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'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight

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LIVE - Four victims named in Canada military base fire as officials say 39 people taken to hospital - Earlier, Prime Minister Mark Carney said it was "one of the worst tragedies" for the military in peacetime.

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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg -- At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.

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Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather

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Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery

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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

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Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations

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Church makes sainthood case for 'WW1 hero' priest

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Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat -- Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control? -- The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.

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Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone -- It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.

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The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured -- Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

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How to see the Orionid meteor shower - One of the best-known meteor showers peaks this week and will remain active until 7 November. 14 hrs ago

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Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year -- Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert. -- Culture

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Why is Alberta voting to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen? -- The oil-rich province will decide on Monday whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum. -- US & Canada

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests

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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania -- There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

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Mbeumo offers Carrick solace as Man Utd winless run goes on -- Michael Carrick said he had his headphones on this week so didn't hear the noise around Manchester United, but a 1-1 draw at Leeds means it is six games without a win.

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After Dubois' dominant win, what's next for heavyweight boxing? -- After world champion Daniel Dubois' emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, what's next for the heavyweight division?

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Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned -- She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies -- The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

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What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base

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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

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Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France

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Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going

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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis

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Several dead and injured in major fire at Canada military base

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Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as more than 1,200 arrested after protests

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Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

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Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher' -- Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.

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Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt -- Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.

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Britain's Kartal misses out on biggest title of her career -- Britain's Sonay Kartal fades from a strong position in a gripping Wuhan Open final against Grand Slam runner-up Maja Chwalinska.

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Northampton beat Cardiff for only English win of Champions Cup openers -- Northampton edge to a nervy Champions Cup pool win against tenacious Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens.

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Hearts roll out red carpet ... and Celtic walk all over it -- Hearts thought attack was the best form of defence at Celtic Park. They were badly wrong, writes Tom English.

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Shades of Barca and Beckham - Brighton aim to maintain superb start -- With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans and get them dreaming of what might be.

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