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'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m

The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget.

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Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race after opponent's attack ad marred bitter campaign

The raced heated up in its final weeks after the Republican contender released an ad featuring Acton's mother.

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Fleabag star offers rent-free flat to new writers

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is donating the accommodation to playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.

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Children spending too long on maths app TT Rockstars, MP warns

The makers of the popular times table game say they are bringing in curfews and limits to screen time.

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Republican Susan Collins loses Maine seat to Democrat, ending nearly 30 years in the Senate

Maine's Senate race was mired in controversy after Democratic nominee Graham Planter withdrew following multiple scandals.

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Wilson returns as Wales call up uncapped Duncan

Harry Wilson is back in Wales' squad for their Nations League matches against Norway and Portugal, while goalkeeper Joe Duncan earns his first call.

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Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'

He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.

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Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final

Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.

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Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".

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Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt

Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.

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