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Hegseth falsely claims Obama called 2009 Fort Hood attack ‘workplace violence’ – US politics live
Pentagon chief joins Trump in attempt to use deadly shooting at Texas base to attack former Democratic president
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I’ll drink to that - offering alcohol-free beer on tap boosts pub choices while keeping revenues intact, new study shows
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research.
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Programme helping patients self-regulate strong-opioid use has potential for NHS, study shows
A new support programme can increase the number of patients who successfully self-regulate their intake of long-term strong-opioid painkillers without worsening quality of life, a study has shown.
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Donated Birmingham accent gives man confidence 'to voice his opinion'
Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".
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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Starsailor frontman James Walsh - & AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
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Women's World Cup 2027: How can England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland qualify?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
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New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
Nine in 10 school heads who responded say inspections still ‘negatively affected’ staff mental health
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Retailers suffer sharp year-on-year decline in footfall
Total UK footfall was down 2.9% on last September, a significant drop from August’s 1.7% decline, according to the BRC and Sensormatic.
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BBC News quiz of the week: How long did it take for Glastonbury tickets to sell out?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
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Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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Celebrity Traitors episode three: Emotions run high as two players banished
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.
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Cheapest supermarket to buy popular branded products revealed
Shopping without a loyalty card can cost you hundreds of pounds extra, new data shows
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Everything we know as 'horrific' blaze tears through derelict County Durham pub
A dramatic fire tore through former Catchgate pub The Crown and Thistle on Thursday, destroying much of the roof and prompting a major 999 response.
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Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk expresses support for separatism
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians and that they should be free from “large tech firms that think they can tell us what to do” when asked about Elon Musk’s call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from the country
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NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’
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Andy Burnham announces £48m partnership in bid to ‘defeat’ dementia
The Prime Minister, whose father Roy died last month after suffering from Alzheimer’s, said he wanted Britain ‘to be the country that makes the breakthrough’
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Not everyone with ADHD and autism traits needs a diagnosis, major review finds
Major review calls for overhaul of system that is failing those who need it most
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No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness
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Andrew and Tristan challenge ongoing detention amid UK extradition fight
The brothers have petitioned a Miami court in a bid to secure their release on bail
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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
A California court has granted Wladimir Klitschko legal authority to protect his daughter Kaya's inheritance following her mother Hayden Panettiere's death
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Trump’s defense secretary wants to ‘make sure that people are able to watch’ the ‘public’ killing of Nidal Malik Hasan
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Trial in killings of 3 foreign surfers in Mexico nears verdict
The trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip to Mexico has entered its final stage
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Mystery of why big dogs age faster than small ones finally solved
Researchers analyzed the health of more than 860 dogs
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Firmus pulls biggest ASX float since Telstra amid investor doubt about datacentre company
The $11-a-share offer would have been the biggest debut on the stock market since the telecommunication giant in 1997
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'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
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Federal agents involved in a shooting that wounds a person in New York, police say
New York Police say federal law enforcement agents shot and wounded a person in New York City
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Trump keeps shifting who gets $5,000 dividend as voter faith drops
Most voters remain doubtful the checks will ever materialize, according to recent polling
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Risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases in UK to be examined in new study
Researchers at the University of Glasgow will lead the research.
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45 serving officers suspended from police force over alleged violence against females
Chief constable Jo Farrell said the officers are currently being investigated over the alleged offences
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Man arrested while sneaking 10 birds through Florida airport in his pants
Alberto Hernandez Castillo had traveled from Havana to Miami with 10 live birds stuffed into his underwear, federal authorities said
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Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK for Canada
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
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Messi played his last game for Argentina and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Messi played his last game for Argentina, Brazil’s elections led to a presidential runoff, Venezuela marked 100 days since twin earthquakes devastated the nation, Chileans blessed their pets and Cuban baseball got its first private sponsor.
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Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat
Contest seen as test of Andy Burnham’s ability to unite Labour voters amid threat from Green party’s Zack Polanski
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Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, a groundbreaking computer scientist who led the team that created the onboard flight software for NASA’s moon-bound Apollo program, has died
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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NFL goes against federal government and asks SCOTUS to rule on prediction markets
With roughly 20 states involved in lawsuits over prediction markets, conflicting federal appellate decisions have increased the likelihood of Supreme Court review
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More Ken Paxton audio leaked after he was heard saying Trump was a problem
Paxton and Trump have had an awkward relationship, with the president publicly mocking Paxton and the Senate candidate privately criticizing Trump
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Police arrest man after his mother is found shot dead at her Massachusetts home
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Ryan Hanafin, a person of interest in the shooting death of his mother, had a license to carry a gun
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Thousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailors after grueling deployment
Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after fraught stretch at sea that took severe toll
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ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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Hurricane Isaias update: Gulf Coast braces for life-threatening storm surge
Forecasters warned Isaias could deliver destructive hurricane-force winds
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Peek inside Georgia’s record-setting sea turtle nesting season
Loggerhead sea turtles have laid a record 4,292 nests on Georgia beaches this year, a significant rebound from 358 nests in 2004
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Vehicles torched in South Africa as protests over asylum ruling rage on
Clashes between South African and foreign nationals in Soweto have led to nine vehicles being set on fire
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Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes
The brothers’ parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, to address court before a Mexican judge hands down verdict
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A long-awaited homecoming for the USS Lincoln crew, in photos
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home after a record-long deployment at sea, including operations supporting the Iran war. Sailors stood on the carrier’s deck as it approached San Diego Bay, where cheering families gathered at the dock to welcome them.
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Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
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Ex-college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits demanding $9,000 from victim in fraud scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has admitted to demanding $9,000 from a victim as part of a fraud scheme
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Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study
Wheat producers in northern Europe are particularly vulnerable to a disease called STB, which can cut wheat yields in half during severe outbreaks.
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NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
England-focused review led by Prof Peter Fonagy returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system
