70 minutes ago Liam Payne bravely raced to help when a neighbour caught an intruder, locals near his £3.5m mansion reveal as they pay tribute to 'genuine and humble' star

Neighbours of Liam Payne today told of their shock at his death - and paid tribute to a 'top bloke' who had once bravely rushed to help when a neighbour caught an intruder.

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2 hours ago Hundreds evacuated in California city after brush fire grows out of control

Oakland residents told to flee as 80 firefighters battle blaze amid power shut-offs to combat major ‘diablo wind’A fast-moving brush fire Friday in northern California damaged at least 10 structures in the hills of Oakland, prompting an evacuation order as it grew to 13 acres (4 hectares).No injuries were immediately reported. Crews were called to the area around 1.30pm for a vegetation fire. In less than 30 minutes, the blaze had grown, requiring more firefighters to race to the scene. By 2.30pm, more than 80 firefighters were working to control the blaze alongside state crews, the Oakland fire department said. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Danger to life ‘likely’ in Storm Ashley’s 80mph winds, Met Office warns

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of the first named storm of the season, which is set to hit the UK on Sunday.

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2 hours ago The crisis facing Australian live music is older and bigger than just Live Nation

A recent Four Corners investigation into the entertainment behemoth was long overdue – but the industry has been bleeding out for decadesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI watched Four Corners’ investigation Music for Sale on Monday with some anticipation. The program was an overdue reckoning for Live Nation and Ticketmaster – the international entertainment behemoth, which has long faced accusations of abusing its market power by buying out venues, booking agencies, touring companies and merchandise manufacturers.The program finished to the soundtrack of Midnight Oil’s Forgotten Years – singer Peter Garrett was a prominent interviewee – playing over a nostalgic montage of some of this country’s most celebrated musicians on stage. Many artists, we were told, were too afraid to...

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3 hours ago Angelina Jolie is supported by 'boyfriend' Akala as they both attend the London premiere of her film Maria after going Instagram official

The actress, 49 sparked romance rumors with the British rapper, 40, when they were seen emerging from her hotel during Venice International Film Festival in August.

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3 hours ago Labour councillors urge prime minister to impose arms embargo on Israel over growing death toll in Gaza

In an open letter, the Prime Minister was told by politicians from his own party that he had a 'moral obligation' to act given the growing death toll in Gaza.

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3 hours ago Transgender teachers should be able to use staff school toilets that align with gender identity, governors told

The National Governance Association (NGA), which runs training for school governors and trustees, makes the suggestion in advice for its equality and diversity course.

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3 hours ago Hurricane viral sensation Lt. Dan is arrested for not moving his boat from dock after police warnings

Lieutenant Dan has an extensive criminal history, with arrest records in several states

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3 hours ago Jury paves the way for 2 Live Crew to retake control of records that changed hip hop

A decision by a Florida jury is paving the way for the surviving members of 2 Live Crew to retake control of much of their iconic discography, following a yearslong copyright dispute

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4 hours ago Mum 'impaled' by vicious Highland cow and thrown 2ft into the air in horror attack

Lanette Wiltshire, 50, has told how she was confronted by a Highland cow while walking at Cobham Wood near Rochester and then "impaled" before being flung into the air

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