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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Cybersecurity alert forces German websites offline, youth alliance calls for nationwide protests, feminist magazine Emma to end print publication after nearly 50 years and more news on Thursday, October 22nd.
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I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went
A portable keyboard and kickstand make Apple’s foldable a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
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Government issues riot warning for Brits travelling to Italy
Government travel bosses are urging British tourists not to take photos of or join protests sweeping northern Italy - as some demonstrations descended into 'violent riots and looting'.
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Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back 'Hicks Rule' amendment
The Hicks family have been campaigning after daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19, were among the 97 Liverpool supporters crushed to death in the Hillsborough disaster.
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years
Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions
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'Our whole world has been shattered' - family name 22-year-old killed in A1 crash
Heartbroken relatives have paid tribute to a 22-year-old woman who died in a crash on the A1.
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The simple way to ward off cognitive decline and keep brain young in old age
Social activities seem particularly effective at keeping mind sharp
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Cat happiness chemically linked to happiness of its owner, new study shows
Landmark study reveals feline happiness levels mirror their owners’, while reducing human anxiety and stress
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Trump orders diplomats to leave Middle East amid fears US could strike Houthis
Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least two people at an airport in Damman on Wednesday
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Building fire in East Yorkshire town - two roads closed
Humberside Police said the level crossing in Mill Lane, and nearby Athelstan Road in Beverley were closed this morning (Thursday, October 22) to all emergency services to deal with an incident.
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Iran says 7 tankers on fire or damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news
Iran's state television has reported that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged overnight after either being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz
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Experts give advice on what you need to buy to prepare for winter weather
A ‘danger to life’ warning has been issued for sea fronts and coastal roads as UK braces for Storm Austen to hit
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Thousands of patients accidentally removed from NHS waiting lists
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) says the electronic system ’was not designed to manage the current volume of referrals’
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John Healey vows to be a chancellor ‘who backs business’ ahead of Budget
Chancellor says he is seeking to rebuild the damaged relationship between Labour and business
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Russia reportedly strikes central Kyiv with cluster-warhead missile
The latest Russian bombardment of Ukraine's capital came just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, underscoring the stark contrast between Washington's renewed diplomatic efforts and Moscow's continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Mass Effect's Amazon series is reportedly continuing after BioWare shutdown, which'll make an uncomfortable gravestone for the studio's work
Here lies BioWare's sci-fi opera, you can tell because we put 'Mass Effect' on the gravestone.
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York-born screen icon reveals she 'never saw final cut' of contentious film
A York-born internationally recognised icon of stage and screen has described the 2019 film adaptation of Cats as a 'waste of goodwill'
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Fears planning changes will leave communities without a say on housing
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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Bradford care home unveils new 27-bed dementia facility
A CARE home has opened a dedicated dementia floor designed to help residents reconnect with the past
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Why 30 women were given free pair of knickers at town centre shop
Around 30 women attended the launch evening, which organisers said was filled with laughter, honest conversations and new friendships.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week
ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.
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First look inside £6 million 80 apartment block with hair salon
Communal facilities include a lounge, activity room, laundry, gardens, guest room, café, and hair salon.
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Student police officer found with indecent images of children two months after joining force
A former student police officer in Yorkshire has admitted possessing indecent images of children.
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How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.
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Children's singer Raffi on his 50-year career, screen time and Ms. Rachel
The beloved children's musician Raffi continues to charm audiences with his timeless songs
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The Independent’s Alex Croft wins young journalist award for foreign reporting
Judges highlight several exceptional pieces of Alex’s reporting on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza among other global issues
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Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire river
A shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.
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Bid to block York Chinese restaurant control change after illegal worker raids
A bid has been mounted to block changes to the running of a York Chinese restaurant stripped of its licence after illegal workers were found during raids.
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of year after AI drive
The banking group said cuts affect about five per cent of all its employees
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Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Storm Austen approaches
Strong winds are expected across southern parts of England and Wales
