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easyJet to pay for babies’ first passports for families flying from Edinburgh
Families flying from Edinburgh Airport will be able to get their babies' first passport for free thanks to easyJet.
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Mark Carney lands in Turkey to forge a new partnership as Canada looks beyond the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Turkey for a two-day visit to forge a new partnership
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What to know so far as six women testify in Russell Brand rape and assault trial
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial
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Second storm to hit UK this weekend as Storm Boelo forecast to bring wind and rain
Gusts up to 80mph set to lash coastal areas across the UK over the weekend
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Georgia woman trying to stop roommate’s suicide attempt is fatally shot
Investigators say the suspect attempted to point a handgun at herself during an argument
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Man fined after 700 frozen and taxidermied animals found on Victorian property
Antiques store owner, 74, pleads guilty to 13 charges after regulator uncovers hundreds of animals at his home and shop
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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Tiny Caribbean island of Nevis to restore Alexander Hamilton museum with US funds
The island of Nevis has received a financial boost in honor of one of its most famous sons, Alexander Hamilton, who went on to become a founding father of the United States and America’s first treasury secretary
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North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions
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Canada can’t find senior officers to work with US and NORAD after Trump’s threats
Canadian officers fear US assignments could stall their careers, restrict their security access and meet resistance from families concerned about anti-Canadian sentiment
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Trump moans Lindsey Graham respected his sister more than him while stumping for her
Trump’s rally in South Carolina was something of a free-for-all, even with a fight, as protesters kept interrupting the president
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How an Orthodox Jewish scholar found an unexpected home among the Amish
When Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, an Orthodox Jew who lives in Jerusalem, first arrived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 2011 to research Amish communities, she had only visited the U.S. once and could barely speak English
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UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee says
A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
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Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI
Author withdrawn from France’s Prix Goncourt last month has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence to write novel
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‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
President was reportedly heckled at least nine times during campaign event for Darline Graham
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
President claims Russia has been barely involved in Iran war despite evidence to the contrary
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Man charged after allegedly making threats at Hannah Beazley’s electorate office while armed with nunchucks
Perth man charged with ‘being armed in a way that may cause fear’ – days after Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with 4WD outside her Victorian office
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Paweł Pawlikowski, master of the 90-minute movie, returns with 'Fatherland'
Storytelling economy can be in short supply at the movies
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Fraternity suspended at University of Arizona after female student reported assault by 2 men
The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity's activities after a female student alleged two men sexually assaulted her at fraternity's house in August
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Closing arguments set in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
Closing arguments are expected Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago
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South Korea: Famed shark Bukangi returns to canal after failed rescue
Authorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal.
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One Tech Tip: As Apple's Duo phone is released, here are dos and don'ts for folding phones
Apple's first folding phone hits stores on Friday, offering iPhone fans a flexible display
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Hail the size of golf balls pummel parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West
The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings across parts of Arizona on Wednesday, including severe thunderstorm warnings that brought large hail the size of golf balls
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Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next 'Mass Effect' canceled amid broader layoffs at EA
Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades
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Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park's drivers fear for their livelihoods
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished soon from New York City, winding down a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists
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Coastal construction projects threaten the mangrove forest that protects Vietnam's biggest city
Construction projects are putting at risk a mangrove forest that stands between Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and rising seas
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Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Reports emerge of similar withdrawals in UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain amid concerns about a return to conflict with Iran after US midterm elections
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Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits
Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.
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Major airline company launches new scheme to cover the cost of baby's first passports
easyJet holidays is offering to cover the £66.50 cost of a baby's first UK passport for families booking a holiday, with the promotion running until November 26.
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Ukraine war live: Missiles hit Kyiv as Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to resume talks
At least six people have been left injured in the ballistic missile attack
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
The warning to US officials comes as at least three people die in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
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The Newspapers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs'
Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones.
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‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains
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Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in north London
Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next month
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PHP: What is it and why did it spark a global cyber security scramble?
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
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Sam Wood makes bid for bail to supreme court over domestic violence charges
Former reality star and wellness influencer stands accused of choking and assaulting wife at Noosa in Queensland
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Scottish company employing 40 placed into administration
A Scottish security company employing 40 people has been placed into administration
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UK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed
DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million
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Trump kicks The Independent from Air Force One after Oval Office meltdown
White House’s sudden change to traveling press pool comes 24 hours after the president repeatedly berated correspondent Andrew Feinberg in the Oval Office
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Nearly 100 kids, staff at Kansas elementary school come down with norovirus
Parents were shocked by how many students were infected with the stomach bug in such a short amount of time
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Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread
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NFL stars brush off security concerns for Paris game after France protests
The New Orleans Saint are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on Sunday
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UK aid stops over 100 attempts to smuggle migrants through the Western Balkans
Foreign Office (FCDO) minister Lord Wood of Anfield to announce a new package of support to disrupt people-smuggling networks
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The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.
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Aneurin Bevan’s personal security file was ‘remarkably tame’ – National Archives
Some in UK’s security services questioned why Welsh Labour firebrand was of interest
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Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.
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Gaps in military capability ‘leave UK exposed to Russian attacks in High North’
The High North has become crucial for the UK’s defence and security, with Vladimir Putin’s Russia increasingly sending spy ships based there into British waters
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Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
The Trump administration is moving to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program
