3 h. ago Beauty queen, 21, arrested after 'hiding dead newborn baby in a closet'

University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling was taken into police custody after a disturbing discovery of a newborn baby in a state where abortion has been prohibited since 2022

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9 h. ago Beauty queen, 20, dies in horror motorbike crash on one of world's most dangerous roads

Alondra Marianela Hernández Pérez, 20, was on her way to work when she suddenly lost control of her bike and crashed on the notorious San Marcos-Quetzaltenango road

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21 h. ago Adorable 'dinosaur' bird born in UK zoo – but it's hiding dangerous secret

The bird in question is renowned for its muscular legs, strong feet and sharp claws, and it's landed the reputation of being one of the most dangerous birds in the world

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24 h. ago Trump’s war on Fed is ‘serious danger’ to world economy, says ECB head

Undermining independence of central bank will affect the US and other countries, says Christine LagardeBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s attempt to influence the US Federal Reserve could pose a “very serious danger” for the world economy, the head of the European Central Bank has warned.Christine Lagarde, the president of the ECB, said Trump undermining the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank would have an impact for the US and other countries. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Pictured: Schoolboy, 12, killed after falling from playground apparatus

Logan Carter died in the horror fall at Wharton Recreation Ground near Ledward Street in Winsford on Friday evening.

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46 h. ago Man and boy die after horror crash on major road as police make arrest

Emergency services were called to the scene after the alarm was raised at around 8.55pm on Saturday.

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51 h. ago Young boy dies after being mauled by dog as teen sister watched in horror

Police said that the boy's teenage sister was babysitting him when the attack happened.

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3 d. ago Man left with 'potentially life changing' injuries after car and motorbike crash

No arrests have been made

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3 d. ago Diver dies in horror incident at Scots pier as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services were called to Houton Pier, near Orphir, after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon.

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3 d. ago Revealed: The fall of woman who was Miss UK as video shows her moment of madness in upscale restaurant... and her victim speaks out

There was a time when the Captain's Club Hotel in Christchurch, Dorset, might have welcomed the likes of former beauty queen Samantha Williamson (pictured, as Miss UK in 2003).

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3 d. ago ‘Far more dangerous than war’: Iranians brace for prospect of UN sanctions

Some Tehran residents are bullish about withstanding the hardship sanctions would cause but others say the regime should relentAs the worshippers streamed into the vast Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran to hear a call to prayer, the mood was one of determination, and some trepidation, as they faced the real prospect of UN sanctions in 30 days and even a rerun of the 12-day war with Israel.With guards watching, a worshipper giving his name simply as Mousavi said: “The reality is that many countries have nuclear power and are not subject to these rules but Iran is singled out for controls because we oppose Israel. We are dealt with in a different way because of our foreign policy. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Moment drunk former Miss UK model sexually assaults man as he celebrates cancer all

There was a time when the Captain's Club Hotel in Christchurch, Dorset, might have welcomed the likes of former beauty queen Samantha Williamson (pictured, as Miss UK in 2003).

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3 d. ago Tributes paid to footballer turned fashion entrepreneur who died in horror motorbike crash

His family say they have been left devastated

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3 d. ago Moment fighter jet crashes to ground as tributes pour in for pilot killed at Radom Airshow

Major Maiej 'Slab' Krakowian died in the horror crash during rehearsals for the international air show this weekend with tributes flooding in, praising his work as a pilot

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4 d. ago Israel declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ as ground offensive launched

Fears for hundreds of thousands of Gazans as Israel declares Gaza City a 'dangerous combat' zone and launches ground attack on the enclave's largest community

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4 d. ago Russian missiles will not stop our support for Ukraine – the British Council’s vital work goes on | Scott McDonald

Our colleagues deliver educational and cultural programmes in some of the world’s most dangerous places. And they don’t give up when things get toughScott McDonald is chief executive of the British CouncilOn Wednesday night, our office in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian missile attack. It was a stark reminder of the risks that an organisation such as ours faces in conflict-affected areas. I was relieved to hear that all colleagues were safe and accounted for. One colleague was injured and admitted to hospital but thankfully he is in a stable condition.Working under such conditions around the world is challenging, and yet, time and again, our colleagues and partners demonstrate courage and commitment in carrying on despite the dangers. Their resilience is extraordinary. We are working to find ways to minimise disruption and continuing to support our team there.Scott McDonald is chief executive of the British Council Continue reading...

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6 d. ago One of world's most dangerous sea creatures washes up in popular holiday spot

Tourists are urged to be careful when visiting this popular holiday destination as a seriously rare sea creature similar to a jellyfish has been spotted on a busy beach - and it's stings can be harmful

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7 d. ago Footballer dies after 'falling asleep at wheel' as three killed in horror crash

A 26-year-old footballer who played in the Libertadores Cup has died in a head-on car crash on Sunday morning, along with two other men, in a horrific two vehicle smash

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1 week ago Boy, 7, seriously injured in motorbike crash as police arrest two men

Police have launched an urgent appeal for more information

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1 week ago El Chapo whines about 'lack of sun' in prison as he longs for beauty queen wife

The former Mexican drug lord has many concerns about his time spent in an isolated prison cell, having filed an amended federal complaint as he misses the sun and his wife

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