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Taliban internet blackout has created an extreme scenario in Afghanistan with far-reaching consequences
At Kabul International Airport, there are dozens of confused looking families.
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UEFA should decide if Israeli teams should be banned, FIFA VP tells Sky News
European football should decide whether Israeli teams are banned rather than the world governing body taking the lead, a FIFA vice president has told Sky News.
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At least 69 dead as earthquake strikes Philippines, as hospital 'overwhelmed'
At least 69 people have been killed in a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked the central Philippines.
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Oktoberfest opening delayed in Munich after bomb threat
The opening of Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest has been delayed today following a bomb threat and an explosion at a home in the city.
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Princess Anne makes surprise Ukraine visit - and leaves a personal tribute
Princess Anne has placed a toy bear as a poignant tribute at a children's memorial in Ukraine, during an unexpected visit to the war-ravaged country where she also met Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Weird News
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Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth
An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.
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Pokemon pushes back against ICE deportation video - joining list riled by Trump administration
Pokemon has said it did not give permission for the show's popular theme song to be used in a video showing deportations posted by the US government.
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Trump rages against three 'very sinister events' at UN and says Secret Service is investigating
Donald Trump has claimed his appearance at the United Nations was marred by three acts of "sabotage".
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Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000
Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.
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Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex
A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly living in the crawl space of a property without the owner's permission.
Videos
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Taliban internet blackout has created an extreme scenario in Afghanistan with far-reaching consequences
At Kabul International Airport, there are dozens of confused looking families.
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Cyber attacks: '80%' of ransomware victims pay up, insurer says
The vast majority of companies hit by ransomware attacks over the past year have paid up, according to an insurance specialist's report that warns of mixed outcomes for those who do.
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Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, judge rules
A company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone breached a government contract of nearly £122m to supply surgical gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Court has ruled.
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Thames Water creditors to pledge no sale before 2030
The group of lenders which want to take control of Britain’s biggest water utility and keep it out of government ownership are to pledge to the industry regulator that they will not offload the company before the end of the decade.
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Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK
Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found in the UK - and are spreading as the climate warms, scientists have warned.
Tech News
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Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK
Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found in the UK - and are spreading as the climate warms, scientists have warned.
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All GP surgeries in England must offer online booking from today
All GP surgeries in England are required to offer online appointment bookings from today.
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Labour pledges permanent ban on fracking
Ed Miliband has vowed to "ban fracking" for good, as he drew yet another dividing line with Reform during his speech at the Labour Party conference.
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Eggs fertilised with material from human skin cells for first time
Scientists have found a way to fertilise eggs made from the genetic material of human skin cells.
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Cyber attacks: '80%' of ransomware victims pay up, insurer says
The vast majority of companies hit by ransomware attacks over the past year have paid up, according to an insurance specialist's report that warns of mixed outcomes for those who do.
Showbiz
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Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not stop a broadcast boycott
Eurovision is supposed to be a celebration of the unifying power of music. But for the past two years, it has attracted protests and fan boycotts over its inclusion of Israel amid the country's continued military action in Gaza.
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Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed after widow's request, Colorado officials say
The death of journalist and author Hunter S Thompson will be reviewed by Colorado officials at the request of his widow, the state's bureau of investigation has announced.
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The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to strike
Broadway actors are preparing to exit the stage in a strike that would shutter more than 30 productions ahead of its peak season.
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Boyzone explain why Mikey Graham missed reunion announcement - and Louis Walsh won't be involved in show
Boyzone say Louis Walsh has no involvement in their forthcoming reunion show and will not be taking a cut of the profits.
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Prosecutors call for 11-year jail sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Federal prosecutors in New York are urging a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison.
Politics
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Farage isn't racist, says PM - as he's challenged over Trump's 'Sharia law' comment
Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not believe Nigel Farage or Reform voters are racist - and also refused to label Donald Trump's claim that London wants "Sharia law" as such.
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Sir Keir Starmer 'responsible' if anything happens to Nigel Farage, claims Reform UK policy chief
Reform UK has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "inciting violence" against Nigel Farage in his speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, and said the prime minister will be "responsible" if anything happens to him.
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Sir Keir Starmer says he will take 'no more lectures' from Nigel Farage - and warns of 'fight for the soul of our country'
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will take "no more lectures" from Nigel Farage, as he warned that the next four years will be "a fight for the soul of our country" against Reform UK.
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Starmer's speech was one of his most successful moments - but biggest issue in UK politics was ignored
On its own terms, this was one of Sir Keir Starmer's most successful moments since becoming Labour leader in 2020.
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Will Labour really leave Liverpool happy with Keir?
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Headlines
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Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, judge rules
A company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone breached a government contract of nearly £122m to supply surgical gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Court has ruled.
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Sir Keir Starmer 'responsible' if anything happens to Nigel Farage, claims Reform UK policy chief
Reform UK has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "inciting violence" against Nigel Farage in his speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, and said the prime minister will be "responsible" if anything happens to him.
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Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang jailed for 35 years
The ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang that used two teenage girls as "sex slaves" has been sentenced for a range of sexual offences.
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Greggs increasing prices tomorrow due to higher employment costs
Bakery chain Greggs is to increase its prices from Thursday as it grapples with increased employment costs.
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'People think I'm insane': The supercommuters taking 24-hour journeys to the office
A 24-hour commute to work costing up to £6,000 a month might seem a peculiar choice to many, but not to Jonathan, 53, from South Wales.
UK News
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Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, judge rules
A company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone breached a government contract of nearly £122m to supply surgical gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Court has ruled.
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All GP surgeries in England must offer online booking from today
All GP surgeries in England are required to offer online appointment bookings from today.
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Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang jailed for 35 years
The ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang that used two teenage girls as "sex slaves" has been sentenced for a range of sexual offences.
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Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK
Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found in the UK - and are spreading as the climate warms, scientists have warned.
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James Clacher: Rapist who faked death and fled Scotland for Spain jailed
A rapist who faked his own death and fled the UK has been jailed for eight years.
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