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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
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UK clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband said he would soon announce moves to respond to Israeli government policies, protect the viability of the Palestinian state and ‘target sanctions at those who participate in illegal settlement expansion’
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Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
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Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
Max Lederer, longtime head of the US military news outlet, says his ‘philosophy of leadership’ differs from Pentagon’s
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Palestinian children who lost limbs in the Israel-Hamas war learn to swim in Gaza
Palestinian children who have lost limbs during the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7, 2023, are taking swimming lessons in Khan Younis, Gaza, through classes organized by the nonprofit Heal Palestine.
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Man charged over terrorist attack at Manchester synagogue
The attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue saw two worshippers killed
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Meet the North East hopefuls battling for a place at the Miss England final
Miss Newcastle 2026 contestants are competing for a place in the grand final, with the winner progressing to Miss England and potentially…
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Maeve Plouffe: Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.
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Salmonella outbreak: How can you check if your eggs are safe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs
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Ancient trees destroyed in devastating New Forest fire
The A31 through the New Forest has been closed for nearly two weeks
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St Peter’s Catholic College celebrates strong GCSE results success
Students at a North East secondary school are celebrating significant improvements across most subjects, with headteacher praising pupils’ hard…
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Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results
STUDENTS and staff at Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor are celebrating after the school achieved its best ever GCSE results.
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Kamala Harris’ Gen-Z-focused account on X takes swipe at Trump’s failed endorsements
Kamala Harris repurposed her campaign account into a Gen-Z focused page that takes aim at President Trump’s gaffes and policies
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North East ice hockey star scores GCSE success alongside sporting career
Stockton student Ben Elliott successfully balanced exam revision with a demanding ice hockey schedule, travelling to Leeds four times a week to…
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Brothers Manfred and Rainer Honeck make Strauss' 'Ariadne auf Naxos' a family affair in Salzburg
Conductor Manfred Honeck and his brother, violinist Rainer, are making a rare joint appearance at the Salzburg Festival
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Demolition work begins on North East eyesore pub after 470 tonnes of asbestos removed
The demolition of the Golden Eagle former hotel in Thornaby has finally begun today after about 470 tonnes of asbestos were removed from the eyesore…
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US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal
Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology
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Trump-backed Mike Lindell says he’ll spend $1M on recount despite big loss
Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin
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Michael Cohen uses bizarre gun analogy to tease ‘impossible reunion’ chat with Trump
The president’s former personal attorney emerged as a star witness in a hush money case that resulted in 34 guilty verdicts
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Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision subject to intense media scrutiny
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Family-run North East fruit and veg shop to close after 30 years as owners retire
A family-run Sunderland fruit and vegetable shop is set to close its doors for the final time after more than three decades serving the community.
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US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog group warns that forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic
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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 27m people face restrictions on water use
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Suspect in murder of three men at Hollywood apartment is a convicted killer
Patrick Kevin Spurlock was sentenced to 17 years in prison for shooting and killing a man in 2003
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FTSE 100 drifts as miners offset JD Sports tumble
The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.81 points at 10,748.16.
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Where pollen is forecast to surge in the US this fall
Ragweed is the biggest culprit of fall allergies - a single plant can produce up to a billion grains of irritating pollen that can travel hundreds of miles
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Greggs' new autumn menu items available at 200 North East shops in weeks
Greggs has announced its full 2026 autumn menu, with a returning fan favourite, buffalo chicken lunch options, pumpkin-spice drinks and seasonal…
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Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy
A STAINDROP Academy student who achieved five Grade 9s was left speechless after collecting her GCSE results today.
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Nick Kyrgios: Ban severity depends on if he can prove he took cocaine out of competition
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
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US man sentenced to 77 years for child sexual abuse tied to online extremist group
Kyle Spitze of Tennessee faced federal charges for targeting girls online as part of ‘764 network’ investigated by FBI
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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended from university
Nathan Cofnas has claimed he advocates for ‘race realism’
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Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says
Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody
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‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP planned
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North East driver receives five-year ban over failure to give Jeep driver details
Lee Markham, 50, of Hallfield Close, Sunderland, has been banned from driving for five years after failing to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand…
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North East entrepreneur's hopeful message to pupils disappointed by GCSE results
North East businesswoman Michelle Sheekey is encouraging students disappointed by their GCSE results not to give up on their ambitions after growing…
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Britain's highest pub brings taste of Yorkshire to North East food venue
The Tan Hill Inn, the UK's highest pub, has expanded beyond Yorkshire for the first time in more than 300 years by opening a street food outlet…
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Biker suffers serious injuries in two-vehicle crash in County Durham
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, with police now appealing for more information.
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Lily Hooper: Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
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Denny’s hopes its new catering service will be a ‘grand slam’
The diner chain, which has over 1,200 locations across the U.S., has struggled since the pandemic with declining numbers of customers and higher food costs
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Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
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Ferraris and Lamborghinis among attractions at North Yorkshire sports car event
Motoring enthusiasts will gather at Newby Hall near Ripon as the popular Sports Cars in the Park event returns with hundreds of prestigious…
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North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water
Residents at a Saltburn care home are going the extra mile to help people thousands of miles away who lack access to clean water and safe sanitation.
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Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending grows
China's Alibaba reports a 75% drop in profit for the latest quarter from the year before to roughly $1.6 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure
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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
The U.S. military says the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East
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Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
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Israel unveils Palestinian execution wing with ‘viewing deck’
The ‘depraved’ move normalises violence against Palestinians in Israel, human rights groups warn
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Van seized in County Durham fly-tipping investigation and illegal waste dumping rise
Durham County Council has seized a van believed to have potentially been used in an alleged fly-tipping incident in South Hetton as investigations…
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‘Putin may threaten the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
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Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishers
