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• Reform councillor quits over offensive remarks

  16-10-2026 20:53 via BBC News
  
  Alan Feeney was captured on undercover filming calling Asian homeowners "parasites".
  
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• Katie Zacharia Says White House Never Asked If She'd Passed Bar Exam - Forbes

  16-10-2026 18:56 via news.google.com
  Katie Zacharia Says White House Never Asked If She'd Passed Bar Exam  ForbesTrump tells his new White House spokesperson to consider standing down  Sky NewsTrump says new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia should 'reconsider' job  CNBCKatie Zacharia’s first week has been so rough that even Fox News has questions  CNNKatie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer  The New York Times
  
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• NHS staff may have breached tiger attack victim's medical records

  16-10-2026 18:53 via BBC News
  
  William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
  
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• Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war - The Independent

  16-10-2026 18:32 via news.google.com
  Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war  The IndependentArmy chief says politicians to start 'frank conversation' with public to prepare for war  Sky NewsBritain ‘is going to need you to fight’, army chief tells soldiers  The TimesArmy chief: Britain must be prepared to make sacrifices for war  The TelegraphBritons must prepare to make sacrifices for war, head of the British Army warns  F
  
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• Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements

  16-10-2026 18:07 via BBC News
  
  Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
  
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• Olly Robbins reaches settlement over Mandelson sacking - The Telegraph

  16-10-2026 18:04 via news.google.com
  Olly Robbins reaches settlement over Mandelson sacking  The TelegraphSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• GTA 6 Launch Trailer Analysis: Has a Long-Standing Tech Issue Been Fixed? - Digital Foundry

  16-10-2026 18:04 via news.google.com
  GTA 6 Launch Trailer Analysis: Has a Long-Standing Tech Issue Been Fixed?  Digital FoundryGrand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer  Rockstar GamesJustice Composed the Score for Grand Theft Auto VI  Pitchfork'GTA 6': Every trailer released so far  Mashable33 New Details From the GTA 6 Launch Trailer  IGN
  
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• Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 18:01 via news.google.com
  Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey  The GuardianBanks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget  BBCBank tax in UK Budget would raise mortgage costs, warns UBS – latest updates  The TelegraphJohn Healey set to raise bank taxes to boost government coffers  The TimesJohn Healey signals tax raid on banks in UK Budget  Financial Times
  
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• Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 17:41 via news.google.com
  Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy  The GuardianUkraine war live: Zelensky attacks Putin’s ‘parody’ efforts to end war  The IndependentLive: Ukraine is ‘dependent’ on Starlink for intercepting Russian drones, Zelensky says  France 24Russia's latest strikes show Moscow not ready for peace, French foreign ministry says  marketscreener.comZelensky: Ukraine needs 'honesty' from it
  
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• Wardley predicts ‘crazy night’ in fight for redemption against Dubois - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 17:31 via news.google.com
  Wardley predicts ‘crazy night’ in fight for redemption against Dubois  The GuardianDubois vs Wardley 2: Steve Bunce looks at the risks and rewards for both fighters  BBCFabio Wardley's team criticise Daniel Dubois' tactics in first fight as they demand a 'strong referee' for rematch  Sky SportsCarl Froch sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in rematch  Boxing News OnlineDubois vs Wardley 2: Date, ringwalk, UK time, und
  
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• NHS staff may have breached tiger attack victim's medical records - BBC

  16-10-2026 17:29 via news.google.com
  
  NHS staff may have breached tiger attack victim's medical records  BBCNHS staff investigated over potential accessing of tiger victim’s records  The GuardianExclusive: Investigation launched after NHS staff access care record of man killed by tiger  HSJ | Health Service JournalWe thought Trump couldn’t sink any lower. Then he weighed in on the tiger attack  The IndependentYorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after man killed by tiger  BBC
  
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• Russell Brand trial: Comedian was 'wild-eyed maniac', accuser tells court - as new pictures released - Sky News

  16-10-2026 17:25 via news.google.com
  Russell Brand trial: Comedian was 'wild-eyed maniac', accuser tells court - as new pictures released  Sky NewsWoman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault  BBCRussell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told  The GuardianRussell Brand trial day three — as it happened  The TimesRussell Brand’s body was snake-like and disgusting, rape trial hears  T
  
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• Reform councillor Alan Feeney quits over offensive comments - BBC

  16-10-2026 17:18 via news.google.com
  
  Reform councillor Alan Feeney quits over offensive comments  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Burnham says ‘too much time is wasted in those dramas’ when asked about Scottish independence – as it happened - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 17:18 via news.google.com
  Burnham says ‘too much time is wasted in those dramas’ when asked about Scottish independence – as it happened  The GuardianBurnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'  BBCPrime Minister makes offer to Holyrood to work together to empower Scottish regions  GOV.UKBurnham just made the SNP an offer they can’t refuse  The TelegraphAndy Burnham urges SNP’s John Swinney to team up on devolving jobs supp
  
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• 'Fantasist' who murdered woman at Airbnb to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' jailed - Sky News

  16-10-2026 17:15 via news.google.com
  'Fantasist' who murdered woman at Airbnb to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' jailed  Sky NewsFailed student jailed for 28 years for murder  BBCMigrant jailed for 28 years after murdering woman who rejected him in Earl’s Court Airbnb  The TelegraphMan jailed for murdering ex-partner in London before fleeing attempt  EasternEyeMan jailed for life after killing mother-of-two, who exposed his web of lies  https://www.birmingham-now.co.uk/
  
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• Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism

  16-10-2026 17:02 via BBC News
  
  Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
  
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• Citi becomes latest US bank to restrict AI agents from accessing accounts - Financial Times

  16-10-2026 16:58 via news.google.com
  
  Citi becomes latest US bank to restrict AI agents from accessing accounts  Financial TimesJPMorgan Chase blocks outside AI agents like Muse, Instinct from directly accessing accounts  CNBCUS Banks Block AI Agents Attempting to Move Money for Customers  Bloomberg.comJamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase is putting up gates to protect against 'rogue agents'  Business InsiderDon’t let AI manage your money, warns JP Morgan boss  The Telegraph
  
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• Reece James: Chelsea captain out for around three months after minor surgery on knee injury picked up in training - Sky Sports

  16-10-2026 16:45 via news.google.com
  Reece James: Chelsea captain out for around three months after minor surgery on knee injury picked up in training  Sky SportsInjury update: Reece James | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football Club'Want a fully fit James in our side' or 'enough is enough'? - fans on latest injury  BBCChelsea's James out for three months after knee surgery  BBCXabi Alonso reveals Reece James injury impact on Chelsea’s January transfer plans  The Independent
  
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• Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'

  16-10-2026 16:36 via BBC News
  
  On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
  
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• Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle - BBC

  16-10-2026 16:33 via news.google.com
  
  Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle  BBCLions lock Hyron Andrews dies at team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle  The GuardianHyron Andrews: South African rugby side Lions confirm sudden death of player ahead of Champions Cup match in France against La Rochelle  Sky SportsHyron Andrews: Lions player found dead in France hotel on eve of Champions Cup clash  The TimesA rugby union player has died the day before
  
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• Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall

  16-10-2026 16:21 via BBC News
  
  Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
  
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• Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot after being recruited online - Reuters

  16-10-2026 16:14 via news.google.com
  Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot after being recruited online  ReutersNorwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years  The GuardianTeenage assassin sent to Britain by Iranian proxy jailed for 20 years  The TelegraphNorwegian teen sentenced to 20 years for UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked group  CNNFootballer hitman snared at UK hotel tried to shoot cops with hands in just his pants &nbs
  
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• Bystander 'heroically intervened' after three children and teacher killed in US school shooting in Bend, Oregon - BBC

  16-10-2026 16:09 via news.google.com
  
  Bystander 'heroically intervened' after three children and teacher killed in US school shooting in Bend, Oregon  BBCChildren aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander  BBCThe aftermath of a school shooting in Oregon, in photos  The IndependentPolice Respond to Active Shooter at Silver Rail Elementary; Five People Dead, Including Three Children  The Source - Bend, OregonOregon elementary school shooting: what we know so
  
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• Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault

  16-10-2026 16:06 via BBC News
  
  The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.
  
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• Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring? - Euronews.com

  16-10-2026 16:04 via news.google.com
  
  Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?  Euronews.comElon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire  MarketWatchElon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event  The GuardianTesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028  ReutersIf You Take Elon Musk at His Word, Tesla Just Debuted a ‘Flying Car’  Rolling Stone
  
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• Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we know - Al Jazeera

  16-10-2026 15:58 via news.google.com
  Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we know  Al JazeeraPalestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack  BBCMasked settlers target Washington Post journalist in latest attack on occupied West Bank  The IndependentWashington Post reporter beaten by West Bank settlers  The TelegraphIsraeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack  Reuters
  
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• Mum of four says pipe bomb attack was case of 'mistaken identity'

  16-10-2026 15:18 via BBC News
  
  Nicola Nugent and her children escaped injury after their house in north Belfast was targeted.
  
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• Pope holds phone call with Putin during hospital recovery - RTE.ie

  16-10-2026 14:53 via news.google.com
  
  Pope holds phone call with Putin during hospital recovery  RTE.iePope Leo speaks with Putin from hospital, just days after lung cancer surgery  CNNPope urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in call with Russian President  Vatican NewsPutin told Pope Leo he backs Vatican idea to help civilians in Oleshky, Kremlin says  ReutersPope Leo urges Putin to allow aid to occupied Ukrainian town  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Wildlife park reopens after man killed by tiger

  16-10-2026 14:48 via BBC News
  
  Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.
  
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• Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth

  16-10-2026 14:06 via BBC News
  
  The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
  
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• Heartbroken Charlotte Crosby reveals she's suffered another silent miscarriage and says 'my world's crashed down' - The Sun

  16-10-2026 13:43 via news.google.com
  
  Heartbroken Charlotte Crosby reveals she's suffered another silent miscarriage and says 'my world's crashed down'  The SunCharlotte Crosby suffers silent miscarriage just five months after her last  Belfast TelegraphCharlotte Crosby reveals she's suffered second miscarriage in five months  Metro.co.ukCharlotte Crosby reveals silent miscarriage five months after previous loss  London Evening StandardCharlotte Crosby opens up about heartbreaking second misca
  
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• Your child didn't get a party invite - here’s what to do

  16-10-2026 13:17 via BBC News
  
  This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
  
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• Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years

  16-10-2026 12:54 via BBC News
  
  Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2022.
  
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• 'Massive challenge' to protect Donaldson from harm in jail

  16-10-2026 12:38 via BBC News
  
  The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
  
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• Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget

  16-10-2026 12:16 via BBC News
  
  Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
  
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• ChatGPT Can Now Look At Your Chrome Tabs To Do Tasks For You - Engadget

  16-10-2026 12:06 via news.google.com
  
  ChatGPT Can Now Look At Your Chrome Tabs To Do Tasks For You  EngadgetChatGPT can peek at your Chrome tabs now  The VergeOpenAI Brings Computer Use to Chrome With ChatGPT Tab Controls  Unite.AIChatGPT takes on Google Gemini in Chrome with new AI features to automate everyday tasks: Here's how to use  Business TodayChatGPT's Chrome Extension Can Now Read Open Tabs and Work in Logged-In Sites  XenoSpectrum
  
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• M62 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major motorway as all traffic held following 'accident'

  16-10-2026 11:45 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  All four lanes are at a standstill following the incident.
  
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• First pictures of Altai the tiger as Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after horror death

  16-10-2026 11:38 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The park remained closed for five days following the tragic incident.
  
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• Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders begin today - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

  16-10-2026 11:33 via news.google.com
  Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders begin today - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comApple iPhone Duo Orders Slip Into 2027 Amid Preorder Frenzy  Bloomberg.comiPhone Duo with iPhone Handoff: only on EE  EE NewsroomiPhone Duo pre-orders live – Where to find stock as delivery dates slip to 2027  The IndependentiPhone Duo pre-order deals LIVE: Where to order Apple's first foldable phone, carrier prices and stock reports  T3
  
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• Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall - BBC

  16-10-2026 11:31 via news.google.com
  
  Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall  BBCBritish man fined €3,000 for causing two-year-old son’s death in Cyprus  The GuardianFather who caused toddler’s death in Cyprus avoids jail  The TelegraphBritish father fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus  Sky NewsJosh Foster avoids jail for causing son’s death on Cyprus holiday  The Times
  
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• Martin Lewis: 'Ofgem's plans to protect providers' profits from price swings will cost consumers' - Money Saving Expert

  16-10-2026 10:59 via news.google.com
  
  Martin Lewis: 'Ofgem's plans to protect providers' profits from price swings will cost consumers'  Money Saving ExpertOfgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals  The GuardianHouseholds risk higher energy bills to protect suppliers from collapse  The TelegraphUK watchdog moves to protect energy market from wholesale price swings  ReutersHouseholds risk missing out on cheaper energy deals under new plans &
  
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• Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby

  16-10-2026 10:28 via BBC News
  
  Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.
  
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• Von der Leyen and Costa brief the media after two-day EU summit – Europe live - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 10:10 via news.google.com
  Von der Leyen and Costa brief the media after two-day EU summit – Europe live  The GuardianZelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace'  BBCUkraine war latest: Zelenskyy shows his frustration with Trump after being called a 'disgrace'  Sky NewsEU vows to maintain Russia sanctions after US pivot  Financial TimesZelensky praises ‘real leaders’ in Europe as his relationship with Trump deterio
  
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• Like dinosaur eggs in the sand: the pterosaur museum built to thrive in the Gobi desert - The Guardian

  16-10-2026 10:07 via news.google.com
  Like dinosaur eggs in the sand: the pterosaur museum built to thrive in the Gobi desert  The Guardian
  
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• Horror sex attack as men snatch girl, 11, off UK street - offered her cocaine

  16-10-2026 09:17 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The girl has since suffered "nightmares and flashbacks" in which she could picture the two men.
  
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• Crucial motorway tunnel used by 150,000 drivers a day closing October 17 - severe delays

  16-10-2026 09:16 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  National Highways has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the closure, which is part of an ongoing maintenance and repairs project.
  
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• Jason Wilcox finds himself under exact same pressure as last time Manchester United visited Elland Road to face Leeds - Sky Sports

  16-10-2026 09:03 via news.google.com
  Jason Wilcox finds himself under exact same pressure as last time Manchester United visited Elland Road to face Leeds  Sky Sports'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout  BBCCarrick includes Martínez in squad; Madrid call for Tebas to quit over Goebbels comparisons: football – live  The GuardianPremier League news conferences and team news LIVE: Arteta, Maresca, Alonso, Carrick speaking  BBCLisandro Martinez: Man Utd defender
  
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• Andy Burnham slammed for 'snobbery' as he plots betting shop tax raid - 'hypocrisy!'

  16-10-2026 09:03 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  EXCLUSIVE: The warning comes amid concerns that higher taxes could make some betting shops unviable, with consequences for staff, neighbouring businesses and the wider betting industry.
  
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• 'Less-obvious symptoms' as American Covid strain spreads across UK - The Mirror

  16-10-2026 08:58 via news.google.com
  'Less-obvious symptoms' as American Covid strain spreads across UK  The MirrorWhat is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise  The Independent41 dead as Covid deaths across UK rocket - American Covid XFG main symptoms  Daily ExpressIpswich Hospital issues update as ‘American Covid’ variant spreads  Ipswich StarDoctor gives expert American Covid 'stay at home' advice  RSVP Live
  
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• England’s 'prettiest' village to stop tourists paddling in river - 'drastic measure'

  16-10-2026 08:32 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The village has a population of around 600, but can attract as many as 20,000 visitors a day.
  
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