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Q&A: What do Germany's tougher language test rules mean for you?
Germany is tightening the requirements for passing one of the main language exams for immigrants from November 1st. What does that mean for people planning to apply for citizenship, permanent residence or an integration course certificate?
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County Durham woman repeatedly stole from Co-op to fund drug addiction
A drug user stole from the same shop to fund her addiction, a court was told.
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The police sergeant was found guilty after having 'risky' public sex
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary has been found guilty of gross misconduct after he had 'risky' public sex with a probationary officer.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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Twisteddoodles on a cat's-eye view of science
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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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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Whitby art gallery secures £11,130 to inspire next generation of artists
AN art gallery in Whitby has secured more than £11,000 in external funding to create a new education programme designed to help young people engage with art and support learning in local schools.
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Millions of mothers still don’t have clean water to give birth. It’s time to act
In my home country of Ethiopia, 45 per cent of healthcare facilities function without a water supply, and 60 per cent have either no or a limited level of sanitation, writes Frehiwot Gebrewold
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Luxury home goes on sale at historic York site for £1.4m
A development of four and five-bedroom houses at Fulford’s Grade II-listed Ousefield House has finished construction and won property awards.
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£736,000 needed to improve York and Scarborough's maternity care
Extra funds are needed to bring maternity care in York and Scarborough into line with new standards.
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Campaigners race to save Durham County Hall mural as demolition deadline nears
Campaigners fighting to save a historic mural from demolition have issued a fresh update, describing the project as being at a "crucial" stage.
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New viaducts could be built for new Bradford Interchange station, says Transport Minister
New viaducts may need to be built in Bradford if the planned new rail station at Bradford Interchange is to be a through station, according to the Secretary of State for Transport.
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Driver is fatally shot while crossing the George Washington Bridge
Police say a 46-year-old man was fatally shot as he drove over the George Washington Bridge
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car overturns in Stockton
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car overturned on Greens Lane in Hartburn, Stockton.
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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business
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'Broadcasting is changing at breakneck speed': BBC Scotland host defends channel axe
Debate Night presenter Stephen Jardine has defended the closure of the BBC Scotland TV channel citing the 'breakneck speed' of changing viewing habits.
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AMD brings official Ryzen overclocking to Linux with AOD driver support — no official app, but third-party options should arrive soon
This is a major milestone for improving the DIY tuning experience on Linux.
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Elon Musk says ASML and other critical semiconductor equipment suppliers will expedite shipments to Terafab — facility targets volume chip production by Q3-Q4, 2028, in 'highly aspirational' timeline
Musk's AI companies aim to achieve 13 GW of AI compute by the end of 2027, using massive 440,000-GPU Nvidia "Vera Rubin" training cluster
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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Jackdaw: Will it cut energy bills and how much gas will it provide?
BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
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Aberfan survivors' emotional memories 60 years on
Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.
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Australian politicians say they are paying thousands for their own security upgrades amid rising threats
Home and office safety a common concern in Australian federal police and Asio safety briefings with politicians following alleged attack on MP Helen Haines
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Home Office lifts deportation order for man, 62, who has lived in UK for 50 years
Department drops efforts to return Tony Hall to Barbados, a country he left at 12 and where he has no living relatives
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DRAM
DRAM reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Over 500 in South Africa sickened in outbreak linked to poor water quality
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness linked to poor water quality in two cities
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Youths seen 'throwing food at passing cars and people' in this town centre
A local resident said youths had been throwing food from a nearby churchyard.
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Gallery: Yorkshire charity ball raises over £280k – with guests including Sir Gareth Southgate
Martin House Children’s Hospice has raised over £280,000 at its annual Glitter Ball, with charity ambassador Sir Gareth Southgate among those in attendance. Hundreds of supporters came together at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate on Friday...
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Aberfan disaster: Royal Family pay respects to 'most tragic of days imaginable'
In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.