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Russia hosts a Taliban delegation, others for consultations on Afghanistan
Russia has hosted consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government along with officials from China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations
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Bowel cancer study seeks 250,000 volunteers to solve alarming rise in young people
King’s College London are working with Zoe on the Prospect-UK study to solve the mystery of rising cases
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White House monitoring suspected plague death after 190 people quarantined in Russia
Trump administration ‘assessing options’ following death of laboratory technician Darya Shipilova, who reportedly contracted severe pneumonia after breaking a test tube
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Samoan prime minister apologises for Nazi gesture in leaked video
Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was filmed making gesture and saying ‘Heil Hitler’ at family reunion in 2007
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FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to country singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins
Alexis Wilkins revealed their engagement with a black-and-white photo captioned: ‘Went and got the law involved’
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Two people die trying to cross Channel as anti-migrant protesters clash with police in Gosport
French authorities say two men, one in his 30s and another in his 40s, died during overnight crossing
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Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver
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Over 700 jobs at risk as major UK car parking firm enters administration again
Over 700 jobs are at risk as a major UK firm has entered administration again, making it the second time this year.
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Bake Off star Nigella Lawson admits to 'stealing' alcohol and cheese
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has made a stunning start as a judge in The Great British Bake Off
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Prem talking points: Louis Rees-Zammit's celebration and England bolters
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
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Trade: How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
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Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
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California real estate agent arrested at LA airport accused of spying for China
Wanying “Heather” Zhang, who allegedly spied on the son of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te, was detained by the FBI just as she was about to fly
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County Durham school praised by Ofsted after pupil numbers soar by more than 50
Government inspectors found Staindrop Academy to be at ‘Strong standard’ for both Inclusion and Personal Development and Wellbeing.
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County Durham tip forced to close after strong winds spark 'emergency closure'
A household waste and recycling centre in County Durham has been forced to close as strong winds sweep across the region.
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Lidl sales boost as budget deals lure in millions of new shoppers
Lidl overtook Morrisons in May to become the fifth-largest grocery chain in the UK
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor taking legal action against police
A private High Court hearing will take place on Thursday
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Jordan Pickford ‘almost caused crash’ while driving £200,000 Lamborghini, court told
The incident happened in Knutsford on April 14, sparking a criminal prosecution for driving without due care or attention
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Trump-mocked Ken Paxton blasts DC ‘control’ over Texas campaign in leaked audio
Republican Ken Paxton did not explicitly refer to Trump’s team but ‘everybody knew what he was talking about’
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'He's not coming back': Months after deadly Iranian attack, families of soldiers struggle to cope
Families of American soldiers killed and wounded in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces during the war with Iran are still grappling with grief and lifelong injuries more than seven months later
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What went wrong at telecoms group TalkTalk?
The firm was once valued at nearly £4.8 billion on the stock market but has struggled since being taken private in a debt-fuelled deal in 2021.
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Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast news
Australian authorities are investigating an Omani FlyDubai co-pilot's time in Australia after he allegedly tried to seize an Israel-bound aircraft
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Dawood Safi detained for killing Wayne Broadhurst in Uxbridge
Dawood Safi killed Wayne Broadhurst and injured two others in a knife attack in west London.
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Carlos Sainz says F1 needs to look at itself after software glitches
F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.
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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls early election
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
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TalkTalk customers issued key update about services after BT deal
BT Group agreed a takeover rescue deal to buy TalkTalk’s consumer and wholesale divisions out of administration
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These businesses are vital to UK growth. Here’s what they want from the Budget
Industry bodies have laid out their priorities to support the economy
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A Russian report says a worker at a Siberian plague institute fell ill and died of an unknown cause
Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week
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Anti-migrant protesters clash with police as dinghy arrives
The dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats
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Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time more than decade
Parti Québécois promises to hold an independence referendum in Canada’s French-speaking region by 2028
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Ikea to close 3 of its smaller format stores – here are the locations leaving
Employees at the three soon-to-be-shuttered locations will be able to relocate to other nearby stores
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Plans for 3,500-home village community to go on public display
Updated plans for 3,500-home Heronby community near York and Selby go on display October 15, ahead of an outline planning application to North Yorkshire Council.
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Nkrakra is a slow-cooking light and spicy broth from the cookbook "Zoe's Ghana Kitchen'
In her cookbook, “Zoe's Ghana Kitchen,” chef Zoe Adjonyoh shares a recipe for a light, spicy and comforting chicken soup
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British grandfather smashes pumpkin world record by growing gourd as heavy as a hippo
Ian Paton says one technique is crucial for growing the biggest pumpkins possible
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Popular chicken chain to open 20 new stores under major expansion
The US fast food brand is opening its first drive-through in Wales this month
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Energy theft rising as cost of electricity soars
Bills could soon approach record levels again, forecasters have warned
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DWP losing millions fighting appeals against benefits claimants, new figures show
Exclusive: Nearly three-quarters of Pip awards refused by the government are granted at tribunal
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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Former Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence
Police arrested 46-year-old in Noosa and charged him with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting
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What to Stream: Oasis doc, Pitbull, 'Carrie' series, 'Gears of War: E-Day' and 'Disclosure Day'
New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including an Oasis documentary, Pitbull record, and a new game in the blockbuster "Gears of War" franchise
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Nigel Farage - What my Reform government would do in its first 100 days
Writing for The Northern Echo, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage sets out what he says his government would do in its first 100 days in power, including pledges on immigration, tax and energy bills.
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Newspaper headlines: Badenoch's 'bonfire of green laws' and 'Drop in global dealmaking'
Monday's front pages include stories about Kemi Badenoch at the start of the Tory conference, plus reports on global finance , abuse in schools and a BBC romance.
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On a remote Greek island, empty classrooms signal a crisis across Europe
Greece’s remote islands are becoming a warning sign of Europe’s population decline, as falling birth rates and youth migration threaten schools and local communities
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Three North East firms secure £208m deal to build extra care homes
Karbon Homes appoints Robertson, Caddick and Esh to a £208m framework delivering extra care and supported housing across the North East and Yorkshire region.
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A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration
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Newton Aycliffe pervert raped sleeping woman before begging her not to report attack
A man raped and sexually assaulted a sleeping woman before begging her not to report him to police, a court heard.
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Ukraine latest: Kyiv bridge hit in Russian air strike as Moscow vows retaliation
The attacks come amid German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Ukraine show support for Zelensky
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Trump administration's proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students
The Trump administration has proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would remove rules against suspending and expelling preschoolers
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FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins
FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media
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Shadow War: Inside story of deadly SAS conflict with IRA revealed for the first time
Sworn to silence for decades, SAS officers tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley in a new podcast from The Independent and Aurra Studios about some of the most controversial moments of the deadly IRA conflict as they face a real possibility of prosecution under the new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
