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The surprising reason hurricanes get human names — and why some are banned forever
Humans have always named the things around them, but formally naming hurricanes, military operations and global health emergencies is a relatively modern practice
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One person taken to James Cook Hospital after crash that partly closes road
Emergency services were called to Plantation Road at around 6.10am on Friday (August 21), following reports of a crash.
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LIV Golf: What does the future hold without Saudi Arabian investment?
BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.
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Snake at Chester Zoo undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy
The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.
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Progressive defies millions in AIPAC-linked spending to win Swalwell’s old seat
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve out the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after securing victory
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German police discover huge Russian-linked gun stash in forest near Berlin
German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in a forest near Berlin last year
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FCDO issues important warning to all Brits going abroad this year
The FCDO has warned holidaymakers to make sure they know what to do if their passport becomes lost or is stolen.
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Minister accuses Reform and Conservative politicians of making racist statements
Equalities minister warns racism and sexism are ‘becoming normal’ in the UK
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Employer ‘backs down on four-day return-to-office’ after protests
Airbus workers in Spain, France and Britain had protested the plans to work on-site four days a week by September
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Joshua vs Fury: Anthony Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
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‘It could only have been one person’: top former detective says system failed the murdered journalist Lyra McKee
Jason Murphy believes he knows who killed McKee in Derry, but culture of silence and mistrust of police is denying her family justice
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School caretaker given bad reference for being ‘rude’ to women gets £32k payout
A headteacher claimed that Mark Steward was ‘unwilling to take instruction from women’
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Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star in TV adaptation
The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.
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Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
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Americast - How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department? - BBC Sounds
Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.
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Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election – US politics live
First Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to California legislature held lead throughout race over main opponent Melissa Hernandez
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10 free North East museums and galleries to visit before the summer holidays end
From Hopetown Darlington and Locomotion to MIMA and Seven Stories, these 10 free museums and galleries are perfect for a family day out.
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Village hall near Darlington upgraded thanks to wind farm grant
A village hall near Darlington that serves as a hub for community activities has received a four-figure boost to replace its ageing floor, ensuring…
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Jamie and Jools Oliver pay themselves £1.7m dividend as profits almost halve
Pre-tax earnings slump at chef’s food and media group after one-off costs including for a new cookery school
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Man jailed in UK years after time in Romanian jail for ‘strikingly similar’ murder
An illegal immigrant has been jailed for life for murdering a man in the UK just three years after serving a sentence in Romania for a “strikingly similar” killing.
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Passenger fury after London bus driver ‘banned from blowing bubbles’
‘The passengers want me to continue sharing the joy,’ father-of-six insists
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Man ‘falls overboard from cruise ship’ as major search launched
The man reportedly went overboard around 40 nautical miles from Anstruther, Fife, police said
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World’s oldest person who survived Covid at 110 shares her secret to a long life
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs
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China moves to wrap up saga of troubled property giant Evergrande after founder gets life sentence
Chinese authorities have moved to finish cleaning up the mess left by the collapse of the Evergrande real estate empire as a court in southern China's Guangzhou accepted a bankruptcy liquidation case against its key mainland property development company
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Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.
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How a former car salesman became Belgian prince after DNA test proved he was royalty
Clément Vandenkerckhove is the result of a relationship between Prince Laurent and a Flemish singer
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North East man who started at Amazon as a temp now runs Darlington site
Jack Docherty, from Middlesbrough, has been appointed site leader of Amazon’s Darlington fulfilment centre after a decade with the company.
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Jenny Simpson: Olympic medallist stops running after diagnosis with rare heart condition
Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson says a "chapter has ended" and she will not return to running after having a cardiac arrest.
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Man to appear in court accused of trying to abduct child in North East
A man has been charged with attempted child abduction following an incident in Middlesbrough.
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Police release CCTV image of two boys they want to speak to over former pub 'arson'
Police have released an image of two teenagers they want to speak to following a deliberate fire at the former Doctor Browns pub in Middlesbrough.
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Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’
With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US
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Drivers injured in German donkey attack
A 33-year-old woman who stepped in to assist with restraining the equine was also taken to hospital for treatment
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Remains of American climber found weeks after avalanche killed entire expedition
Search teams have found the remains of American climber Mallory Geis, the last missing member of a 10-member international team killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak
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Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania
Many males are returned even if they have been trafficked but Home Office must now consider new legal guidance
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This campaign aims to boost Black nonprofit fundraising by convincing everyday donors of their power
Fundraising platforms are organizing this month to raise more money for underfunded Black-led nonprofits
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Filming to take place outside Houses of Parliament for Netflix drama
Members of the public could spot actors playing armed police alongside simulated emergency responses around the Houses of Parliament this coming weekend.
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Ukrainian arrested over Nord Stream blast ‘detained on Hollywood movie set’
The suspect is accused of being a member of a team of Ukrainian divers that allegedly planted explosives on the pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.
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Banned driver killed great-grandfather after crashing stolen supercar into garden
John Bell had been working in his neighbour’s garden when he was fatally struck by Fraser Garden’s stolen vehicle
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Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists
Activists who targeted bank in Burnley were found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets yet again amid £500m overhaul
Royal Mail recently committed to satisfying Ofcom’s targets by May 2027 under a five-year, £500 million investment plan
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More than 10 million people face hosepipe ban until end of year, water supplier says
Thames Water is one of many firms around the country to have a hosepipe ban in force, as more than 27 million people face restrictions on water use
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Daily Mail accused of stalking woman mistaken as White Stripes drummer Meg White
The tabloid boasted in a now-deleted article that they found White and promised to reveal her ‘secret new life’
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Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reports
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Coroner calls for baby monitor change after child died because volume was turned down
Ismaeel Islam died at the Royal London Hospital on March 7, 2025
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Renewed warning to County Durham drivers over fake QR code parking scam
Durham County Council has issued a fresh warning today (Friday, August 21) reminding drivers that it does not accept parking payments through QR…
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Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia
Indonesian authorities warn they will take legal action against anyone starting open fires, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blankets cities
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Three admit arson attack at Persian media offices in Park Royal
Police were called to Volant Media's offices after an "ignited container" was thrown at the site.
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Historic UK island up for sale for £2 million
The island is currently going for offers in excess of £2 million in what has been described as a ‘exceptionally rare’ opportunity
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Rise in migrant deaths as 19 bodies found along Arizona border last month
Pima county figures show highest number of monthly migrant deaths in two years as critics condemn US policy
