UK
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'No warnings and no second chances' as police get new powers to seize off-road bikes
Durham PCC Joy Allen welcomes new powers allowing police to seize cars, e-scooters, off-road bikes and motorcycles used for anti-social driving.
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French supermarket chain suffers €1.6 billion hit after riots and looting
Carrefour said the direct cost would be in the tens of millions of euros after theft, damage and extra security hires
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Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
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Why a police helicopter was spotted hovering over Darlington last night
A police helicopter was seen hovering over Darlington last night (October 20), with emergency services now confirming details of the incident.
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Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' for old account
The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.
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Giant tunnel proposed to tackle Windermere sewage discharges
United Utilities, Environment Agency and local campaigners say 12-mile tunnel could take sewage away from England’s largest lake
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Macron blasts ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’ commentary on protests from other leaders – Europe live
Macron says he is frustrated by the ‘visible manipulation of information’ about the events in France
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What factors helped lift inflation in September – and where did prices fall?
The cost of filling up with petrol last month was up 26.5% year on year, compared with an annual rise of 20.2% in August.
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The simple sleep test that can predict heart disease risk years in advance
Test can predict heart disease by assessing just one night of sleep
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Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists
Andy Burnham said the scheme will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep British homes warm this winter.
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White House aides fear Trump ‘rampage’ if Dems victorious in midterms: report
West Wing embroiled in ‘toxic mix of jockeying for power and preemptive finger-pointing’ ahead of widely anticipated election defeat, administration insiders claim
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Mark Allen: Former world number one says he spent time in mental health clinic before snooker return
Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.
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Killer Billy Dunlop to make bid for freedom as fourth parole hearing starts today
“Evil” killer Billy Dunlop will today plead for his release from prison as his fourth parole hearing gets underway in London.
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MPs urge wildfire reforms after record incidents - including North York Moors blaze
MPs are calling for disposable barbecue restrictions, new firefighting aircraft and Australian-style public awareness campaigns after two record-breaking wildfire years across the UK.
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North Yorkshire farmer wins national award for regenerative farming transformation
North Yorkshire farmer James Johnson wins Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for transforming Mallard Grange Farm through regenerative farming.
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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and pledge to improve cooperation and communication
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Tumble dryer warning for 1.6 million machines after blaze killed two
The specific type of tumble dryer may ‘burn almost completely’ if a fire starts, making it hard for experts to find a fault
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Masked boy guilty of trying to murder schoolgirl in Norfolk
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
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Scotland's energy minister calls for Jackdaw profits to fund renewables
Stephen Gethins said cash should be saved in a fund for the future
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Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand
Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active
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Sam Fender reveals date for huge Murrayfield stadium show on 'biggest ever' tour
Sam Fender will play Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer as part of what has been billed as his biggest headline tour to date.
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In The Room
France is reeling after a weekend of unrest that escalated dramatically. Hundreds of thousands marched peacefully, but elsewhere shops were looted, cars burned, police attacked and public buildings set alight. What began with schoolchildren furious about missing teachers, crumbling classrooms and a system they believe is failing them quickly became something much bigger. People of all ages joined demonstrations driven by anger over the cost of living, deteriorating public services and a future that feels increasingly out of reach. With France approaching a presidential election, the unrest exposes a deeper political crisis. But this is not just a French story. Across Europe, established parties are struggling to retain the confidence of increasingly disillusioned electorates. And Britain has experienced its own moments when public anger has spilled into violence. Helen MacNamara, who was inside government during the 2011 riots and has attended countless COBR meetings, examines what happens when governments begin to lose control of the streets, and what France's crisis might tell us about the pressures building closer to home. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Paris St-Germain: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL
Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
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Soft-spoken David Pocock has big ambitions – but first he wants politicians to ‘double down’ on kindness
Independent senator’s goals ‘much bigger’ than prime ministership, he reveals in first speech to National Press Club
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Scotland cannot track surrogate pregnancies or outcomes for mothers and babies
Public Health Scotland cannot identify surrogate pregnancies in national maternity data, leaving officials unable to track numbers or analyse outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Pope Leo's alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame's men's and women's teams are set to play a doubleheader in Rome on November 1, marking the start of the college basketball season
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Reader Q&A: What’s next for France after a weekend of riots? Ask our Europe columnists
At 3pm BST/ 4pm CEST Friday 23 Oct, Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst will be live taking questions from our readers about the riots and protests in France. Send your questions by email now to conversations@theguardian.com, or join the discussion on Friday
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Trump floats cash payments amid backlash over AI data centers
Writing on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump said developers could win over skeptical residents by sharing the facilities' financial benefits
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The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists
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Royal Marine, 24, dodges ban after sexist outburst
Marine Ewan Baxter also told a female officer that he was ‘not listening to her’ because of her gender
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'Gun' fired in Ayrshire town as specialist police deployed to estate
A gun was fired at a house in Ayrshire, with specialist officers deployed to investigate
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Bristol UWE student who murdered housemate jailed for life
Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
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Animal rights group Peta asks Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
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Government borrowing rises above forecasts to £24.5bn ahead of Budget
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing rose by £1.8 billion to £24.5 billion for September.
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Nick Nairn backs campaign against 'pretty impenetrable' rates system
Nick Nairn has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, saying Scotland's business rates system unfairly penalises hospitality trade
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Takeaways from AP’s report on the taxpayer-funded growth of classical Christian schools
Conservatives are expanding classical Christian schools using taxpayer-funded scholarships
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Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Sandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
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Why family-run Consett chippy remains favourite with fish and chip fans 18 years on
Family-run Blackhill Fish & Chips has served Consett for 18 years, winning loyal customers with traditional fish and chips and glowing reviews.
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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Sex offender back behind bars after exposing himself to railway station commuters
A convicted sex offender is heading straight back to prison after exposing himself to commuters at Newcastle Central station.
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Police drop case against church magazine editor who picked up dead deer off A66
Police have dropped a case against a church magazine editor who picked up a dead deer off the A66 in a bid to take it home and eat it.
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'Made in Scotland': French film festival to launch 34th edition in Edinburgh
French Film Festival UK is set to bring francophone cinema to more than 40 venues across the nation, including the Filmhouse Cinema and the Institut Français d'Écosse
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‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office as Storm Austen hits UK
Strong winds are expected to spread across southern parts of England and Wales
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Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.
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The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds
Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027
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Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent
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Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court
Audio of a voicemail Tommy Robinson left on a Daily Mail journalist’s phone has been played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court. The 43-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for allegedly harassing journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young, causing them fear of violence, in August 2024 after they worked on a story about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus. The voicemail, released by the Metropolitan Police and played in court on Tuesday (20 October), was left on Ted Verity’s phone. It said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking,” adding: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.” Mr Yaxley-Lennon entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.
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Ramaswamy campaign admits it made shocking attack ad
Amy Acton’s estranged mother appears on GOP attack ad accusing her of lying about her childhood as a survivor of sexual abuse
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Pompeii mansion to be restored after £1.1m donation from private sponsor
German entrepreneur Frank Hoefer was inspired after reading the 2023 book, Pompeii: The Enchanted City
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Pope Leo addresses crowds at St. Peter's Square after cancer surgery
Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery eight days ago
