6 h. ago Chairlift disaster leaves three dead and nine injured as cable snaps sending tourists crashing onto rocks on Russia's highest mountain

The accident happened on September 12 on the slopes of Mount Elbrus, in the North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, where 37 people were riding the cableway.

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16 h. ago Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of murder after Moss Side stabbing leaves teenager dead

Police were called to Monton Street shortly after 4.30pm on Monday

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25 h. ago Gang attack on armored vehicle in Haiti leaves 2 police officers injured and 1 driver dead

Authorities in Haiti say that two police officers have been injured and one driver killed after their armored vehicle came under attack in a community near Haiti’s capital

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44 h. ago Teacher confesses to luring schoolboy, 11, to 'play dates' in her bed and sending sick Snapchats

Teacher Alley Bardfield, 34, made a shocking 12-word confession to police as she was arrested for luring a pupil, 11, to her house for 'play dates' in her bed

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48 h. ago Ricky Hatton's Dancing On Ice partner shares devastating last text he sent her

EXCLUSIVE: Boxing icon Ricky Hatton was found dead at the age of 46 leaving behind a son and two daughters - while fans and fellow stars have shared their sadness over his death

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53 h. ago Nepal’s interim prime minister vows to hand over power in 6 months

Nepal's new prime minister takes office and urges calm after violent protests leave at least 72 people dead

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55 h. ago Nepal’s new prime minister urges calm as death toll from anti

Nepal's new prime minister takes office and urges calm after violent protests leave at least 72 people dead

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3 d. ago Russia earthquake: Tsunami threat issued as 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Kamchatsky

The US Tsunami warning system has issued a threat following the earthquake this morning.

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3 d. ago Russia earthquake: Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Kamchatsky

The US Tsunami warning system has so far not issued a threat following the earthquake that struck Russia's Kamchatka peninsula in the early hours of this morning

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5 d. ago Nepal protesters propose former chief justice for interim leader as death toll rises

Violent protests leave at least 31 people dead

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5 d. ago Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 people dead and 10 missing

Torrential rains cause flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of BaliFlooding in Bali, Indonesia – in picturesRescuers have recovered the bodies of 15 people who have died in flash flooding in two Indonesian provinces, while authorities said 10 others were missing.Torrential rains beginning on Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 11 dead and 13 missing

Indonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 11 people while authorities say 13 people are missing after flash floods struck two provinces of the island nation

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7 d. ago Nepal prime minister quits after deaths at protests sparked by social media ban

KP Sharma Oli resigns as police meet protests with deadly force, leaving 19 dead, and federal parliament is set alight Nepal’s prime minister has resigned after some of the worst unrest in decades rocked the country this week, set off by a ban on social media and discontent at political corruption and nepotism.KP Sharma Oli’s resignation came a day after widespread protests were met with deadly force by police, leaving 19 dead and hundreds injured. The spark for the protests was a government ban on 26 prominent social media apps, but escalated into a larger mass movement against corruption among political elites. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Double shooting leaves one dead as manhunt underway for 'murder' suspect

Police have issued an appeal for information after a man in his 20s was shot dead and one other person was injured in the shooting.

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8 d. ago Jerusalem mass shooting leaves at least four dead and several wounded

Police said the gunmen who killed at least four people at a major intersection at the northern entrance to the city of Jerusalem in Israel have been shot dead

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8 d. ago British tourist is seriously injured in crash that killed another woman after driver 'high on laughing gas' mounted kerb and ploughed into group in Spain

The British woman, 23, was one of three rushed to Ibiza's main state hospital Can Misses after the fatal crash, which took place at 11.15am on Sunday in San Jose, a municipality on the popular party island.

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9 d. ago Largest Russian air attack of war sets fire to Ukrainian cabinet building

Russia’s first strike on a key government building kills three, including a baby and an infantRussia has launched its largest ever air attack on Ukraine, hitting a key government building in Kyiv for the first time and leaving at least three people dead, including a baby and an infant, Ukrainian officials said.The bombardment of the capital with a large number of drones and missiles injured at least 18 people and set scores of buildings on fire. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Ibiza crash horror as Brit woman and two other tourists mown down by car

The accident happened this morning at around 11.15am opposite the busiest beach of the Playa des Pouet resort, which was packed with tourists at the time

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1 week ago Lisbon funicular crash: Kayleigh Smith's poignant final Instagram post before tragic death

Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson were two of three Brits killed in the Lisbon funicular crash, which saw the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the city

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1 week ago Faces of the Lisbon tram tragedy: Latest victims named as it's revealed one casualty was crushed by speeding carriage as it slammed into him before crashing into building

The famous yellow and white Elevador da Gloria was filled with locals and international tourists when it came off its rails and crashed into a hotel corner building, killing 16 people

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