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How widely used is the death penalty in the US?

1 day ago

'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation

3 days ago

Children are dying falling into abandoned Afghan wells - this is how one five-year-old was rescued - How an 11-year-old risked his own life to save one of the victims of Afghanistan's dependency on water from deep underground.

5 hours ago

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident released on bail -- The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.

17 hours ago

Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations -- Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing". -- US & Canada

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US father and son arrested after 'gas station heroin' deaths

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'Incredible' Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1 in Malaysia

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Debris found from plane that went missing off US coast

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Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption

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Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

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UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put Tories back on the big stage -- The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party's annual conference. -- BBC InDepth

17 hours ago

When parenting advice becomes too much -- Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available

57 minutes ago

Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election?

14 hours ago

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione's arrest

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UK Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you -- Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.

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Iranian nationals in court over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community -- Two men were arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

12 hours ago

What is kratom, the 'gas station heroin' alarming officials in the US? -- Kratom, found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students, has been sold in the US for around a decade.

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G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat -- The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports. -- Business

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Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting -- The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media. -- Europe

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Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses -- The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend. -- US & Canada

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Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion

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Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution

10 hours ago

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

19 hours ago

I interviewed Christa Pike 20 years ago - I can't stop thinking about her

11 hours ago

EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why

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'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis

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How to spot a psychopath at work - from a man who worried he could be one

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Ted Lasso honours Anthony Head with fresh tribute

1 day ago

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

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Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv

16 hours ago

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest' -- Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".

5 hours ago

Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era -- Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.

4 hours ago

Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations -- Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match news conference ends abruptly as accusations are levelled at his players.

13 hours ago

Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win -- Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.

5 hours ago

Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings -- England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?

8 hours ago

'I want to discover Manchester' - Olid hunts recommendations -- Manchester United manager Eva Olid says she is "asking for recommendations" as she prepares to look around the city for the first time during the international break

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