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Suspected gunman in National Guard shooting in DC is charged with multiple firearms offenses
A man accused of wounding a Georgia National Guard member in Washington, D.C., who tried to help break up a fight has been charged with multiple gun crimes
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Trump calls media members ‘dummies’ and ‘stupid’ a day after his Oval Office tirade
Trump has continuously berated journalists, particularly women, for asking questions about controversial moves made by his administration
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Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
President claims Russia has been barely involved in Iran war despite evidence to the contrary
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Epstein’s attorney and accountant accused of ‘facilitating and concealing’ his crimes in lawsuit
New Mexico lawsuit claims ‘in exchange for furthering Epstein’s criminal project, his associates received generous salaries’
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Police granted more time to question men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
The two men were re-arrested on Tuesday
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Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.
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‘It couldn’t happen here’ - Aberfan tragedy prompted County Durham pitheap fears
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise
The State Department is ordering some diplomats and the families of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia
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Motorcyclist jailed after filming himself riding at 189mph and goading police
Amin Belechguer was handed a prison sentence at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday
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Tesla's Q3 profit drops as it prepares for possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX
Tesla posted a drop in profit for the latest quarter as it prepares for a possible merger with Elon Musk’s other big business, SpaceX
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Officers cleared over allegations of faking keyboard activity to appear to be working
Three serving Devon & Cornwall Police officers and eight former officers had no case to answer in relation to gross misconduct allegations
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Trump lashed out at The Independent — and readers had strong reactions
Comments flooded social media after President Donald Trump lashed out at The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg in the Oval Office
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Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
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Highlights - Champions League - Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.
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Attention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval
Gas from the Jackdaw field will start flowing within weeks.
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Hillsborough Law clears Lords hurdle despite concerns over emergency services
The Hillsborough law derives its name from the 1989 disaster where 97 Liverpool fans were killed in a crush at the Sheffield stadium
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University staff balloted on strike action over job cuts and union rep dismissal
Union members at a university are being balloted on industrial action over job cuts and for “victimising” a union rep staffer who was dismissed.
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Saudi authorities say 2 killed by falling debris at oil facility following a drone attack in Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry says debris from an intercepted drone has killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the country’s southeast
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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
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Trump's DOJ arrests six people over sham marriages that cost immigrants $40,000
The arrests come as the Trump administration has increased restrictions on both legal and illegal immigration
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Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests
Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learning
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Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
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Police to close road near Edinburgh Airport amid probe into fatal crash
Police are to temporarily close a road near Edinburgh Airport as enquiries continue into a fatal road crash.
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The Latest: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates
The Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to immediately enforce new medical restrictions for transgender people in prison
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Allegheny County Council passes parental leave mandate in 11-4 vote
A Pennsylvania county has passed a groundbreaking policy granting up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
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Baby Reindeer star hailed as 'impressive witness' as neighbour's attacker convicted
A sheriff heaped praise on Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd as she convicted a man of attacking one of the actor's neighbours.
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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.
