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Leasehold overhaul; boat nears shore; plague row
Labour launches leasehold reforms with independent regulator and capped fees. Migrant dinghy approaches Hampshire coast as Russia faces plague cover-up accusations.
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Spanian’s Newtown kebab shop sees quiet trade eight months after opening
Spanian’s Kebabs’ Newtown restaurant appears to be struggling to attract customers, eight months after opening amid large crowds. The quiet store has drawn attention because it sits on a busy Sydney dining strip, where nearby eateries remain active, raising questions about whether the initial excitement around YouTuber Anthony Lees’s food venture has lasted. The article…
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Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Donald Trump has announced a federal taskforce called the “Super Intelligence Force” to coordinate US government engagement with AI companies and other groups. Led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, it will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, with the stated aim of keeping the US at the forefront…
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Brazen tourist ignites fury after flouting Hawaii beach restrictions as she issues groveling apology amid backlash
A North Carolina tourist sparked outrage in Hawaii after deliberately entering a closed beach and posting footage online, subsequently offering an apology. Nuri Abdullah filmed herself ignoring restrictions at Waiʻānapanapa State Park on Maui on 26 September, despite the area being shut following severe weather. The viral video provoked anger not only because she disregarded…
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Phil Collins criticises Trump and reveals an unwritten song title about America
Phil Collins criticised President Trump during a Friday Piers Morgan interview, calling his manner “unattractive” and “nasty” and stating he felt “not a lot” for the president. The 75-year-old British rock legend also revealed he has drafted a song title called “Fat People with Guns” about America, though the song remains unwritten, and expressed concerns…
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Labour council spends more than £500,000 of taxpayers’ money on protecting THREE traveller caravans
Newport City Council has spent £538,000 on security at Ellen Ridge, a traveller site comprising just three residential pitches. The expenditure on security guards, dogs and alarms has drawn criticism from Welsh Conservative politicians, who are questioning whether it represents value for money. The scrutiny comes amid the site’s troubled history, notably a major animal…
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Judge finds woman invented two births to obtain £30,000 from alleged father
A High Court judge has ruled that a woman fabricated two pregnancies and births to defraud the alleged father of approximately £30,000 in financial support. The woman, identified as Jane in court documents, created false evidence including photographs, ultrasound images and messages to convince the man, referred to as John, that they had two children…
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Badenoch urges action as she describes death threats from former IRA member
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has spoken publicly for the first time about receiving death threats from a former IRA member, Kieran Kyle, 43, who admitted to sending threatening communications. She called for a crackdown on threats to MPs, saying that whilst politicians have historically faced such abuse, it appears to be increasing and must be…
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Brewers magic continues as Milwaukee completes crazy walk off against Padres closer Mason Miller
The Brewers rallied late to beat the Padres 4-3 on Jackson Chourio’s walk-off hit, levelling their division series at one game apiece. The result underlined how Milwaukee’s fortunes have shifted the matchup after San Diego arrived in strong form, and put the decision to leave closer Mason Miller in for the ninth inning under scrutiny.…
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Churches bless pets worldwide for St Francis of Assisi’s feast day
Churches in several countries marked St Francis of Assisi’s feast day on 4 October by blessing pets, as owners gathered with animals ranging from dogs and cats to a snail. The tradition honours the saint’s compassion for living things and coincides with World Animal Day. At Malate Church in Manila, parish priest Leonito Distor blessed…