4 h. ago Dozens of IS prisoners freed in Syria amid clashes between army and Kurdish

It remains unclear who freed prisoners, with both sides blaming the other, as Syria’s president looks to gain control of north-east and consolidate his ruleDozens of inmates from a jail holding Islamic State prisoners have been freed in Syria amid clashes between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and government-affiliated forces in the north-east of the country.Videos released by the SDF showed what it said were IS members being broken out from a jail in Shaddadi by figures in black balaclavas. It said it had lost control of the building after an attack by government-affiliated fighters that killed or wounded dozens. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago 'I escaped gang who planned to sell my virginity and organs but three words saved my life'

A woman who was kidnapped as a teenager and was about to be sold for her virginity and organs has shared her brave story of escaping her tortured hell and how she fled the dangerous gang

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5 d. ago Accused US grave robber allegedly admits he sold human remains online

Jonathan Gerlach remains in custody after officials say they found skulls, bones and other remains in his car and homeThe Pennsylvania man suspected of stealing more than 100 pieces of human remains from a historic cemetery has allegedly admitted to selling some of them online – while the graveyard solicits donations to upgrade its security.Jonathan Gerlach’s purported admission, along with the most complete account yet of how he caught the attention of law enforcement, are contained in search warrants obtained by authorities investigating a case one government official called “a horror movie come to life”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Timothy Busfield MISSING: US Marshals join search for Melissa Gilbert's West Wing star husband on child sex abuse warrant as he says claims are 'revenge' after kids were dropped from cast

A warrant has been issued and Federal authorities are helping to search for West Wing actor Timothy Busfield, who is accused of inappropriately touching a minor on a TV show set.

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1 week ago Raheem Sterling finds new Chelsea escape route as Man Utd danger emerges

Raheem Sterling finds himself firmly in the cold at Chelsea despite the exit of Enzo Maresca but it appears that he could potentially find himself a route out of Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window

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1 week ago Murderer who absconded from prison on New Year’s Day arrested after week

Matthew Armstrong and a second inmate, Daniel Washbourne, absconded from a prison in South Gloucestershire on New Year’s Day

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2 w. ago Woman, 77, falls off cruise ship and feared dead as authorities call off search

The 77-year-old woman is feared dead after she fell overboard from a cruise ship that was sailing off the coast of Cuba, the US Coast Guard has said. She was aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship, Nieuw Statendam

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2 w. ago Anthony Joshua's miracle escape on the highway of death: One dies every day on Nigeria's most dangerous road as questions grow over how SUV smashed into stationary truck

The former world heavyweight champion, 36, was rushed to hospital in the African country on Monday after the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun.

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3 w. ago Malaga floods: Missing man found dead after red Costa del Sol weather warning

Red weather alerts were issued in Spain this week as flooding hit the Costa del Sol - one man has now tragically died as authorities search for more who are missinng

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3 w. ago Remains of missing Nebraska mother found a year later as police narrow in on person of interest

Authorities had been desperately searching for Jerica Hamre, 30, for nearly 18 months after she went missing from Lincoln in July 2024

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3 w. ago Survivors of Tenerife fatal wave warn of dangers of sea pools

A family from Devon is raising awareness of the dangers of Tenerife’s natural pools after narrowly escaping a series of fatal waves.

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3 w. ago At least five dead after Mexican Navy 'medical mission' plane crashes off Texas coast

Officials are now searching waters off the Texas coast as authorities confirmed four Navy officers and four civilians were aboard

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4 w. ago Authorities searching for 3 ‘dangerous’ escaped inmates who may be armed

The inmates range in age from 24 to 31, with the youngest one charged with murder and armed robbery

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