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Paralysing virus often mistaken for flu creeps closer to Britain – the 7 key symptoms to spot as deaths hit 63
A DEADLY bug often mistaken for flu has claimed dozens of lives in Europe this year as it edges closer to the UK. West Nile virus has infected over 989 people across 13 countries this summer, far higher than the for what is normal for this time of...
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Who Scotland could face if 2026 World Cup fate lies via play-offs as potential opponents become clearer
Steve Clarke’s side have guaranteed a World Cup play-off spot with a victory over Belarus at Hampden Park on Sunday A first men’s World Cup appearance since 1998 looks to be within Scotland’s grasp after a 2-1 victory over Belarus combined with...
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Trumps says, "This will be my eighth war that I have solved" on Gaza ceasefire
US President Donald Trump claimed he has ended eight major conflicts, including India-Pakistan and Gaza, and suggested he could address the Pakistan-Afghanistan dispute. He also commented on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, asserting his peacemaking...
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Duchess of Edinburgh plays the hero amid family 'soap opera' involving senior royals, Harry, Meghan
Sophie has risen to the occasion amid Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s the ongoing conflict with senior royal members. Sean Smith, who is an author of Sophie: Saving the Royal Family, which came out in July of this year, opened up about the...
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How to watch Sweden vs Switzerland: free streams, TV details, preview for 2026 World Cup qualifier, team news
Sweden's shocking start to 2026 World Cup Qualifying means everyone's talking about Alexander Isak, but the Liverpool striker and Viktor Gyokeres at their best might struggle to mask the team's defensive issues. Having scraped a single point from...
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Why Donald Trump could still deserve a Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has been campaigning for a Nobel Peace Prize for some time now, claiming to have ended seven wars, and now, the eighth one in Gaza. Instead of seeing the plain logic in giving the award to a man who has changed the name...
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World Cup qualifying: Big win for Northern Ireland while Mbappé helps France close in
Trai Hume’s first Northern Ireland goal helped them to a 2-0 win over Slovakia to keep their World Cup qualifying campaign on track. Patrik Hrosovsky’s 18th-minute own goal rewarded Northern Ireland for a strong start but, after wasting two...
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North Macedonia hold Belgium, Mbappe inspires France
North Macedonia put on a defensive masterclass to hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw away in their World Cup qualifier and keep a one-point lead in Group J. The visitors kept out everything Belgium could throw at them in a near 90-minute siege and lead...
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Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale reveals theme and artists
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The National News
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The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale will launch on January 30 with a procession, musicians and a line of Toyota pick-ups moving through the historic region north-west of Riyadh, before arriving at the Jax district, the venue of the event, and...
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Part-time soldiers, full-time controversy: National Guard at center of power struggle
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to cities across America —from Los Angeles to Chicago, often over governors’ objections — has thrust the nation’s oldest military organization into the center of a...
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Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres endures Sweden nightmare after Granit Xhaka moment
Viktor Gyokeres' goalscoring drought continued as Sweden lost 2-0 to Switzerland in a World Cup qualifier on Friday night. The Arsenal striker started in Stockholm alongside Liverpool frontman Alexander Isak but the pair could not inspire their...
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Vivienne Westwood to make Middle East debut at Riyadh Fashion Week
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The National News
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Vivienne Westwood will make its Middle East debut at Riyadh Fashion Week 2025, opening the event on October 16 with a runway show that melds British fashion heritage with Saudi craftsmanship. The venue, a palm grove in Riyadh, was selected as a...
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'Combat-capable force' of 60,000 needed to ensure Gaza security
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The National News
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A “combat-capable force” made up of professional and well-equipped militaries from Arab and Muslim-majority countries could number up to 60,000 troops to secure Gaza, military experts have suggested. They argue that a Nato-style contribution,...
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How did White House respond to Trump losing out on Nobel Peace Prize?
Despite his campaigning, Donald Trump missed out on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, with the award instead going to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Machado was chosen “for her tireless...
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FIFA WC 2026 qualifier: Mbappe shines for France, dominant Germany thrash Luxembourg
Football News FIFA WC qualifiers: Mbappe powered France to a 3-0 win, Germany hammered Luxembourg. (Photo-Reuters) New Delhi: Joshua Kimmich scored a brace to help Germany beat 10-man Luxembourg 4-0 in the FIFA World Cup qualifier match to move to...
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Weekend Warm-up: Bayern Munich confident it can keep Michael Olise away from Liverpool, FC Barcelona, Manchester City; Throwing it back to The Dead Kennedys; Sports pain? Enter here; Reviewing Task; and MORE!
Bayern Munich has seen the rumors and knows that clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and FC Barcelona have all been linked to a move for star winger Michael Olise. The aloof Frenchman has been a sensational addition to the Bayern Munich attack...
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India News | Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Unveils Above and Beyond, Showcasing India's Flight from Dreams to Destinations
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Hawai Chappal to Hawai Yatra! India's aviation journey reflects how dreams once grounded have now soared to become a reality, and the mega transformation the sector has witnessed is aligned with the Viksit...
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Newcastle United's 11,500-mile fear as Eddie Howe awaits squad update for Brighton
Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, Nick Woltemade and Sandro Tonali are on international duty for Brazil, Germany and Italy respectively Newcastle United definitely did not want this international break to come this week, on the back of two impressive...
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Morning Brief: National Guard to Withdraw in Fall, UN Readies Massive Gaza Aid Push, Russia Launches New Attacks on Ukraine
Good Morning! States begin pulling National Guard troops from Trump’s D.C. crackdown as the US sends troops to Israel to support a Gaza ceasefire. The United Nations readies a major aid push, Tony Blair joins Gaza’s reconstruction plan, and...
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Fifa World Cup qualifying tips: Portugal unlikely to make things any easier for Republic of Ireland
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HAVING very recently just about survived a stag do for a friend – who frankly is old enough to know better – in Budapest, I can testify to exactly how tricky a trip to the Hungarian capital can be. It’s highly unlikely that Heimir Hallgrimsson...
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