13 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake death toll passes 1,400 as Taliban appeal for aid

Rescuers search into the night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes in steep valleysThe Taliban have called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands more injured.Rescuers searched into the night on Monday for survivors after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck on Sunday destroying entire villages across the country’s eastern Kunar province, which borders Pakistan. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘Fear haunts us’: Pakistan’s floods leave mental scars long after waters recede

Shock, panic, guilt and grief grip survivors as mental health experts warn of chronic trauma from repeated exposure to natural disastersFor a 10-year-old, the loss is proving hard to grasp. “It has been four days since I last saw my home,” says Ahsan. He has not yet understood that the floods completely swept away his house in Dogoro Basha village in Shigar, Pakistan.His confusion is part of the devastating aftermath of long months of rain and floods that have devastated thousands of families in the country’s northern provinces and left more than 860 people dead so far. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for aid as death toll rises to 900

Rescuers search into the night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes in steep valleysThe Taliban have called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 900 people and left thousands injured.Rescuers searched into the night on Monday for survivors after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck on Sunday destroying entire villages across the country’s eastern Kunar province, which borders Pakistan. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Sudan landslide kills at least 1,000 people, rebel group says

The landslide destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan and left only one survivorMore than 1,000 people were killed in a landslide in western Sudan on Sunday, according to a rebel group that controls the area.The landslide destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan and left only one survivor, said the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Woman humiliated after wearing beautiful dress to Chester Ladies Day

A woman was left sobbing at Chester Racecourse during Ladies Day when people mocked what she was wearing – even though the beautiful dress had sentimental meaning

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36 h. ago What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks

Violent clashes that have swept across Indonesia and left at least six people dead are being seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto’s presidency

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40 h. ago Moment Afghanistan earthquake shakes buildings and destroys villages as 600 feared dead

More than 1,300 people were left injured after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit a number of towns in the province of Kunar in Afghanistan, near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangahar province

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63 h. ago American moves to UK and has shocking realisation about her weight on Tube

As weight loss drugs become more widely available, we take a look at these ‘miracle’ medications and why for Calinda Robinson, 31, moving to the UK opened her eyes on her morning commute

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63 h. ago American moves to UK and has shocking realisation about her weight on work commute

EXCLUSIVE: Calinda Robinson, 31, moved to the UK from America only to make a shocking discovery about her weight while commuting to work on the Tube leading to major changes

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65 h. ago Dog owner shows Labrador with dementia's daily routine leaving people in tears

The daily routine of Bailey, a 14-year-old Labrador mix with dementia and arthritis, has left people in tears as they praise owner Tammie Tuttle for looking after the dog in their final days

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4 d. ago Brits vow to 'never' go on one holiday after seeing 'bizarre' hotel guest behaviour

People have been left gobsmacked by the behaviour of Brits abroad as sunbed wars continue to go to extreme levels - with some vowing to never go on holiday again

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4 d. ago Bride baffled when groom leaves her at alter – until she sees what he's holding

A video has captured the moment a groom decided to do something completely unexpected during his wedding vows – and it's left people on the internet absolutely floored

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5 d. ago Melania Trump makes demand in rare statement after church shooting that left two children dead

Melania Trump has issued a rare statement following the Minnesota church shooting that left two children dead and 17 people injured, calling for "pre-emptive intervention"

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5 d. ago Who is Robin Westman? What we know about suspect in Minneapolis church shooting that left two children dead and 18 people injured

One victim was identified as 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel

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5 d. ago Mum gives daughter unique name and people still struggle to pronounce it 20 years later

A woman has been left frustrated that people still can't pronounce her daughter's name correctly - despite the fact she's almost 20 and her mum's unusual spelling of the name is to blame

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5 d. ago Major carmaker to cut 550 jobs at UK headquarters after denying it would shut factory

Several people will be left without a job after major car manufacturer Lotus announced they would be cutting 550 roles at the UK headquarters, which employs around 1,300 workers

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5 d. ago Bride left 'speechless' by bridesmaid's outrageous outfit request

Chloe Cotterell, from the UK, revealed on TikTok that one of her 10 bridesmaids asked to try on a white dress during a special shopping trip she had organised ahead of her big day.

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5 d. ago People left scratching their head over viral maths problem for child

A popular maths social media account, called @Mathclass88, posted the equation on Twitter, where people from all over the world filled the comments section.

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6 d. ago Hardly anyone can divide number by half, add 35 and come up with correct answer

A seemingly straightforward maths question has left many people scratching their heads as they try to figure out the correct answer - can you figure out the solution to this equation?

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7 d. ago Scottish island community share secrets behind famous black pudding recipe passed down through generations

A renowned butchers is offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the much-loved delicacy is made

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