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Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public
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Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public

The prime minister will commit the government to going "further and faster" on growth as his chancellor faces questions.

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Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?
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Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?

The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.

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'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs
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'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs

Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

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The five things that set the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season apart
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The five things that set the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season apart

2025 was an unusual Atlantic hurricane season. Darren Bett explains what set this season apart from others.

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The Papers: 'Reeves must go' and Tom Stoppard tributes
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The Papers: 'Reeves must go' and Tom Stoppard tributes

The ongoing backlash against the chancellor over accusations she misled the public on the nation's economy dominates Sunday's papers.

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They have six packs - but they're still jumping on and off weight-loss jabs
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They have six packs - but they're still jumping on and off weight-loss jabs

As weight-loss drugs grow more popular, experts warn of the risks of using them without supervision for quick, cosmetic results.

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A simple test could have given our son a very different future
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A simple test could have given our son a very different future

Couple say screening for spinal muscular atrophy is crucial so children can get life-changing drugs.

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It's time to lock in and let your winter arc begin
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It's time to lock in and let your winter arc begin

It helps you ignore distractions and achieve your goals - but how do you avoid burning out?

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Ruben Amorim’s damning assessment of Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot
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Ruben Amorim’s damning assessment of Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot

Ruben Amorim’s damning assessment of Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot

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Questions over evidence used by UK police to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match
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Questions over evidence used by UK police to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match

West Midlands Police is facing growing scrutiny over the information used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from Aston Villa, with counterparts in Amsterdam disputing the evidence it provided on high...

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Football Focus
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Football Focus

Weekend preview: Chelsea v Arsenal, Liverpool, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Hannah Hampton.

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Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea
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Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea

Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia with attack on empty vessels on way to load up with oil for foreign markets Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers operating under sanctions in the Black Sea as t...

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Trump, Higgins & Murphy win UK Championship openers
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Trump, Higgins & Murphy win UK Championship openers

Former champions Judd Trump, John Higgins and Shaun Murphy all gain first-round victories on the opening day of the 2025 UK Championship at York Barbican.

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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says

Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

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Vicario booers 'can't be true Spurs fans' - Frank
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Vicario booers 'can't be true Spurs fans' - Frank

Tottenham Hotspur supporters who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were told afterwards "they can't be true Tottenham fans" by boss Thomas Frank.

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Women Photographers 1900 to 1975: A Legacy of Light – in pictures
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Women Photographers 1900 to 1975: A Legacy of Light – in pictures

The new National Gallery of Victoria exhibition honours the wide-ranging photographic practices of more than 80 female artists working between 1900 and 1975. Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of...

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Working the land but rarely owning it: life for New Zealand’s young farmers
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Working the land but rarely owning it: life for New Zealand’s young farmers

A country built on agriculture is seeing the sector change as the number of farms shrinks and it becomes harder for young people to buy land On a farm south of Auckland, Cam Clayton breeds sheep and c...

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Norris 'will try everything' to win title in Qatar
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Norris 'will try everything' to win title in Qatar

Lando Norris lamented missing out on pole position in Qatar, but has not given up hope he can clinch the F1 drivers' title on Sunday.

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Thomas Frank under pressure after Spurs go from bad to worse in defeat by Fulham
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Thomas Frank under pressure after Spurs go from bad to worse in defeat by Fulham

Thomas Frank under pressure after Spurs go from bad to worse in defeat by Fulham

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Heavyweight TKV stuns Clarke to win British title
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Heavyweight TKV stuns Clarke to win British title

Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva sensationally beat Frazer Clarke by split-decision to claim the British heavyweight title on a significant night for the sport.

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Newcastle make 'big step forward' for 'fed up' Howe
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Newcastle make 'big step forward' for 'fed up' Howe

Newcastle United finally end their seven-month wait for an away league victory in style against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
BBC News

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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.

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Tete and Wilson’s fast start earns Fulham victory at struggling Spurs
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Tete and Wilson’s fast start earns Fulham victory at struggling Spurs

A Tottenham Hotspur manager’s lot is so rarely a happy one. In record time, Thomas Frank has gone through the gamut of his predecessors, from hope to disappointment to what now looks like hopelessness...

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William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza
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William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza

The Prince of Wales visits a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS.

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The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video
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The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video

The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.

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Is tracking your adult children OK or should parents learn to let go?
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Is tracking your adult children OK or should parents learn to let go?

An expert says parents need their children "to be exposed to challenges" in their lives.

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A 'waste of England's time' - what did Wiegman learn from Lionesses' stroll?
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A 'waste of England's time' - what did Wiegman learn from Lionesses' stroll?

England fans could not have hoped for a more entertaining evening at Wembley Stadium - but with Sarina Wiegman resisting the urge to be more experimental, how much did she actually learn from it?

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Strictly Come Dancing: Nightmare performance puts Alex Kingston in danger of the dance-off
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Strictly Come Dancing: Nightmare performance puts Alex Kingston in danger of the dance-off

Strictly Come Dancing: Nightmare performance puts Alex Kingston in danger of the dance-off

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Sandi’s Great Riviera Rail Trip review – Toksvig’s wonder-filled travelogue is a bibliophile’s fantasy
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Sandi’s Great Riviera Rail Trip review – Toksvig’s wonder-filled travelogue is a bibliophile’s fantasy

The QI presenter’s visit to the French south coast sees her boggling with delight at tales of writers’ past visits, and marvelling at the homes of authors. At points it feels like a literary tour by s...

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What Rosa Parks can teach us about resistance today | Jan-Werner Mueller
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What Rosa Parks can teach us about resistance today | Jan-Werner Mueller

Rosa Park’s story is about courage. But, lest one forget, it is also a story about breaking the law It was 70 years ago when four African Americans were sitting in the fifth row of a bus in Montgomery...

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Prem Rugby roundup: Bristol punish Todaro red to end unbeaten start for Northampton
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Prem Rugby roundup: Bristol punish Todaro red to end unbeaten start for Northampton

First-minute red card for challenge costs Saints dearly Gloucester off mark with victory against Harlequins Northampton’s unbeaten start to the season came to a shuddering halt as they were blown aw...

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Man City 'bend rules' to deny Leeds - Farke
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Man City 'bend rules' to deny Leeds - Farke

Daniel Farke says Manchester City were able to "bend the rules" to deny his Leeds team a precious Premier League point on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.

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Perfect Geordie evening after outrageous Woltemade goal and Pickford humiliation
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Perfect Geordie evening after outrageous Woltemade goal and Pickford humiliation

Perfect Geordie evening after outrageous Woltemade goal and Pickford humiliation

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'Frustrated' Foden wanted to prove 'I can still score goals'
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'Frustrated' Foden wanted to prove 'I can still score goals'

Phil Foden says he wanted "to prove to myself that I can still score goals" after his double helps Manchester City edge Leeds United to move second in the Premier League.

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Lionesses purr as Georgia Stanway scores a hat-trick but woeful China make it a tough watch
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Lionesses purr as Georgia Stanway scores a hat-trick but woeful China make it a tough watch

Lionesses purr as Georgia Stanway scores a hat-trick but woeful China make it a tough watch

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Oscar Piastri to start Qatar GP in pole position ahead of team-mate Lando Norris
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Oscar Piastri to start Qatar GP in pole position ahead of team-mate Lando Norris

Oscar Piastri to start Qatar GP in pole position ahead of team-mate Lando Norris

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Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations
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Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations

Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

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Piastri pips Norris to Qatar GP pole after victory in sprint race closes title gap
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Piastri pips Norris to Qatar GP pole after victory in sprint race closes title gap

Norris slips up in final lap to give rival advantage Max Verstappen third on grid; Hamilton 18th Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, a vital result in the tense world champ...

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Georgia Stanway hits hat-trick as England score eight in demolition of China
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Georgia Stanway hits hat-trick as England score eight in demolition of China

England Women 8-0 China Mead 12 14, Hemp 16, Stanway 23 38pen 52, Toone 71, Russo 78 Deja vu? Heavy England wins have been few and far between in recent years. A 7-0 defeat of a heavily depleted and...

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Malick Thiaw doubles up in Newcastle’s impressive mauling of Everton
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Malick Thiaw doubles up in Newcastle’s impressive mauling of Everton

Delight will have been tinged with bewilderment for Eddie Howe as Newcastle finally found the route to victory on the road in the Premier League this season. Newcastle were superb as they routed Evert...

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South Africa trounce pointless Wales in record defeat
The Telegraph

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South Africa trounce pointless Wales in record defeat

South Africa trounce pointless Wales in record defeat

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Tottenham v Fulham: Premier League – live
The Guardian

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Tottenham v Fulham: Premier League – live

⚽ Updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off in north London ⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Top scorers | Email Scott Newcastle have just won 4-1 at Everton; Rob Smyth has the details of that rout. Everton’s f...

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Title hopeful Norris beaten to Qatar pole by rival Piastri
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Title hopeful Norris beaten to Qatar pole by rival Piastri

Oscar Piastri pips McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix.

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Fran Lebowitz: ‘Hiking is the most stupid thing I could ever imagine’
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Fran Lebowitz: ‘Hiking is the most stupid thing I could ever imagine’

The US author and orator on leaf blowers and Labubus, the weirdest thing she has done for love and struggling with contemporary novels I would like to ask your opinion on five things. First of all, le...

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‘Desire in one of its rawest forms’: what do we know about limerence?
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‘Desire in one of its rawest forms’: what do we know about limerence?

For everything from pop music to poetry, overwhelming infatuation offers inspiration and storylines. But when might this tip over into something a little less healthy? For months after her relationsh...

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White House launches website to excoriate media for ‘biased’ stories
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White House launches website to excoriate media for ‘biased’ stories

Trump administration lists reporting it objects to in latest escalation of attacks on US journalism The White House rolled out a new section of its official website on Friday that publicly criticizes...

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Strictly Come Dancing: week 10 – live
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Strictly Come Dancing: week 10 – live

As the couples return to the Elstree Studios ballroom, they face the first ever Instant Dance challenge. Tonight’s routines will be soundtracked by Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra and Tina Turner. But who wi...

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Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa
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Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa

Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.

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European football: Olmo double takes Barca top; Díaz fires up Bayern’s late rally
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European football: Olmo double takes Barca top; Díaz fires up Bayern’s late rally

La Liga leaders recover to beat Alavés 3-1 Munich set summit record with stoppage-time goals Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 3-1 victory over Alavés, with first-half goals from...

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Police given more time to question man arrested over deadly synagogue attack
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Police given more time to question man arrested over deadly synagogue attack

Police investigating the attack on the Heaton Park synagogue, in which two people died, have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of terror offences.

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