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Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after battle with lung cancer
Her family paid tribute to ‘the most wonderful mother’
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Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show
Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’
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Stocks mixed as inflation worry weighs on Europe
European markets were hit by a string of strong inflation readings
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As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures
When summer heat feels stifling, most people can cool off with a glass of ice-cold water, turning up the AC or opening a window
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High school students stop applying to Cornell as frat rape-case scandal grows
Prominent college advisers said that students they work with have scrapped plans to apply to Cornell in light of the scandal
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Lola Young: Vaping making it harder to breathe, singer says
The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.
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Crews filming in Scotland told to hire locals as industry booms
While the country’s screen sector is growing, only a fraction of production staff are Scottish themselves
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Meet the husband-and-wife team taking over a York nursery
A husband-and-wife team have taken over a nursery in Dringhouses, York.
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Meet the husband-and-wife team taking over a York nursery
A husband-and-wife team have taken over a nursery in Dringhouses, York.
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Citadel CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University
$1 billion of the donation will go toward CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, with approximately half marked for use by its School of Computer Science
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The View’s Sunny Hostin ignites heated debate over Cornell scandal
Sunny Hostin’s comments divided viewers, with some accusing her of ‘victim blaming,’ while others said she was merely stating the legal facts
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The ‘Cornell 7’ and the problem with how to raise our boys
There are no easy solutions here, writes Holly Baxter, but let's start with why we hold the bar so low for boys — and so impossibly high for girls ?
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What we know about the Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.
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How Putin is sowing chaos in Poland as Ukraine war spreads
Poland accuses Russia of carrying out a coordinated and multi-faceted campaign of sabotage in a bid to deter Ukraine’s backers, writes James C. Reynolds
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AP investigation: Warnings ignored as Venezuela coastal towers faced quake forces they couldn't take
Scientists had warned the government not to build along Venezuela’s coastal strip of La Guaira
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How an outdated NY rape loophole blocked charges in Cornell fraternity case
A woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex
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Reanimated AI Greta Garbo stars again … in a ball-bearing advert
Relatives of Hollywood legend say her doppelganger could now be used for more glamorous roles
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Lead candidate of the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt aiming to become state premier in December, Amazon to hire 13,000 seasonal workers in Germany, Berlin's Philharmonie concert hall due for major upgrade and more news this Wednesday.
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Iranians face soaring prices for medicine as the US blockade and sanctions hit hard
Medication prices are soaring in Iran and some treatments have become hard to find, leaving patients and their families scrambling as a U.S. blockade and stepped-up sanctions squeeze the country’s pharmaceuticals industry
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Takeaways from AP investigation into collapse of housing towers during Venezuela's earthquakes
The collapse of public housing in Venezuela's La Guaira state after two June earthquakes is linked to decisions made in 2010
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Earl Spencer defends Prince Harry’s ‘normal’ decision to return to the UK
Princess Diana’s brother Charles also revealed he had not told Prince William or Harry that he was writing a memoir
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Iran war live: Oil prices rise after Trump says he has offered Iran ‘nothing’
Iran's Revolutionary Guards urge American voters to punish Trump at the ballot box in November midterms
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Powerful drill roars to life to dig Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey
Powerful cutters have whirred to life on a giant drill that will begin boring a new train tunnel under the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to New Jersey
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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military
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Mamdani unveils plan to combat antisemitism in NYC amid concern over Israel criticism
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dedicated a portion of an address at the United Nations last week to assailing Mamdani, accusing him of spreading lies about Israel and calling him ‘the antisemitic mayor of New York’
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New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
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Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent
A woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex
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How executions have risen under Trump despite wave of states abolishing death penalty
Capital punishment carried out 47 times in 2025 and 28 times so far this year, a trend that comes despite 11 states abolishing the practice over the last two decades
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FTSE 100 falls as bond worries offset lower oil
The index ended down 48.17 points, 0.5%, at 10,636.71.
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Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened
Texts, including unnamed male defendant appearing to apologize, reportedly sent days after alleged 2024 assault
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Cuba’s ballerinas find light amid power cuts while remaining nation’s pride
Classical ballet remains a celebrated part of national culture and remains nearly as popular on the island as baseball
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This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include a musician, painter and economist all confronting history
The MacArthur Foundation announced the 20 members of its 2026 fellowship class on Tuesday
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Cornell students blast school’s response as gang-rape scandal rocks campus
Cornell students say they found out about the alleged gang rape at a frat house via email and the campus is planning demonstrations this week after the incident became public knowledge, Justin Rohrlich reports
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Senior Greens figures say new leadership must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’
No excuses for next leader of party, Adam Bandt says, while Bob Brown warns they must also be able to take on Pauline Hanson and One Nation
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Current EU settlement ‘not working’, cabinet minister admits
The PM admitted ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’ in his major speech on Tuesday
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Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism as concerns linger over his criticism of Israel
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has debuted a sweeping plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage lingering concerns from critics who view his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic
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Full cast revealed for Rapunzel Christmas pantomime at Storyhouse Chester
Storyhouse Chester has announced the full cast for its Christmas pantomime, Rapunzel.
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‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night
Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall
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York couple celebrate 70 years of marriage and aiming for UK record
An East Yorkshire couple whose love story has taken them from Skirluagh to Sumatra are celebrating 70 years of marriage today.
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Sadie's secret, Joe's adoption decision and heartbreak: What you missed on Emmerdale
Emmerdale drama sees Sadie risk exposure over Jimmy’s missing money, while Kim battles Joe’s baby adoption plans and Vinny suffers heartbreak.
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AstraZeneca invests £1.5bn into US firm Summit for cancer drug tie-up
The firms will collaborate on Summit’s experimental new medicine as well as researching how it could be combined with Astra’s treatments.
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Task force finds 35% of Cornell women report assault as DA reopens frat rape probe
A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit
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Argentina threatens UK with legal action over Falklands oil exploration
It comes just days after Mr Milei criticised the UN in his speech at the General Assembly for failing to act over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands
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Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with I'm Alive performance under Eiffel Tower
The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.
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CNN’s Jake Tapper grills DA over handling of Cornell gang rape allegations
The Tompkins County District Attorney has reopened the case after facing intense backlash over not pursuing criminal charges in the two years since the incident
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Storms are intensifying as temperatures rise. Which countries are most at risk?
From colour-blindness to women’s clothing, early warning systems must ensure no one is left behind. “Climate change is making storms more intense, dangerous, shifting their paths, and putting more and more people within their reach,”...
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Full cast revealed for Rapunzel Christmas pantomime at Storyhouse Chester
Storyhouse Chester has announced the full cast for its Christmas pantomime, Rapunzel.
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Iran live: Trump denies offering Tehran sanctions relief to rein in nuclear programme
Trump insists US will win its war in Iran ‘very soon’ as mediators hold fresh round of peace talks in New York
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Cuba’s cherished ballet tradition endures through daily blackouts and shortages
Cuba is facing severe challenges, with blackouts and shortages affecting daily life
