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US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides
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US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides

Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects....

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Weight-loss jabs boom putting recycling centre workers at risk
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Weight-loss jabs boom putting recycling centre workers at risk

Recycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste.

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Chiellini guidance to Leeds 'rock' - could Muharemovic be signing of season?
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Chiellini guidance to Leeds 'rock' - could Muharemovic be signing of season?

Having cost Leeds United an 'eye-watering' fee, Tarik Muharemovic has impressed so much that some fear the club face a battle to keep him.

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I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
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I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

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Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
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Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show

Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.

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Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
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Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding

Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.

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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash

More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the crash occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

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The Papers: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'
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The Papers: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'

Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.

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Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
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Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters

The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.

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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental
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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental

The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

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'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man?
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'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man?

Estevao plays no part as Chelsea lose on penalties to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup - so where does this leave the exciting Brazilian with Xabi Alonso?

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Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future
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Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future

The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

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Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election
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Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election

The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget.

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We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
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We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences

An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

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Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
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Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park

The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.

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Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
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Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions

The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

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Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
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Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered

The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

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'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
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'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters

Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

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Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
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Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar

The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

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Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
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Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs

The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

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Under 25? Here's what the Budget means for you
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Under 25? Here's what the Budget means for you

The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

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Mourinho and chaos - is Real Madrid boss misunderstood?
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Mourinho and chaos - is Real Madrid boss misunderstood?

Jose Mourinho has spent the past decade seeing other managers hailed as geniuses, but did Real Madrid's win at Barcelona show he's been misunderstood?

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US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt
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US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt

Prosecutors alleged the pair misrepresented their identities by giving election judges the names of other people.

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Budget key points at a glance
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Budget key points at a glance

Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

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Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
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Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

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Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
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Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history

The Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five on Wednesday.

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Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
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Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami

The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.

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'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
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'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew

A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

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King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour
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King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour

Earlier in the day, the King paid his respects to the island's fallen servicemen and women.

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What the Budget means for your money
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What the Budget means for your money

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack

A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

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