67 m. ago Carbon monoxide killed son of former Yankees star Brett Gardner, autopsy finds

Miller Gardner was on holiday with family in Costa RicaFumes may have leaked from adjacent engine roomCarbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica said on Wednesday night.Randall Zúñiga, director of the Judicial Investigation Agency, said 14-year-old Miller Gardner was tested for carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood. When carboxyhemoglobin saturation exceeds 50%, it is considered lethal. In Gardner’s case, the test showed a saturation of 64%. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Trump tariffs are 'not good news' and 'damaging' for Scots, says John Swinney

The First Minister said in Holyrood that he would work with the UK Government "to protect Scottish business."

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75 m. ago Royal golf club faces £300,000 legal bill after avid player kicked out in cheating row won High Court case to play there again

Rina Rohilla, an avid golfer, had her membership at the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club terminated after she was accused of fiddling her scores.

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75 m. ago Rapper, 41, slammed after faking his own death in April Fool's Day prank

Wee Meng Chee, who goes by the stage name Namewee, posted a false image of news readers seemingly discussed his death which he has faked for the second year running

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79 m. ago Body found on M5 sparks chaos as cops close it both ways to investigate

A body has been found on the M5 in the West Midlands, sparking a closure in both directions. Meanwhile, two motorcyclists have been rushed to hospital after a separate crash on the same motorway

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80 m. ago Trump has abandoned the idea of diplomacy in the Middle East | Jo

The administration has proposed no realistic settlement, leaving a void for Netanyahu. This is foolishness gone wildWhen I wrote an opinion piece for the Guardian a few months ago, anticipating Donald Trump’s foreign policy regarding the Middle East, I made a big mistake.I thought that there would be diplomacy involved, even if it was ill-conceived. Instead, the complete lack of diplomatic rendering in this administration’s foreign policy is already pointing in dangerous directions, especially regarding Israel, the Palestinians, Jordan and Egypt. Saudi Arabia, the sleeping giant that’s in a key position to provide a roadmap to a fair resolution for both Israelis and Palestinians, seems to be sitting on the sidelines now. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago M5 closed near Oldbury after body is found in road sparking huge investigation

West Midlands Police said they have closed the motorway in both directions at Oldbury/Quinton following the grim discovery of a person's body, sparking major disruption

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93 m. ago Jack Grealish fights back tears after scoring on poignant anniversary

Jack Grealish fought back tears after scoring in the Premier League goal for the first time in 16 months, as he revealed the goal came on the 25th anniversary of his brother’s death.

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94 m. ago ITV Emmerdale issue tribute to 'friend and colleague' after heartbreaking death

Emmerdale viewers were left in tears following the emotional tribute at the end of the latest episode of the ITV soap

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99 m. ago EastEnders icon June Brown blamed herself for tragic death of first husband

Having played the role of Dot Cotton for decades, June Brown won the hearts of the nation thanks to her role in EastEnders, but she was hiding a horrible secret from the public

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1 hour ago Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster are left 'heartbroken' by shock death of a close relative, 38

Sir Rod Stewart and his family have been plunged into shock and grief following the death of a beloved young relative this week.

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1 hour ago The illegal party drug helping Ukraine’s traumatised soldiers live again

With limited numbers of foot soldiers to take on Russia, Ukraine has branched out into a revolutionary new treatment for its traumatised and damaged troops – ketamine, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley from Kyiv

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1 hour ago Moment drink driver who faked car theft after crash is caught out by his own dashcam

A drink driver was captured on dashcam crashing his car and plotting to report a fake car theft.

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2 h. ago Bronze Age Scandinavians took to open seas in giant canoes, study suggests

Direct sea voyages between Bronze Age Denmark and Norway likely possible in summer months, study says

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2 h. ago Shock photos of women disfigured by 'butcher' plastic surgeon allowed to keep operating

Dr Harvey Cole, also known as 'the eye guy' is allowed to continue operating for the next two years despite being sued by 10 former patients who claim they underwent botched procedures

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2 h. ago Police name pedestrian hit by car as murder investigation continues

Essex Police said that 50-year-old Jeremy Heath, from Ladyshot in Harlow, has been charged with murder.

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2 h. ago Police issue update into criminal investigation into baby's death with two questioned

The coroner has opened an inquest into the baby's death

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2 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone using a pressure washer to clean decking

As households begin their spring cleaning, gardeners are advised to make this simple switch when cleaning their timber decks to avoid causing irreversible damage

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2 h. ago Rats never enter your garden again when you use natural item they 'can't stand'

Rats can cause a lot of damage and spread harmful diseases - but there's a natural way to keep them out of your garden that doesn't involve using traps or poison

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2 h. ago Thousands of moths invading Welsh homes as people are advised to 'call a professional'

The larvae of textile moths will feed on natural fibres causing damage to personal items such as clothing, bedding, soft furnishings, curtains and carpets, says the British Pest Control Association

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