23 m. ago Military jet crashes into a school campus in fireball explosion leaving at least one dead in Bangladesh

A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto a school campus in Dhaka's northern Uttara area on Monday afternoon, killing at least 1 person.

Events

51 m. ago Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jericó

Activists who object to plans for Colombia’s biggest copper mine as a serious threat to the environment are fighting legal action initiated by AngloGold Ashanti. But some in the community say the venture will bring investmentArgiro Tobón, 60, rolls up his sleeves above hands covered in fresh earth. Before him lie the green pastures of Jericó, Colombia, a landscape cultivated by hands like his for generations. “Look at the beauty of this place,” says Tobón, fondly known as “Mister”.“This is the paradise they want to destroy,” he says. “If we have to go to prison, so be it.” Continue reading...

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51 m. ago Gorgeous Welsh 'smuggler's beach' with white sands is a 'hidden paradise'

Slade Bay in South West Wales is a sandy beach that is so hidden it was used by smugglers - but nowadays it's a haven away from the crowds for tourists, and it's dog-friendly

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55 m. ago Exact date Solar Eclipse will bring rare 6 minutes of darkness in 'eclipse of the century'

A solar eclipse will plunge parts of the globe into darkness for a full six minutes in 2027

Politics

97 m. ago Plane crashes into children's centre just as people leave with casualties feared

Many casualties are now feared after a military training aircraft crashed into a student campus in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh

Events

1 hour ago Football transfer rumours: McAtee to West Ham? Real Madrid keen on Saliba?

Today’s fluff is feeling freshThere can be little more affirming for a player than being deemed not good enough by Pep Guardiola. Over the last few years, James Trafford, Morgan Rogers, Roméo Lavia, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Douglas Luiz and Cole Palmer have all been allowed to leave Manchester City before proving their former manager wrong, and James McAtee could become the latest addition to that list. His price has been set at £35m; both West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested.Across Manchester, the opposite is so: rather than leave to get good, players arrive to get bad. Bryan Mbeumo is the latest to jeopardise his prospects and reputation and, with his medical complete, his transfer from Brentford will soon be finalised. But to leave requisite appalling mess prior to getting sacked during the November international break, Ruben Amorim needs more, and a centre-forward is next on his list. He still fancies ruining Viktor Gyökeres, for whom Arsenal have been unable to do a de...

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1 hour ago AD FEATURE: Win a fantastic garden bundle worth more than £1,600 to elevate your outdoor space this summer

If you're longing to bring the garden of your dreams to life, AO is offering the chance to win a host of gardening essentials and a sleek new barbecue*

Economics

1 hour ago Furious Love Island fans all have the same complaint as Harrison and Lauren reunite on Aftersun after explosive double exit

Friday's instalment of the ITV2 show saw Harrison, 22, leave the villa after Lauren Wood, 26, got booted out after bombshell Angel Swift, 26, decided to couple up with her man Ty Isherwood, 23.

Events

2 h. ago DWP to bring back Pensions Commission to help people save enough money for retirement

DWP analysis suggested 15 million people were under-saving for retirement.

Economics

2 h. ago Londoners are leaving it later and later: How to conceive in your late thirties

Experts reveal how to give yourself better odds of conception later in life

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United are the biggest winners in Marcus Rashford deal after Barcelona changed their mind

Marcus Rashford leaving Man United before August is a positive result for a club with four wingers to jettison over the next six weeks.

Economics

2 h. ago Singer and soap star dies aged 50 as family prepares to bring body back home

Singer Preta Gil has died at the age of 50 while undergoing treatment for bowel cancer, after a career which spawned six albums and numerous acting roles

Events

3 h. ago Rio Ferdinand gives verdict on Marcus Rashford's pending Barcelona transfer

Marcus Rashford is on the verge of leaving Manchester United for the second time in as many transfer windows after the club agreed a loan deal with Barcelona last week

Politics

3 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal face Gyokeres twist, Mbeumo in Man United medical, Ekitike to Liverpool update

Latest transfer news and rumours as Arsenal not expected to finalise Gyokeres deal before squad leaves for pre-season tour

Sport

3 h. ago Dog The Bounty Hunter's grandson shot dead at 13 by dad in devastating accident

Television star Duane Chapman has suffered another family tragedy with the death of his step-grandson Anthony Zecca, who was accidentally shot by his dad Gregory

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3 h. ago Transfer news live: Rashford heading to Barcelona, Arsenal face Gyokeres twist, Liverpool’s Ekitike interest

Latest transfer news and rumours as Arsenal not expected to finalise Gyokeres deal before squad leaves for pre-season tour

Sport

3 h. ago Andrej Bacanin makes Celtic transfer intentions clear amid Rangers claim as direct link with Lennon Miller emerges

The 18-year-old rising Serbian midfielder is expected to leave current club Cukaricki in the next 10 days and the Premiership champions are keen

Politics

3 h. ago What’s on at Edinburgh Fringe: Glasgow & Bristol based theatre makers bring powerful show to festival for 2025

A powerful piece of theatre will have its Edinburgh Fringe debut this year – be ready for a production critics have called “Tremendous”, “Extremely moving” and “Exceptional”.

Culture

3 h. ago It’s a new world when it comes to bringing care workers from overseas

Grace McGill on the challenge of new immigration rules for care workers

Politics

3 h. ago 'No one in this country should have to live in a home that leaves them sick'

Christian Weaver, the barrister representing Awaab Ishak's family, reflects on the new law coming into force in memory of the toddler who died due to mould at his home in Rochdale in December 2020

Society