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Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?

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Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?
The eighth hole at the US Open at Oakmont this week - the longest par three in major championship history - has been described as "silly" and "ridiculous".

844. Up to 400 jobs at risk at Scottish bus maker Alexander Dennis

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Factories at Falkirk and Larbert are under threat under relocation plans announced by Alexander Dennis

845. Police surging resources after 'mob violence' in Ballymena

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Police in NI are planning on "surging a significant number of extra officers" into "Ballymena and beyond", the PSNI has said.

846. Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches

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The rules are aimed at "enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", state media reports.

847. People in Ballymena living in fear after two days of violent disorder, police say

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People in Northern Ireland are "feeling genuine fear for their lives", the PSNI has said.

848. Significant police presence to continue after 'mob violence' in Ballymena

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People in Northern Ireland are "feeling genuine fear for their lives", the PSNI has said.

849. Scotland 'short changed' by Spending Review - Robison

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More cash for defence, computing and the development of carbon-capture technology are in the Spending Review.

850. Bomb attack plans found at Austria school shooting gunman's home

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Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.

851. Everton manager David Moyes honoured with OBE

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David Moyes, 62, was appointed OBE by avid football fan Prince William at Windsor Castle.

852. Police say people living in fear due to senseless violence in Ballymena

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People in Northern Ireland "are waking up today feeling genuine fear for their lives," the PSNI has said.

853. Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?

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The eighth hole at the US Open at Oakmont this week - the longest par three in major championship history - has been described as "silly" and "ridiculous".

854. US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted

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Higher prices for some items were offset by declines in other areas, such as petrol, airfares and clothing.

855. UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

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Talks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.

856. New stations in £445m 10-year Welsh rail plan

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Five new stations in Newport, Cardiff and Monmouthshire, plus upgrades in north Wales backed by Treasury.

857. Polish PM Donald Tusk wins confidence vote

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Tusk called the vote after his political camp narrowly lost the recent presidential election.

858. Belfast Zoo closed for a second day after E. coli outbreak

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The zoo closed on Tuesday as a "precautionary measure" and authorities hope to reopen "as soon as possible".

859. Woman fell to death while scrambling up mountain

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Maria Eftimova's death after she fell from Tryfan was accidental, a coroner rules.

860. Child Q strip-search officer admits failings

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One of the police officers who carried out the search tells a hearing it should not have happened.

861. Chancellor says Spending Review worth £52bn to Scotland

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More cash for defence, computing and the development of carbon-capture technology are in the Spending Review.

862. Bomb attack plans found at Austria gunman's home

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Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.

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