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Trump backs Cuomo for New York City mayor and threatens to cut funding if Mamdani wins
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He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan
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Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment
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More people are ditching Buy Now Pay Later loans in favour of family help - but even they are charging interest
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Reeves says Budget will be 'fair' as tax rise speculation mounts
The chancellor is expected to roll the pitch for a difficult Budget as economists predict tax rises on 26 November.
'Signing of season' - how Xhaka has led Sunderland to top four
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Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.
What can you read into the Premier League table after 10 games?
With 10 games gone in the Premier League season, BBC Sport looks at what history tells us we can read into the table.
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
Xhaka's first Sunderland goal earns draw against Everton
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William poses for selfies as he arrives in Rio for Earthshot Prize
The prince has key environmental work planned with the Earthshot Prize and a speech at the COP30 summit - but started with a cable car trip up Sugarloaf Mountain.