68 minutes ago Hungary asks EU to strip parliamentary immunity from Italian MEP Ilaria Salis

Former teacher was detained in Budapest for alleged attack on neo-Nazis before being released in JuneHungary has called on the EU to strip parliamentary immunity from the Italian MEP Ilaria Salis, who was detained for 16 months in Budapest after an alleged attack on neo-Nazis.The case of Salis, 39, a teacher from Monza, near Milan, sparked diplomatic protests and anger in Italy after she was brought last January to court in Hungary in chains, her hands cuffed and feet locked together. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Two men plead guilty to Canadian killing of Sikh man acquitted in 1985 Air India bombing

Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez confessed to 2022 shooting but didn’t reveal who hired them to do itTwo men have pleaded guilty to the contract killing of a Sikh man who was acquitted in the 1985 bombing of an Air India flight from Montreal to Mumbai.According to an agreed statement of facts released by a British Columbia court on Monday, Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez confessed to shooting Ripudaman Singh Malik in 2022. But they remained silent over who hired and paid them for the murder. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Doomed cruise liner that got stranded for four months in Belfast is dubbed 'SS Clusterf***' by passengers after being left without flushing toilets

Those living on board say that the stench of sewage was left 'wafting through the corridors' - with another saying the situation was 'Third-World'.

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2 hours ago Locals heard 'loud bangs and a grinding noise' before realising two trains had collided in horror smash that killed passenger in his 60s

Emergency services raced to the scene near Llanbrynmair, Wales after a pair of passenger trains smashed into each other on the Cambrian line at 7.29pm last night.

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2 hours ago What is inheritance tax and what changes could Rachel Reeves make to it in the autumn Budget?

The chancellor may be forced to increase taxes to reduce the shortfall in government spending and pay for public services

Economics

2 hours ago Driver of train in horror crash ran in to carriage to warn passengers seconds before head

Horror stories have been revealed by those on board

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2 hours ago Will pension savers get slapped with a 'death tax' in the Budget and what would it mean for you?

Pensions are treated generously by the taxman when people die, especially before age 75 but even afterwards. What are the rules and how might they change?

Economics

3 hours ago Middle East crisis live: four children among dead after Israeli strike near Beirut hospital, ministry says

Israeli jets hit Hezbollah target close to Rafik Hariri university hospital in Beirut on MondayAs Israel continues its war in Gaza and assault on Lebanon, a growing number of international airlines are suspending flights to the region or to avoid affected airspace.Reuters has helpfully compiled a list of some of them:Aegean Airlines: The Greek airline cancelled flights to and from Beirut until 6 November and to and from Tel Aviv until 5 November.AirBaltic: Latvia’s airBaltic cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until 30 November.Air Algerie: The Algerian airline suspended flights to and from Lebanon until further notice.Air France-KLM: Air France extended its suspension of Paris-Tel Aviv flights until 29 October and Paris-Beirut flights until 30 November. KLM extended the suspension o...

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4 hours ago B&M launches 'lush' new £14 'light up' gin range just in time for Christmas

The budget retailer has introduced new light-up gin liqueurs available in two festive flavours - clementine and winter berries.

Economics

4 hours ago Ayrshire kids at risk if school crossing patrollers are axed, councillor says

The vital service which helps kids get to school safely, could be axed as part of budget plans.

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