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We’ve just seen a transformative moment in America’s death penalty history
Gavin Newsom’s decision to empty California’s death row saves hundreds of lives and signals a national shift
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Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Government claims removal of former residents of housing complex in Helsingør is unrelated to their ethnicity
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Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapist
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Which beauty Advent calendars are worth the splurge? I tested 20 to find the best in the UK for 2026
Christmas is getting closer, and this year’s calendars are already on sale. From bargain buys and cult favourites to cruelty-free picks, here are the ones we rate the most
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Politics
Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.
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International
French policemen to stand trial over 2020 beating of black man
Three French policemen will be tried next week over the beating of a black music producer they say was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic, in a rare police brutality case to go to court.
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International
Low pressure in US midwest brings unseasonable heat to New York and Boston
Further south this week, severe thunderstorms affected midterms voting in Florida, Oklahoma and Colorado Despite the rapid descent into autumn in the northern hemisphere, parts of eastern North America have experienced an exceptionally late taste of summer in recent days. Temperatures approached 23C (73F) in New York and Boston, about 7-10C above what is expected in early November. The unseasonable warmth spilled into parts of eastern Canada, with temperatures exceeding 20C, about 10-15C above normal for the time of year. The balmy conditions were caused by an area of low pressure in the US mi
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2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record: EU monitor
The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global warming, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.
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International
Sinner to replace coach Cahill with Magnus Norman at year's end
Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday that Magnus Norman will replace his long-time coach Darren Cahill, who helped shape the Italian into the world's top tennis player.
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International
Live: European stocks plunge after US midterm election results shock markets
European shares tumbled on Friday as global investors grappled with uncertainty over AI stocks, following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. The drop is partly due to fears…
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Enrico Rava Fearless Five with Joe Lovano: Corners review – daring dialogues from 87-year-old Miles Davis disciple
The Italian trumpeter’s group – featuring an old friend – rip through originals and free improvisation while balancing late-Miles funk with excellent vocals and horn ballads
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Finance
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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