Widespread flooding causes evacuations and travel disruption

Downpours are hitting saturated ground in the south, and residents have been evacuated from hundreds of homes.

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Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed over upcoming book

The defendant's lawyers argue they should review Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the incident.

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New Zealand: Man's watch reflection leads to rescue after day in ocean

The man, who spent almost 24 hours floating in the ocean, harnessed the sun's rays to attract attention.

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Storm Henk: Parts of southern England battered in high winds

Trees have damaged cars, scaffolding has been blown down and rail lines have been disrupted across the south of England.

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The Scottish prisoners making hip-hop behind bars

Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow has been giving inmates the chance to make their own hip-hop tracks.

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Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms

Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition.

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Newspaper headlines: Cost of Red Sea attacks and 'virtual rape' investigated

The i reports on fears Red Sea attacks on ships will have a knock-on effect on key supplies to the UK.

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