22 h. ago Canadian parliament on lockdown as police deal with barricaded man: ‘Lock all doors and hide’

Police send in robot as people urged to ‘seek shelter in the nearest room’

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24 h. ago Police lock down Canadian Parliament as officers talk to barricaded man

The Canadian Parliament's security force has locked down the institution after a man barricaded himself in the East Block section

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24 h. ago Canadian Parliament locked down as public told to stay away and 'lock all doors and hide'

People in the building and the immediate area were told to "seek shelter in the nearest room".

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25 h. ago Canadian parliament on lockdown amid large police presence: ‘Lock all doors and hide’

The East Block of Parliament Hill in the Canadian capital of Ottawa has been placed on lockdown as police arrived at the scene to deal with a man barricaded in the building.

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5 d. ago Cumbernauld fire: Huge blaze erupts as six in hospital and locals warned 'stay indoors'

Firefighters are battling a huge fire at at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, with a building ablaze and six ambulances among the emergency response as people told to stay indoors

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5 d. ago Huge fire in Cumbernauld LIVE as six injured and residents told to stay inside

A huge blaze has erupted at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld.

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5 d. ago Huge fire in Cumbernauld LIVE as six in hospital and residents told to stay inside

A huge blaze has erupted at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld.

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5 d. ago Devastating floods strike Greek tourist islands ahead of Easter break

Authorities ordered schools on Paros to remain closed while residents were told to stay indoors

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8 d. ago Brits told 'stay at home' as virus at 'highest ever levels' from start of Spring

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that the number of patients admitted to hospital with the bug in the week ending March 24 was 903, up from 1,160 in the previous week

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9 d. ago Police lock down Oldham park after 'remains' found by member of public

Police closed an entire park in Oldham today after remains were found - one witness said they saw police going into the park carrying shovels and called the situtation 'shocking'

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9 d. ago Oldham park incident: 'Remains' found by member of public as police lock down area

Police were called to Werneth Park on Frederick Street in Oldham after a member of public found an item, which is believed to be "remains", according to authorities

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2 w. ago UK tourists in Spain urged to lock all doors and windows in accommodation

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its guidance on safety and security in Spain, with Brits urged to be vigilant while holidaying in the country

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2 w. ago Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa’s Nepean riding

Recently installed prime minister expected to announce 28 April ballot as he seeks to keep Liberal party in government Mark Carney will run for election in the Ottawa riding of Nepean as the new Canadian prime minister seeks to join parliament for the first time, his Liberal party has announced.Carney on Sunday is predicted to trigger an early general election on 28 April. The Liberals said on Saturday that Carney would run to represent suburban Nepean, noting in a social media post that Ottawa is where he raised his family and devoted his career to public service. He previously served as the head of Canada’s central bank and before that as deputy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cruise passengers told to turn off bedroom lights and stay alert as they pass through waters known for piracy

Passengers onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne were told to stay vigilant as they passed through the Sulu-Celebes Sea in the Philippines

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2 w. ago Jadon Sancho handed Man Utd lifeline after being told he 'can't stay at Chelsea'

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho faces an uncertain future, with the England international yet to learn if his loan move to Chelsea will ultimately be made permanent

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2 w. ago Covid lockdown exposed dangers of cutting public services, union chief warns

Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak praised Labour for investing in health and public sector pay at last year's Budget. But he warned: 'This cannot be a one off'

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2 w. ago Footballers who 'flouted the rules' in lockdown from 'escort parties' to DJ Grealo

Five years ago, the world was in meltdown as the Coronavirus pandemic spread to every corner of the globe. And while the majority of the public adhered to the rules, a handful of footballers thought lockdown didn’t apply to them

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2 w. ago Amazon shoppers 'couldn't be happier' with £89 Smart Lock that 'makes everyday life much easier'

"This smart door lock has made my everyday life much easier and at the same time gives me a reassuring feeling of security"

Economics

2 w. ago Scotland football fans in Greece sent emergency alert and told to 'stay indoors'

Supporters gathered in the port city of Piraeus have been hit with a mobile alert from the Greek government.

Sport

2 w. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Libra told to stay patient if someone is childish

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