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Britain’s rarest bird successfully rears six chicks in secret location
The species was placed on the ‘red list’ of birds most at risk in 2021
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Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
A wildfire that exploded in size in Reno, Nevada, over the weekend has forced authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their neighborhoods
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Trump’s green flag waving at IndyCar race becomes instant viral hit
The gesture triggered mockery from Trump’s critics, celebration by his supporters and a steady stream of memes from everyone in between
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Trump proclaims ‘WE DON’T NEED CANADA’ as he threatens new 50% tariffs on cars
President Donald Trump’s justification for starting the trade war is not based in reality
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Trump claims Republicans would win every state if voter ID law passes
President continues to push the Supreme Court and Congress to fall in line with his plan to implement federal control of the nation’s elections
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Ecstasy and ketamine found buried at UK festival days before opening
Police say anyone who has buried the drugs and would like it back is ‘asked to get in contact with us’
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Trump’s former Border Patrol commander denied entry to North Carolina bakery
Manolo Betancur said he had a “tense conversation” about immigration enforcement in the city with Greg Bovino during the encounter
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Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
More than 300 people have died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, according to government data
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How to make crispy Buffalo chicken tacos with collard slaw and a protein-packed ranch dressing
Cassy Joy Garcia has a recipe for Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos that includes a protein-packed ranch dressing
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Mother’s horror as fox creeps into home and bites baby’s head
Carly Clarkson said the puncture wounds on Josephine’s head ‘looked like a dog had bitten a football’
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Swimming day for Black children in Berlin scrapped after racist threats
The event has triggered a ‘nationwide wave of anti-Black racism and incitement,’ according to local organisers
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Crisis in Gary, Indiana, as residents left without power and water 2 weeks post storm
The area’s electrical provider estimates most of its customers will have their power restored by Tuesday night
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12 arrested after A66 crash which killed two police officers
Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway
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Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash
Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough were killed when a VW Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way on a dual carriageway.
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Arrest after ‘wonderful’ great-grandmother dies following London burglary
Rose Smith, 75, passed away in hospital 24 hours after officers were called to an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park
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Former commissioner Tim Finchem donates $13 million as PGA Tour reshapes its charity strategy
Former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and his wife are donating $13 million to PGA Tour Charities as the tour reshapes its charity strategy amid so much attention on profit and earnings
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US strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing two, Pentagon says
U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs
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Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices
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Burnham commits to Starmer’s EU red lines in blow to rejoin hopes
The prime minister has promised to be ‘bolder’ than his predecessor in taking the UK back to the heart of Europe but Downing Street refused to provide a ‘running commentary’ on discussions
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This tree witnessed one of America’s bloodiest battles. Now it’s fighting to survive
A scarred but majestic live oak at a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina is getting a new lease on life
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The hidden school costs parents are paying more than £15,000 extra for
Sports clubs are costing parents hundreds a year, research shows
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Warning to holidaymakers after major fire at car park
A man has been arrested on suspision of arson over the fire, which happened at Caldryne Business Park in Rowfant
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Shein seeks $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The online retail giant – known for selling extremely cheap clothes – has been planning to float since 2023
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Man who died in Middlesbrough car crash filmed himself joyriding
The government has asked social media platforms to remove content featuring a dangerous driving trend
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Welsh folklore ‘ugly’ house goes on sale for £199,000 – but neighbours aren’t happy
Tŷ Hyll was constructed from boulders weighing up to three tonnes
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Britain’s rarest bird successfully rears six chicks in secret location
The species was placed on the ‘red list’ of birds most at risk in 2021
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Cirque du Soleil acrobat sues circus for $16 million after breaking 11 bones in fall
‘At first, we all thought it was part of the show,’ one spectator said, after the incident in Portland, Oregon
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Two dead and others missing after Tunisian migrant boat travelling to Europe capsized
A boat carrying migrants has capsized off southern Tunisia, leaving at least two people dead
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Police issue warning over viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
The ‘sighting’ videos and images have been shared by a host of accounts on TikTok, Facebook and X, many only created within the past week
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Trump’s frustration with RFK Jr.’s autism hunt helped trigger vaccine order: report
Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove a U.S. executive order this month
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Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'
A scarred but majestic live oak at a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina is getting a new lease on life
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Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region
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Jason Arday memoir to be published as family vows to ‘honour his wishes’
Professor Jason Arday’s memoir is scheduled to be published in the UK later this week
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Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus
A court in Damascus has sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun to life in prison
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Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision for a second year, calling it a 'platform for division'
A Dutch broadcaster said it will again boycott the Eurovision Song Contest, calling it a “platform for division” due to tensions over Israel's involvement
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Man killed in A66 crash was awaiting trial over alleged assault on police officer
Makai Saddington, 18, was accused of assaulting a police officer and causing racially aggravated alarm or distress to another, court records show
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Burnham says Britain will be ‘bolder’ in building closer ties with EU
The comments come ahead of a summit between the UK and EU which is due to take place later this year
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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White House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: report
Nuclear-proof underground facility built in response to 9/11 already in place to safeguard president, officials argue
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Hollywood mega-merger on the brink as California demands Paramount sell off channels
Paramount and California state officials are set to meet on Monday to discuss potential ways to settle the state's antitrust lawsuit
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Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran arrives - but he is running out of cards to play
The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
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Palace gives health update on Norway’s King Harald as 89-year-old remains in hospital
King Harald of Norway's health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace
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Father of three slain children takes psychologist to court over withheld records
The father of three children, allegedly drowned by their mother, is asking a judge to compel a psychologist to produce records from her sessions
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Shark attack survivor says daughter gave her strength to fight for life
Sydney schoolteacher Leah Stewart lost an arm after being attacked by a suspected great white shark in June
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The new powers Andy Burnham wants to hand to local mayors
Mayors to overrule councils to ‘call in’ decisions on large-scale developments
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Thames Water lenders plan board overhaul if rescue bid approved
The London & Valley Water consortium is said to be hoping to secure agreement for its deal this autumn to avoid the supplier being nationalised.
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Bowel cancer patients spared major surgery after ‘life-changing’ trial
Around 80 per cent of patients were spared radical surgery following the trial treatment
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Saleswoman told ‘nobody wants to see a pregnant woman’ wins discrimination tribunal
Jessica Morgan was told 'nobody wants to see a pregnant woman' give a presentation
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Andy Burnham surprises newlyweds with video message after bride’s request
‘I couldn’t let the day go by without sending you both a message,’ the prime minister said
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Republicans turn to Trump for midterm rescue as strategists fear plan could backfire
When the Sept. 9-10 gathering was announced, some GOP strategists dismissed it as an unnecessary distraction weeks before the November midterms
