51 m. ago Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before deadly crash, report finds

Investigators say it was not possible to visually inspect section of cable that separated before incidentA cable linking two cabins snapped shortly before the funicular crash that killed 16 people in Lisbon this week, hours after the cable had passed a visual check, accident inspectors have said.The information came in a note on Wednesday’s accident published by Portugal’s air and rail accident investigations bureau (GPIAAF). Continue reading...

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9 h. ago College professor dies in devastating accident when cable car broke loose in Portugal

A South Carolina college professor was confirmed as the sole American killed in a shocking cable car crash in Portugal, which claimed the lives of 16 people.

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30 h. ago Son's 'nightmare' came through when he went to check on mum, 83, in Storm Babet

Devastated Paul Gilbert discovered his beloved mum had died in the flooding caused by Storm Babet after firefighters did not recheck her property, an inquest has heard

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48 h. ago Devastated mum of toddler who died of unknown illness hits out at enquiry delay

Lauren Marsh is still waiting for her daughter Bonnie's death to be investigated nearly four years after she died.

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63 h. ago Jack Osbourne says dad was 'happy' as he recalls devastating moment he was told Ozzy had died 

The reality TV star’s dad, Black Sabbath legend Ozzy, passed away on July 22 at his Buckinghamshire home aged 76

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63 h. ago How one little girl's gesture helped save the 'badly damaged' Royal Family: Royal author on the heartfelt moment that helped pull the monarchy back from the brink after Diana's death

The news that Princess Diana had died in a car crash in Paris broke in the early hours of the morning on August 31, 1997 - five days before the Queen came down to London.

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2 d. ago Emotional Jack Osbourne fights back tears as he reveals how he found out beloved father Ozzy had died

Jack Osbourne broken down in tears as he opened up about receiving the devastating news his dad, Ozzy Osbourne had died.

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6 d. ago Alice Evans reveals her 'kind, loyal and funny' brother has died in sad tribute

Ioan Gruffudd's ex Alice Evans has shared the devastating news that her brother has died as the former couple's increasingly bitter split continues to rumble on

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7 d. ago Revealed: What Mary Magdalene REALLY looked like, according to experts

Professor Joan Taylor, Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King's College London, has revealed what Mary Magdalene looked like as a historical woman.

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8 d. ago Champion racehorse Ruling Court dies as devastating loss of 2,000 Guineas winner announced

Two-time Group 1 and this year's 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court has died following complications with foot disease laminits, Charlie Appleby and Godolphin announced on Friday

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8 d. ago Star racehorse Ruling Court dies as devastating loss of 2,000 Guineas winner announced

Two-time Group 1 and this year's 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court has died following complications with foot disease laminits, Charlie Appleby and Godolphin announced on Friday

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1 week ago Devastated son of climber 'left to die' with broken leg up 24,000ft mountain says his mother is 'still alive' after 14 days and pleads for new rescue bid

On Monday, the authorities in Kyrgyzstan abandoned attempts to extricate Natalia, also known as Natasha Nagovitsina, 47, from Victory Peak due to bad weather.

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1 week ago Trump is wrong about crime – but right about the fear of it | Austin Sarat

The deployment of the national guard in Washington ignores the data. But Democrats must not ignore how people feelIn most of America’s largest cities, crime, especially violent crime, is down. But the fear of crime is increasing.Donald Trump has made a career out of ignoring the reality of crime rates and of stoking that fear. Well before he entered politics and throughout his political career, he has talked about city life as life in a proverbial jungle.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dog owner left devastated after pet died of heatstroke after common fatal mistake by doggy daycare

The French bulldog was taken to the vets but had to be put to sleep

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2 w. ago BBC star Michael Ball reveals his mother has died as devastated singer is flooded with support by fans

The devastated singer and broadcaster, 63, announced Ruth Parry Ball's passing by sharing an old picture of her.

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2 w. ago Former cricketer's wife dies suddenly while shopping in supermarket

The ex-cricket star has been left "absolutely devastated" after his wife Wiyada died following a trip to the supermarket

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba on finding ‘strength’ after devastating loss of sibling to suicide

The TV presenter revealed that his family had been devastated by the loss of his sibling, Lola, who died in April

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2 w. ago Mark Exley: Appointment as Visiting Professor at Imperial College London

Mark Exley: Appointment as Visiting Professor at Imperial College London  Oncodaily

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2 w. ago Revealed: What your favourite shade of TEA says about you, according to science

Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, says milk preferences in tea could be linked to personality.

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3 w. ago Burglar addicted to drugs since age of 11 broke into house and stole car

Brian McCann, 41, and an accomplice burgled a family home and took car keys before taking a Mercedes car and dumping it nearby

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