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Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally
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New corner rules: The Premier League's plan to end set-piece chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
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Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers
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Darlington school celebrates strong GCSE results after ‘a period of change’
ST AIDAN'S CE Academy, in Darlington, is celebrating a year of strong GCSE results after more than one in five students achieved top Grades 7…
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Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
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Trump reveals next White House defection after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell departure
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
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I’m a legal expert. Here’s why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Trump's Gaza peace plan shares the fatal flaw of all previous deals
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The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending
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Fundraising cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for North East lifeboat crew
A group of fundraising cyclists have raised £3,000 for Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station after completing a challenging coast-to-coast ride.
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Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Max Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".
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£20,000 of ‘significant vandalism’ closes North East pier days after refurb completed
Tynemouth’s North Pier has closed with immediate effect after eight glass bricks were smashed near the lighthouse, just one week after the…
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North East cancer patient praises trial treatment for 'new lease of life'
A lung cancer patient has praised an experimental treatment trial at the University Hospital of North Tees after the new approach to managing fluid…
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‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother
Family relationships remain damaged and there is no clarity on how Sussexes’ security concerns have been resolved
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Photos show Kyiv residents clutching pets, collecting bodies after Russian missile and drone attack
Kyiv residents surveyed damage and sheltered in subway stations after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack, carrying pets past bodies and damaged buildings. An injured parking security guard stood by his booth, his pants torn from the blast.
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Middlesbrough school celebrates 'best GCSE results in its history'
Students at a Middlesbrough secondary school are celebrating a record-breaking year after achieving the best GCSE and vocational results in the…
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Full list of major chains offering free food and discounts to GCSE students
From Nando’s free chicken to Zizzi pizza and TGI Fridays Dirty Soda, here is the full list of GCSE results-day food, drink and cinema offers in…
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Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves
Omaha’s largest public school district has stopped law enforcement officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks in their work policing students
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Scott Jennings makes public pitch for Leavitt’s job by defending Natalie Harp
‘She’s not the White House press secretary. She’s not a household name,’ CNN pundit says of the president’s 35-year-old aide
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Customers ‘absolutely gutted’ as North East pizzeria serves last slice this week
South Shields restaurant Log Fire Pizza Co will close this weekend after owners Craig and Sarah Shelmerdine announced their final week of trading.
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BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
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Putin visits unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince that shocked historians
The body of Grand Prince Donskoy surprised historians, who had believed it was located elsewhere in the building
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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs in talks to sign Man City's Omar Marmoush and Savinho
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
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September 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Francesca Hennessy in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight champion Dina Thorslund
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
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Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’
Initial report from ‘thick and dense terrain’ where Hooper was located was she had been found alive but within 10 minutes a ‘more accurate account’ was relayed to police
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Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved
Walmart reported another strong performance in the second quarter Thursday, but that was overshadowed by a more cautious outlook for the year
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Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
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How does Moderna’s new mRNA cancer vaccine work?
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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England football star Lottie Day scores top GCSE results at Ripon school
England youth footballer Lottie Day has matched her success on the pitch with impressive GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite…
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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows
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Syrian police investigator will face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies
An official probe in Syria's Latakia province has found that a police investigator slapped a young man with hemophilia during interrogation, despite warnings about his medical condition
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RECAP - A1(M) clear after car collides with central reservation near Darlington
The A1(M) has been partially blocked following a crash near Darlington.
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Ossoff says it is ‘amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Natalie Harp jab
The Democratic senator’s comments appear to have struck a nerve at the White House
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Tinder conman claimed he had cancer in devious trap to swindle victims out of £70k
Joseph Gibson, 35, told his victims he had cancer and needed money to fund his treatment, as well as impressing them with his so-called wealth
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Democrats narrow 2028 convention race to three cities as battle with Trump looms
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids"
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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
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School ‘saddened’ by death of British-Palestinian family in Shoreham beach tragedy
‘She will be greatly missed’, the school said in a statement
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North East teenager excels in GCSEs while supporting mum through cancer
A North East teenager is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results after balancing his studies with fundraising, volunteering and supporting…
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County Durham man fined after assaulting woman and causing distress
Andrew Luke, 53, of Bailey Rise, Peterlee, has been fined after admitting assault by beating a woman and using threatening or abusive behaviour…
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Man treated on roadside after BMW aquaplanes and collides with central reservation
A BMW driver was treated on the roadside after colliding with the central reservation on the southbound A19 near Peterlee.
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North Yorkshire firefighters save £40,000 through solar power scheme
North Yorkshire firefighters have revealed they have already saved more than £40,000 in electricity costs this year, helping free up vital funds as…
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Where could Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet go to school in the UK?
Generations of royals have attended the most prestigious and elite schools in the country
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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‘Republicans ran up the tab’: Democrats outraged over $40tn national debt – live
US national deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and Biden
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'They have outdone themselves' - Darlington school students celebrate GCSE results
Students at Wyvern Academy in Darlington celebrated GCSE results day success, with top grades, proud teachers and exciting plans for the future.
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North East leaders named to spearhead £40m regeneration plans
Charlotte Dinsdale and Gary Hamilton have been named co-chairs of a £40m regeneration programme aimed at delivering major improvements in…
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Reform suspends councillor charged over offensive social media post about Nigerians
Gibbins is due in court on Friday after being charged over his offensive social media comment
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Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’
Alessandro Rapinese denies he is waging personal vendetta against cyclists amid a public backlash
