2 h. ago Israel launches 'preemptive strikes' on Iran as explosions are heard across Tehran: Jerusalem declares 'special state of emergency' and braces for all

Israel's defence minister has announced a 'special situation' in his country and said schools would stay shut on Friday. Iranian state media reported repeated explosions could be heard in Tehran.

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3 h. ago Explosions heard in Tehran after US warned 'Israel was planning to hit Iran's nuclear sites'

Israel's defence minister has announced a 'special situation' in his country and said schools would stay shut on Friday. Iranian state media reported repeated explosions could be heard in Tehran.

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3 h. ago Boy who met Prince and Princess of Wales and caught William's attention by asking a sweet question about Prince George killed himself after getting into trouble with police, inquest hears

Zak Kay met the royal couple in July 2016 aged 10, after he won a local contest to design a trophy for the Portsmouth leg of the America's Cup World Series.

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3 h. ago Israel strikes LIVE: Israel targets Iran and declares state of emergency

Israel has today attacked Iran's capital Tehran - and residents across the city have reported hearing loud explosions as the trouble in the Middle East continues

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4 h. ago Explosions sounding in Tehran after the US warned Israel was planning to hit Iran's nukes

Iranian state media outlet IRNA reported repeated explosions could be heard in Tehran.

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4 h. ago BREAKING Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says it has launched attack on Iran

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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4 h. ago Israeli strikes target Iran's nuclear facilities as Tehran rocked by blasts

People in Tehran have been woken by ongoing explosions in the Iranian capital, as Israel confirms they have targetted "nuclear" facilities in the area

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4 h. ago Boy who met Prince and Princess of Wales and caught William's attention after asking a sweet question about Prince George killed himself after getting into trouble with police, inquest hears

Zak Kay met the royal couple in July 2016 aged 10, after he won a local contest to design a trophy for the Portsmouth leg of the America's Cup World Series.

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4 h. ago Michelin chef wins £20,000 payout after boss ranted about 'unreliable Mexicans' and 'threatened to call the Home Office'

A tribunal heard the comments came after Cesar Omar Perez Vargas walked out of a busy Sunday shift because he had been given more customers than he was contracted to serve.

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5 h. ago William praises rangers who ‘take on’ poachers to protect endangered rhinos

The Prince of Wales commended rangers who are fighting for the survival of the ‘awe-inspiring’ animals

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6 h. ago Comedy star Gordinho Maniçoba dead at 27 as heartbroken sister pays tribute

Brazilian comedy star Gordinho Maniçoba has died aged 27, with his sister confirming the news in a heartbreaking statement shared on his social media page

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6 h. ago Fay Ripley left 'faint' after hearing of her 'incredible history' on DNA Journey

Fay Ripley was left stunned as she was told about her famous ancestors' pasts

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7 h. ago Craig Gordon lays down Scotland plan as he talks Cieran Slicker and why he's carrying on

Goalkeeper will offer advice to rookie as he plots another year with club and country

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7 h. ago Haunting new audio of Titan sub CEO shouting down engineers who dared to question his 'death mission'

In a recording obtained by Netflix and used in their documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster', Stockton, 61, can be heard letting go of David Lochridge.

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7 h. ago Leanne Campbell's heartbreaking message to 'gorgeous school mate' after horror Air India plane crash

Jamie Greenlaw-Meek is believed to be one of the 241 people who died when the plane plummeted to the ground

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8 h. ago This could be the best time to exercise for heart and lung health, scientists say

A study in older adults shows benefits that could reduce the risk of disease

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9 h. ago Father played with his phone as police quizzed him over baby's brain injuries, murder trial hears

Thomas Holford, now 24, is accused of killing Everleigh Stroud following an incident at a home in Ramsgate, Kent on April 21, 2021.

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9 h. ago Go let 'em out: Thousands of pupils to enjoy extra time off as schools set to close early on Oasis gig days

Up to 80,000 music fans are expected to attend each of the five concerts at Heaton Park in July

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10 h. ago Harvard researcher released from US custody after arrest for smuggling frog embryos

Russian-born scientist Kseniia Petrova was charged with smuggling after detention at Boston airport in FebruaryA judge released a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the US on Thursday, freeing her on bail after a brief hearing.Kseniia Petrova, 30, who was brought into court wearing an orange jumpsuit, had been in federal custody since February. She was seen walking out of the courthouse laughing and hugging supporters. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago DoJ sues New York for blocking immigration arrests near court

Pam Bondi says state employing policies similar to those used by California amid immigration crackdownThe US justice department said on Thursday that it had filed a lawsuit against New York state, challenging state policies that blocked immigration officials from arresting individuals at or near New York courthouses.“Specifically, the complaint challenges a law, called the Protect Our Courts Act, that purposefully shields dangerous aliens from being lawfully detained at or on their way to or from a courthouse and imposes criminal liability for violations of the shield,” the justice department said in a statement. Continue reading...

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