One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell.

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Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final.

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Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26.

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COP26: Boris Johnson says 'no excuses' for not tackling climate change

Boris Johnson warns world leaders there is a "huge way to go" ahead of the COP26 climate summit.

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Services halted after two trains crash near Salisbury

It is thought about 12 people have been injured and a train driver is believed to be trapped.

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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".

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UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court".

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UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war

The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal.

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Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991.

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Covid in Wales: Wrexham church displays angels to honour deaths

The Festival of Angels showcases decorative handmade angels to remember people who died from Covid.

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Jeff Stelling to leave Soccer Saturday at the end of the season

Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm.

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COP26: Greta Thunberg mobbed as activists gather in Glasgow

Thousands of activists arrive in Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known.

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National Trust members vote to ban trail hunts on its land

The charity will now consider the result of the non-binding vote to stop trail hunts on its land.

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Does the UK have 'bigger fish to fry' in France row?

The prime minister says he does not want to increase hostilities with France over the fishing row.

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Man Utd respond to Liverpool thrashing to sink sorry Spurs

Cristiano Ronaldo's vintage volley helps ease the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United sweep aside Tottenham.

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All Blacks score seven tries in emphatic victory over depleted Wales

New Zealand return to the top of the world rankings with a seven-try demolition of a depleted Wales side.

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शुक्रवार, 29 अक्टूबर 2021

California condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds

Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA.

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Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row

The kingdom is also recalling its envoy from Beirut over "insulting" remarks by a Lebanese minister.

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Fetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking

The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert.

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Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway

The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said.

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Davina McCall hails 'brilliant day for women' as HRT prescription cost cut

Women celebrate the government's decision to cut the cost of HRT prescriptions in England.

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Jeffrey Anderson: Reality TV singer guilty of lewd act in car

Jeffrey Anderson's claim that he had been strumming a miniature guitar was rejected by a jury.

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Biden: We were clumsy over France submarine row

The US president meets his French counterpart in the wake of a diplomatic row over a submarine deal.

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Little Amal: Sheffield crowds welcome 'refugee' puppet

The 11.5ft tall puppet was greeted by thousands in Sheffield as part of her journey from Syria.

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Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed.

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The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.

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Sir Elton John hits number one with lockdown album

The pop legend beats Lana Del Rey and Coldplay to take the top spot with his Lockdown Sessions disc.

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La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano.

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Sussex University free speech row professor quits

Protesters had tried to have Professor Kathleen Stock sacked for her views on gender identity.

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UK summons French ambassador amid post-Brexit fishing rights row

The UK government condemns "unjustified" threats from France after a British trawler was detained.

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Rayner sorry for Conservative 'scum' comments

Labour's deputy leader says she has reflected and will be "more careful" with her words in future.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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बुधवार, 27 अक्टूबर 2021

The Papers: Sunak's spending spree and 'the Bankers' Budget'

Reaction to Rishi Sunak's Budget leads all but one of Thursday's front pages.

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Archaeological digs in new locations at Culloden Battlefield

National Trust for Scotland hopes the excavations will provide new insights into the battle of 1746.

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Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost

The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats.

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Carabao Cup holders Man City knocked out by West Ham

Holders Manchester City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup as West Ham United win 5-3 on penalties in front of an ecstatic sell-out crowd at London Stadium.

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Camilla warns of culture normalising sexual violence

The Duchess of Cornwall calls for change of culture to stop violence and sexual harassment against women.

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Leicester City marks anniversary of helicopter crash

The Foxes chairman and four others were killed in the crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.

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Start-up launches £495,000 hoverbike in Japan

The Tokyo-based company hopes the vehicle will rival the popularity of supercars.

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Rail strike action during COP26 called off after pay deal agreed

The RMT accepts a new pay offer which will provide its ScotRail members with a 2.5% pay rise.

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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

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Man convicted over terror plot to burn down Fife mosque

Sam Imrie was arrested after he posted messages saying he was planning to attack Fife Islamic Centre.

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Budget 2021: A zoo, a park and a pool - who got levelling up cash?

The Treasury reveals which projects will get funding, but critics question if it will make a difference.

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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

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मंगलवार, 26 अक्टूबर 2021

Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

The Food and Drug Administration votes in favour, paving the way for emergency authorisation.

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Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

The Food and Drug Administration votes in favour, paving the way for emergency authorisation.

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Sir David Amess: MP's funeral to take place at Westminster Cathedral

Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preside over the service on 23 November.

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Arsenal beat Leeds to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Calum Chambers scores 23 seconds after coming on to help Arsenal beat Leeds United and reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.

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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.

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Harwich: Search called off after two rescued in North Sea

The Home Office say two Somali nationals are rescued while a search for a third person ends.

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Toone hits hat-trick as England put 10 past Latvia

England maintain their 100% record in qualifying for the Women's World Cup as they put 10 past Latvia in Riga.

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Raducanu fights back to beat Hercog and claim first win as US Open champion

Emma Raducanu fought back at the Transylvania Open to win her first game since becoming the US Open champion.

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सोमवार, 25 अक्टूबर 2021

Sudan coup: Three protesters killed and dozens injured

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.

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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

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Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met Police to apologise to family of murdered sisters

Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick says a better response would have saved "immeasurable pain".

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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

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Insulate Britain: New injunction after rush hour protest

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the court order covers the "entire strategic road network".

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Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.

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Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019.

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रविवार, 24 अक्टूबर 2021

Budget 2021: Extra £5.9bn pledged for NHS backlog in England

Health leaders welcome the money but say it only goes so far and staff shortages need to be fixed.

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James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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Budget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land

The government says the funding will build 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land.

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James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death.

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Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.

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Verstappen holds off charging Hamilton to win United States GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a late challenge from title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the US Grand Prix.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.

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Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.

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‘It won't happen again in a long time, if ever’ – Klopp lauds Liverpool’s ‘special’ victory

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he did not expect their 5-0 win at Old Trafford and called the result "insane".

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Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer

The 42-year-old, who will have surgery to remove a tumour on Monday, says the "outlook is positive".

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Four police officers hurt in Coventry City football disorder

One was taken to hospital after trouble erupted at Coventry City's ground on Saturday.

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Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets at T20 World Cup

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

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Chadwick beats Powell to W Series title in US

Jamie Chadwick secures a second W Series championship with victory over fierce rival Alice Powell in the season finale at Austin.

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शनिवार, 23 अक्टूबर 2021

'My student loan refund took six years'

Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her.

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Kim Leadbeater: Serious conversations needed on safety for MPs

Kim Leadbeater says a "serious conversation" about the safety of people in public life is needed.

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Covid: Rollercoaster fan takes 6,000th ride after pandemic delays

Covid left him waiting to pass the milestone after 25 years of enjoying the wooden rollercoaster.

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'I've learnt to communicate through art'

Matthew Rutherford lost the ability to speak after a car crash but has embraced a new approach.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'minimalism'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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‘I left university and adopted my brother and sister’

When Jemma Bere’s family was in crisis, she made a split-second decision that changed the trajectory of her life.

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What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same?

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Stephen Merchant: How Outlaws creator took comedy to the dark side

His show, which throws seven strangers together, is a far cry from The Office and Lip Sync Battle.

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Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding

The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England.

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A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question

The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved.

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Newspaper headlines: Ministers consider Covid Plan B and 51 MPs report threats

Speculation over tougher Covid restrictions and the upcoming Budget feature on Sunday's front pages.

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Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'

A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain.

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Social care crisis: Woman, 92, waited four months to be discharged

Dementia patient Esme Hanson was left stranded in hospital because of a lack of home care.

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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.

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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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शुक्रवार, 22 अक्टूबर 2021

Covid: 'Fake strays' surge post-lockdown sees more dogs put down

Some lockdown pet owners pretend dogs are genuine strays after trying to sell them, rescuers say.

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'I. Am. So. Sorry': Talking about my miscarriages

The BBC's Tulip Mazumdar has reported on maternal health and the issues women face across the world. Here she reflects on her own experiences of pregnancy and baby loss.

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Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala.

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Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.

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Middle East: Palestinians and Israelis clash over hillside

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank.

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Fisherman's Friend tycoon leaves £41m to hometown Fleetwood

Doreen Lofthouse donates her fortune to a charity that strives to develop her hometown Fleetwood.

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Channel 4 subtitles returning after fire disruption

The broadcaster says live text services will be restored on several platforms and programmes.

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Who gives the Queen medical advice?

The Queen's physician has to maintain privacy for a patient whose life is lived out in public.

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BGT star's widower calls for assisted dying law

Tina Humphrey's husband recalls the "nightmare" of watching her die with cancer in 2017.

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गुरुवार, 21 अक्टूबर 2021

Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says

Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.

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Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.

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US House backs contempt charge for ex-Trump adviser

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.

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Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments

Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.

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US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test

A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human.

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Up to 180,000 health workers killed by Covid globally - WHO

The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination.

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La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples

Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption.

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बुधवार, 20 अक्टूबर 2021

UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth.

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Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles

It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out.

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Leslie Bricusse: 'Lyrical genius' of film dies aged 90

He was the prolific creator of multiple movie hits such as Candyman, Feeling Good and Goldfinger.

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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.

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Terror threat against MPs raised to substantial - Patel

Home Secretary Priti Patel says police will change their plans to "properly" reflect the situation.

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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.

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Rare New England shilling found in Bywell Hall sweet tin

The New England shilling dates from 1652 and was found amongst a forgotten coin collection.

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Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform

The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager.

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Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse

Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.

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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.

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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised.

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Covid-19: Javid says get jab or restrictions likely, and Morocco bans UK flights

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

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Sajid Javid says MPs should set example over wearing masks

The health secretary is asked whether MPs should wear face coverings in the House of Commons chamber.

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मंगलवार, 19 अक्टूबर 2021

Google's Pixel 6 processor brings AI photo features

New AI features such as "magic" photo editing and on-device voice processing come with the new chip.

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Oleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch

Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions.

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Navy report blames crew for devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard

The amphibious USS Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after a fire burned on board for four days.

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Iraq war: Abuse claims against soldiers close with no prosecutions

While some allegations against British troops are credible, others are not, defence secretary says.

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Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus

Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside.

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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.

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Morrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal

British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover.

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Queen declines Oldie of the Year award

At 95, she does not meet the criteria because "you are only as old as you feel", the palace says.

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सोमवार, 18 अक्टूबर 2021

Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating

The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough.

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Boy, 16, charged over Glasgow fatal railway station stabbing

The teenager has been arrested and charged over the death of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday.

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Sir David Amess death: Parliament pays tribute to former colleague

MPs have been remembering Sir David Amess, who was killed in his Essex constituency.

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I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?

Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it?

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Heat pumps: Should I get one and how much will it cost me?

The government wants people to replace gas boilers with heat pumps.

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Dennis Hutchings: Ex-soldier due to stand trial dies with Covid-19

Dennis Hutchings, 80, had been due to stand trial over a fatal shooting during the Troubles.

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Tigray: Ethiopian government admits Mekelle airstrike

Officials had earlier denied the government was behind allegedly deadly attacks in the region.

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Kerala floods: Couple sail to wedding in large cooking pot

Images of the pair travelling to a temple in Kerala state amid flooding are widely shared online.

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Emergency crews attend explosion in Ayr housing estate

Pictures from the scene in Ayrshire suggest at least one house has been destroyed by the blast.

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UK firms will have to disclose climate impact

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will bring in new rules around environmental sustainability reporting.

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Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

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Bill Clinton: Thumbs up as former US president leaves hospital

The former US president is discharged from a Californian hospital accompanied by his wife Hillary.

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Earthshot Prize: William and Kate joined by stars for awards ceremony

The first Earthshot Prize ceremony is being held in London, with five winners set to get £1m each.

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Stansted Airport: Flights missed amid baggage system 'chaos'

Long queues and last-minute dashes put a "downer" on Stansted travellers' long-awaited trips.

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Newcastle 2-3 Tottenham: New era at St James' Park begins with loss

Newcastle's first game since the club's Saudi Arabian-backed takeover ends in a defeat by Tottenham that intensifies the pressure on manager Steve Bruce.

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Bill Clinton: Former US president discharged from hospital

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.

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Brighton bin strike: Deal could end weeks of waste pile-up, union says

Union and council officials reach a provisional agreement after 13 days of industrial action.

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Scotland beat Bangladesh in T20 World Cup opener

Shakib Al Hasan becomes the leading wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals but Scotland successfully defend 140 against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup in Muscat, Oman.

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Great South Run: 16,000 compete in Portsmouth

Eilish McColgan sets a new course record as thousands take on the 10-mile route through Portsmouth.

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Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution

The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.

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Clayton-le-Woods house collapse: Family pays tribute to Carl Whalley

Carl Whalley, who died in Clayton-le-Woods on Friday, was "the centre of our world", his family says.

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Car crashes through wall into Hythe library

Firefighters tunnel through debris to reach the car's occupants after the crash at Hythe Library.

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Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts

The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso.

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शनिवार, 16 अक्टूबर 2021

Breast cancer: 'Both my husband and I survived the disease'

Pat and Mark James both survived breast cancer, and want to warn "macho" men they could get it too.

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Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens

The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.

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Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades.

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Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens

The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers.

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Sir David Amess: MP murder suspect detained under Terrorism Act

The man arrested on suspicion of murdering MP Sir David Amess - Ali Harbi Ali - is further detained under the Terrorism Act.

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Alan Hawkshaw: Grange Hill and Countdown composer dies aged 84

As well as his TV career, Alan Hawkshaw was in the Shadows and toured with the Rolling Stones.

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Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1

The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder.

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Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia.

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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid

Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy.

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Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims

Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital.

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शुक्रवार, 15 अक्टूबर 2021

Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.

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The Papers: MP safety review and terror cops probe death

The killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess, stabbed at his constituency surgery, leads the front pages.

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Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high

Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC.

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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.

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Man dies in Clayton-le-Woods house collapse blast

A man in his fifties died after the house collapsed in Clayton-le-Woods, near Chorley, police say.

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गुरुवार, 14 अक्टूबर 2021

With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

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Father charged after toddler fatally shot mother during Zoom call

Police said the gun had been kept loaded in a children's backpack on the floor of the couple's room.

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Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October

People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says.

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With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

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Stonewall’s influence on BBC and Ofcom revealed

The BBC Nolan Investigates podcast says the charity's work raises questions of impartiality.

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Black History Month: Ian Wright - 'three generations of footballers is mind-blowing'

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor is joined by three generations of professional footballers - Arsenal legend Ian Wright, his son Shaun and grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips.

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In pictures: Queen's visit to officially open Senedd

During the ceremony, the Queen said she commended Wales' spirit during the pandemic.

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Steve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide

Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing.

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Riba Stirling Prize: Kingston University complex named UK's best new building

The prestigious Riba Stirling Prize for architecture is won by a Kingston University London complex.

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बुधवार, 13 अक्टूबर 2021

Henrietta Lacks: 'Mother' of modern medicine honoured

Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cells have led to key medical breakthroughs.

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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

With weeks to go until the UK hosts a global climate summit, is the government on track to meet its own commitments?

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What is climate change? A really simple guide

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

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Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins

The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely.

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Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins

The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely.

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Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack

Police say a man who killed and wounded people in the town of Kongsberg has been detained.

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Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack

Police say a man who killed and wounded people in the town of Kongsberg has been detained.

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Covid: Scientists targeted with abuse during pandemic

Doctors who came into the public eye during Covid received death threats and harassment.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Robert Webb withdraws due to ill health

The comedian and author made the decision to leave the competition because of ill health.

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मंगलवार, 12 अक्टूबर 2021

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: 'Explosive sex' wins top prize

An image of a bursting cloud of eggs and sperm as groupers mate in the Pacific is the judges' pick.

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Elk with a tyre 'necklace' freed

A wildlife officer who helped free an elk with a tyre stuck around its neck for two years speaks to BBC.

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Crown princess could marry a woman, says Dutch PM

A hypothetical same-sex marriage for Princess Amalia would not be a legal problem, says Mark Rutte.

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Gabby Petito: US blogger was strangled to death - coroner

The 22-year-old had been on a road trip across the US with her fiancé, who remains at large.

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German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave

A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin.

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Battersea: One injured in London flats blaze

About 50 firefighters are currently involved in tackling the blaze at a block of flats in Battersea.

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England v Hungary: Crowd trouble early on in Wembley qualifier

Hungary fans fight with police in the opening minutes of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley.

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Afghanistan crisis: G20 leaders pledge to avert economic catastrophe

The Taliban takeover has caused a massive shock to an economy that was just about surviving.

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Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock given United Nations role

The former minister will become a special representative for a United Nations body in Africa.

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सोमवार, 11 अक्टूबर 2021

Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist

Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history.

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Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist

Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: John Atkinson badly let down, family says

John Atkinson's family say "precious time was allowed to ebb away" after the Manchester Arena bomb.

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Thailand to re-open for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November

Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine.

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Tiepolo drawing found in Weston Hall attic to be auctioned

The work by an Italian painter was gathering dust until its discovery in a house clearance.

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What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?

Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US.

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Arrests over 'lookalike' fraudulent passports

Ten people are detained in London and Kent after an international investigation into false documents.

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UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks

UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia.

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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy

Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc.

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The Papers: 'Gas price clash', and NHS staff face waiting list 'abuse'

The energy crisis facing the UK continues to feature prominently on the front pages.

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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy

Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc.

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Wales NHS Covid passes set to become compulsory

Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required.

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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.

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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs

The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen.

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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.

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Eggborough Power Station's remaining towers demolished

The 300ft (90m) high structures in Eggborough were demolished as part of redevelopment plans.

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Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost

The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol.

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