34 m. ago Emergency services warn of wildfire risk before expected UK heatwave

Temperatures forecast to reach 32C in London on Saturday as authorities issue reminder to check on vulnerable peopleEmergency services have issued warnings over the increased risks of wildfires before an expected heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 32C in some parts of the country.Authorities reminded the public to check in with older people and those with health conditions as forecasters predicted a burst of heat expected to peak this weekend before easing early next week. Continue reading...

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53 m. ago Man arrested after Scots teenager dies in horror crash between car and lorry

Emergency crews raced to the scene on the Boghead Roundabout after the horror smash involving a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV.

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1 hour ago Jewellery model who posted 'revenge porn' photos online dodges prison as victim says she was left 'stripped of her dignity'

Louise Billman, 40, uploaded 'multiple' screenshots taken from compromising videos of her victim with a man. She was spared an immediate jail term because of her previous 'good character'.

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3 h. ago Cyclists, rowers and an aerobatic display: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Human leg found on beach near Prestwick Airport as police launch investigation

The grim discovery was made on a quiet beach on Scotland’s west coast.

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4 h. ago Emmerdale star Lisa Riley says Angry Ginge is 'pure Dingle' after Soccer Aid debut

The actress shared that the YouTuber would make a great addition to the Dingle brood

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4 h. ago My unexpected Pride icon: as a bullied teenager, I found safety in slasher films

Watching mild-mannered schoolgirls overcome serial killers such as Freddy Krueger and emerge as survivors spoke to my younger self in a way no other films couldI have always been morbidly obsessed with the horror film genre. As a small child, I’d gaze up at the posters of Freddy Krueger or Pinhead in our local video rental shop with a curious mix of fear and desire. I wanted to be scared, and I also did not. I was 11 when Channel 4 screened A Nightmare on Elm Street. My poor mum, assuming it couldn’t be that bad if it was on TV, let me record it. I watched through my fingers, drunk on anxiety, the anticipation of the kills almost unbearable. There is, I would argue, something quite queer about this complicated urge. Horror is titillating.The golden age of the slasher movie was the 1970s and 80s. I’m sure film-makers were inspired by the cultural austerity of the Reagan era, the Moral Majority and the unfolding Aids crisis. But, as a child, I was blissfully unaware of those things or...

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4 h. ago Ant no stopping us now: insect with potent bite continues march across US

Experts say Asian needle ant ‘not especially dangerous’ but warn some people have gone into anaphylaxisLast year, Dan Suiter, a professor of urban entomology at the University of Georgia, received at least three calls from people who had been stung by an Asian needle ant – or knew someone who had been – and went into anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.While there is no new evidence on the continued spread of the ants in the US – detected now in 20 US states – Suiter and his colleagues are determined to raise public awareness of the risks the species poses. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago TfL bus smashes into Parliament Square as emergency services lock down scene

TfL bus smashes into Parliament Square as emergency services lock down scene  GB News

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5 h. ago Second victim of skydiving incident in Devon identified as instructor

Adam Harrison, 30, died in tandem dive with Belinda Taylor, 48, near Dunkeswell aerodrome on FridayA second person who died in a tandem skydiving incident in Devon has been identified as Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth.Emergency services were called to the area around Dunkeswell aerodrome in the Blackdown Hills on Friday after concerns for the welfare of two people. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago What are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Zodiac signs: how compatible are they?

In the glittering galaxy of A-list fame where celebrity pairings are endlessly scrutinised and fleeting headlines are the norm, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have emerged as one of the most talked-about couples of the moment. Their unexpected union has captivated fans and media alike, blending the worlds of chart-topping pop stardom and NFL royalty into a cultural spectacle that feels both fresh and oddly cinematic. This pairing has ignited endless speculation because in a world hungry for modern fairy tales, this one’s unfolding in real time.

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5 h. ago Incredible moment survivor walks away from Air India plane fireball on mobile phone

Miracle survivor Vishwash Ramesh, 40, emerged from the fireball crash with his phone in his hand - and a wall of choking black smoke behind him after the plane crashed moments into the journey

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5 h. ago Emergency services descend on Blackpool pier after three people 'swept into sea'

A 'quick-thinking' passer-by came to their rescue

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5 h. ago Two skydivers who died at Dunkeswell Aerodrome named by police

Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the incident.

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5 h. ago Is seat 11A the safest on a plane? Experts weigh in after Air India tragedy

The sole survivor of the crash has recounted how his proximity to an emergency exit allowed his escape

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6 h. ago Brits warned of Spanish hospital where people wait 22 days and 'dying screams' heard

One 80-year-old woman suffered a fall at her Tenerife home, but instead of being seen promptly was forced to wait in the hospital's emergency room for 22 days surrounded by 'screams'

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6 h. ago 82 rocking photos that capture what it was like to go Download Festival 2025

Download Festival has come and gone for another year - but you can relive the action in our rocking gallery.

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6 h. ago Scientists are BAFFLED by mysterious radio signals coming from beneath Antarctica's ice

Scientists have discovered mysterious radio signals emerging from deep beneath Antarctica's ice - and have no idea what's causing them.

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7 h. ago Search using helicopter suspended after person fell overboard from ferry off Scotland's west coast

A coastguard helicopter and rescue teams had been deployed in the search for the person between Gourock and Dunoon.

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7 h. ago The Latest: Iran launches a new wave of missile attacks on Israel as conflict enters fourth day

Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of a conflict between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing

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