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Tories delight as satirical tapestry pokes fun at ‘turncoat’ Robert Jenrick
Reminders of banished Reform UK defector were all around the Conservative party conference in Birmingham
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Asian stocks mostly fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after U.S. stocks hit all-time highs, driven by expectations of fat corporate earnings
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Netanyahu and his opponents are putting Oct. 7 at the heart of Israel's elections
As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7
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EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports
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Satellite photos show how Israeli forces have erased Gaza towns
Satellite imagery three years after the Gaza War began shows how the Israeli military has systematically razed the territory it controls in the Gaza Strip, erasing towns and districts
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Tributes pour in for 'beloved' County Durham lollipop man with 'heart of gold'
Tributes have poured in for "beloved" David McKenzie a lollipop man who dedicated himself to keeping children and families safe outside a Willington school
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Skydance now runs two of Hollywood's legacy film studios. A look at the new company, by the numbers
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros
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Putin pal responds to Trump’s claim that Don Jr paid him back for wedding
The Russian boxing chief expressed confusion over the transaction, saying that asking for a reimbursement after hosting a guest would be ‘ridiculous’
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With violins, trumpets and the guitarrón, Las Vegas is training the mariachi educators of tomorrow
In Las Vegas, where Latinos top a third of the population, mariachi music is a much loved and popular staple
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Friends of Nolan Wells sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Owens sued over September Instagram post that suggested trio tampered with evidence in death of Mississippi teen
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Drug dealer who splashed out on luxury cars and holidays made staggering £838k
A drug dealer who enjoyed a luxury lifestyle made an estimated £838,000 from selling Class A drugs.
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David Ellison denies he has ‘politicized’ Skydance despite close Trump links
Ellison admits ‘good relationship’ with administration in remarks to reporters about newly merged media company
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Wanted: children to rear harvest mice at home for wild release in Devon
Teenagers Eva Wishart and Emily Smith launch project to breed and release 250 of the tiny animals by September
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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
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Trump reveals the make of his suit – and it isn’t what people were expecting
The president has worn Brioni suits since the days of his reality show, ‘The Apprentice’
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Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app
Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries
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Insurance exec fatally shoots wife, daughter before taking his own life, police say
David Grodnick, 61, was found dead alongside a 62-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman, according to authorities
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Darlington Greek food favourite set to open new town centre restaurant
A Greek restaurant is set to open its doors in a new location in Darlington town centre, with bosses promising an "exciting" new venue for food lovers.
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Survivors ask why Sheffield rapist was able to flee to Pakistan
Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.
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Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine
The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman
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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze
Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan scheduled for December
The acting secretary of the U.S. Army says the man convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, will be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky warns Putin preparing to launch ‘massive strike’ on Kyiv
Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border
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Trump reveals why tariff is only his ‘fifth favorite word’
In a scattered rant to Naval Academy students, Trump announces a new shipyard while excluding Maryland officials from joining him
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Families of troops killed in Iran war skip Trump’s Gold Star reception
Most families of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the deadliest attack of the Iran war aren't attending a White House reception for Gold Star families
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Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case over Mount Pleasant coalmine
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group says
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Durham investigative hub saves £809,000 and frees 1,080 staff hours annually - report
A new County Durham investigative hub has saved more than £800,000 and returned thousands of policing hours to frontline duties, a report says.
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Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college
In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.
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Queensland man charged with murder after three-month-old son dies from ‘significant internal injuries’
Uneeb Ullah, 28, from Logan, has been remanded in custody after his arrest on Tuesday evening for the alleged murder of the child
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Popular County Durham cheesemaker to close café and shop for entire winter
The owners of a popular Teesdale cheesemaking business will close their café and shop for the winter for the first time since opening.
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Iran-US war live: JD Vance says one ‘basic’ step could end Tehran’s nuclear threat
Yemen says Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones
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Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.
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Aycliffe mum's anguish as autistic son's severe pain dismissed as 'just behavioural'
A County Durham mum says medical professionals repeatedly dismissed her autistic son’s symptoms as “just behavioural” — even when he was in severe pain.
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New Lidl supermarket approved for town despite fears over employment land and traffic
Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Skipton have been approved despite concerns about the loss of land earmarked for employment and the impact of additional traffic.
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Former Durham Police sergeant accused of sexualised behaviour towards two colleagues
A former Durham police officer will face a misconduct hearing accused of behaving inappropriately towards two colleagues while working as an acting sergeant.
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Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid
Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
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Detective breaks down in court as she recalls finding Beau Lamarre-Condon’s alleged murder victims
marre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney in February 2024
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Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in Melbourne
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Jaguar unveils its polarising Type 01 electric car
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.
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O2 signs record £200m deal to keep London venue’s naming rights
Exclusive: 10-year sponsorship extension at a 50% premium on last agreement crowns bonanza year for live venue
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Darlington couple open first permanent cafe after six years in food van
A Darlington food van business Mighty Bite has taken a major step forward after opening its first permanent cafe to queues of customers.
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Texas killer set for pentobarbital execution after failed Christa Pike attempt
A Texas man is set to be executed for fatally shooting a convenience store clerk in 2000 during a robbery
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Tom Cruise hits new low as Melania Trump’s staffers mock his latest box-office flop
Senior Advisor Marc Beckman touted on social media that ‘MELANIA’ beat Cruise’s new film by 67 percent per theater, despite opening in far fewer locations
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Newspaper headlines: 'Badenoch promises tax cuts' and 'Asos hacker havoc'
The Tories' financial plans and a hack at online shopping outlet Asos lead Wednesday's papers.
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Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
The Tory leader has been seeking to reframe the way the public views her party, which has yet to recover in the polls since the last election.
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Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide
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‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate
Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs
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Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt
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Crown Ballet to bring festive classic The Nutcracker to North East venues
Crown Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to Consett and Middlesbrough on November 14-15, with festive music, dance and a cast of international dancers.
