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Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
An assessment of the world's coral reef ecosystems has found that almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves
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‘Lord of Fraud’ caught with hundreds of indecent images of children
Hugh Rodley was earlier jailed for trying to steal £229 million from a Japanese bank
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North East shop fined £848 after failing to prove how it disposes of waste
Barakah Retail admitted a waste records offence at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after failing to pay a £300 penalty.
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CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsider
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UConn's Sarah Strong and USC's JuJu Watkins headline preseason AP All-America women’s team
UConn's Sarah Strong and USC's JuJu Watkins headline the preseason AP All-America women’s college basketball team
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North East podcast shortlisted for national award after reaching 127 countries
Northumberland podcast The Nature Garden shortlisted for Best Regional Podcast at the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards after reaching listeners in 127 countries.
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New audio project brings unheard wartimes stories from Scapa Flow to life
A new audio project is bringing unheard wartimes stories to life from Orkney's famous natural harbour.
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Sexualised, violent threats: female Victorian MPs fear for their safety as they fight more than just next month’s election
Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spine
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John Anderson, country music star whose hits included 'Wild and Blue,' dies at 71
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died at age 71
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Trump admin abandons legal fight over student loan forgiveness program overhaul
The program, known as PSLF, was created to make careers in government, public schools, fire and police departments, public hospitals and nonprofits more attractive
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144 staff take voluntary severance in restructure at Scottish manufacturer
A major Scottish medical testing company has revealed 144 staff have taken voluntary severance
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Reform UK and Greens no longer considered main parties, stark new poll shows
Voters appear to be losing confidence in the idea that Nigel Farage would lead a government as prime minister
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple
Tourists and locals gathered at a temple in southern Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare solar phenomenon
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North East gym beats multimillion-pound schemes to win national award
Billingham Forum, run by Tees Active, wins the ukactive Design, Build and Refurbishment Award after beating major multimillion-pound leisure schemes.
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Ann Ming fears 'cold and calculated' killer Billy Dunlop will be tipped for release
Ann Ming fears her daughter Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop will be recommended for release following his parole hearing yesterday.
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Stick it to them: Before social media, bumper stickers were the Twitter of the roads
Before we had social media, Americans used bumper stickers to share their strongest and strangest views with people who didn’t necessarily care
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Washington city cameras catch 400,000 speeders in a month – few get tickets
Drivers going well over the speed limit are more likely to be ticketed than those just a few miles over
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A man with Down syndrome killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria, residents say
Israeli forces have killed a developmentally disabled man during a raid in Syria's Daraa province, according to state media and residents
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The snake that cartwheels at high speed to escape predators
Researchers say rolling motion is rare in animals because it requires precisely coordinated movements
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Alberta welcomed migrant workers. Now, it wants to restrict their rights
‘Scapegoating non-permanent residents is not going to lower the cost of living,’ Vanesa Ortiz says
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Bridgend man, 61, charged with murder after 'stabbed' woman dies following crash
Clifford Foster has been charged with the murder of Eleanor Barnfield, who died after police were called to a crash.
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New study traces van Gogh's famed 'Starry Night' to an actual night sky from 1889
Scientists have traced Vincent van Gogh's “The Starry Night” to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings
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Career criminal jailed for stealing 350-year-old map from National Maritime Museum
Melvin West, 70, still refuses to reveal the map’s whereabouts
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Trump’s botched execution on Katie Zacharia speaks volumes about Susie Wiles’ future
Reports of the chief of staff’s impending demise were shown to be greatly exaggerated as the Trumpworld boss made quick work of the president's impulse hire, making her an example of what happens when she's left out of the loop, Andrew Feinberg writes
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North Yorkshire military family transforms home into spooky Halloween spectacle
A military family is turning its North Yorkshire home into a spooky Halloween spectacle to raise money for bereaved military children.
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Man cautioned after 'pulling hair' of teenage girl on bus to County Durham
A man has been cautioned for common assault after allegedly pulling the hair of a teenage girl on a bus heading to County Durham.
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Oxfordshire football club apology for strippers’ ‘X-rated acts’ at Wet and Wild event
Banbury United issued an apology to people who attended the show, saying it was ‘beyond what we find acceptable’
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Giant 3D poppy to arrive at Darlington pub for special veterans fundraising event
A giant 3D poppy will visit The Springfield Hotel this Friday as part of a Marston's charity tour, with fundraising activities, live entertainment and a special guest lined up to welcome it to Darlington.
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Caroline Flack's brother never recovered, inquest hears
Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.
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Reader Q&A: What’s next for France after a weekend of riots? Ask our Europe columnists
At 3pm BST/ 4pm CEST Friday 23 Oct, Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst will be live taking questions from our readers about the riots and protests in France. Send your questions by email now to conversations@theguardian.com, or join the discussion on Friday
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Bishop of Paisley steps back from duties for medical reasons
Bishop John Keenan, the Bishop of Paisley and President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, has announced that he is temporarily stepping back from his daily duties following medical advice.
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How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions live
With ICE arrests and detentions at their highest levels, immigration remains a key issue for voters less than two weeks before election day
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Ramaswamy backlash mounts as governor urges him to take down 'deeply troubling' ad
Vice President JD Vance defending the ad on Wednesday after it drew outrage from both parties
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Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham
A prolific thief who repeatedly targeted shops across County Durham has been jailed.
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Edinburgh could declare 'car-free day' for Tour de France Grand Départ next summer
Green councillor Lorenzo Martinico has called on officers to introduce a vehicle-free festival around the time of the race in July 2027.
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Witness denies lying about crash after cyclist dragged to death
Michael Mullins was discovered 2.2 kilometres from the collision and barely breathing on a grass verge
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Elizabeth Holmes’ prison nurse spills secrets of working with fraudster behind bars
The former prison nurse said Elizabeth Holmes’ kids were ‘everything to her’
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Yorkshire Dales campaign to revive lost ‘ghost ponds’ and boost wildlife habitats
Yorkshire Dales campaign urges landowners to restore ‘ghost ponds’, reviving wildlife habitats, boosting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience.
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SNP opens door to voluntary NHS staff exits in major health board shake-up
NHS staff could be offered voluntary exits or redeployed under SNP plans to cut Scotland's health boards from 14 to two, new guidance reveals.
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‘State-sponsored terrorism’ and cyber attacks to cause food shortages, Streeting says
Ministers issue ‘be ready’ checklist as governments and companies worldwide take websites offline after alert over widespread cyber-security issue
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Halloween and Bonfire Night dispersal zone to be implemented in Glasgow area
Police are to implement a dispersal zone within the Pollokshields area of Glasgow over the Halloween and Bonfire Night.
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Tommy Robinson hired detectives to find Daily Mail journalists, court told
The political activist cries in court while on trial accused of harassing Daily Mail journalists.
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Inverness renewables firm plans recruitment drive as US expansion gathers pace
Inverness firm Aurora Energy Services plans to recruit staff and open a third US site, expanding wind, solar and battery storage operations across the Americas.
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An Austrian and a Swiss woman freed in Niger after a year and half in captivity
Two women from Austria and Switzerland have been freed in Niger after spending more than a year and half in captivity, officials and local media reported Thursday
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13-minute musical short starring Alan Cumming qualifies for Oscar consideration
A 13-minute musical short written and directed by Scottish composer and filmmaker Michael Bruce, has officially qualified for consideration for the 99th Academy Awards.
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If the SNP can't be convinced on public sector reform, we've got a problem
Ivan McKee faced backlash from within his own party, making the Scottish Government's public sector reform plans even tougher.
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Barclays stays silent on Glasgow jobs as 5,000 roles face axe
Barclays has declined to say whether workers at its flagship Glasgow campus will be affected by plans to cut around 5,000 jobs globally
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Why Christmas will be the big test of Sainsbury's post-Argos strategy
Sainsbury's is prioritising competitive prices as sales growth slows, setting up a crucial Christmas test of its increasingly food-focused strategy
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UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and attacks in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war