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Manchester Evening News 
One in six bacterial infections now drug-resistant
Landmark WHO report warns bacterial illnesses, such as urinary tract infections and some STDs, are becoming increasingly difficult to treat
The Telegraph 
First official look inside Horizon Youth Zone - in pictures
"This first-look event marks a significant milestone in Horizon’s journey"
Grimsby Live 
Tower Hamlets mayor defends mosque decision to ban women and girls over the age of 12 from taking part in charity fun-run
The website claimed the event was ‘family friendly’ and ‘inclusive’, despite not being open to women and girls over the age of 12
Evening Standard 
England defender Millie Bright announces retirement from international football
England defender Millie Bright has announced she is retiring from international football.
Sky News 
Girl, 13, tried to 'murder' classmate in Birmingham school by stabbing her in neck - court told
A girl, now aged 14, has gone on trial at Birmingham Crown Court denying attempted murder and an alternative of wounding with intent
Birmingham Live 
After Her Sudden Death, Steve Martin Shared A Series Of Tributes To Diane Keaton That Detail Their 60-Year Friendship
I wish Diane Keaton had found the chance to appear in "Only Murders in the Building" with Steve Martin and Martin Short. View Entire Post ›
BuzzFeed News 
Israeli 'Juliet' and her secret commando lover are reunited after being captured by Hamas on October 7 before he hid his identity for two years
Noa Argamani , 27, was dragged away from Avinatan Or, 32, on a motorbike in a harrowing image that went viral and came to sadly embody the atrocity of October 7.
Daily Mail UK 
North Sea oil rig workers rescue owl blown out to sea during Storm Amy
The short-haired owl was found exhausted after battling 'danger to life' winds during the storm.
STV News 
Arsenal expect Martin Ødegaard to miss six weeks with knee injury
Captain could return for November’s north London derby Eberechi Eze and Ethan Nwaneri to deputise Arsenal expect Martin Ødegaard to miss another six weeks with the knee injury he sustained before the international break. The Arsenal captain went down clutching his left knee after clashing with Crysencio Summerville in the first half of a 2-0 victory against West Ham that sent Mikel Arteta’s side top of the table. Ødegaard twice attempted to carry on after treatment before being replaced by Martín Zubimendi, and Arteta said the 26-year-old had left the ground with his knee in a brace. Continue reading...
The Guardian 
Poundland confirms it will be closing all UK stores for 3 days over Christmas
Poundland has confirmed when it will close over the festive period
Mother, 34, and her newborn baby both died after she decided to have a home birth due to feeling 'unsupported' by midwives when her first child was delivered in hospital
Jennifer Cahill, 34, delivered baby Agnes Lily at her home in the presence of her husband Rob and two midwives in June last year.
Daily Mail U.K 
'Unmissable' 10-part drama with A-list cast is now streaming for free in the UK
The series based on the making of a classic film is led by Miles Teller
China’s Temu more than doubles EU profits to nearly $120m despite only having eight staff
Online marketplace paid just $18m in corporation tax, leading campaigners to call for government action The Chinese online marketplace Temu’s EU operations more than doubled pre-tax profits last year to just below $120m (£90m) despite employing just eight people, accounts show. They rose 171% in the 12 months to December 2024 compared with the $44.1m the year before, as shoppers snapped up its low-cost goods, which are widely promoted on social media. Continue reading...
The Inbetweeners comeback slammed as fans joke it will 'be a pretty sad watch'
The Inbetweeners has been missing from both the big and small screen since 2014 but a reunion is now officially on the cards.
The Mirror 
Justin Trudeau's ex-wife Sophie shares VERY pointed message after his steamy trip with Katy Perry
Justin Trudeau's ex-wife Sophie has shared a message about 'letting go' of love in a new social media post, just days after her former partner was seen on a steamy trip with Katy Perry.