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Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case
A businessman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody
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Trump tells fans he could say the stupidest things and they would cheer. They agree.
“I could say the stupidest things, and you’d clap. ‘Oh, I love you so — it’s true,” the president told a crowd in Tennessee.
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Fans hope to save ‘tartan fortress’ where Scotland football team first played
Part of site of First Hampden in Glasgow is up for rent and campaigners want to turn it into a community hub
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Storm Isaias tracker latest: 4 dead and scores without power after storm’s landfall
Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
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What rides will be at Yarm Fair? Waltzers, crazy frog, and coasters confirmed
Thrill seekers are set to enjoy the Crazy Frog, waltzers, and ghost trains as the fair returns to Yarm High Street for 2026.
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Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say
Analysts say fuel will take weeks to ship and quantity is too small to affect prices, while full deal is unlikely to be met given damage to Russian refineries
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Drumcree: It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says Lockhart
Carla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.
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AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns
Action to prevent nuclear conflict could avert an estimated 133 million deaths, says new report
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Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic
Hurricane Isaias has left nearly 396,000 customers without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama
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Man City: Prime Minister Andy Burnham to release details of his meetings with Man City owners
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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How to pronounce the name of this Northumberland village loved for its beach
Cambois has a very confusing name that leaves non-locals shocked when they are told how to correctly pronounce it.
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Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote
Rapid growth means structures need to change and give leaders greater control, Polanski says in Guardian article
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Trump urges John Fetterman to switch parties: ‘I’d love to see him as a Republican’
Comments were among the most direct overtures by Trump to woo Democratic senator into his Republican party
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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled
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Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial
Democratic Senate candidate’s remarks come as Trump has long baselessly claimed his 2020 election loss was stolen
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The Australian’s Shadow of Doubt podcast delayed ‘sadistic’ paedophile’s trial, court documents reveal
Exclusive: As William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan was about to go on trial for sex offences against two schoolgirls, his barrister told a judge his client’s history was easily discoverable online
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Liverpool v Man City player ratings: Florian Wirtz has tough game for Reds
How Liverpool and Man City's players rated following their Premier League match.
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Wildlife park confirms tiger will not be euthanised after man mauled to death
Ed Miliband, whose constituency includes the park, offers ‘deepest condolences’ to family of visitor who entered enclosure on Saturday
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Australia has never driven migration into reverse by design. Would slamming on the brakes be calamitous?
Australia does have a migration challenge – but it’s not what One Nation and the Coalition think it is
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Dems’ blue wave isn’t nearly as in the bag as some think, so says pollsters
Democrats are currently leading Republicans in the RealClearPolling generic congressional average
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Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people in Riyadh over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.
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PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit referendum
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
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Donald Tusk says man accused of plotting to kill him detained
Polish PM praises police for ‘swift and decisive action’ after threat against him and defence minister revealed
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'Hidden' County Durham garden centre that's also home to the county's only zoo
A County Durham garden centre has a restaurant, tropical attraction and zoo alongside its plants, gifts and garden supplies.
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Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
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Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.
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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure
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Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say
Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflict
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Singapore Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Kimi Antonelli moves to brink of title
Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.
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Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.
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Ohio animal hospital owner accused of using dead dog’s name to get prescription drugs
Dr. Kris L. Taylor and Camille Angulat-Nieto received over 20 prescriptions for ‘Punkin’ a dog that was already dead
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Saudi Arabia goes on alert, ex-aide testifies in Netanyahu trial, and other Mideast developments
Israel's former attorney general has testified in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial
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Historic building empty for 20 years could become luxury spa in £3m transformation
Richmond’s Grade II-listed Friary Lodge could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
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Bare-chested thug was caught with screwdriver in gang brawl
A judge told a court that a man armed during a street clash between groups of young people had “plenty of chance to withdraw”.
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The remarkable County Durham church hiding a 250-million-year-old surprise
Standing at the heart of Stanhope's historic market place, the Church of St Thomas is one of County Durham's most remarkable buildings.
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Trump has questioned the credibility of US elections on 440 separate days: report
Trump has accused Democrats of cheating in 2020, in state-wide races and in the November midterm elections
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Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Donald Tusk
Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.
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Burnham vows to publish details of his meetings with Man City owners
Prime minister stands by his ‘concern’ Manchester club’s Abu Dhabi owners could sell up
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Highlights - Premier League - Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City
In their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Manchester City enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield to extend their perfect start to six matches, as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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Egypt’s Fayoum mummy portraits to travel abroad for first time after restoration
Egypt has unveiled a restored version of the "Tondo of the Two Brothers," a prized 2nd-century painting from the Fayoum portraits
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Rabies is spreading across the nation — here’s how to protect yourself
Rabies cases rose 17 percent nationwide this summer, according to the CDC
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Yandex: Ukraine strikes data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
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The County Durham miner who fought for workers' rights and whose voice lives on today
Alfie Joey writes about a man instrumental in gaining rights for miners – who is still relevant today
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Inside a £1.1m Crathorne home where high-spec living meets family luxury
Discover The Burrow, a £1.1m contemporary family home in Crathorne near Yarm, with five bedrooms, garden room, double garage and gym/studio, now for sale.
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Second man charged after woman 'murdered' in Darlington A1(M) crash as victim named
Second man charged over fatal A1(M) crash near Darlington on October 4, as court papers name victim Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle.
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Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
Senior official says president and US secretary of state are ‘extremely pissed off’ by conduct of US envoy to Greece
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Search for well-known North East woman as community appeals for information
Friends, families and police are appealing for help to find North Shields woman Shannon Browning, who was last seen in South Shields on Saturday (October 10).
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Kimberly Guilfoyle melted down over Trump snub, leaked audio reveals
The U.S. ambassador to Greece allegedly had a meltdown after she was snubbed an invitation to the event
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UK could get fast-track entry back into EU, new report says
Negotiations could be completed in less time than it took for the UK to agree its trade deal with India, experts say
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Darlington nail tech named finalist in Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards
A Darlington nail salon specialising in builder gel and intricate nail artistry has been named a finalist in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.