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Argentine police arrest stepfather after pregnant 10-year-old reaches hospital

Argentine police arrest stepfather after pregnant 10-year-old reaches hospital

Police in Argentina arrested a 33-year-old man after a 10-year-old girl taken to hospital with stomach pain was found to be six months pregnant.

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New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1

New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1

The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.

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Mother dies after rescuing sons from riptide in the Bahamas

Mother dies after rescuing sons from riptide in the Bahamas

Leanne Gregory, 36, died after entering the sea to save her two sons from a riptide during a family trip to the Bahamas; both boys survived.

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James Blunt reportedly sought extra underwear during Celebrity Traitors filming

James Blunt reportedly sought extra underwear during Celebrity Traitors filming

James Blunt reportedly asked Celebrity Traitors production staff to buy additional underwear after running out during filming at Ardross Castle.

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Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United’s stand-in captain said the team must change after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended a damaging run of results.

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Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'

Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'

A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections.

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Body recovered after ferry passenger reported overboard

Body recovered after ferry passenger reported overboard

A body was found during the search for an elderly passenger who was reported to have fallen from a ferry, with authorities working to confirm the circumstances.

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Police urge home-security checks as darker evenings return

Police urge home-security checks as darker evenings return

Police are advising residents to review locks, lighting and routines as the clocks go back and longer hours of darkness increase opportunities for burglary.

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Dance in the Dark brings an immersive family adventure to Birmingham MAC

Dance in the Dark brings an immersive family adventure to Birmingham MAC

Dance in the Dark at Birmingham MAC uses darkness, sound and interactive performance to create an imaginative theatrical experience for children and families.

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Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.

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