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Four-year-old dies in fall from East London tower block

A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in Barking, East London on Saturday morning. Police do not believe the incident to be suspicious and are continuing their investigation.

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St Paul's Road, near a grass covered roundabout. There are several high rise buildings on both sides of the road, which are in red and brown brick. Cars and a van are seen travelling in and out of the road.

Storm Boelo batters North West with uprooted trees, power cuts and mass evacuations

Storm Boelo has uprooted trees, damaged vehicles and left tens of thousands without power across the North West. Major events have been cancelled and rail services disrupted as the severe weather continues.

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A green tree has been completely uprooted and is on a wrecked silver car. In the background are houses.

Storm Boleo causes rail cancellations and widespread power cuts across West Midlands

Storm Boleo has disrupted rail services, cut power to over 80,000 customers across Great Britain, and forced the closure of numerous public attractions across the West Midlands and beyond. High winds brought down trees blocking rail lines and creating hazardous conditions.

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A dark coloured car at night time, with a large tree with green leaves that has fallen across its bonnet and windscreen

UK and EU to discuss free movement ahead of November summit

UK and EU officials will discuss free movement and other options for reshaping their relationship ahead of a November summit. Prime Minister Burnham has stressed any major changes would require a general election mandate, while Business Secretary Reynolds said no assumptions have been made about ...

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media following his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Chancellery in Berlin, on 8 October 2026

Brazil votes in tight runoff as Lula faces Bolsonaro's son

Brazilians voted on Sunday in a closely fought runoff between incumbent left-winger Lula and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro led in the first round but faces a tight race.

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People queue outside a polling station before voting on the day of Brazil's presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil.

Three men charged with attempted murder in County Antrim stabbing

Three men have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in County Antrim left a man with multiple stab wounds. The suspects, aged 31, 32 and 46, are due in court Monday.

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A blue and yellow PSNI car with the word police on the window.

Philippine authorities investigate Thomas Markle Sr over alleged child abuse images

Philippine authorities are investigating digital images allegedly belonging to Thomas Markle Sr following a report from his half-brother. Interior minister Jonvic Remulla said preliminary findings suggest he may be a "possible sex offender," though forensic analysis is ongoing. Markle Sr denies t...

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Thomas Markle Sr wearing a serious expression during a TV interview

Storm Boelo wreaks havoc across Cumbria with flooding, fallen trees and power cuts

Storm Boelo causes major disruption across Cumbria with fallen trees blocking roads, flooding making travel dangerous, and over 57,000 homes without power. An amber weather warning remains in effect until 21:00 GMT.

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A tree in the middle of the road in the dark. The thin trunk has split in two and the tree is covered in green lichen. The tree is being illuminated by a light, the rest of the tree is in shadow.

Heating oil costs more than double for Upper Teesdale residents ahead of winter

Upper Teesdale residents face heating oil costs more than double compared to last year, with bills exceeding £1,000 per tank. A local buying group helps spread costs, but some households cannot afford oil heating at all.

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A woman with a black and white stripy top on is standing on the high street, she is wearing black rimmed glasses and has a silver necklace on. Behind her is a cafe and a row of stone cottages. She has fair shoulder length hair in a middle parting.

UK families embrace costume swaps and DIY outfits to manage Halloween spending surge

UK families are cutting Halloween costume costs through swapping networks, charity shops and DIY projects as overall spending on the celebration continues to rise. Parents are discovering creative alternatives to buying new outfits each year.

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Child dressed as a witch in a homemade Halloween costume featuring a black hat, purple cape, wand and handmade accessories.

Sunday Papers: Meghan's Father Investigation Widens as Burnham Sparks EU Free Movement Debate

UK Sunday newspapers lead on an expanding investigation into Meghan's father Thomas Markle and PM Burnham's controversial EU free movement remarks, which have sparked backlash from Brexiteers and 'Red wall' MPs.

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"Cops didn't share letter," reads the headline on the front page of the Sunday Mirror.

Student renters gain flexibility under new law, but landlords warn of rent hikes

The Renters' Rights Act has given students greater freedom to leave tenancies early, but landlords warn the flexibility could lead to higher rents and reduced supply as they struggle with summer vacancies.

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Head and shoulders shot of student Eddie Lever in a black T shirt, sitting on a sofa in a living room

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