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PHOTO ESSAY: Flamenco's heart-wrenching wail captured in images
It was almost midnight and much of Seville was heading to bed. Yet a crowd had gathered in front of a stage on the bank of the Guadalquivir River, beside the bridge connecting the Spanish city's center with a neighborhood famous for its flamenco music.
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Israelis scarred by Oct. 7 struggle to see Gaza as anything other than a threat
Many Israelis struggle to see Palestinians as anything other than a threat, three years after the war in Gaza began
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Trump brings Natalie Harp on stage to sign diesel executive order at Nebraska rally
Trump compared his close aide be a game show model, telling his supporters, ‘She reminds me of The Price is Right’
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Australian’s conservative opposition unveils plans for ‘biggest immigration cut’
Liberal-National Coalition vows to bring annual net overseas migration down to 100,000 for two years, roughly a third of current rate
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Durham Christmas Festival seeks musicians to busk for thousands of shoppers
Durham Christmas Festival seeks musicians, singers and bands to busk for shoppers from December 4 to December 6, with carols, live music and donations.
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County Durham tenants invited to help shape community projects
Believe housing invites residents in Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row to join Our Place, Our Voice and shape community decisions in County Durham.
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Ferryhill paedophile shared 'horrific' child abuse images and had extreme porn
A Ferryhill paedophile who shared "horrific" child abuse images and extreme porn tried to blame a primary-school-aged child for his sickening crimes.
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Watch: Moment sneaker shop in Indonesia is torn apart by explosion
Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.
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Records reveal what Jane Doe told accused Cornell gang rapist
Records obtained by ABC News reveal several of the since-accused frat members tried to contain the allegations in the weeks after the incident
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UK weather: Temperatures drop as rain and cloud sweep in
Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.
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'High tech' new golf simulator spot swings into action at North East shopping centre
A new golf simulator has opened its first North-East indoor golf simulator pod outside the Metrocentre’s Yellow Mall.
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Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC
With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told.
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Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says
Nidal Hasan sentenced to death by military jury in 2013 for carrying out deadly shooting attack at army base in Texas
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UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
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New parking restrictions set to take effect in County Durham - public notice
New parking restrictions take effect across County Durham’s Easington, Easington Colliery and South Hetton on October 9, including no-waiting and loading rules.
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two
Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed US soldiers and injured another 32 and his execution will be the first by the US military since 1961.
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North East garden marks 20 years after 'remarkable' community revival
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden marks 20 years as an award-winning attraction, revived from dereliction by volunteers and the late Dave Peacock MBE.
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Rubio begins three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, which is wary of Trump’s Arctic intentions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of NATO allies with a stop in Iceland
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Lionel Messi: Argentina legend has big plans for the future as golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
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Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump ads
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Tuesday briefing: Why the Green party’s Zionism vote has caused a backlash
In today’s newsletter: The party has voted to define Zionism as racist and back a single Palestinian state. But what does the policy mean, why has it caused alarm among Jewish members, and how will it impact the future of the Greens?
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Ukraine live: Kyiv strikes major oil facility targeted in Russia
One killed and six injured in Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow
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RSPCA NSW director quits over welfare standards for RSPCA-branded chicken
Mark Steele says he is ‘ashamed to be associated’ with the RSPCA Certified scheme, which badges 97% of chicken sold in Australia
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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his then-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died
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North East author showcase to bring together 31 writers at community hub
Hartlepool Author Showcase brings 31 writers to Community Hub Central on October 24, featuring panels, book signings, workshops and family activities.
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North East college partnership aims to raise pupils’ aspirations
Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust launch a three-year Tees Valley partnership to boost primary pupils’ careers advice, skills and aspirations.
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Meet Sparky the barn owl and North East author at special family event
North East author Tracey Iceton brings barn owl Sparky to Preston Park Museum, Stockton-on-Tees, on October 24 for a talk, book signing and flying display.
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Families honour Second World War bomber squadron aircrew at Yorkshire Air Museum
Descendants honour RAF 77 Squadron airmen killed in the Second World War at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington
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Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by U.S.
A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against that country's government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities
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Tees Valley AI traffic system wins two major awards after cutting delays
Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin wins two 2026 awards for using AI and live data to cut congestion, reduce delays and improve journeys across Teesside.
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County Durham football team backed by optician with new kits and eye tests
Specsavers Consett sponsors Consett Bedlam under-16s, providing 15 new kits and free eye tests for coaches and staff to support County Durham youth football.
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Haulage firm seeks more lorries at North East trading estate - public notice
ECM Vehicle Delivery Service seeks to add 10 lorries and 10 trailers at Gateshead’s Team Valley Trading Estate.
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World's fastest-growing sport arrives in County Durham with new indoor courts
One of the world's fastest-growing sports can now be played year-round in Teesdale after two new indoor padel courts opened at Thorpe Farm Centre.
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Arizona opens new Taiwan representative office, rejecting warning from China
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Taiwanese leaders have opened an office in Phoenix to aid Taiwanese businesses and citizens in the region
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Darlington brothers’ graves destroyed in arson attack leaving family devastated
A Darlington family who lost two brothers weeks apart have been left heartbroken after their graves were vandalised and set alight.
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Photos of Israelis marking three years since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack as an election nears
Israelis mark three years since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack with memorials at homes, roadsides and the Nova festival site, as voters prepare to channel anger and frustration into this month's first election since the war began.
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Inquest to open into death of County Durham girl, 15, who died in crash
An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a crash in Shincliffe is set to take place next month.
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Trump says he will stop using US taxpayer funds for ads
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise
Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011
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Families invited to Halloween trail at North Yorkshire arboretum
Thorp Perrow Arboretum’s Halloween Trail runs October 3 to November 1, with family-friendly thrills, autumn colour, rare trees and tearoom treats in North Yorkshire.
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Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza
The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel
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Trump blames Ukraine’s efforts to fight off Russia – for our sky-high gas prices
President’s new Truth Social post attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs on Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries — as Iran war and Hormuz Strait standstill continues with no end in sight
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Kayaker bitten by shark after accidentally hooking it while fishing off Malibu
The shark leaped out of the water to bite the unfortunate angler a second time, a witness said
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St Giles' Cathedral introduces fee for visitors outside Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral now charges an entrance fee for visitors from outside Scotland.
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125 years after Seebohm Rowntree’s landmark study, new report exposes modern poverty and inequality in one of Britain’s 'most affluent cities'
The University of York’s Cost of Living Research Group has looked at modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North’s most affluent cities.
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We shot the last film to be made in 'Scotland's Chernobyl'
Sci-fi horror comedy, Behind, features scenes filmed in Port Glasgow's Clune Park shortly before it was demolished.
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Newscast - Is RAF Fairford Safe? - BBC Sounds
The US withdraws its bombers from RAF Fairford following last week’s major incident.
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Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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China Open: Coco Gauff condemns racist abuse on social media after incident during Sun Xinran match
Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.
