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Woman stabs toddler and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge resort
‘I was supposed to have my happy family,’ the woman said in the ambulance
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Trump DOJ’s Ilhan Omar probe is focused on a very specific detail: report
The timing of the latest probe against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, a longtime Trump target, has raised eyebrows with just weeks to go until the midterm elections
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Hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane enters critical phase
Purdue University researchers will spend nights away from the search site because of the three-foot-wide, 9lb coconut crabs
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Antoine Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse at Anfield, court told
A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.
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Cornell president admits he knew about alleged gang rape in 2024
The university has banned fraternity parties for the rest of the year
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Trump hails oil exploration in ‘our beautiful Greenland’ - months after invasion plan
A September deal between Greenland, Denmark and the U.S. was supposed to resolve underlying tensions around sovereignty
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GTA developer denies keeping tabs on staff union membership
23 former workers claim they were unfairly dismissed for trade union activities
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Judge cites The Lorax as she stops Trump from ripping up trees at DC golf course
Workers cut down and bulldozed hundreds of trees because the president ‘demands haste,’ according to Judge Ana C Reyes
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Councillor cleared of standards breach after forwarding constituent's email to boss
Councillor James Dalgleish, the capital’s education convener, had been reported to the Ethical Standards Commissioner after the incident in September 2025.
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French anti-terror prosecutors investigate 14-year-old arrested over school shooting
A judicial investigation has been opened in France involving a 14-year-old boy in connection with a school shooting that wounded a principal and a teacher
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6 dead, including a child, in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells
Six people, including a child, were killed in a plane crash near Wisconsin Dells, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department
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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
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Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
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Artist Scott Naismith explores creativity, balance and AI in new Glasgow exhibition
Scott Naismith exhibits a new body of paintings at The Lemond Gallery in Glasgow this month.
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Stars from Bridgerton and The Crown filming for Netflix to arrive in Saltburn in days
Netflix's Roald Dahl-inspired series Zoltar will bring stars including Nicola Coughlan, Toby Jones and Dominic West to Saltburn later this month.
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Ally McCoist appeals 'very loose' refusal of 33-home Bridge of Weir development
Ally McCoist appeals Renfrewshire Council’s refusal of plans for 33 homes in Bridge of Weir, with the Scottish Government to decide the case.
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Ex-fiance of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes she detailed in a House speech
The ex-fiance of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and two of his business associates have been charged with sex crimes and voyeurism
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Met Office chief meteorologist issues weather warning: 'Not good news'
Ian Lisk from the UK’s national meteorological service warned that ’normal weather’ is a thing of the past
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Trump insiders fear Kimberly Guilfoyle will dish the dirt on the president’s family
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s proximity to the first family over the years has Trump insiders worried after her ouster, according to a report
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Man travels 4,000 miles to belt out throat song to locals at County Durham waterfall
World-renowned Mongolian throat singer Batzorig Vaanchig has showcased his unique vocals beside the River Tees at High Force waterfall, one of County Durham's most famous landmarks.
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Emergency crews called to battle blaze at derelict County Durham building
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out in a derelict building nearby a County Durham shopping centre.
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Container ship sinks near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Second vessel also reportedly sinking as rise in strikes suggests Iran trying to close waterway before US elections
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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.
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Trump administration promises social security recipients 3.6% increase in 2027
‘Seniors have spent years watching their expenses outpacing their benefits’ advocate says
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Scottish Greens call for ‘Amazon tax’ on big online retailers
Scottish Greens call for an ‘Amazon tax’ on major online retailers, saying it could support local businesses and high streets; retail chiefs oppose the plan.
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Burnham told to ‘come clean’ as further dinners with Man City chairman emerge
The prime minister is facing questions over his ties to the scandal-hit club
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Rare birds that fly 3,000 miles to North East suffer 'devastating' year
A rare seabird that travels thousands of miles from Africa to nest on the North East coast has suffered its worst breeding season.
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Fraud probe over NATO contracts leads to 5 arrests in Norway and searches in Germany and Romania
The European Union’s criminal justice agency says five people have been arrested in Norway in connection with suspected fraud and bribery linked to NATO ship contracts
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Fuel crisis hits Indonesia's Bali, triggers long lines in gas stations for days
Long lines have formed at gas stations across Indonesia’s resort island of Bali after fuel deliveries have been disrupted by a tanker delay, bad weather and strong demand for subsidized fuel
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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
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London police introduce new punishment for cyclists who run red lights
Police have issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists during 2025-2026 for offences including going through red lights
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PETA backs push to reinstate driver fired over kitten rescue
An online petition calling for the longtime bus driver’s reinstatement has garnered more than 10,200 signatures
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France’s students are angry about more than crumbling classrooms and missing teachers
Beneath a wave of school protests in France lies an altogether more existential worry: the future prospects of an entire generation
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The small print of a free spin: what ‘no deposit’ actually means
You’ve signed up to an online casino, received 50 free spins and won £2.30. But for that money to actually end up in your account, you’ll first have to place bets totalling £23 to meet the 10x wagering requirements.
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New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
New York City is moving toward a ban on the more-than-150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry, with local lawmakers poised to approve a proposal to wind down the iconic, old-timey attraction following the death of a teenage tourist in Central Park
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Tokyo protests Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
Japan on Wednesday protested to Russia over the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, demanding Moscow's explanation, access to the man in custody and humane treatment for him
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Plans progress for potential £6m Football Foundation sports hub in North East town
Plans are progressing for a potential Football Foundation ‘hub’ based at Eston’s Herlingshaw Centre after the MFC Foundation surrendered its long-standing lease to use the indoor site.
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Driver arrested after woman dies in three-car crash on busy road
The road was closed overnight to allow investigations to take place at the scene
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Former Linlithgow care home transformed into six new flats
Bield has created six one-bedroom flats at West Port in Linlithgow following a £635,000 redevelopment backed by Scottish Government funding.
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Coach company quits Home Office migrant contract after abuse
The decision follows an incident where two coaches were vandalised by anti-migrant protesters
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Plans to expand three-in-one police, fire and ambulance roles across North Yorkshire
Plans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored across North Yorkshire.
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Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
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Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.
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Ministers must step up to help creatives facing eviction from Scotland's arts spaces
Bit by bit, the nation’s creative spaces are being sold off, plunging Scotland’s artists and makers into an uncertain future. Urgent action must be taken.
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Hostinger vs Bluehost review: An expert compares the two web hosting services
I take an in-depth look at each web host’s key features, to help you choose the one that suits your needs
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Head of energy regulator warns of ‘difficult’ winter ahead
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis said he shared concerns that ‘people are going to struggle this winter without some help’.
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Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK
Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans.
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Photos show Pope Leo XIV at hospital and supporters praying as he undergoes cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV waved to supporters before undergoing surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous mass from his lung. Faithful have gathered at the Rome hospital and prayed for him.
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Woman fined over AI image of bear that sparked panic in Russia
The woman said she made the image as a prank
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Energy agency lowers world oil demand forecast for the year
The International Energy Agency is lowering its world oil demand forecast for the year, noting that the war in Iran is leading to escalating fuel prices, limited oil supplies and a deteriorating economic outlook
