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Inside Rosebank: Life and controversy on the North Sea's most disputed oil platform

Journalists visit the Petrojarl Rosebank FPSO to document life on the North Sea's most contested oil platform, as the UK government weighs approval of the £8.7bn project amid fierce climate and economic debate.

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Thousands gather in Portadown to support Orange Order amid Drumcree dispute

Thousands of Orange Order supporters gathered in Portadown on 24 October for a rally backing the organisation amid the ongoing Drumcree parade dispute, braving severe weather including Storm Boelo.

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Manhunt launched for prisoner who escaped from Lewisham medical facility

Police are searching for Anthony Lloyd, 38, who escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham on Friday. He was convicted in 2025 of actual bodily harm and poses a risk to himself and the public, according to the Metropolitan Police. Anyone spotting him should call 999.

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Two rescued from Nairobi building collapse as five remain missing

Two survivors have been rescued from a collapsed building in Nairobi, Kenya, with five still missing. Police are investigating the cause and searching for the owner and contractor responsible.

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Police seek to identify those behind Londonderry disorder and vehicle damage

Police are investigating public disorder in Londonderry on Friday night when masked youths threw stones and bottles at officers, damaging two police vehicles. No injuries were reported as authorities work to identify those involved.

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Lockhart defends DUP resignation over Drumcree response, rejects 'hardliner' claim

DUP MP Carla Lockhart defends her resignation as party officer, rejecting claims she is appeasing hardliners and calling for meaningful action against First Minister Michelle O'Neill over the Drumcree parade dispute.

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Kim Jong-un inaugurates bridge to China, pledges expanded cooperation

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inaugurated the New Yalu River Bridge during a visit to China's Dandong on 24 October, meeting senior Communist Party official Wang Huning and pledging expanded cooperation between the nations.

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Paisley Halloween Festival Cut Short as Storm Boelo Forces Saturday Cancellation

Paisley's Halloween festival has been cut short by Storm Boelo, with Saturday's festivities cancelled due to severe weather forecasts. Friday's parade with 400+ performers proceeded successfully, but organisers cancelled the second day to prioritise public safety.

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Shropshire Charity Braces for High Demand in Christmas Gift Campaign

Shropshire's Little Stars charity expects high demand for its Santa's Little Stars Christmas gift campaign running from 24 October to 4 December, providing presents to struggling families with children aged birth to 17.

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Lidl driver suffered medical incident at wheel, ambulance service says

A man in his 30s died after a car crashed through a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton. Ambulance services believe the driver suffered a medical incident at the wheel. Ten people required treatment, with one woman in serious condition.

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Tory activist suspended after appearing to offer contract killing services in undercover film

A former Conservative activist suspended after appearing to offer contract killing services in an Al Jazeera undercover investigation previously worked on social media projects for party headquarters.

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Papers Lead on Meghan's 2018 Warning Over Father and Budget Caution

UK newspapers lead on Meghan's 2018 warning about her father and budget concerns. The Duchess disclosed receiving a letter with troubling allegations; the Met is verifying her account. Meanwhile, papers debate the Autumn Budget and Cabinet divisions over EU relations.

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