NATO intercepts Russian jets over Estonia as Baltic tensions escalate
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Estonia requests NATO Article 4 consultations after a 12-minute airspace breach; two Russian jets violate a Polish offshore platform
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FAA ground stops at Dallas airports tied to local phone-line issue
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Local telecom equipment caused flight delays at Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth, with the FAA saying the problem does not involve its equipment and is under assessment.
15-year-old charged with murder after Manchester stabbing near church
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Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe, 15, died after an attack on Monton Street; prosecutors say there is sufficient evidence to prosecute and a court appearance is expected.
UK warned of economic doom loop as borrowing hits pandemic-era high
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ONS data show September borrowing at £18 billion as spending outpaces tax receipts ahead of November Budget; economists warn of widening gap and potential policy impacts.
Madeleine McCann suspect Brueckner declared homeless as lawyer cites concerns over convictions
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German authorities release Brueckner from prison and place him under monitoring; reports place him in a hostel near Kiel
King Charles’s invitation to Trump highlights Dumfries House heritage-led regeneration
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Published correspondence reveals a plan to pair diplomacy with a Scotland visit focused on heritage, education and community rebuilding at Dumfries House and beyond.
EU unveils 19th sanctions package targeting Russia's economy and energy trade
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Brussels imposes sweeping measures to curb Moscow's oil revenue, expand tech and shipping restrictions, and pressure third-country firms
Pound and gilts slide after Labour borrowing binge sparks market backlash
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Sterling weakens and gilt yields rise as the government expands spending, with analysts warning of fiscal instability and potential tax measures in the Budget.
Scottish SNP minister resigns after turbulent Holyrood week
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Jamie Hepburn steps down as parliamentary business minister after a clash with an opposition MSP, capping a week of high-profile Westminster-style drama in Holyrood.