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Shetland hit by flooding and landslide after heavy rainfall
Shetland has been hit by flooding and a landslide after heavy rainfall on Friday.
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Four flight attendants injured when severe turbulence rocks LA-bound flight
‘Everyone was yelling. We were all super scared’
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James Bond finalists to screen-test for role for this week – reports
Actors in the mix to play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s installment include Callum Turner and Jack Lowden
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Glorious George - Book tells how pitman became Boro's record-breaking 59 goal hero
MIDDLESBROUGH FC are celebrating a notable anniversary. They are in the second tier of English football, dreaming of winning promotion to the top flight to make their jubilee year truly memorable.
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mRNA cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death or recurrence risk by 42%
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said the findings open a new chapter in cancer treatment
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Conservation easement and migration route designation safeguard a ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ bottleneck
The Sublette Pronghorn Herd's migration route in Wyoming has gained significant protection from development
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Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
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San Diego man arrested on suspected child sexual abuse at in-home Montessori school
Officials said that there are at least three potential victims
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Two historic North East buildings set for restoration after £900k funding boost
Roof replacement and structural repairs will help protect two Hartlepool heritage buildings and bring them closer to reuse.
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Lockerbie bombing accused Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi loses bid to have case thrown out
Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.
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How the death of two CIA agents in northern Mexico led to a treason case
The deaths of two CIA agents in April after a drug lab operation in northern Mexico have led to treason charges against a former Chihuahua state attorney general
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Karoline Leavitt weighs in on 5-day tenure of successor Katie Zacharia
Within five days of becoming White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia was fired
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Minister insists she backs migration policy after joking she couldn’t lie about supporting it
Miatta Fahnbulleh says reference to ‘awkward’ interview was meant to be lighthearted and self-deprecating
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March Madness is bigger for 2027. It's unclear exactly how that will look in terms of who gets bids
March Madness has grown to 76 teams for the men's and women's tournaments
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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
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Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting the United States
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Evacuation area around Toledo chemical tank leak reduced as conditions continue to improve
Authorities in Ohio have reduced the evacuation zone around a ruptured chemical tank
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Raye wins 2026 Mercury prize for This Music May Contain Hope
Singer who previously had record-breaking Brit awards success adds to her haul thanks to massively ambitious big-band album
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YouTuber charged after capturing great white shark on Cape Cod
Christopher Stefanou, known as LISHARKMAN on social media, has been accused of capturing animal known as ‘Aaron’ on a trip with a client
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Three-quarters of small business owners delay having kids or houses over tax fears
More than half of firms surveyed say they’ll respond to a bad Budget by raising prices
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Emergency powers planned to protect UK's undersea cables
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
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Starmer could be summoned to give evidence at grooming gangs inquiry
The former PM has been given core participant status in the inquiry
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Trump’s gaffes at South Carolina rally raise new questions about his health
At one point, he appeared to confuse the names of two different prizes that he has not won
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The great moth revival: how bogongs have bounced back
This animated map shows the insect’s population exploding in Australia’s eastern states, with the endangered species coming back from the brink
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Andy Burnham to become first prime minister to join Celebrity Gogglebox
Labour leader was filmed in 10 Downing Street alongside his old friend Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool
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Construction on Trump’s beloved arch could start in just a few weeks, docs reveal
The proposed monument is set to be erected in Memorial Circle, located across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial
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New World screwworm detected in US wildlife for the first time
The metallic, orange-eyed parasite uses mouth hooks to burrow into the flesh of mammals
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The four ‘incredible’ places up for UK City of Culture in 2029
The prize is awarded every four years and is presently held by Bradford
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Crufts competitor drove van into show ring after being told she couldn't enter
Marianne Hunter also launched into a racist attack on a judge
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Royal jewellery worn by Queen Elizabeth and Henry VIII to go on display
The exhibition will showcase 500 years of British royal jewellery
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Exact route of Tour de France stage one as race comes to Scotland for first time
The exact route for the Grand Départ of the Tour de France has been unveiled, showing which Scottish locations it will travel through
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East Neuk Festival appoints new chair as Donald MacDonald steps down after 22 years
Tom Usher is appointed chair of the East Neuk Festival, succeeding Donald MacDonald, as the Fife event announces its 2027 festival, running from June 30 to July 4.
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Man arrested in North East town centre after police seize axe and meat cleaver
A man was arrested after police seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him in Stockton town centre.
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Campaigners call for Glasgow School of Art to give up ownership of 'The Mack'
Campaigners want Glasgow School of Art to relinquish ownership of the Mackintosh Building to help reconstruction efforts.
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Doctor suspended after injuring patient in surgery and drinking alcohol on duty
The doctor admitted to putting ‘brandy in his coffee’ whilst on duty
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North Yorkshire Council faces net zero criticism as emissions from vehicle fleet rise
North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.
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Homeless deaths data faces cut as Scotland battles housing emergency
The National Records of Scotland is proposing to change how often it publishes official data on homeless and dementia deaths.
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John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once called John Legend “our voice,” but Pharrell Williams had a different idea for Legend's baritone
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Macron bans ‘illegitimate‘ protests in France as he tries to get a grip on unrest
French president will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ regarding demonstrations called for Saturday and after, as part of tough security response to recent rioting
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Pentagon whistleblowers ready to ‘spill their guts’ to oust Hegseth: report
Defense Secretary and his closest allies could quickly find themselves hit by subpoenas if opposition Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives come November
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‘Nunchucks’ wielded by agitated man in Hannah Beazley’s office may have been drumsticks, court told
John Lawrence Smart charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear but Perth lawyer expresses concern for mental health
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One in 10 adults in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in last year, ONS finds
Charities say ‘tip of iceberg’ figures show government is not fulfilling pledge to halve violence against women and girls
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‘Window closing’ to stop climate and debt crises hitting more than 800m children
Exclusive: Climate impacts and debt pressures are escalating across the developing world, a new paper from World Vision finds, threatening the long-term development of children more with every year that passes
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JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst
JJ Watt will continue to be the analyst on CBS Sports’ lead NFL team after signing a new multi-year agreement with the network
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Tommy Robinson cries in court when asked about his family
He says he was ‘shocked and scared’ when the newspaper published a story about him
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Caroline Flack’s brother never recovered after her death, inquest told
Paul Flack was found unresponsive in the garden of his home in Norwich on Father’s Day this year
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Retiree's forgotten Pokemon collection sells for £1.56m at auction
The collection, which was expected to make £250,000, smashed expectations when it went under the hammer on Wednesday
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Ramaswamy attack ad is so reviled that even CNN’s Scott Jennings blasted it
Jennings warned that the ad, which dredged up Amy Acton’s traumatic childhood, would ‘blow up’ in the Republican Party’s face
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Revealed: billionaire Reform donor was in business with foundation linked to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage
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First Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya might have crossed paths at Uganda airport
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the first Ebola patients confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria might have crossed paths at an airport in Uganda
