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Men's Rugby League World Cup - England 82-0 France: Thumping win keeps alive semi-final hopes
England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
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Sex offender failed to register with police while homeless and living in tent
County Durham sex offender Nathan Brian Rusted admitted failing to update police while homeless in a tent. He received a conditional discharge at court on October 20.
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Sperm whale carcass buried on Tasmanian beach sparks concerns over shark attack
A resident says ‘children like to swim in the area directly out front from where whale is currently being buried’
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'Beautiful' Whitley Bay gastropub with 'secret garden' and 'very tasty' food
If you are looking for a pub to enjoy a cosy meal in, you might want to try the Beehive, which is a short drive away from the centre of Whitley Bay.
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New Pentagon UFO files reveal mystery ‘black triangle’ over sensitive US site
The observers described it to be as fast as a fighter jet but it had ‘no visible exhaust gases’, newly releases files reveal
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Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled due to Storm Boelo
Paisley Halloween Festival’s Saturday programme was cancelled by Renfrewshire Council on October 24 due to severe weather and an amber wind warning.
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Opposition grows to 360,000-chicken farm in North Yorkshire despite new manure plans
Opposition to plans for a massive poultry farm in North Yorkshire continues to grow despite the developer submitting new information aimed at easing concerns over the disposal of thousands of tonnes of chicken manure.
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County Durham housing development gets world-first 'carbon-negative' road surface
Bellway installs 'world-first' net zero asphalt at Monument Meadows, Pelton, using Seaham firm's carbon-negative ACLA additive to lock away CO₂ in County Durham.
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Tears, Budget, and Strictly anxiety: Andy Burnham makes Gogglebox history
Burnham defended his appearance saying that it was intended to ‘give the country hope’
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Typhoon Champi kills 1 and injures 350 in Taiwan overnight as storm weakens
Typhoon Champi has killed one person and injured hundreds in Taiwan
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Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ
Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.
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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series
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Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat
Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.
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UK state pension: How does it compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
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California officials ordered by DoJ to set aside ‘likely’ noncitizen ballots
Letters from federal prosecutors represent latest escalation as Trump continues to make claims of voter fraud
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Family-run hotels group placed into administration after £2.8m HMRC tax dispute
A profitable family-run Scottish company operating eight hotels was placed into administration following an HMRC tax bill dispute.
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As Trump fights over what America owes, slavery descendants organize for the future
Robin Rue Simmons has been working to address the legacy of slavery in the United States
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Ramaswamy accuses Acton of ‘lying’ about attack ad, but court records contradict mother’s claim – as it happened
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Georgia man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at Atlanta ICE building
A 31-year-old Georgia man has been charged after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta
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US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran
The State Department says it will reduce staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere
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Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelled
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Why bonds are back on the radar for income investors
As bond yields climb, investors are finding new income opportunities. Here's why many are taking a fresh look at fixed income
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Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots
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Helen Haines’s condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack
Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourne’s Alfred hospital
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Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year’s Fall Classic, a 103.5 mph fastball from the Milwaukee Brewers’ fireballer to the Tampa Bay Rays’ Yandy Díaz on Friday night
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British Embassy quashes Winnie-the-Pooh return rumors, keeping the famed bear in New York
It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren’t being bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library
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Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk
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Ukraine war live: White House praises Melania as Kyiv clarifies ceasefire details
The localised ceasefire for the Russian-occupied city will reportedly begin on October 29
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Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran
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Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father
Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing "disturbing allegations".
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France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.
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Storm Boelo: Second storm to hit UK with amber warning issued for strong wind
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.
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Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s union chief said the owners’ proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb” and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred maintains is needed for the sport to thrive
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Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public
WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’
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Pentagon designates China-backed campus cultural centers a threat to US national security
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth alleges Confucius Institutes operating in disguise on US university campuses
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UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
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Australian MP Helen Haines' condition improves after alleged car attack
The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.
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Celebrity Traitors, episode eight: Series left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
A newly earned special power left one contestant with a big decision to make in Friday's episode.
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NASA adopting Apollo’s urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two years
NASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years
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Man who fatally struck deputy after his son was killed by Cincinnati police is convicted of murder
A man who struck and killed a county deputy with his car the day after his teenage son was fatally shot by a Cincinnati police officer has been convicted of murder
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Tears, Budget, and Strictly anxiety: Andy Burnham makes Gogglebox history
Burnham defended his appearance saying that it was intended to ‘give the country hope’
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia
Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by Sunday
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Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.
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Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for higher pay
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing
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Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save
Kaylub Giamanco, has been hailed as a hero for killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher.
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Players in WNBA Finals tuning out President Trump, other outside noise, say their focus on the games
Players in the WNBA Finals say they are focused on the upcoming game and not President Trump’s comments about the national anthem
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Offenders who breach Respect Orders could face up to two years in jail
The Home Office has said the new orders will allow police and councils to take stronger enforcement action
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How to heat your home without turning on the heating
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.
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Jazzy: The Irish DJ dropping her debut after a billion streams
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.