 2026
Wagons, waltzers, and a big wheel have taken over Yarm as the fair rolls into town for 2026 - take a look at some pictures here.
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PM: We need The Independent more than ever
Marking the milestone in a letter celebrating four decades of The Independent, Andy Burnham praised how it always seeks ‘different points of view’
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Ukraine war: Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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Highlights - Champions League - Manchester City 2-4 PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium
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Israel trying to recreate Gaza in the West Bank, warns Jordan
Exclusive: Jordanian brief accuses Israel’s ‘extremist government’ of recreating the security conditions in war-ravaged Gaza to force Palestinians from their lands, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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Catterick soldier who made 'homemade cannon' jailed for terror-linked offences
A Catterick Garrison soldier who made explosives and a “homemade cannon” while promoting extreme right-wing views has been jailed.
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South Americans pray for Pope Leo’s recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
Catholics across South America are praying for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery as uncertainty grows over his planned visit next month
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Hayden Panettiere’s ex granted control of her estate amid missing jewelry claims
Panettiere, known for her roles in the television shows "Heroes" and "Nashville," was found unresponsive by paramedics in August
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Riverside stadium to host 150th anniversary performance before Cardiff clash
More than 300 Tees Valley dancers will perform at Riverside Stadium before Middlesbrough FC’s Cardiff City clash on Saturday (October 17).
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Software breakthrough could spur quantum computer advances, Edinburgh study suggests
Researchers have developed an algorithm that enables off-the-shelf computers to run quantum simulations previously only possible using the world’s most powerful supercomputers
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UN peacekeeping chief says major questions hang over southern Lebanon as UNIFIL exit nears
The United Nations peacekeeping chief says major questions remain about plans for southern Lebanon as the UNIFIL mandate nears its end
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Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark ‘exhibiting aggressive behavior’
Two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after sighting at location popular with surfers and swimmers
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Woman suffering an asthma attack was locked inside urgent care as staff all left
‘I knew that they were slammed at the end of the day so I was trying to give them some grace,’ the woman says
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Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting leads to days of protests
Protesters clashed with police, blocked roads with burning tires and other debris, and damaged public buildings, according to local reports
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Zimbabwe’s Caine Prize winner rejects claim he used AI to write his story
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write his short story, "The Blue Fighter," which won the $10,000 Caine Prize for African Writing
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New York City to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after fatal tourist accident
The proposed legislation prohibits owners from selling horses to slaughterhouses, specifying that animals must be handled in a ’humane manner’
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Fox News is now predicting Democrats will take control of the House in midterms
The Senate, where the GOP holds 53 seats, remains a toss-up, the conservative outlet says
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Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward
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Newly-discovered fossil of ‘Frankenstein’ bird leaves scientists stunned
The crow-sized Jurassic bird lived 150 million years ago
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Hackers stole records dating back almost 50 years in legal aid cyber attack
Data taken may include ‘basic personal details such as names, addresses and dates of birth, as well as information relating to legal aid applications and cases...’
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The duke, the foxes and the secret plot behind this spectacular railway bridge
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5 people found dead near a river trail in Michigan sparking serial killer fears
All five victims were unhoused men attacked overnight while lying down along the same one-mile stretch of the Lansing River Trail
