30 m. ago Scottish SPCA urges Lanarkshire public to help protect animals this Bonfire Night

The loud noises from fireworks can have a devastating impact on pets, wildlife and farmed animals.

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31 m. ago Ukrainian colonel defends posting photos of his French bulldog beside military maps after he's criticised for revealing troop locations

Valentin Manko shared the images on social media earlier this week before quickly deleting them amid claims that classified battlefield details could be seen in the background.

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39 m. ago Adorable orphaned elephants' reaction to their milk arriving melts animal fans' hearts

The workers at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust documented the hilarious yet adorable moment the baby elephants realised the milk van arrived as they rushed to get bottle fed

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2 h. ago England batting woes continue as New Zealand seal ODI series victory

2nd ODI: New Zealand, 177-5, bt England, 175, by five wktsDaryl Mitchell hits 56no while Jofra Archer fires on returnHalf-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell carried New Zealand to a second one-sided victory against an England side still searching for a winning formula in the 50-over format. This loss added another track to their rotten recent record: a ninth consecutive away defeat in ODIs and a 10th in 11 games on their travels in the last 12 months, while also ensuring a sixth series defeat in their last seven attempts.Against a New Zealand side without their premium fast bowler, Matt Henry, who was diagnosed with a calf injury on the morning of the match, England were dismissed for just 175, leaving 14 overs unused and presenting their opponents with not so much a challenge as a stroll. After again losing the toss the tourists’ top-order again misfired, with Jamie Overton coming in at No 8 to top-score with 42. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago This woodland walk near a quiet village ends with an epic Sunday Roast

There's really nothing like an autumn woodland walk to clear the mind and soothe the soul after a busy week at work

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5 h. ago Trump expects a ‘big step’ in talks with China’s Xi Jinping which may roll back tariffs for a crackdown on fentanyl

Trump is expected to meet with Xi later this week in South Korea

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5 h. ago Arsenal news: Paul Merson makes title prediction as Jamie Carragher hits out after backlash

It's another week perched on top of the Premier League for Arsenal who now have a four-point lead over the rest of the pack as Mikel Arteta aims to end the club's trophy drought

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7 h. ago UK weather maps show exact time thunderstorms to rage across most of the nation

Met Office forecasters say unsettled weather is likely for the rest of the week, with wind speeds expected to exceed 60mph and heavy rain anticipated for several regions

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7 h. ago Starmer vows to get jobless youngsters back into work 'by threatening to cut their benefits'

The Prime Minister is said to have admitted this week that the large number of people receiving the support is damaging as they may 'struggle to get off' it.

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7 h. ago Court to reconsider ruling that allowed Trump to send troops to Portland

President remains barred from deploying national guard as appeals court agrees to ‘en banc’ rehearing of caseThe Trump administration remains barred from deploying the national guard in Portland, Oregon, following a federal appeals court ruling.The ninth circuit court of appeals agreed on Tuesday that it would rehear a case over the president’s authority with a broader court of 11 judges. The appeals court also vacated a ruling from a three-judge panel last week that sided with the Trump administration. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago David Attenborough backs £30 million bid to buy historic Rothbury Estate

The conservationists have plans to boost wildlife, restore bogs and champion nature-friendly farming

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10 h. ago Hurricane Melissa flattens homes as 58,000 Brits on Jamaica face 'storm of century'

Hurricane Melissa – the most powerful storm in the nation’s history – could be even more destructive as it heads towards Cuba and the Bahamas this week

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11 h. ago Drake London Injury Update: What’s the Latest on the Falcons WR, and Will He Play in Week 9?

Drake London Injury Update: What’s the Latest on the Falcons WR, and Will He Play in Week 9?  Pro Football & Sports Network

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11 h. ago World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs

The International FA Board's Football and Technical Advisory Panels (IFAB), which is made up of former players, coaches and referees, held its latest meeting this week to discuss rule changes.

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11 h. ago The Great British Bake Off: Toby Littlewood breaks down after being eliminated in tense semi final as Tom, Jasmine and Aaron become finalists

The Great British Bake Off finalists were revealed on Tuesday night's episode as Patisserie Week pushed the contestants to their limits.

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12 h. ago Bake Off fans slam judges over latest exit declaring it is ‘wrong decision’

Bake Off fans are not happy about the latest exit 😡🍰📺

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12 h. ago Who left The Great British Bake Off tonight? Recap as ninth baker leaves after series 16 semi

The Great British Bake Off has confirmed its ninth exit - but who left? 🍰📺

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14 h. ago When is the Carabao Cup draw? How to watch live as Wrexham battle Cardiff City

The Carabao Cup fourth round gets underway this week as either Wrexham or Cardiff City find out who they will play in the last eight of the competition

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14 h. ago Strictly fans fear star is being 'set up to fail' with 'awful' Halloween song choice

Strictly fans are terrified ahead of Halloween Week as another 'awful' song choice is chosen for a fan favourite, making some wonder if the star is being 'set up to fail'

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14 h. ago Shaun Wane to make changes as England seek ‘proper Test match’

The hosts were beaten 26-6 by Australia in last week’s Ashes opener.

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