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Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
Trump and key allies have accused Omar of immigration fraud, and have called to expel her from the country
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Second man who cut down Sycamore Gap tree released from prison
The second of two men who chopped down the Sycamore Gap tree has been released from prison, the Press Association understands.
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Man spent two years photographing Caledonian Sleeper by drone for new calendar
A photographer spent two years using drones to capture images of the Caledonian Sleeper for a new calendar
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Tudor Hotel backs Aujla Foundation to serve 250 free hot meals to Airdrie community
Aujla Foundation's September Seva commitment sees Tudor Hotel provide freshly prepared meals — with an even bigger community initiative planned for October
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Balkan temperatures swing as heavy rain heads for Greece
Clear skies bring warm days and cold nights to Montenegro, while a low-pressure system moves towards Aegean Sea
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Person dies after falling ill at train station
A person has died after falling ill at Rutherglen train station in South Lanarkshire.
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Two schools forced to close all day after losing heating and hot water
Two schools have been closed to all students after gas supply was cut off. They are both expected to reopen tomorrow.
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New global data reveals snakebites are a far bigger problem than originally thought
The World Health Organization has set an ambitious target to halve snakebite mortality and disability by 2030
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Photos show New Delhi turning into a fortress as protests sweep the country
It is past midnight in New Delhi, and the Indian capital is a fortress.
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Mother won lottery just weeks after playing fake scratchcard prank on husband
Peterborough has been named among the top 10 luckiest locations in the UK by the National Lottery
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Burnham vows the public will be the ‘boss’ over the UK’s relationship with the EU
Andy Burnham told MPs in the Commons it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ to ignore an opportunity to seek a new deal with the EU
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Britain’s productivity puzzle may not be as bad as we thought
New ONS labour market estimates suggest UK productivity growth was stronger than previously thought, but the wider challenge of raising living standards remains
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Fifth-generation Scottish sawmill firm unveils rise in revenue to £85.6m
The company behind one of the largest sawmills in the UK has posted a rise in revenue and profit
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Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’
Top House Democrats question the ‘corrupt weaponization’ of federal government against Trump’s adversaries
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More part-time bosses and co-CEOs could keep women in leadership and narrow Australia’s pay gap
Uneven caring responsibilities combined with a lack of flexible work options have prevented women from staying in senior positions, research suggests
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About 70 ultramarathon runners in Utah evacuated after being stranded by flooding
Runners in Moab 240 successfully evacuated from race route after flooding from remnants of tropical storm Rachel
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Holiday park between Darlington and Northallerton plans 16 more static caravans
Plans have been submitted to expand a holiday park between Darlington and Northallerton by adding 16 static caravans to cater for a growing demand for smaller accommodation.
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Alleged Durham rapist brands accuser a 'fantasist' as he '100 per cent' denies charge
Durham man Michael Boslem denies raping a man held at a Ushaw Moor house, while admitting stabbing and theft.
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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California coastline braces for more flooding as communities grapple with damage
‘We didn't expect the swell to hit this early. We've been in the planning stages for the past few weeks, but this hit a little earlier because of Hurricane Rachel,’ an official said
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Saudi Crown Prince ‘moving between guarded palaces with bunkers’ amid Houthi attacks
The 41-year-old has not been seen in public for almost a week
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Popular Edinburgh bar wins world's best cocktail menu award
Edinburgh cocktail bar Panda & Sons has won the world's best cocktail menu award for Transcend, its innovative menu using sub-zero techniques.
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SNP facing legal action for cancelling controversial abortion fringe event
The SNP faces legal action after cancelling a conference fringe event on coerced abortion at its Aberdeen conference.
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Three teenagers trapped in river plunge car died from drowning, inquest hears
The cause of death for three teenagers who died when a car went into the River Wear was “consistent with drowning”, a coroner said.
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Original Hampden Park site put on market amid campaign to save football heritage
Original Hampden Park site in Glasgow put on the market, sparking a campaign to preserve the birthplace of Scotland’s international football history.
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Popular seaside pub promises 'exciting new look' as it reopens this month
The Bamburgh in South Shields has closed for a six-figure refurbishment and is expected to reopen later this month.
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Inside former Tomahawk as revamp gets underway for new Pan-Asian restaurant
Walls, booths and furniture have been ripped out of the former Yarm Tomahawk as work begins on a new Pan-Asian restaurant.
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Former Darlington nurse struck off after medication errors put patients at risk
A nurse has been struck off after repeated medication errors put vulnerable patients at risk - and she failed to show enough improvement despite years of regulatory action.
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Father and son rescued from disappearing sandbank in race against tide by RNLI
Seahouses RNLI raced against the tide to rescue a father and son stranded on a sandbank in Northumberland.
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Northern Lights visible in North East this week - 3 great places to see them
The Met Office says there will be "glancing coronal mass ejections" this week, meaning the Aurora Borealis may be visible.
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Man arrested after Wolves fan appears to make light of A66 crash tragedy at Boro game
A man has been arrested after an incident at a Middlesbrough match where a Wolves fan appeared to make light of the A66 crash tragedy.
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Watch: Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis?
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
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Matt Richardson: British Cycling withdraw Olympic medallist from squad for World Track Cycling Championships
Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.
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Arsenal injury news: Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi injuries 'far from ideal' says Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.
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New Giffnock restaurant sets opening date as Christmas bookings in 'high demand'
The opening date for a new restaurant and bar in Giffnock has been confirmed, with Christmas Day bookings already in "high demand".
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Edinburgh councillor calls for referendum on major council boundary changes
Conservative Neil Cuthbert is seeking assurances that a referendum would be held in the event of “any major change to the boundaries of Edinburgh”.
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Revealed: The Glasgow streets that rake in the most parking cash for council
The Glasgow streets that pull in the highest amount of parking fine cash for the city council have been revealed.
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Judge screams at Trump’s DOJ for ripping up hundreds of trees at DC golf course
More than 400 trees were knocked down at East Potomac Golf Links in latest attempt to remake DC with ‘pet vanity projects,’ preservationists say
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Grandmother burned to death after her boyfriend pours gasoline on backyard fire pit
‘Tammy truly was the light of our family. She was vibrant, beautiful, loving, and had a way of bringing so much life wherever she went,’ her family said in a fundraiser
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Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
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Why Halloween is now bigger than Christmas for some attractions
From scare parks to pumpkin patches, Halloween is driving huge crowds and spending.
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California man says fire truck ran over him as he slept outside the station
The city has denied all of the homeless man’s allegations and claim that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.15
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Afghanistan Premier League: Ollie Pope withdraws from draft
England batter Ollie Pope pulls out of the draft for the Afghanistan Premier League.
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Artist brightens up County Durham town and 'makes people smile' with bold murals
A County Durham artist who began painting over abusive graffiti to "make people smile" has become a popular figure in his community, with residents taking part in free art hunts and seeking out his colourful murals across the town.
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Bryan Ford's cozy bread pudding recipe turns day-old bread into a rum-topped dessert
Many cultures have versions of bread pudding, which was created as a way to eliminate the waste of old bread
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Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, draught and funding shortages, report says
Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
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A truck and a wide-angle: How photographer captured the full scale of Bangkok's floods
As a throng of people waded through a flooded street after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, the moment was captured by Sakchai Lalit, a staff photojournalist based in Thailand who has worked with The Associated Press for 33 years.
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Charity van delivering meals from food bank stolen by thieves
Cambridge City Foodbank are urgently fundraising to buy a new van to deliver meals to residents
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Boy accused of stabbing girl at school sent mother ‘I’m sorry’ message
The boy’s mother said her son ‘seemed normal’ on the morning of the incident
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MAGA world, Megyn Kelly refuse to let go of debunked Talarico conspiracy theory
A mental health facility in Ohio confirmed that Talarico had ‘never received treatment’ there
