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October 6, 2025
British parts discovered in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine
Four people, including a 15-year-old, died and six more were injured in Sunday’s combined drone and missile strike
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October 6, 2025
Paramount acquires The Free Press and names Bari Weiss CBS News’ editor-in-chief
Bari Weiss is now the top editor of CBS News.
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October 6, 2025
‘A bit silly’: What TV bosses got wrong about Jilly Cooper’s wonderful books
‘A group of people saw Jilly’s work as naff but another group saw it as dangerous and sexy,’ said ‘Rivals’ showrunner Dominic Treadwell-Coll...
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October 6, 2025
Now scientists are developing a drug offering the opposite effects to Ozempic
Now scientists are developing a drug offering the opposite effects to Ozempic
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October 6, 2025
Nottingham attack victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar posthumously awarded bravery medal
The family of 19-year-old Grace O’Malley-Kumar say they are so proud of their daughter for attempting to fight off attacker
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October 6, 2025
Teen killed and man injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina university
Gunshots were heard on Saturday evening near an on-campus housing facility with off-campus students being urged to stay away
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October 6, 2025
Man thrown to ground by John Lewis security after being mistaken for shoplifter
An innocent John Lewis shopper was thrown to the ground by security after he was mistaken for a shoplifter. Footage from 25 September shows...
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October 6, 2025
Hamas does not know its purpose when it is not fighting a war
Donald Trump may be frantically calling for an agreement between Israel and Hamas, but the latter has always created chaos and ridden its vi...
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October 6, 2025
Pioneering immune research wins Nobel medicine prize
Pioneering immune research wins Nobel medicine prize
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October 6, 2025
Jenrick-led Tory party could merge with Reform UK post-election, top Farage aide says
Gawain Towler also hinted Reform will have an open-door policy to Tory defectors
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October 6, 2025
Skydiver falls to his death in ‘freak accident’
Skydiver falls to his death in ‘freak accident’
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October 6, 2025
Trump-appointed judge blocks White House order to send 300 troops to Portland
Justice accuses administration of ‘direct contravention’ of her orders as demonstrations against federal law enforcement intervention erupt...
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October 6, 2025
Council apologises for leaving over 1,100 welfare and police emails unread
Investigators said the council’s lack of action left at least one resident at significant risk of harm
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October 6, 2025
Politics latest: Tories promise young people a £5,000 ‘first job bonus’
Shadow chancellor set out plan for cuts if party wins next election
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October 6, 2025
Former Premier League star in court over alleged XL Bully attack
Saïd Benrahma is next due to appear in court for a plea hearing on 16 October
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October 6, 2025
Skydiving instructor dies during tandem jump after falling without parachute
Instructor Justin Fuller died in the “total freak accident” in Nashville, while the student he jumped with survived after landing in a tree
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October 6, 2025
Major carmaker warns of disruption caused by JLR cyber attack
Major carmaker warns of disruption caused by JLR cyber attack
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October 6, 2025
Why is France once again on the brink of collapse - and can Macron survive?
The swift and unexpected departure of Sebastien Lecornu comes amid a deepening political crisis in France
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October 6, 2025
How Labour’s latest housing reforms would affect homebuyers
The new plans could see benefits for first-time buyers and speed up the process by four weeks
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October 6, 2025
Grant Shapps shares how father-in-law helped fight off Manchester synagogue attacker
Grant Shapps has shared how his father-in-law desperately tried to help fight off the Manchester synagogue attacker. Two people died after k...
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October 6, 2025
Luxury carmaker blames Trump tariffs as profits stall
The firm limited shipments to the US after Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on car imports
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October 6, 2025
Judge’s $1.5m home destroyed in huge fire as her family is rushed to hospital
Circuit court justice Diane Goodstein, who ruled against Trump administration last month, was out walking when mansion erupted into flames
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October 6, 2025
Gaza peace talks latest: Trump demands Israel and Hamas ‘move fast’ to end war
Egypt will host negotiations as both sides review the US president’s 20-point peace plan
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October 6, 2025
Rivals author Dame Jilly Cooper dies unexpectedly aged 88: Latest updates
Beloved author was best known for her books ‘Rivals’ and ‘The Rutshire Chronicles’
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October 6, 2025
Portlanders are organizing a naked bike ride to protest Trump militarization of city
Trump has claimed that the city has descended into ‘lawless mayhem’ and that federal troops are needed to protect ICE agents in Portland
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October 6, 2025
Did Starmer really call on far-left to ‘take up arms and go for’ Reform UK?
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice accused Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer of urging the far left to “take up arms and go for the enemy.” In re...
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October 6, 2025
Stephen Miller’s cousin calls him ‘face of evil’ for role in immigration crackdown
Miller’s cousin said that she feels that she needs to ‘grieve for what he has become’
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October 6, 2025
Rivals author Jilly Cooper dies unexpectedly after fall, aged 88
Dame Jilly Cooper has died unexpectedly after suffering a fall, aged 88.
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October 6, 2025
Outcry over shock withdrawal of Irish presidential candidate
Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, called his selection a ‘serious miscalculation’
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October 6, 2025
Lioness ‘pet’ of social media influencer seized after attack
Lioness ‘pet’ of social media influencer seized after attack
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October 6, 2025
JK Rowling brutally mocked in ‘hilarious’ SNL skit
‘Harry Potter’ author mocked over views on gender ideology
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October 6, 2025
Teacher banned for life after giving student ‘hard slap’ for laughing at classmate
A teacher has been banned from teaching after he assaulted a student for laughing
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October 6, 2025
Vice Principals actor Kimberly Hébert Gregory dies aged 52
Actor has been remembered for ‘lighting up every room’
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October 6, 2025
Doorbell footage shows fire erupt at UK mosque in suspected arson attack
Doorbell footage has captured the moment a fire erupts at a UK mosque in suspected arson attack. Footage taken from Peacehaven mosque in Eas...
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October 6, 2025
‘Fixated’ stalker came within feet of Prince Harry on latest UK visit
The woman, who reportedly followed the Duke of Sussex to Nigeria, was allegedly ‘body-blocked’ by his private staff
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October 6, 2025
Trump being blamed more than Dems for government shutdown, early polling finds
The majority of independent voters - and nearly one in 10 Republican voters - blame the Trump administration for the shutdown
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October 6, 2025
Two people charged after cars driven into border patrol agents’ vehicle in Chicago
One of the suspects was shot during the incident, one of several clashes between immigration agents and protesters in the Windy City over th...
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October 6, 2025
France’s new prime minister resigns after less than a month in the job
French president Emmanuel Macron has accepted his resignation
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October 6, 2025
Ex-Israeli hostage kidnapped with wife and children recalls Hamas torment
Tal Shoham was held for 505 days in Gaza under brutal conditions
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October 6, 2025
Two dead including teenager and 12 more wounded in mass shooting in Alabama
One of the victims was believed to have been targeted, prompting other armed people in the area to pull out their arms
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October 6, 2025
From Thatcher to Farage, what’s on the Conservative conference agenda?
With few major policy announcements in the pipeline, what could be the standout moments from this year’s conference in Manchester? Sean O’Gr...
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October 6, 2025
Daniel Day-Lewis ‘cross’ method acting is associated with ‘behaving like a lunatic’
‘Everyone tends to focus on less important details of work,’ said acclaimed actor
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October 6, 2025
Julia Roberts on why she still listens to The Smiths despite Morrissey controversies
Former Smiths frontman is name-checked in the Hollywood star's new film, 'After the Hunt'
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October 6, 2025
Taylor Swift explains lyrics of rumoured Charli XCX diss track
Fans have been speculating that Swift’s song ‘Actually Romantic’ is aimed at Charli XCX
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October 6, 2025
The reason Lib Dems will ‘undoubtedly’ win more seats next election
The reason Lib Dems will ‘undoubtedly’ win more seats next election
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October 6, 2025
Trump complained Netanyahu was ‘so negative’ after Hamas partially accepts peace deal
U.S. president continues making threats to Hamas while privately chiding Netanyahu, reports say
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October 6, 2025
Gaza flotilla latest: Greta Thunberg among 70 others set to be deported to Greece
Around 450 people were arrested when Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla
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October 6, 2025
Victoria Beckham ‘surprised’ by response to viral Netflix clip
‘I didn’t love me in that documentary,’ admits former Spice Girl
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October 6, 2025
Martin Scorsese ‘not proud of his behaviour’ while making Taxi Driver
Director reflects on the dramatic outburst sparked by a studio ordering him to cut the famous ending to his movie ‘Taxi Driver’
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October 6, 2025