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JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
The retail chain said it was downgrading its profit outlook in a ‘tough’ market.
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Trump officials worked with Iran on deportation as tensions exploded, emails reveal
Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
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Natalie Harp stowed in trunk of SUV when Trump’s motorcade had no space: report
Preston Harp said his sister’s devotion to the president was an ‘unhealthy obsession’
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Historic northern city named one of the best places to retire to in England
Durham has been named one of the best cities to retire to in England thanks to its historic sites and many restaurants.
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Wet weather is back across the North East as rain pours after dry spell
Rain has returned to the North East after weeks of dry weather, with Darlington set for a wet Thursday before drier weekend conditions.
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Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of Zomi Frankcom in Gaza
Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’
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Smuggling in Gaza: How banned goods make it across the border and millions of dollars change hands
The smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza has boomed
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Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.
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Scientists reveals some trees are actually worsening urban air quality
Trees found to emit more of potentially toxic rubber compound as city temperatures rise
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Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room
Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker
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Historic North East church may have its bells removed for good under fresh plans
St Mary’s Church in South Hylton could have its eight bells removed, repaired and relocated after the Grade II-listed building closed for worship.
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Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UK
The couple have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools
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Missing teen mistakenly declared ‘found alive’ after eight-day search
Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared while hiking in Nattai National Park
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‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing
Penny Wong calls in Israeli ambassador as PM expresses ‘outrage’ over IDF decision
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Premier League: Sergio Aguero, Erling Haaland & Alan Shearer - the best opening day debuts
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the Premier League's greatest opening-day debuts, including Alan Shearer's Blackburn blinder and Michu's Swansea screamers.
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County Durham Aldi stores confirm August bank holiday hours
Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead.
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County Durham lunch club secures funding for trips and activities
Older people in a rural County Durham village will be able to enjoy more social activities and days out thanks to a donation aimed at tackling…
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'About time' as more Teesside venues keep customers safe with 'Ask Angela'
The Ask for Angela scheme is expanding across Teesside, with venue staff receiving enhanced training to help people leave unsafe situations…
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'Serious incident' at care home sparks watchdog probe as 'filthy' toilets found
A 'serious incident' prompted a watchdog investigation into Delamere care home, Middlesbrough that then uncovered more issues.
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Pouring rain as students collect GCSE results day in glum weather conditions
Students collecting GCSE results across Durham and the North East may need umbrellas today, with rain forecast before drier weekend weather returns.
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Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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What we know about the Kenya safari helicopter crash that killed seven
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans
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Melancholy made in Hungary is fuelling bestsellers across the globe – and widely misunderstood
A ‘capacity for despair’ forged by political oppression has long been consider a Magyar national trait. But after Orbán, writers in the country remind us that melancholy must not always be bleak
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How an employee-led chess competition is growing at this North East tech firm
An employee-led chess tournament is continuing to grow in the North East, bringing colleagues together through friendly competition and a shared…
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Spennymoor man given suspended sentence for 'unprovoked' assault
Lewis Greathead, 32, of Hawthorn Road, Spennymoor, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm to…
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Russian missile barrage kills at least 6 in Kyiv, injures 33
A Russian missile barrage has killed at least six people in Kyiv
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Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
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Russia unleashes 'massive attack' on Kyiv, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
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Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack, killing at least six
Death reported after residential areas and warehouses hit in heavy bombardment in capital and surrounding region
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Ukraine war latest: Several killed as Putin launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv
Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border
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Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’
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Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A judge is set to consider whether to grant Texas teen Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet
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Case against Erin Patterson is ‘overwhelming’ and mushroom killer’s appeal should be dismissed, prosecutors say
Crown prosecutor tells Victorian court that all seven of Patterson’s grounds for appeal should fail
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A timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan's relationship with the royal family as they return to the UK
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will return to the United Kingdom, seemingly marking an end to a yearslong rift with the royal family
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Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climb
Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month
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Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
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Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports
CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal
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Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ against Tehran
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
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Zomi Frankcom: Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker
Israeli government decides not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and six others
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Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest
Champagne producers are racing to pick grapes as the region experiences its earliest harvest on record
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Prince Harry emphasizes need to better apply veterans' skills during roundtable with service members
Prince Harry wants communities to better apply their service members' skills when they enter the workforce
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Where will Prince Harry and Meghan live as they return to the UK?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.
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Larry David says former friend Alan Dershowitz ‘made a deal with the devil’ as Trump’s lawyer
The Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator says Dershowitz, who has also defended Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein, ‘only has himself to blame’ for being ostracised
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A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Timeline of key events since moving to the US
Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California more than six years ago
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The dangers of politicians being "too online" - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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Trump’s Transportation Secretary warns daughter Harvard would ‘corrupt’ her
Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ has finally been released on YouTube — with the comment section turned off
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Erin Patterson appeal live: prosecutors to seek life in prison without parole for triple murderer
Victorian court of appeal also to consider whether triple murder and attempted murder convictions should be quashed
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Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ against Tehran
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
