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Husband accused of taping his wife to a chair so he could watch football in peace
The Virginia man’s wife had marks around both her arms, according to police
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Egyptian editor faces trial after hours of questioning
Egyptian prosecutors referred Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of independent news outlet Mada Masr, to trial on a charge of operating a website without a license, after questioning her for more than six hours
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DOJ investigating if Corey Lewandowski profited from Kristi Noem role: report
The Justice Department review follows an internal referral by the DHS inspector general into potential contracting fraud and financial conflicts during Noem’s tenure
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New report reveals alarming rise in healthcare waiting times for UK children
Concerns have been raised over waiting times for children when it comes to healthcare
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Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix
The 41-year-old is set on fulfilling his ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’, specifically Rwanda which will host despite criticism of its human rights record
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Vegas dancer sues club claiming she wasn’t protected when a customer assaulted her
The dancer’s suit claimed that the security club staff was poorly trained, citing their handling of her complaint
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Europe suffers deadliest summer on record, new study finds
There were several heatwaves across Europe over the summer
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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return
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Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
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Energy system stable for winter despite overseas gas reliance, analysis finds
The electricity system is forecast to have a surplus of 5.9 gigawatts between the end of October and the end of March next year.
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Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
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A possible three tornados wallop Arizona, bringing golf-ball sized hail
Violent storms overnight knocked over utility poles and carried thunder and heavy winds through central Arizona
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Airbnb guests no longer have to wash the dishes or strip the beds at checkout
Airbnb guests may soon have fewer chores to tackle before checking out
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United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says Austin track bumps 'unacceptable' and 'out of control'
Max Verstappen says the bumps on the track that hosts this weekend's United States Grand Prix are "unacceptable" and "out of control".
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Execution staff worried IV site 'might be blowing' while struggling to insert needles on Christa Pike, court filing says
Execution staff worried IV site 'might be blowing' while struggling to insert needles on Christa Pike, court filing says
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Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’
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Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it threatens plans for a National Care Service.
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Surveillance and ‘constant paranoia’: Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
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El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti to help find 4 missing soldiers who came under attack
Two officials have told The Associated Press that El Salvador has deployed 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti to help recover four missing soldiers from the Central American country who recently came under attack by gangs
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Will UK have enough gas and electricity to power winter months? What the data shows
Europe is also heading into winter with lower gas storage than normal as a result of higher prices
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'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.
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Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network
Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
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Tiger Shroff: Attack on Indian actor brings Bollywood's gangster past back into focus
The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry.
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Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.
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UK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham says
The prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.
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Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.
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Harry Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in Rawalpindi run-fest
Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt.
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Search continues for missing men and fishing vessel off Lewis
Searches are continuing for two missing men and a missing fishing vessel off the coast of the Isle of Lewis, police have said.
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ADHD could have a scary impact on your long-term health, researchers reveal
More than 15.5 million Americans live with ADHD
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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada school shooting pleads not guilty
A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history has pleaded not guilty
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Drought exposes lost village not seen for decades
Record-breaking dry weather has exposed the ruins of Derwent for the first time in years
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Oct. 16 - 22, 2026
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Young voters are turning to Democrats after they clinched 2024 for Trump
Young voters flocked to Trump in 2024 but the tide is turning ahead of the midterms, polls suggest
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1 million older Americans could soon lose health insurance - here is who is at risk
The coverage shakeup comes at a time of heightened anxiety surrounding healthcare costs and affordability
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Bruno Fernandes has home burgled while in Italy with Man Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.
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Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises
Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependency and threats by hostile state
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We asked people taking GLP-1s what happened when their expectations met reality
‘All my clothes are falling off me,’ one GLP-1 user told The Independent
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Man charged with murder after death of housing association worker
Eleanor Barnfield died on Monday afternoon after her car crashed into a wall in South Wales
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Todd Blanche won’t rule out DOJ action to stall midterm election results
Todd Blanche suggests the Justice Department could intervene in a ‘doomsday’ scenario as federal agents ramp up investigations and prosecutions while voting is already underway
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Nostalgic bumper stickers show how Americans voiced their views before social media
They were also a rare benefit to being stuck in traffic, either as entertainment or another way to annoy the driver behind you
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'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge
The influencer, whose real name is Braden Peters, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2025.
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Susie Wiles had a hand in setting up Katie Zacharia’s car crash Fox interview: report
Zacharia’s contentious interview with Trump-pal Sean Hannity was described as a ‘sanctioned hit’ by one insider
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US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93
The actor died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said.
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Kia EV2 Air review: The £24,245 EV with 275 miles of range that makes sense
Kia’s EV2 arrives at a pivotal moment. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but they still need to make financial sense without feeling like a punishment to live with.
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Watch: How a retired decorator made £1.5m from Pokémon cards
A man from Surrey is now a millionaire after selling a collection of Pokémon cards at auction.
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Inflation at the movies: Runtimes are longer, from 'The Odyssey' to 'You Can See Everything'
Your bladder isn’t lying
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Good Samaritan gets $1K reward for hopping on rolling school bus to save 18 kids
’At the end of the day, youth are the most innocent humans on Earth, so anything you can do to save them, help them, it’s worth it,’ the Good Samaritan said
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CBS insiders say staff want to see reporter fired over post ripping Michigan Dem
‘Bari doesn’t think she did anything wrong’ one insider said
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Fake polling company might have swung some 2026 primary elections
The bogus polling firm, Wedgewood Polls, said it was conducting a social experiment — one that a Michigan Democrat said devastated her campaign
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Woman charged over shooting of police officer in Nottingham
Aisha Zaman, 27, charged with two firearms offences after incident in city centre on Sunday
