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Lung adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, risk factors and prognosis after Pope Leo's diagnosis
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer after doctors discovered a growth during a routine health check
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Inside Bishop Auckland café crowned town's top-rated coffee spot on Trip Advisor
A Bishop Auckland coffee shop has been ranked number one in town on TripAdvisor, with customers praising its homemade food, friendly atmosphere, generous portions and charitable mission.
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Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Guards claim
A vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers is reported to have caught fire and sunk after hitting a naval mine in the 24-mile Strait of Hormuz
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
‘Too many consumers have already been pushed out of driving or into financial peril’
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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Strike action suspended at Diageo plant with mediation to take place
Strike action at at the largest grain distillery in Scotland has been suspended while mediation talks take place
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The UK's lowest-rated bank has been revealed – with queues the biggest complaint
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best
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See inside Mainsgill's magnificent Christmas display visitors are calling 'best yet'
From traditional festive reds and golds to chocolate-inspired displays and a farm-themed Christmas experience, Mainsgill Farmshop on the A66 in North Yorkshire has once again transformed into a festive wonderland.
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Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from US
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Aycliffe driver made 'incredibly stupid' mistake after refusing to give blood sample
A man with no previous convictions refused to help police after being suspected of drink-driving.
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Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey after recent resignations
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.
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UK government apologises for past burials of stillborn babies in mass graves
Yvette Cooper acknowledges ‘unthinkable pain’ caused by practice between 1930s and 1980s after campaign by Wirral woman and others
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Woman who stabbed Shildon man twice in the stomach walks free from court
Laura Thompson, 38, avoided immediate jail after stabbing a man twice in Shildon. Teesside Crown Court suspended her 16-month sentence.
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Darlington Lions raise record £50,000 for more than 30 local good causes
Darlington Lions raise nearly £50,000 for 30 good causes, including £5,000 for The Listening Post’s youth mental health support in Darlington schools.
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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says
Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.
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Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns
Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on board
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New MOT rules come into force for four types of vehicles today
Drivers will need to make sure they display a special sticker
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making
The new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly Baxter
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One person taken to hospital after early morning incident closes North East road
One person was taken to hospital after a road incident in Stockton.
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Russell Brand trial: Everything you need to know as he faces rape and allegations
The comedian and podcaster is facing accusations of rape and sexual assault from six women
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'Bring it on': Edinburgh film festival chief reveals dates for milestone 80th edition
Organisers say the 80th edition will build on the success of last summer’s festival, which saw a 35 per cent increase in admissions.
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Chancellor in online marketplace tax crackdown as he plots ‘white van man’ Budget
It comes amid growing concern that Chinese retailers are using online marketplaces to undercut British competitors by evading the 20 per cent VAT on all their sales
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Body found and two missing after fishing boat goes missing off Outer Hebrides
A body has been found and two men remain missing after a fishing boat went missing off Outer Hebrides.
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for ripping off customers
Under consumer law, businesses must show customers the total price, including any mandatory fees, clearly and from the outset
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Fears of 'demolish first, ask later' message over unauthorised Dales development
Councillors have delayed a decision on whether to approve unauthorised building work at a Yorkshire Dales property amid fears it would send a message that people can ignore planning rules and obtain permission afterwards.
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Tories leapfrog Reform in poll for the second time this week
Nigel Farage’s leadership is in crisis after a second poll in 24 hours confirms his party is in third place
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Outbreaks of bedbugs are becoming increasingly common. An expert says why
A flight was cancelled when passengers in the economy section complained to crew they had been bitten by bedbugs
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Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend its airport against recent Houthi attacks
The attacks have struck Saudi airports, killed at least 14 people and forced schoolchildren and businesspeople to stay indoors
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Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on 'high-tech plaster' that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
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Driver in stolen Audi led police on chase before crashing into them in West Auckland
Connor Head jailed for 15 months after crashing a stolen Audi RS4 into a police car during a pursuit in County Durham on September 5 last year.
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BBC Sport's daily football quizzes: Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser
Test your football knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
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MP recalls terrifying parachute accident after plane jump at 15,000ft
The Tory MP described how the skydive went wrong on a ‘grey and windy’ day in Devon
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Wolves-supporting student who mocked A66 crash victims at Boro match spared jail
A Wolves supporter who mocked the victims of August’s A66 horror crash has been handed a four-year football banning order and ordered to carry out community work.
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First cod, now two popular fish and chip alternatives are under threat
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Australian man fighting for life after being stabbed at music festival, family says
Family says Frank Stephen Ramirez is in critical condition with his body ‘covered in horrific injuries’
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Glasgow Central Low Level to close over two weekends for improvement works
Network Rail engineers are to carry out essential work across Glasgow's Argyle line and Central Low Level station over two weekends later this month.
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Golf clubs and private schools among businesses facing severe water use restrictions
Golf courses and private schools could be banned from using mains supplies to irrigate lawns
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Hillhouse Group opens £5 million asphalt plant in Midlothian
Hillhouse Group opens £5m Edinburgh Asphalt plant at Soutra Mains Quarry, supplying 50+ mixes across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
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Saudi engineer accused of planting secret listening device inside OpenAI HQ
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials say was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s technology
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Why this village fish and chip shop has become one of County Durham's favourites
Discover why visitors are making the trip to Middleton in Teesdale Fish & Chip Shop, the award-winning village chippy near High Force that has earned praise for its traditional fish and chips, homemade pies and warm welcome.
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Drone pictures show aftermath of Newton Aycliffe 'arson' as homes destroyed
Drone footage shows the roof of a Newton Aycliffe house caved in after a suspected arson attack left two women in hospital.
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Ukraine is littered with landmines on a scale last seen in Vietnam. How can they be removed?
Faced with deadlier threats, demining groups are coming up with new ways of working using drones and AI
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$20m public liability insurance to rally in a park: how council red tape hinders the right to protest
Public gatherings stymied by bureaucracy, Australian Democracy Network and Deakin University researchers find
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Polymarket is taking bets on when Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia will be out
Trump’s new press secretary got off to a rocky start Tuesday as she stumbled through prepared remarks and took just three questions before wrapping up her first briefing
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Trump interrupted by protester at Alaska rally — so he fires more ‘your mom’ jokes
Trump fumed at a protester in Wasilla, Alaska, calling them a ‘spoiled child,’ among other insults, after they interrupted his stump speech for Republican Senate candidate Dan Sullivan
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Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.
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Man and woman charged after baby boy found dead in Australian motel
The infant had been deceased for a period of time, police say
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Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
Kelly Clarkson's recent dispute with a Brooklyn store highlights the power dynamics between celebrities and everyday people
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Paralympian on OnlyFans to make ends meet until 2028 gets huge offers, but draws line
The 22-year-old sprinter is using the $25,000 corporate deal to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for her cerebral palsy while training in California
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Colombia gives police greater power to break up street protests
Colombia’s government has modified a set of guidelines that dictate how police should react to street protests, giving officers greater leeway to break up demonstrations in which protesters are vandalizing public property or disrupting access to essential services through actions like roadblocks
