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UK remembers moment a Welsh village lost a generation of children
Survivors shared their memories with the royal party, six decades after an official verdict, a raid on donations and a fight over the tips that followed. #EuropeNews
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South Korea tests Cheongwang laser air defense weapon
South Korea unveils 50kW Cheongwang armored laser vehicle — Hanwha expands global export push for mobile beam weapons designed to crush drone swarms
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“The ultimate destination for Pokémon fans”: The first permanent Pokémon store outside Asia is coming — and I'm already praying for my bank account
Pikachu and co are coming to the capital
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'Great news for Aberdeen': Donald Trump applauds approval of Jackdaw gas field
Allowing new gas drilling in the North Sea is “great news for the wealth and prosperity of the United Kingdom, and the wonderful region of Aberdeen”, Donald Trump has said.
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Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’
The US president has urged ministers to ‘go full blast’, while calling on them to ‘take down the costly and ridiculous windmills’.
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Britain would be welcomed back to the EU – with strings attached, says Barnier
‘Brexit was a lose-lose game, and I would like us to somehow build a win-win game,’ said Michel Barnier
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UK fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting branded Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region." #EuropeNews
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Burnham and Sultan of Oman set to sign new investment agreement at Downing Street
Burnham believes the relationship between Britain and Oman is ‘a friendship which generates real benefits’
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Kallas accuses US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms'
"American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions.
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Video. King Charles welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham for state visit to UK
Video. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, have welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor at the start of a three-day state visit.
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Two Motherwell firms set to close with over 200 jobs at risk
More than 200 jobs are at risk after two Motherwell-based firms announced plans to move their production from Scotland.
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'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea
Labour MP Torcuil Crichton has called for a state-backed, Notre-Dame-style rescue of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, but the UK Government says it cannot promise new money for the £265m restoration.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Why seven-time world champion faces a battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
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John Swinney hails ‘golden opportunity’ for Scottish businesses in India
John Swinney hails India as a “golden opportunity” for Scottish food and drink as his trade mission promotes salmon exports, tourism and investment.
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Russia to be invited to G20 finance summit in Edinburgh despite European tensions
Last week, the UK Government announced that finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s leading economies will gather in Scotland’s capital.
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Trump’s science cuts fuel exodus of America’s brightest minds
Many American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom
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No 10 hits back after Trump’s war secretary diminishes UK’s role in Afghanistan
Pete Hegseth suggested that ‘maybe five’ other countries contributed to the war
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SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’
John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UK
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No Ukraine aid and EU budget cuts: What does Le Pen mean for the EU?
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications. #EuropeNews
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Burnham makes 'deeper devolution' vow and sets out view on independence referendum
Andy Burnham made a "deeper devolution" pitch to John Swinney in Motherwell, offering DWP and employment powers to Scotland — but his refusal to explicitly rule out a second independence referendum was described as "a significant moment" by Stephen Flynn.
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Brit mum jailed for Thai cannabis smuggle after posting on Facebook about 'cut grass'
Comes amid huge increase in people being caught smuggling drugs into the UK
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More than a million chickens could be raised annually at Yorkshire farm under plans
Park Farm Poultry Limited, which operates Park Farm in Bull Lane, Harswell, is seeking permission from East Rising of Yorkshire Council to add two new poultry houses and additional infrastructure on agricultural land.
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More than a million chickens could be raised annually at Yorkshire farm under plans
Park Farm Poultry Limited, which operates Park Farm in Bull Lane, Harswell, is seeking permission from East Rising of Yorkshire Council to add two new poultry houses and additional infrastructure on agricultural land.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules, Merz says EU will need to increase funding for Ukraine, house martin named Germany’s Bird of the Year for 2027 and more news on Friday, October 16th.
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Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'
Andy Burnham is set to offer John Swinney a deal to empower Scotland’s regions, shifting power from Westminster and Holyrood to boost jobs and growth.
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Andy Burnham ‘apologises’ for comments about Ann Widdecombe’s murder at PMQs
The prime minister was accused of a ‘breach of the presumption of innocence’
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Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Santiago Caputo cites election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as MP and calls UK a threat to the west in post shared by Argentina’s president
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Acer Swift Spin 14 AI is one of the best laptops I've used for years - just a shame about the price
The Acer Swift Spin 14 AI is a good looking laptop with a surprising amount of power and battery life. It’s also got AI, a 360-degree hinge, and a price tag to match.
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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Ex-leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has been on Thursday to 15 years in prison for the rape and sex abuse of two girls decades ago
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Edinburgh firm turns to Singapore to help tackle housing emergency
An Edinburgh-based investment and development company has formed a new alliance in South-east Asia to help tackle Scotland’s housing emergency.
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Meloni says Trump’s 'risky' Russian diesel deal legitimises Moscow
Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back. #EuropeNews
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Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs
Mr Burnham referred in the House of Commons to the “individual responsible for the murder”, despite the legal process still being in its early stages
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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Squarespace and Titan team up to offer $3/month professional email
You can now access a professional email for as little as $3 a month
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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
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Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
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Tories urge Burnham to apologise over comments about Ann Widdecombe murder case
Andy Burnham should apologise for saying an “individual” was “responsible for the murder” of Ann Widdecombe, shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said, adding the Prime Minister’s remark was a “breach of the presumption of innocence”.
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Germany’s sugar tax passed by cabinet after last-minute agreement
Soft drinks with high sugar content could be more expensive in Germany from mid-2027 under a new tax that was approved by federal leaders on Wednesday.
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Rare video of royal baby shared by Princess Eugenie
Eugenie lovingly praises her husband in her latest post on Instagram
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Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on 'high-tech plaster' that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
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How to watch UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2026: live stream for *FREE*
Action switches indoors to the boards of the velodrome in Shanghai
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"Global health is a team sport": World Health Summit in Berlin
In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role.
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Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Reform donor Ben Delo sued for £20m
Former investor alleges BitMEX sold products in UK despite not being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority
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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
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British troops training to ‘recapture Falklands’ amid rising Argentinian hostility
Relations between the UK and Argentina have continued to sour
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Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong
In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website traffic.
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Figures Show Suicide Rates in North Yorkshire Above England Average
Suicide rates in North Yorkshire were above the England average in figures covering 2021 to 2023, highlighting the importance of suicide prevention and
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Scottish-founded fintech firm wins King's Award after lending £32m in Scotland
Fintech firm Salad has received a King's Award for Enterprise after lending more than £32m to customers in Scotland and supporting 200,000 people across the UK.
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Princess Eugenie shares rare video of baby daughter
Eugenie lovingly praises her husband in her latest post on Instagram
