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Seven injured as double-decker bus crashes into railway bridge in Swansea
At least seven people have been hurt, including one seriously, after a double-decker university bus crashed into a railway bridge in Swansea.
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Former beauty queen and ex-girlfriend of Liverpool footballer convicted of funding terrorism
A former beauty contestant and ex-girlfriend of a Liverpool footballer has been convicted of funding terrorism.
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NHS 'over-diagnosing' children having transgender treatment, former staff warn
The NHS is "over-diagnosing" children having medical treatment for gender dysphoria, with psychologists unable to properly assess patients over fears they will be branded "transphobic", former staff have warned.
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My child had gender dysphoria aged 11 - I'm overwhelmingly proud of his transition
Gemma Telford's child was just 11 years old when he told her he believed he had gender dysphoria.
National News
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General election: Voters go to the polls for the third time in under five years
Voters are going to the polls in the third general election in the UK in under five years - and the fourth in under a decade.
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General Election gets paw-litical as voters snap their dogs at the polls
Five intense weeks of campaigning around the country has come to a close, and now people the length and breadth of Britain are heading to the polls.
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NHS 'over-diagnosing' children having transgender treatment, former staff warn
The NHS is "over-diagnosing" children having medical treatment for gender dysphoria, with psychologists unable to properly assess patients over fears they will be branded "transphobic", former staff have warned.
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Seven injured as double-decker bus crashes into railway bridge in Swansea
At least seven people have been hurt, including one seriously, after a double-decker university bus crashed into a railway bridge in Swansea.
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Sport
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Liverpool in talks over January deal for Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino
Liverpool are in talks to sign Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino in January.
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Erling Haaland visits RB Leipzig and Dortmund as January move nears
Erling Haaland visited both RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday amid growing rumours he will leave Red Bull Salzburg in the January transfer window, Sky in Germany understands.
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Dillian Whyte on Deontay Wilder: It's clear he doesn't want to fight me
Dillian Whyte expects Deontay Wilder to avoid a fight with him by becoming 'franchise' champion, despite his reinstatement to the WBC rankings.
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Ferrari in no rush over F1 2021 line-up and play down Lewis Hamilton 'social' talks
Ferrari say it is too early to consider who will partner Charles Leclerc in 2021 - but say reports of conversations between Lewis Hamilton and their president John Elkann have been "blown somewhat out of proportion".
Showbiz News
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Harvey Weinstein strikes $25m deal with accusers - report
Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein has struck a "tentative" deal with dozens of his alleged victims, according to a report.
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Rare Harry Potter book bought for 1p sells for £2,300 at auction
A first edition of Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets, signed by JK Rowling and bought for a penny, has sold at auction for £2,300.
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David Bellamy: Naturalist and broadcaster dies age 86
Naturalist and broadcaster David Bellamy has died aged 86.
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Portrait of a Lady: Gallery gardener may have solved mystery of stolen Klimt painting
A painting stolen almost 23 years ago may have been hidden inside the walls of an art gallery where it had been on display.
Technology
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World's oldest artwork? 44,000-year-old cave painting discovered in Indonesia
A cave painting discovered in Indonesia on the island of Sulawesi could be the oldest known artwork in the world, according to new research.
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Scientists reveal why parakeets live in the UK - and it's not because of Jimi Hendrix
Scientists have debunked the idea that parakeets were introduced to the UK by legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
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'Hey Siri, call 911': Teen's life saved from icy water by phone assistant
A teenager whose car was sinking into freezing water was saved when he asked Siri to call 911.
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Regular extended sleep or long naps increase the risk of stroke, says six-year study
People who sleep more than nine hours a night, or have long daytime naps have an increased risk of stroke, according to new research.
Strange News
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'Hey Siri, call 911': Teen's life saved from icy water by phone assistant
A teenager whose car was sinking into freezing water was saved when he asked Siri to call 911.
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Walmart pulls jumper appearing to show Santa with lines of cocaine
Walmart has apologised for selling a pullover on its website that appears to show Father Christmas doing lines of cocaine.
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Banana taped to wall which sold for $120k eaten in front of crowd
It sold for $120,000 (£91,300) just last week - but the artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has now been scoffed.
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Wonky the 'unicorn-horned' rabbit looks for new home for Christmas
Like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, Wonky the lop-eared rabbit is hoping his unusual physical trait will help him find a loving family this Christmas.
Videos
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Liverpool in talks over January deal for Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino
Liverpool are in talks to sign Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino in January.
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General election: Voters go to the polls for the third time in under five years
Voters are going to the polls in the third general election in the UK in under five years - and the fourth in under a decade.
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New Zealand police to recover volcano bodies on Friday
New Zealand police say they are finalising a plan to recover the bodies still on White Island on Friday, following Monday's volcanic eruption.
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NHS 'over-diagnosing' children having transgender treatment, former staff warn
The NHS is "over-diagnosing" children having medical treatment for gender dysphoria, with psychologists unable to properly assess patients over fears they will be branded "transphobic", former staff have warned.
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