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1. Why this Yorkshire market town is the happiest place to live in the UK

   People praised Skipton’s range of shops, its high street and nearby green space

2. Texas can use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms following Supreme Court ruling

   The state launched a redistricting arms race that could add up to five new GOP seats in the House

3. Police recover a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant from the bowels of a man accused of eating it

   Police in New Zealand have recovered a stolen James Bond-inspired pendant from a suspect's gastrointestinal tract

4. Stark warning for NHS over drop in number of international nurses coming to UK

   The health and care system has relied on international recruitment ‘for generations’ with experts warning that plans to tighten visa rules and cut immigration could ‘deepen’ workforce shortages

5. White House fails to rule out ICE raids in and around World Cup stadiums ahead of draw

   The 2026 World Cup draw is taking place on December 5 and will determine the initial schedule for next year’s competition

6. Public and politicians left in dark about true impact of migration on Britain because of gaps in data, report finds

   The government does not know how many people are in the country unauthorised - with policymakers unable to make informed choices about asylum claims and ECHR, experts warn

7. eVisa causing stress, confusion and exclusion for some migrants, study finds

   Millions of people now have online visa accounts after government ditched physical paperwork

8. Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

   Skipton is surrounded by scenic views and is a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

9. Cheese rolling could join beloved UK events on new ‘living heritage’ register

   Communities are being urged to nominate cherished traditions, from the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival to the ancient art of cheese-rolling, for a new UK register of "living heritage".

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