North America
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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Gales and heavy rain forecast for UK as Met Office wind warning issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.
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Uplift 4-leg standing desk review: Possibly the only desk you'll ever need
The Uplift 4-leg standing desk is elegant, well-built, customizable, and it's exactly what nearly everybody who is looking for a standing desk actually needs.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Apple Home is getting a new doorbell, cameras, and smart lock — but Apple isn’t making them
It's partnering with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before midterms
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.
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Stocks up ahead of US earnings data but oil prices stays high
The FTSE 100 index ended up 104.23 points, 1.0%, at 10,656.28.
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The Monte Verde controversy is back: who first lived in the Americas?
The Monte Verde sites in Chile have been the source of arguments among archaeologists for decades. Columnist Michael Marshall finds the row is heating up again – and could change our understanding of the first peoples in the Americas
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Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure
The London-based firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said its net fees were down 3% for the quarter ending September 30.
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Women's football: Billion-dollar boom is leaving players behind - Fifpro raises concerns
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
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Powering the AI revolution: Inside the grid, thermal, and interconnect challenges limiting data center growth
The next-gen silicon revolution has met various infrastructure bottlenecks
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UK travel company to close after 15 years as it collapses into liquidation
UK travel company Global Travel Partners is set to close after 15 years, having entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL).
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How to watch Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Live stream F1 sprint weekend from anywhere
Verstappen on pole for the first-ever Sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit
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Does each new covid-19 variant pose a significant threat?
Most covid-19 cases are caused by a particular type of variant, but do we need to worry every time a new one emerges?
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US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’
The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools
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Experts name when and how Northern Lights could be visible from UK this weekend
An increase in solar activity has increased the chances of seeing the northern lights in the UK this weekend
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Band behind iconic Grammy winning album to open tour in York
A band who supported one of the UK's most iconic singers on a Grammy winning album are set to kick off a nationwide tour in York later this month.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs
SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’.
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Band behind iconic Grammy winning album to open tour in York
A band who supported one of the UK's most iconic singers on a Grammy winning album are set to kick off a nationwide tour in York later this month.
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The towns and cities around the world officially linked to County Durham
County Durham could soon add a town in Italy and a community in France to its growing network of international partnerships.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada
Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play after three Canadian provinces decied to stay on daylight saving time
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eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
Is this eSIM worth it? I had to find out
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Could .chatgpt and .claude be the next generation of web domains?
As promised, ICANN just shared with us some of the finder details of its applicants, and unsurprisingly, AI is a big theme.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Ultimate Performance: The global benchmark in personal training
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A rocky 'wonderland' in Arizona is poised to be the next US national park
An area of distinctive rock spires in southeastern Arizona is poised to become the nation’s newest national park
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What is medetomidine? The animal tranquiliser found in UK street drugs
Medetomidine has been found in a fifth of heroin samples in Scotland, and there is no proven antidote if someone overdoses
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Interpol crackdown on illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking leads to 233 arrests
Interpol has announced a major crackdown on environmental crime in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to 233 arrests
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Iran war weighing on long-haul travel demand, says Hostelworld
Shares in the company dropped by around 7.3% on Wednesday morning as a result, striking their lowest level for almost four years.
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Trump-backed Ken Paxton reportedly blames Iran war and high gas prices for midterms struggles as president heads to Texas – live
Leaked audio shows state’s attorney general tell fundraiser affordability is his campaign’s biggest problem; Trump due to speak in Texas on Wednesday
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high
Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.
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Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide
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Harrogate pop stars turned media business owners talk about new project 3,000 ft in a hot air balloon
Two best friends from a Harrogate village have talked about their journey from pop stars to global media business owners and why their latest project involved suspending an artist 3,000 ft in the air beneath a hot air balloon.
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What is the XFG Covid variant? UK hospitalisations up more than 400% in a month
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Serbia ties overseas voting to local time, a move likely to spark backlash ahead of a key election
Serbia's election commission has tied overseas voting hours to local time, affecting the Serbian diaspora's ability to vote in the upcoming election later this month
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Experts give update on whether polar vortex could hit the UK this autumn
Experts said the El Niño will continue to have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for global weather
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Quebec separatists promise independence vote after local election win
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to work with the incoming separatist government in Quebec to address the needs and issues of the province, including resisting a hostile US administration, creating jobs and building housing.
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Rubio begins three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, which is wary of Trump’s Arctic intentions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of NATO allies with a stop in Iceland
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Dangerous animal tranquiliser with no human antidote found in UK street drugs
Medetomidine can significantly increase the risk of overdose
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What disasters will El Niño bring over the next year?
From wildfires to landslides to coral bleaching, past trends suggest what extreme weather the record El Niño will bring – but the world isn’t prepared