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• Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa's Apollo program, dead at 90 - Dawn

  09-10-2026 07:54 via news.google.com
  
  Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa's Apollo program, dead at 90  DawnMargaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90  BBCMargaret Hamilton, trailblazer whose software powered Apollo 11 moon landing, dies aged 90  The GuardianMargaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo astronauts on the moon, has died  CNNMargaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90
  
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• The Papers: 'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'

  10-10-2026 06:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.
  
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• 'Thuggish' behaviour could see balaclava ban in more cities

  09-10-2026 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hashtag "no face no case" has been gaining traction glorifying balaclavas as a way to avoid prosecution.
  
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• NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade

  09-10-2026 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.
  
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• Major petition for Britain to rejoin the EU passes massive milestone

  09-10-2026 22:16 via express.co.uk
  The Prime Minister has said a second referendum could be included in Labour's next general election manifesto.
  
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• Four jailed for death of man tortured and set alight

  09-10-2026 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tomasz Samel was kidnapped and attacked over the loss of illicit cigarettes worth £1m.
  
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• Polanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat

  09-10-2026 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.
  
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• Exactly what would happen minute-by-minute if Putin fired a nuke at the UK

  09-10-2026 21:00 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Specialists have described how they think the nightmarish situation would unfold.
  
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• Charity sprays graffiti on London streets as it issues 'important reminder'

  09-10-2026 20:35 via express.co.uk
  A mental health charity left a series of graffiti on across streets in London
  
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• Bulgarian sex offender dodges jail after assaulting girl in UK city

  09-10-2026 20:05 via express.co.uk
  Ilia Belov, 23, and his 20-year-old sister Nadjedzha Belova, were involved in an altercation with four young girls.
  
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• Swinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'

  09-10-2026 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first minister says he has confidence in his transport secretary, who denies being briefed about the ferry incident.
  
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• Andy Burnham warned early release scheme will make police quit - ‘morale is plunging’

  09-10-2026 19:23 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: The Prime Minister has been told his government "seems not to fully appreciate the effect early release will have".
  
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• Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

  09-10-2026 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."
  
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• Mum of girl, 11, found dead in park is suffering 'every parent's worst nightmare'

  09-10-2026 19:12 via express.co.uk
  Miya Deamer-Jones was found dead after being reported missing, leaving her devastated family facing an "unimaginable loss".
  
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• Andy Burnham risks Trump's fury as UK sides with seven countries

  09-10-2026 18:44 via express.co.uk
  The statement comes after a major announcement made by US secretary of state Marco Rubio.
  
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• Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts

  09-10-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
  
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• Government issues 'Cicada variant' update as 'American Covid' spreads through UK

  09-10-2026 18:05 via express.co.uk
  Health officials have revealed the latest assessment of BA.3.2 as Covid cases and hospital admissions rise.
  
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• Dad and son remain critical after masked men attack

  09-10-2026 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire Police say the attack at the family home appeared "completely unprovoked".
  
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• Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told

  09-10-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.
  
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• Horror as man dies after aircraft crashes down in Guildford field

  09-10-2026 16:31 via express.co.uk
  Police officers, fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene.
  
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• Ofsted faces fresh calls to halt graded school inspections in England

  09-10-2026 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A second head teachers' union says it is "increasingly concerned" about members' "welfare and morale".
  
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• Boy, 15, denies 22 sexual offences

  09-10-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The teenager is due to stand trial at Northampton Crown Court in October 2027.
  
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• Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather

  09-10-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Environment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September.
  
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• King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge

  09-10-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.
  
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• Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know

  09-10-2026 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
  
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• Teen's life transformed by gene editing

  09-10-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vian, 16, has thalassemia and had to have monthly blood transfusions throughout her childhood.
  
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• Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationship

  09-10-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lee Inglis had twice avoided prison for previous knife attacks on Stacey Hogg in Hawick.
  
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• Man who stabbed ex in 'rage of anger' as she walked her dog jailed for 24 years

  09-10-2026 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James McKenna hid for days after he attacked Joanne Sidaway as she walked her dog in the park.
  
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• UK film company behind 50 films plunges into administration

  09-10-2026 12:05 via express.co.uk
  The company, founded by veteran film executive Zygi Kamasa, was appointed administrators earlier this week.
  
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• Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally in Paris - Euronews.com

  09-10-2026 10:48 via news.google.com
  Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally in Paris  Euronews.comFrench ministers scramble to appease students after 10 days of protests  The GuardianFrance's school protests: What lies behind the anger  BBC500 arrested as French police use tear gas during student protests  The TimesThe Global Story | Why French teenagers are fighting for their education  BBC
  
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