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Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
The Iran-backed Houthi Rebels say a string or overnight airstrikes targeted the Red Sea island of Kamaran, the Qanawis district north of the port city of Hodeida and the province of Jawf
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Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, a procedure that will determine if the lesion is malignant
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What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack? Police issue update on victim
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police have said
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Dinosaur fossil ‘sitting in a drawer’ for 100 years identified as new T-rex relative
Dinosaur would have been more dangerous for humans than a T-rex, scientists say
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Bruno Fernandes: Is form of Man Utd captain symptom or reason for their form?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it?
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‘Super app’ aimed at UK students uses servers owned by Chinese firm on US blacklist
ZyMix platform has contract with Tencent, which US alleges has links to People’s Liberation Army
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Selma Blair charged with assault of police officer and nurse after allegedly attacking flight attendants
Actor, who allegedly punched one Delta attendant, bit another and tried to open plane door, was charged for two separate assaults after the plane landed
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Man charged after message appears to mock A66 tragedy at Boro Wolves clash
A man has been charged after footage emerged of a Wolves fan appearing to make light of the A66 crash tragedy at a Middlesbrough match.
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Pennsylvania reports its sixth measles death this year. The CDC still says it’s two
More than 4,000 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide this year
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being filled again after repeated repair blunders
Originally budgeted at $2 million for America 250 preparations, costs for the restoration project have since climbed past $16 million
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Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage
Marches in Delhi against changes to voting registration led to dragnets, internet blackouts – and questions about India’s electoral independence. Plus, the cinematographer capturing the beauty of the mundane
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North East footpath to close for six months during sewer works - public notice
Gladeley Way footpath in Sunniside, Gateshead, is temporarily closed from October 12 for sewer works, with a signed diversion until January 31, 2027.
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County Durham biker who died in race crash 'had seconds to avoid bike left on track'
A County Durham motorcyclist who "lived and breathed racing" and was described as a "gentleman racer" on the bike circuit had seconds to avoid a fatal crash.
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BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.
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Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks
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Florida to execute a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence
A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack
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Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine
Brian Eno, the multi-hyphenate artist, producer, sound designer and political activist best known for his pioneering work in ambient and electronic music, relaunches his transformative label Opal Records on Friday
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A 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after Friday’s destructive tremors
A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage
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Bullet hole in door and DNA evidence scrutinised in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial
Defence also cross-examines witness over postmortem examinations of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
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Six Scottish RNLI stations to receive new lifeboats by 2030 as demand increases
Six RNLI stations across Scotland are set to receive new lifeboats by the end of the decade amid increasing demand.
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Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today
As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony Gooch report
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BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield
Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.
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A generation of angry young Indians takes to the streets to challenge Modi
Protests erupted in New Delhi on Saturday as young Indians rallied against a voter list purge they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: CEO Cindy Hook to step down at end of 4-year contract
Cindy Hook, CEO of the 2032 Olympics organizing committee, is set to quit at the end of her four-year contract, Brisbane organizers said Tuesday
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UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.
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New study finds Scottish pubs closing every four and a half days as 585 jobs are lost
Scottish Beer & Pub Association figures show 62 pubs closed between January and September 2026, costing 585 jobs and more than £6m in tax revenue.
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Last-ditch bid to save historic warship which was set to become museum
A last-ditch bid has been launched to save a historic Royal Navy warship which was set to become a museum on Greenock's waterfront.
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
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How LA trip inspired young entrepreneur Adem to open Nude wellness café in town
Young entrepreneur Adem Kuzgun is preparing to open Nude, a wellness café and lifestyle brand, on Yarm High Street.
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Six emerging North East artists to perform at Mercury Prize Fringe event
Six North East artists perform at Fenwick Newcastle’s free Mercury Prize Fringe showcase on October 22, with live sets, interviews and table bookings required.
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IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but says economies will slow in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, but it's forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1%
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The ram-raiders left our town in shock. We’re fighting back in the only way we know
Peebles hit the headlines when its cash machines were stolen by raiders. Local Lesley Morrison explains how an old tradition is bolstering the town’s community spirit
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Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast
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Vikki Campion, News Corp columnist and wife of Barnaby Joyce, begins role with NSW One Nation
Media adviser who married federal One Nation MP in 2023 confirms she has started working part-time for the party’s state executive
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Same-sex couple sue over Slovakia’s refusal to register marriage
Case of couple who wed legally in Austria exposes clash between EU court ruling and national restrictions
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Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.
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Florida man allegedly stabbed shopper because he looked like he was born in the 1960s
Ramsey Thomas Lyons, the 47-year-old Punta Gorda man who allegedly attacked an elderly person in a Publix store, told police he had an undiagnosed mental illness
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Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
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Photos show search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as she vows she will ‘not be silenced’
Rep. Ilhan Omar said she would “not be silenced” after federal agents searched her Washington home weeks before the midterm elections. She called the search part of President Donald Trump’s “intimidation” campaign.
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Saudis investigate why defense systems failed to stop deadly Riyadh airport attack
The incident has exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defense system and signaled a dangerous inflection point in an expanding Mideast conflict
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‘Mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’, watchdog warns
The Ethics and Integrity Commission said perceptions around so-called ‘mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’
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Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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Bolivia investigates ex-president Evo Morales over alleged ties to 2009 killings
Leftist former leader accused of involvement in shooting of three Europeans in Santa Cruz and torture of two others
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Children caught playing ‘chicken’ with trains at busy level crossing
Network Rail called on parents and teachers to help stress the ‘vital safety message’ around playing on tracks
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Troy Deeney's Team of the Week: Henderson, Calafioui, Cherki, Justin
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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Confusion among prison officials after Christa Pike’s botched execution delayed help
Pike was discharged from the hospital and is back at the women’s prison where she was housed for 30 years
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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
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Musk has spent a whopping $276M to help his right-wing favorites get elected
The trillionaire is pumping millions into GOP campaigns after spending roughly $300M to get Trump elected
