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Royal Navy serviceman jailed after throwing corrosive liquid in partner's face
A Royal Navy serviceman threw corrosive liquid into his long-term partner’s face in one of two serious drunken assaults in less than two years.
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Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory
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Two killed including student in 'horrific' Florida school bus rollover crash
A school bus flipped onto its roof on Monday morning on Winter Haven road in central Florida
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Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race
Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balance
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The Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.
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Cutomers 'heartbroken' as small plates restaurant to close after five years
A beloved Northallerton restaurant has announced it will close its doors for the final time later this month.
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A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic during a recent soccer match has unleashed long simmering racial, political and economic tensions between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola
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Flydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe
Police and security agencies in multiple countries scramble to piece together background and intentions of Hamam al-Hammami
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Fewer Americans set to be hired this holiday season
Fewer large U.S. retailers have publicly announced their holiday hiring plans
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Noem rages about reported jet purchases she made on her last day before being fired
A White House official tells The Independent that Noem purchased the planes and that a hefty termination fee made keeping them the most fiscally responsible move
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Wounded US service members reveal shocking medical neglect after Iran drone attack
In a rare step for active-duty troops, nine injured service members spoke on the record, describing a military medical apparatus that frequently left them fighting to secure treatment on their own
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The stunning North Yorkshire fishing village packed with history and charm
Packed with history, character and spectacular views, Staithes is one of North Yorkshire's most distinctive coastal destinations.
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Tories pledge tax cuts in free-market revival
The Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has suggested that reducing inheritance tax would be ‘morally right’ as her shadow chancellor pledged to tear up regulations and slash taxes
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Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago
Shavdon Gayden killed Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in broad daylight while walking with her older sister
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US closely monitoring case of lab worker who ‘possibly’ died of plague in Siberia, says Rubio
Quarantine measures in place in several hospitals in eastern Russia amid uncertainty over death of Darya Shipilova
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Doctor who helped lead US response to COVID calls Russia lab outbreak ‘concerning’’
Federal health agencies and the State Department are monitoring reports out of eastern Russia following the death of a laboratory worker
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Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote
What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.
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Burnham facing calls to rule out coalition with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ row
Exclusive: PM told motion should disqualify party from major public office
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Trump is hitting the campaign trail hard ... and that has Republicans very worried
The president is returning to the campaign trail to preach to the choir, Alex Woodward writes. It may not be enough to save him and Republicans in the midterm elections — and might just hurt them
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'Truly lovely' couple killed in crash on trip away 'devoted lives to Darlington'
A 'truly lovely' couple killed in a crash at the weekend have been named as a Darlington couple honoured with the MBE for services to the community.
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A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup
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Ho Chi Minh city: Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.
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Moment Arizona cops shove a college cheerleader to the ground to arrest her
Eryn Bonner, a senior at Arizona State University, was left with bruises on her face, a photo shared by her lawyer showed
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England's Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
The goalkeeper was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to brake.
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ECB will 'look at' funding West Indies Test if required, says Richard Thompson
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will “look at” the unusual step of funding a women’s Test in the West Indies next year in order to aid England’s Ashes preparations.
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London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet
British Airways Boeing abruptly lost altitude over Ireland due to ‘technical issue’ and returned to Heathrow
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Kemi Badenoch refuses to say if Brexit has benefitted London
The Tory leader insisted that voters were not interested ‘in having a row’ over the debate to rejoin the EU
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Cardiff Half Marathon tragedy as runner dies during race
More than 30,000 people had registered for the 13.1 mile run
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Well Reopening Near Red Hill Stirs Up Lingering Concerns In Hawaii Over Poisoned Plume
The Navy plans to reopen a well closed after a jet fuel spill contaminated drinking water in Pearl Harbor
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King’s money won’t be used to finance Andrew’s claim against police
The former Duke of York receives an annual stipend provided by the King from the monarch’s private funds
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 11-17 include Cardi B and Dominic West
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 11-17 include rapper Cardi B, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter and “The Wire” actor Dominic West
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Trump foe threatens to reveal president’s phone number if doxxed
Tillis took a swipe at Trump after he posted the cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on Truth Social
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Jeremy Clarkson makes surprise appearance at Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
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Four shoplifters in court over offences targeting North East businesses
Two people have been jailed after offences affecting businesses in the Greater Eston area of Middlesbrough.
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Unison agrees to take new Glasgow council pay deal to members after negotiations
‘Fire and rehire’ plans have now been dropped by the council after an agreement was reached.
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Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
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Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
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Why parents are paying for farm schools to boost their children’s college chances
Forget summer camp. Some high school students are spending their summers studying soil, raising animals and learning agriculture – experiences their families hope will help them stand out in college admissions
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No arrests announced in shootings that killed 2, left dozens injured at Georgia block party
Authorities in southern Georgia are still seeking suspects in weekend shootings that killed two people and left dozens injured when a sprawling block party turned violent
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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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Trump’s fenced off DC landmarks has tourists staying away
‘The current administration has not only created lots of obstructed views and made the National Mall look in some places like a work in progress, it has also made our city’s brand toxic,’ one operator said
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US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
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Rich history behind North East estate over 500 years old that's hosted Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer’s daughter Chloe chose a North Yorkshire country house for her wedding to rugby player Mick Young, sparking interest in the estate's history.
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UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure
Tit-for-tat expulsions expected after relations deteriorate as a result of UK ban on goods from illegal settlements
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Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places
Camera-enabled Meta spectacles are already restricted in UK and US because of fears about unauthorised covert recording
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Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000
Neighboring states are also reporting hundreds of cases, with over 3,800 recorded across the country
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Why did the US rush to withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? - The Latest
The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor
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Here’s why Maine’s famous election slogan will be disproven in midterms
Susan Collins might be the one Republican who survives a GOP electoral bloodbath, Eric Garcia writes, defying the old saw, 'As goes Maine, so goes the nation'
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The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weakness
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly Baxter
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White House bans Politico from Air Force One in latest Trump attack on media
Trump administration continues to block reporters from covering the president during legal battle over press access
