UK
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The hidden problem behind UK job vacancies hitting a five-year low
Small business owners call for help from the Chancellor
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WATCH: Speaker blasts ‘shameful’ handling of Jackdaw gas field announcement
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle condemns Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh over the Jackdaw North Sea gas announcement, calling it “shameful”.
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Member of Bush family reveals he is ditching the GOP and voting Democrat in Texas
Neil Bush, whose father and brother have both served as Republican presidents, says that ‘character matters more than party affiliation’
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King pays tribute to Aberfan 60 years after disaster killed 114
An entire generation was almost wiped out when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School in 1966
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Spitfire fuselage kept in man’s garage for decades sold for £18,000
Peter Arnold, aka ‘Mr Spitfire’, used to bring the fuselage onto his drive for the public to see
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde warns A&E departments ‘extremely busy’
Scotland's largest health board has warned the public that accident and emergency departments across the region are “extremely busy” at the moment.
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What does French protest slogan ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’ mean?
The slogan, featuring a mixture of Arabic and French, has appeared on signs across France as young people protest - but it’s origins are murky
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Killer Billy Dunlop says he felt 'euphoric' after murder but has 'turned life around'
Killer Billy Dunlop has told a parole board he felt “euphoric” when he murdered young mother Julie Hogg but says he is now rehabilitated.
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North East music festival donation helps Kielder osprey volunteers thrive
Redefest donates £500 to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Kielder Osprey Watch, supporting local volunteers helping visitors spot ospreys at Kielder Water.
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MP vows to fight Bishop Auckland Hospital ward closure as Christmas deadline looms
Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth opposes plans to close Ward 7 before Christmas, warning of the impact on patients, families and NHS staff.
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Durham Indian with award-winning chef who brings 'magic' to creating delicious food
Spice Lounge Durham chef Nur Hussain has been crowned Chef of the Year at the National Curry Awards 2026.
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Two girls, both 15, accused of plotting mass shooting at California high school
The teenagers, who attend separate schools in Riverside County, are suspected of conspiring to carry out an attack at Corona High School on an unspecified future date
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Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
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Royal Mail must improve or face government action, Burnham warns
Andy Burnham said the postal service had been 'unacceptable for far too long' as it has struggled to meet its targets to deliver letters
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Government urged to ‘come clean’ on new alcohol tag scheme
The SCRAM alcohol monitoring bracelet had a 97 per cent success rate with offenders but is being replaced by a new model
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Israeli forces detain and then release US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest
Israeli forces have detained Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join the cast of Sister Act, which will arrive in Sunderland during its UK tour.
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County Durham woman repeatedly stole from Co-op to fund drug addiction
A drug user stole from the same shop to fund her addiction, a court was told.
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The police sergeant was found guilty after having 'risky' public sex
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary has been found guilty of gross misconduct after he had 'risky' public sex with a probationary officer.
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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Millions of mothers still don’t have clean water to give birth. It’s time to act
In my home country of Ethiopia, 45 per cent of healthcare facilities function without a water supply, and 60 per cent have either no or a limited level of sanitation, writes Frehiwot Gebrewold
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Campaigners race to save Durham County Hall mural as demolition deadline nears
Campaigners fighting to save a historic mural from demolition have issued a fresh update, describing the project as being at a "crucial" stage.
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Driver is fatally shot while crossing the George Washington Bridge
Police say a 46-year-old man was fatally shot as he drove over the George Washington Bridge
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car overturns in Stockton
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car overturned on Greens Lane in Hartburn, Stockton.
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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business
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'Broadcasting is changing at breakneck speed': BBC Scotland host defends channel axe
Debate Night presenter Stephen Jardine has defended the closure of the BBC Scotland TV channel citing the 'breakneck speed' of changing viewing habits.
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Jackdaw: Will it cut energy bills and how much gas will it provide?
BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
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Aberfan survivors' emotional memories 60 years on
Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.
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Australian politicians say they are paying thousands for their own security upgrades amid rising threats
Home and office safety a common concern in Australian federal police and Asio safety briefings with politicians following alleged attack on MP Helen Haines
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Home Office lifts deportation order for man, 62, who has lived in UK for 50 years
Department drops efforts to return Tony Hall to Barbados, a country he left at 12 and where he has no living relatives
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Over 500 in South Africa sickened in outbreak linked to poor water quality
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness linked to poor water quality in two cities
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Aberfan disaster: Royal Family pay respects to 'most tragic of days imaginable'
In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
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Toxic chemical leak sparks mass evacuation as mysterious haze blankets Ohio city
Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin
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Country votes to bring back death penalty just six years after abolishing it
Capital punishment will again be used for crimes including terrorism, espionage, and treason
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Scottish Government urged to take stake in offshore wind as profits soar
The Scottish Government has been urged to take a public stake in future offshore projects after Scottish Power's parent company reported profits of more than £2billion
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27 people fall ill after Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters
The bacterial infection can cause bloody diarrhea, a high fever and vomiting to the point people can’t keep liquids down
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Here's what passengers think of John Swinney's plans for the bus network
Bus users in Glasgow have shared their opinions on the Scottish Government's latest public transport plans, as buses could return to public control
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Glee reboot: The US high school musical comedy-drama is to return on Hulu and Disney+
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
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PM finally approves Jackdaw drilling – but energy secretary ‘set to reject Rosebank’
A ruling on Rosebank - which would emit around seven times the carbon of Jackdaw and would produce oil that would mainly be exported - is expected later this year
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Shamed top US-based neurosurgeon jailed for sex assault at city nightclub
A shamed top neurosurgeon who carried out a 'predatory' sex attack on a woman at a nightclub was jailed today for two years.
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One person in hospital after crash that blocked off County Durham crossroads
One person was taken to hospital after a crash at Waldridge Road crossroads, Edmondsley, near Chester-le-Street, this morning (October 21).
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Thousands of students and teachers march through Greek capital to protest high cost of living
Students and teachers in Athens are marching for affordable student housing and more state investment in education
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Glastonbury Festival 2027 coach tickets oversold in admin error
Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
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Macron hits back at Trump's ‘stupid’ comments about French riots
President Donald Trump has used the violence to rally his political supporters, urging Macron to ‘close your borders and take control before it is too late!’
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Travellers at unauthorised North Yorkshire site launch appeal to remain on land
Occupants of the unauthorised traveller site in Hillam plan a Planning Inspectorate appeal as High Court extends injunction on work at the North Yorkshire site.
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Three city tower blocks become firefighter training ground before getting ripped down
Lambton, Londonderry and Lumley Towers will host rescue, evacuation and smoke-filled training exercises before demolition.
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Rapist taxi driver's wife applies for her own taxi licence after controversy
Anne-Marie Brown, wife of convicted Inverness rapist taxi driver David Brown, applies for a taxi operator’s licence as Highland Council considers her case October 27.
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Athens building explosion leaves four injured after suspected backpack blast
The explosion at a building in central Athens occurred on Wednesday
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Nine landmark luxury Scottish hotels put up for sale and early interest revealed
The nine landmark luxury Scottish hotels are up for sale, with the property agent revealing where the early interest has come from
