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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Democrat candidate for Indiana county council goes on wild rant on local TV
A Democrat city council candidate has gone viral after a wild interview with a local TV station in Indiana. Jaime West, who is standing for Fayette County Council, spoke to Connersville News Examiner managing editor Amy Graham-McCarthy on October 9 for LocalTV3. Things took a bizarre turn when West was asked what potentially unpopular move she would implement. This prompted a tirade which included claims that the sheriff’s nephew had threatened to “blow my head off.” When asked to give her closing words, West replied “We have guns too!”
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Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes
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Amputee, 71, told he 'might run Olympic marathons' in blue badge row with council
Nigel Ward lost his leg three years ago while on a cruise
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Sally Rooney’s publisher withdraws her books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action
Irish writer Sally Rooney says her books can no longer be sold in the U.K. because of her support for Palestine Action, which the British government has banned as a terrorist organization
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Smoking may affect fertility in both men and women, new study finds
Scientists said the study could help us understand the links between smoking and infertility
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British soldier jailed for terror-linked offences after making explosives
Mark Broadhurst was arrested back in September 2024 and has now been handed a jail sentence
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Trump’s Reflecting Pool liner failed in a whopping 85 places, inspection finds
‘Failure analysis’ finds the president’s ‘American flag blue’ sealant was compromised by poor construction and a rushed job
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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of disrespecting Trump with renewed strikes on Ukraine
US-Ukrainian relations continue to deteriorate as Trump offers a lifeline to the Russian economy
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle over livestream featuring giant talking pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal with an online gambling brand, a court has heard
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Royal Mail on ‘brink of collapse’ as 400 staff quitting each week, union warns
The Communication Workers Union says the rollout out of a new delivery system is a ‘major factor’ in workers leaving
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Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses
The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.
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Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?
Communities in Michigan are investing heavily in river restoration projects, hoping for environmental and economic benefits
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Mexico orders tech giants to protect kids and teens from harmful online content
Sheinbaum added that if technology companies fail to abide by the mandate, her administration will support legislation to levy punishments against non-compliant platforms
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These are the common infections that can cause cancer - and how to protect yourself
Just getting a tattoo or sharing food can leave people at risk
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Americans with disabilities worry about proposed changes to major national health survey
The federal government plans to dramatically shrink the size of its National Health Interview Survey, sparking concerns about underestimating disability rates
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Beloved husky found hanged as owner says ‘He was like my son’
Investigators are appealing for the public's help as they interview potential witnesses and pursue leads in the disturbing case
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Father and son, 15, in critical condition after 'unprovoked' home attack identified
Leicestershire Police say the attack appears to have been ‘completely unprovoked’
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GoDaddy vs Hostinger: A tech expert compares the web hosting services
From affordability to features, our web-hosting expert has put the two services head to head
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Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections
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FTSE 100 closes higher despite hot US inflation
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended up 74.53 points, 0.7%, at 10,724.86.
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The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years
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New report of alleged sexual assault at University of Chicago after Cornell 7 case
Woman was ‘not fully conscious’ when friends burst in to find her partially undressed in bathroom with alleged perpetrator, according to report
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'Dearly loved' teen died after being accidentally shot by drunk friend at house party
Connor Bell suffered an ‘unsurvivable’ brain injury
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UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial
A British prosecutor has accused Russell Brand of being a “ruthless” sexual predator who assaulted six women over the course of a decade
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UK economy predicted to decline ahead of Budget
It comes after the UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, amid a boost from AI investment.
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North Carolina cops competed to see who could pull over most Black drivers: attorney
‘A badge should NEVER be a license for discrimination,’ the attorney wrote on social media
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London Mayor’s office resolves £50m contract dispute with US AI giant Palantir
Sadiq Khan in May blocked a deal commissioning US tech giant Palantir to supply the Metropolitan Police with AI technology to automate analysis in criminal investigations
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Lawyer argues blowing up Russia’s pipeline may not have been a crime
A former Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany over what has been described as one of the ‘biggest sabotage operations of modern times’
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Clashes erupt in Albania as protesting students join anti-government movement
Police have clashed with student demonstrators for a second day in Albania’s capital Tirana, firing water cannons at protesters
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Man guilty after attack left victim unable to undergo life-saving cancer treatment
William Ffrench, known as Owen, sustained a catastrophic brain injury and never regained consciousness following the June 2024 assault
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Andy Burnham rules out deal with Green Party
The prime minister branded the recent motion passed by the Green Party conference that ‘Zionism is racism’ as antisemitic
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University staff to strike in dispute over job cuts and compulsory redundancies
The staff will walk out at Glasgow Caledonian University on Thursday.
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London's oldest restaurant Rules donated to Europe's biggest conservation charity
The building that houses London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe’s biggest conservation charity
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All the allegations against Russell Brand from day one of trial
Southwark Crown Court heard in detail on Wednesday about the alleged incidents, which are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2009 as his showbiz career was flourishing
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Vatican issues update on Pope Leo's condition after cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed
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Indonesia’s top Muslim council opposes upcoming Andrea Bocelli concerts over Israel ties
Indonesia’s top Muslim clerical body has opposed upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli at Borobudur Temple and Jakarta
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King Charles to write to Pope Leo after the pontiff’s lung cancer diagnosis
Currently undergoing treatment for cancer himself, Charles will privately write to the Pope
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Grammar school headteacher 'dragged under car to his death'
Michael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a car
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Trump slammed over AI clip of himself wrestling Yorkshire tiger that killed a man
The US president accompanied the short clip with the signed message: ‘Don’t ever mess with nature’
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Kamala Harris fuels 2028 White House speculation with campaign blitz
Kamala Harris is building out her final fall campaign blitz on behalf of other Democrats
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Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found
The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing
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Raising gaming machine tax could put 3,800 casino jobs at risk, report warns
The Government is reportedly considering an increase in the rate of machine games duty, which typically stands at 20% on profits.
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UK poll tracker: Labour holds lead in close race – but Tories gain ground
Labour only just holds the lead in the voting intention polls with 24 per cent
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New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The dinosaur is a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger.
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Households to see water bills cut as regulator fines failing suppliers
Ofwat stressed that changes to bills are ‘affected by a range of factors and the effect will vary by company and customer type’
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William Chapman: Family pay tribute to man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Mr Chapman had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’, his family added in a statement
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Family who spent £12k taking son to London for hospital appointments call for change
Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
