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Anti-migrant protesters gather as small boat with 120 migrants approaches Hampshire coast

Anti-migrant protesters gathered in Gosport on Sunday as a small boat carrying approximately 120 migrants approached the Hampshire coast. Police deployed officers and imposed Public Order Act restrictions, with six arrests reported during the demonstration.

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Two arrested after knife-wielding burglar robs north Belfast home

Two men arrested after a masked burglar armed with a knife broke into a north Belfast home on Sunday morning, demanding money and stealing cash and a vehicle. The stolen car was recovered following a collision nearby.

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Badenoch positions Conservatives as 'common sense party' at conference

Kemi Badenoch has declared herself a "classic old school Conservative" at her party's annual conference, unveiling a 100-page policy document and pledging childcare support changes, prison expansion, and student loan restrictions.

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Kemi Badenoch - dressed in a light brown winter coat - waves at the camera as she arrives at the Tory conference, with applauding supporters

Family sues driver acquitted in crash that killed two teenagers

The family of Kyle Marshall, killed in a March 2024 car crash near Stirling, has launched a civil lawsuit against driver Charles Gray, who was acquitted of causing death by careless driving. The case seeks a six-figure sum and alleges negligence.

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Ethiopian Rebels Abandon Tigray Capital as Federal Forces Advance

Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region have withdrawn from the regional capital Mekelle as federal government forces advance. The move marks a major escalation in fighting that threatens regional stability and humanitarian operations.

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A member of the Ethiopian pro-government Tigray Peace Force (TPF) monitors activity on a street while holding a gun. He is in a camo jacket and trousers. A man wearing a white jumper and jeans walks behind him.

Scottish Tory leader Findlay attacks SNP's independence push as 'dangerously irresponsible'

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has condemned the SNP's independence pursuit as "dangerously irresponsible", arguing it poses a security threat while the UK faces threats from China, Russia and Iran. First Minister John Swinney aims to hold a second referendum by 2031, but the UK gov...

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a man with slicked back brow hair is wearing a dark jacket, lilac shirt and blue and cream striped tie. He is being interviewed with a backdrop of images from a Birmingham street

Brazil's Election Goes to Runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Past Lula in First Round

Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula 48.05% to 43.97% in Brazil's first-round presidential vote on 4 October, forcing a runoff on 25 October. The election determines the presidency and control of Congress in a nation of 160 million voters.

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A composite image shows Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva, wearing a grey suit jacket and a burgundy tie, at the left, and Flávio Bolsonaro, wearing a light green shirt but no tie, speaking into a microphone.

German Chancellor Merz arrives in Kyiv as Russia strikes bridge near railway station

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived unannounced in Kyiv on 4 October as Russian forces struck the North Bridge near the railway station. Merz travelled with defence manufacturers and is scheduled to meet President Zelenskyy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.

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German chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives at a railway station in Kyiv on Sunday.

Welsh Tory leader tells first minister to 'get on with day job' over independence focus

Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar will tell First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth to focus on public services rather than independence at the Conservative Party conference. Millar accuses Plaid Cymru of prioritising constitutional change over improving NHS waiting times and supporting Welsh busin...

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Darren Millar in navy suit and white shirt and tie at lectern talking and gesticulating right arm up and finger pointing

Welsh Greyhound Ban Faces Rehoming Crisis as Industry and Charities Clash Over Timeline

Wales's greyhound racing ban faces a critical standoff over how quickly to wind down the sport. Animal welfare charities want a phased approach to manage rehoming, but the industry says this is impractical. With 364 dogs currently at the sole Welsh track, the stakes for animal welfare are high.

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Claire James, the chief executive of Greyhound Rescue Wales, pets a black greyhound

Tories claim victory as Labour abandons jury trial curbs; Greens debate Zionism motion

Labour abandons most jury trial restrictions after Conservative opposition, claiming a major victory as the Tory conference begins. The Green party debates a controversial Zionism motion on its final conference day.

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Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch, with her husband Hamish, arriving at the party’s conference in Birmingham on Saturday ahead of it kicking off today.

18-year-old P-plater denied bail after car strikes Newcastle Knights fans, leaving five-year-old in coma

An 18-year-old P-plater has been denied bail after his car struck Newcastle Knights supporters on Saturday, injuring ten people including a five-year-old girl placed in an induced coma. The driver faces nine charges including dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.

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Emergency crews gather at a crash scene where NRL fans were struck by a car

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