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      <title><![CDATA[Women in Northern Ireland Engineering: Progress and Persistent Gaps]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Female engineering students in Northern Ireland have surged 40% at Queen's University over a decade, yet women hold only 11% of engineering roles. Women in the sector share their experiences and call for greater representation.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Seoul's Beloved Ginkgo Tree: A Community's Fight Against Alleged Poisoning]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A cherished century-old ginkgo tree in Seoul's Buam-dong neighbourhood fell mysteriously ill in spring 2026, sparking a community investigation that revealed alleged herbicide poisoning by an adjacent museum. The case united residents in an emotional campaign to save the tree and raised questions...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[What science really shows about kombucha's health benefits]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A controlled trial at Aberystwyth University found kombucha changed some metabolic markers but showed no clear stress-reduction benefits. Experts stress that kombucha cannot replace a balanced diet.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Culture Night Returns to Belfast With 200+ Free Events, Building on Fleadh Success]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Culture Night Belfast returns on Friday 18 September 2026 with over 200 free events, capitalising on momentum from the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Organisers hope the festival will showcase the city's cultural vibrancy and encourage residents to explore unfamiliar neighbourhoods and venues.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MSP Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts While Battling Chronic Face Pain]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Scottish Green MSP Cara McKee reveals she experienced suicidal thoughts while battling trigeminal neuralgia, a severe chronic pain condition affecting facial nerves. After nearly 30 years to diagnosis and two brain surgeries, she now advocates for chronic pain sufferers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Men's appeal dismissed in harassment case against journalist Catrin Nye]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Readers on Tracking Apps, Weather Forecasts, Ancient Architecture and Wordy Phrases]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Man admits manslaughter in death of woman found in Londonderry flat fire]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Head's explosive century secures series win as Australia dominates Zimbabwe ODI]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Travis Head's explosive 112 guides Australia to an 84-run victory over Zimbabwe, clinching the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match remaining at Harare Sports Club.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diana's brother claims King Charles 'went ballistic' over funeral procession dispute]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Earl Spencer claims King Charles became extremely angry during a phone call days after Princess Diana's death, allegedly saying "we'll forget her soon enough" during a dispute over the funeral procession. Buckingham Palace suggests grief may have affected memory.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Uefa and Concacaf demand Fifa distribute $10m to each of 211 member nations]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Uefa and Concacaf demand Fifa distribute $10m from reserves to each of its 211 member associations, totalling $2.1bn, following the collapse of a controversial private equity scheme.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Woman stops Nissan Micra to give police officer lift during suspect chase]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A female driver stopped her Nissan Micra to give a police officer a lift during a foot chase in Wales, helping him catch a suspect who had rammed a police car twice and endangered pedestrians.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Woman sustained 78 injuries in fatal attack by partner, court hears]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A woman suffered 78 injuries during an attack by her partner, a murder trial in Glasgow heard. Alexander Brennan, 54, denies murdering Brodie MacGregor, 23. Forensic evidence showed she died from extensive facial injuries and blood loss, with potential for survival had emergency services arrived ...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gray's Legacy Secure Despite Sacking, Says Newell]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Joe Newell has defended David Gray's record at Hibernian after the manager's dismissal, calling him a 'living legend' and insisting his achievements deserve recognition despite a difficult end to his 12-year tenure.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coroner Criticises 999 Call Handling in Lowestoft Mother's Drowning Death]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[72-year-old woman in critical condition following two-car collision in South Lanarkshire]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A 72-year-old woman is in critical condition following a two-car crash on the A73 near Thankerton village in South Lanarkshire on Thursday. A 34-year-old driver was arrested in connection with road traffic offences. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brydon Carse cleared as police end Derby assault investigation]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face criminal charges after police dropped their investigation into an alleged assault in Derby. The Cricket Regulator will now decide on any disciplinary action.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Quentin Bell and Olivia Sterling: Two Artists Exploring Magic, Power and Wonder]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two exhibitions at Charleston in Lewes present Quentin Bell's whimsical ceramics and sculptures celebrating a life devoted to magic, alongside Olivia Sterling's provocative paintings that weaponise similar imagery to critique power and race.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brennan: Cycling's Safety Crisis Demands Independent Oversight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Matthew Brennan criticises cycling for failing to implement safety reforms after Fin Tarling's death on 14 August, calling the lack of progress "disgraceful" and calling for an independent body to enforce strict safety standards across all races.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Five more men charged over Glasgow Green July disorder]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tuchel Recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer With Performance Warning]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sheen hails 'constructive' first minister talks on toxic dumping crisis]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nigella Lawson Brings Heat to Bake Off as New Judge Alongside Paul Hollywood]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[37 suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian detention facility]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brewdog workers and creditors face total loss as administration finds insufficient funds]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Brewdog's former workers and creditors will receive no compensation from administration, as AlixPartners reports insufficient funds. The Scottish brewer carried over £500m in debts when sold to Tilray for £33m in March 2026.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MI5 admits giving false court evidence in neo-Nazi agent abuse case]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hundreds of drivers deliberately breaching roadwork closures to skip queues, National Highways warns]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Twins' Bollywood Electronic Sound and This Week's Best New Music]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Man pleads not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges in Wales]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mohammed Ramzan, 76, has pleaded not guilty to charges including rape, indecent assault and causing prostitution relating to alleged historical child sexual abuse in south Wales. He was released on conditional bail with trial set for January 2028.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mosque Attack in Pakistan Kills At Least 16, Including Police Officers]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Prince William urges faster action on climate as Earthshot Prize finalists announced]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Allen shines as Bills defeat Lions in inaugural Highmark Stadium game]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Bills opened their new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions, with quarterback Josh Allen throwing three touchdown passes and rushing for two more in the inaugural regular-season game.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Three dead, eight injured in shooting at Philippine high school]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Three people have been killed and eight injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines. The 16-year-old gunman was among the dead. This marks the third deadly school shooting in the country since June.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Undead Rivalries Return: Dead City Season 3 Kicks Off with Maggie and Negan's Clash]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parton Kirk fundraising hits £50,000 target to save 'forgotten Einstein' church]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Scottish village has reached its £50,000 fundraising target to purchase Parton Kirk, where physicist James Clerk Maxwell is buried. The community now seeks an additional £20,000 for repairs before a 1 November 2026 deadline.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Healey pushes EU to include UK in 'Made in Europe' industry protection scheme]]></title>
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