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Trump accuses Democrats of ‘scam’ in Senate race with two Dan Sullivans
President Trump says that the second Dan Sullivan entering the race is connected to the Democratic Party, despite him registering as a Republican
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The struggle to identify ‘vulture funds’ blamed for Spain’s housing crisis
Spain’s prime minister has passed housing laws he says will stand up to speculating ‘vulture funds’
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Darlington cheese and wine shop thriving more than 25 years after opening
A long-standing cheese and wine shop is still drawing crowds after more than 25 years in business.
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North East cathedral awarded £305k for urgent repairs and accessibility improvements
Newcastle Cathedral in the North East awarded £305,463 by Historic England for urgent roof and floor repairs, lift replacement and accessibility improvements.
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How Middleton’s revival could be grist to the mill for Britain’s struggling towns
Turnaround initiated by Andy Burnham and led by Steve Coogan could provide blueprint for other neglected areas
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Netanyahu’s far-right coalition to lose majority in Israeli elections, poll suggests
Exclusive: A poll of 4,000 Israelis shows that it is unlikely that Netanyahu’s bloc will hold on to power when the country votes next week
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Wensleydale Railway to host Halloween event with train rides and games
Wensleydale Railway hosts a Halloween family event on October 31, with train rides, games and children’s activities from Bedale to Scruton Station.
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What is Shamonda virus? Symptoms and origin as first human case confirmed in France
The virus only appeared in Europe for the first time this summer, including on cattle farms
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Tributes to North Yorkshire's 'force of nature', 88, who who championed Croatia
A much-loved North Yorkshire woman who dedicated decades of her life to preserving Croatia’s cultural heritage has been remembered as a “force of nature” who left a mark on everyone around her.
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All 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains now in service after £362m project
All 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have now entered customer service, marking the final phase of the £362 million project.
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Heated debate over revealing asylum housing locations to County Durham councillors
Durham County Council’s leader will ask the Government to tell all its councillors where migrant housing is located, despite ‘safeguarding’ concerns.
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Moment man rescued from sinking car by Australian TV reporter
Journalist Will Murray describes how he and a bystander saved an SUV driver from his vehicle.
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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd captain branded 'disgrace' - what now?
Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's humbling by Como have got fans and pundits talking - but what now for the captain?
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Letters detailing Lord Nelson’s scandalous affair could fetch £6m at auction
The collection is made up of 415 letters, documents and manuscripts relating to the officer
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Sexual violence support expanded for young people in Durham and Darlington
RSACC will continue County Durham and Darlington’s ISVA sexual violence service under a new contract, expanding support for children and young people.
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Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".
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easyJet to pay for babies’ first passports for families flying from Edinburgh
Families flying from Edinburgh Airport will be able to get their babies' first passport for free thanks to easyJet.
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Mark Carney lands in Turkey to forge a new partnership as Canada looks beyond the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Turkey for a two-day visit to forge a new partnership
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What to know so far as six women testify in Russell Brand rape and assault trial
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial
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Second storm to hit UK this weekend as Storm Boelo forecast to bring wind and rain
Gusts up to 80mph set to lash coastal areas across the UK over the weekend
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Georgia woman trying to stop roommate’s suicide attempt is fatally shot
Investigators say the suspect attempted to point a handgun at herself during an argument
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Man fined after 700 frozen and taxidermied animals found on Victorian property
Antiques store owner, 74, pleads guilty to 13 charges after regulator uncovers hundreds of animals at his home and shop
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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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Tiny Caribbean island of Nevis to restore Alexander Hamilton museum with US funds
The island of Nevis has received a financial boost in honor of one of its most famous sons, Alexander Hamilton, who went on to become a founding father of the United States and America’s first treasury secretary
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North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions
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Canada can’t find senior officers to work with US and NORAD after Trump’s threats
Canadian officers fear US assignments could stall their careers, restrict their security access and meet resistance from families concerned about anti-Canadian sentiment
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Trump moans Lindsey Graham respected his sister more than him while stumping for her
Trump’s rally in South Carolina was something of a free-for-all, even with a fight, as protesters kept interrupting the president
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How an Orthodox Jewish scholar found an unexpected home among the Amish
When Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, an Orthodox Jew who lives in Jerusalem, first arrived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 2011 to research Amish communities, she had only visited the U.S. once and could barely speak English
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UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee says
A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
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Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI
Author withdrawn from France’s Prix Goncourt last month has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence to write novel
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‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
President was reportedly heckled at least nine times during campaign event for Darline Graham
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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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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Man charged after allegedly making threats at Hannah Beazley’s electorate office while armed with nunchucks
Perth man charged with ‘being armed in a way that may cause fear’ – days after Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with 4WD outside her Victorian office
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Paweł Pawlikowski, master of the 90-minute movie, returns with 'Fatherland'
Storytelling economy can be in short supply at the movies
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Fraternity suspended at University of Arizona after female student reported assault by 2 men
The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity's activities after a female student alleged two men sexually assaulted her at fraternity's house in August
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Closing arguments set in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
Closing arguments are expected Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago
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South Korea: Famed shark Bukangi returns to canal after failed rescue
Authorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal.
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One Tech Tip: As Apple's Duo phone is released, here are dos and don'ts for folding phones
Apple's first folding phone hits stores on Friday, offering iPhone fans a flexible display
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Hail the size of golf balls pummel parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West
The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings across parts of Arizona on Wednesday, including severe thunderstorm warnings that brought large hail the size of golf balls
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Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next 'Mass Effect' canceled amid broader layoffs at EA
Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades
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Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park's drivers fear for their livelihoods
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished soon from New York City, winding down a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists
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Coastal construction projects threaten the mangrove forest that protects Vietnam's biggest city
Construction projects are putting at risk a mangrove forest that stands between Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and rising seas
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Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Reports emerge of similar withdrawals in UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain amid concerns about a return to conflict with Iran after US midterm elections
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Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits
Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.
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Major airline company launches new scheme to cover the cost of baby's first passports
easyJet holidays is offering to cover the £66.50 cost of a baby's first UK passport for families booking a holiday, with the promotion running until November 26.
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Ukraine war live: Missiles hit Kyiv as Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to resume talks
At least six people have been left injured in the ballistic missile attack
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
The warning to US officials comes as at least three people die in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
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The Newspapers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs'
Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones.