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Mother’s horror as fox creeps into home and bites baby’s head
Carly Clarkson said the puncture wounds on Josephine’s head ‘looked like a dog had bitten a football’
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Swimming day for Black children in Berlin scrapped after racist threats
The event has triggered a ‘nationwide wave of anti-Black racism and incitement,’ according to local organisers
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Crisis in Gary, Indiana, as residents left without power and water 2 weeks post storm
The area’s electrical provider estimates most of its customers will have their power restored by Tuesday night
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First Thing: New Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces early test amid bond market worries
Key speech to be delivered this week at Jackson Hole said to focus on productivity and demographics in the US. Plus, how do you vaccinate 1,000 little penguins in the wild?
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Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son
Gardiner, who had cancer, is remembered as ‘one of a kind’ after competing in BBC show with son Sam in 2020
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A66 crash victim had admitted assaulting police months before fatal collision
One of the five young men killed in the devastating A66 crash had previously admitted assaulting police officers, court records reveal.
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Police arrest 12 people as part of investigation into fatal A66 crash
Twelve people have been arrested as part of a major investigation into organised crime.
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New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social media
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
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SC Cambuur fans suffer burns and eye injuries after Feyenoord supporters throw fireworks
Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.
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Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions
Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible
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12 arrested after A66 crash which killed two police officers
Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway
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'Deep concern' as scammers targeting old people on North Yorkshire doorsteps
A Guisborough councillor has warned residents to stay vigilant after a rise in reports of rogue traders targeting vulnerable people in the area.
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Toddler with sun allergy can now play in daylight thanks to UV film
Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light
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Fulham v Chelsea: Rafa Benitez on former players Alonso and Arbeloa as managers
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.
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South Africa v New Zealand: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu drops to bench
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
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Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash
Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough were killed when a VW Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way on a dual carriageway.
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Arrest after ‘wonderful’ great-grandmother dies following London burglary
Rose Smith, 75, passed away in hospital 24 hours after officers were called to an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park
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A66 reopens and tributes laid at scene following crash which killed seven people
The A66 has reopened and more floral tributes have been left at the scene after a horrific crash which killed seven people - including two police…
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Former commissioner Tim Finchem donates $13 million as PGA Tour reshapes its charity strategy
Former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and his wife are donating $13 million to PGA Tour Charities as the tour reshapes its charity strategy amid so much attention on profit and earnings
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Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32
Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder
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US strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing two, Pentagon says
U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs
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Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices
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Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code
Updated draft highway code follows several court rulings assigning blame for road accidents to careless pedestrians
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Up to £464m ‘moved through more than 3,000 UK high street shell companies’
Research shows firms are branded as beauty and convenience but apparently operate in money-laundering and terrorist financing sectors
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Burnham commits to Starmer’s EU red lines in blow to rejoin hopes
The prime minister has promised to be ‘bolder’ than his predecessor in taking the UK back to the heart of Europe but Downing Street refused to provide a ‘running commentary’ on discussions
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This tree witnessed one of America’s bloodiest battles. Now it’s fighting to survive
A scarred but majestic live oak at a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina is getting a new lease on life
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Fly-tipping fears as new Durham fridge and freezer rules introduced
Residents have criticised a new Durham County Council rule requiring permits to dispose of fridges and freezers, warning it could lead to more…
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The hidden school costs parents are paying more than £15,000 extra for
Sports clubs are costing parents hundreds a year, research shows
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Warning to holidaymakers after major fire at car park
A man has been arrested on suspision of arson over the fire, which happened at Caldryne Business Park in Rowfant
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Shein seeks $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The online retail giant – known for selling extremely cheap clothes – has been planning to float since 2023
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Man who died in Middlesbrough car crash filmed himself joyriding
The government has asked social media platforms to remove content featuring a dangerous driving trend
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Welsh folklore ‘ugly’ house goes on sale for £199,000 – but neighbours aren’t happy
Tŷ Hyll was constructed from boulders weighing up to three tonnes
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UK minister urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving videos
Defence minister Luke Pollard says "there's no place" for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads.
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Britain’s rarest bird successfully rears six chicks in secret location
The species was placed on the ‘red list’ of birds most at risk in 2021
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Cirque du Soleil acrobat sues circus for $16 million after breaking 11 bones in fall
‘At first, we all thought it was part of the show,’ one spectator said, after the incident in Portland, Oregon
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Two dead and others missing after Tunisian migrant boat travelling to Europe capsized
A boat carrying migrants has capsized off southern Tunisia, leaving at least two people dead
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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
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Race Across the World star dies a year after her son following cancer battle
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner has died at the age of 61 following a battle with cancer, a year after her son Sam died in a car crash.
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The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
The US is scooping up treasury bonds in an effort to raise their price and push yields down – but it’s not working
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Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that ‘celebrate’ dangerous driving after A66 crash
Luke Pollard says government will force platforms to remove content, after latest deadly crash involving a car driving in wrong direction
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Police issue warning over viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
The ‘sighting’ videos and images have been shared by a host of accounts on TikTok, Facebook and X, many only created within the past week
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Trump’s frustration with RFK Jr.’s autism hunt helped trigger vaccine order: report
Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove a U.S. executive order this month
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All the food and drink traders lined up for Darlington’s Bank Holiday Weekender
From wood-fired pizzas and loaded fries to Brazilian açaí and homemade cakes, here's every trader announced for Darlington's Bank…
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Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'
A scarred but majestic live oak at a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina is getting a new lease on life
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Top US firms that backed Voting Rights Act donate to groups working to undermine it
Watchdog data shared with Guardian shows contributions to Republican Attorneys General Association and others
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Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region
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UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia
Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham visits Kyiv to offer declassified details of missile components
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Jason Arday memoir to be published as family vows to ‘honour his wishes’
Professor Jason Arday’s memoir is scheduled to be published in the UK later this week
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Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus
A court in Damascus has sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun to life in prison
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Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision for a second year, calling it a 'platform for division'
A Dutch broadcaster said it will again boycott the Eurovision Song Contest, calling it a “platform for division” due to tensions over Israel's involvement
