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LIVE - UK Chancellor John Healey delivering his first Budget - watch live - All homes in council tax bands A-D in England will receive the money this winter, Healey says, with funding allocated to devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to do the same.

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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science -- AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

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Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?

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Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years -- The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation. -- Africa

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Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case -- Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder. -- Africa

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Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks -- Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground. -- Man Utd

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LIVE - Brilliant Jansen removes Renshaw and Green as South Africa fight back - Follow live text updates as Australia reply to South Africa's 329 in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

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At least 30 killed in Spanish high speed train crash with dozens seriously injured, regional leader says -- More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains involved in a crash south of Madrid.

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Netanyahu bloc slightly ahead in Israel elections but short of majority as 70% of votes counted -- Israeli elections can be decided by just a handful of seats and exit polls have been wrong in the past - we are unlikely to know who will be prime minister for weeks or longer.

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Netanyahu and Eisenkot face difficult paths to power as neither set to win majority -- The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

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What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump

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Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare

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China's families are now supporting more old people than kids

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Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case

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Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years

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Goodbye to the everyman who gatecrashed the greats -- Stan Wawrinka's glorious career - which brought him three Grand Slam titles in a golden era - ends after an honourable defeat on an emotional night in Basel.

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Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at Spain train crash site

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'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UN

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Trump v Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?

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Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

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Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win Congress

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Confusion about Flávio Bolsonaro's whereabouts as Argentina says he flew to Ecuador

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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash

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Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him

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Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally

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King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins

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India and China were easing tensions - then a border official spoke out

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Serrano to end career in Puerto Rico in January -- Amanda Serrano will face Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the final fight of her illustrious professional boxing career.

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Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card -- Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood Town.

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'Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal' - Henry defends his Ballon d'Or hosting -- Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".

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Liverpool gambled on Jacquet and it is paying off -- Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...

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