2 h. ago Nine teenagers arrested for 'endangering' passengers as plane lands at Heathrow

Met Police officers were waiting for the VS008 plane to land after receiving reports a group of teenagers onboard had 'endangered' other passengers and crew on the flight

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2 h. ago Nine teenagers arrested for 'endangering' passengers as Virgin Atlantic flight lands at Heathrow

Met Police officers were waiting for the VS008 plane to land after receiving reports a group of teenagers onboard had 'endangered' other passengers and crew on the flight

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4 h. ago BBC Call The Midwife announce exciting Christmas special update and fans can't wait

The cast and crew of Call The Midwife are currently filming the highly-anticipated Christmas special and it has been confirmed that one beloved character will be returning

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5 h. ago Hackney birdsong? Stolen Lime bikes the new sound of summer in the city

Some in an east London park say they like the incessant beeping, but others that it’s an indication of low-level crimeBeep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep. Was that exhausting to read? Well, imagine if that noise was the soundtrack to your summer.To the ire of many city dwellers this year, it is. The piercing and persistent sound, something akin to a half-bothered fire alarm you accidentally set off, has been everywhere. Its origin? Lime e-bikes, specifically the stolen variety. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago George Ford proud of his side as England complete tour clean sweep

A much-changed England side shrugged off two lengthy delays caused by lightning to beat the United States 40-5 in Washington DC.

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11 h. ago Family of man killed after his tent was crushed by a bulldozer sues Atlanta

Cornelius Taylor was killed during a sweep of a homeless encampment in city’s preparation for MLK weekendThe family of a man who was killed after city workers crushed his tent with a bulldozer during a sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against the city on Friday over his death, calling it “tragic and preventable”.The lawsuit filed by Cornelius Taylor’s sister and son alleges that city employees failed to look to see if there was anyone inside the tents in the encampment before using a bulldozer to clear it in the 16 January sweep. Taylor, 46, was inside one of the tents and was crushed by the truck when his tent was flattened, the lawsuit says. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago England’s clash with USA delayed by weather in Washington DC

The game is the third and final match of England’s summer tour.

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15 h. ago 'Sleeping Prince' from Saudi Arabia dies after 20 years in coma following London car crash

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding in the horrific accident when he was just 15 years old in 2005.

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15 h. ago Crews work to contain petroleum spill in Washington after tanker truck accident

Cleanup crews are working to contain petroleum that leaked from a tanker truck that crashed and flipped upside down on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, spilling fuel into a tributary of a river that was recently restored for salmon runs

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16 h. ago Ineos apologise after hitting spectator with support car during Tour de France

Police are investigating after Ineos ‘accidentally and regretfully’ hit a fan with a team vehicle during stage 14 of the race

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17 h. ago At least 34 dead after tourist boat loaded with children capsizes in Vietnam

A major search operation is underway at the popular tourist destination after the cruise boat carrying 53 people, 48 tourists and five crew members, tipped over at around 2pm local time.

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19 h. ago Rescuers recover 27 bodies including eight children as tourist boat capsizes in stormy weather in Vietnam

A major search operation is underway at the popular tourist destination after the cruise boat carrying 53 people, 48 tourists and five crew members, tipped over at around 2pm local time.

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19 h. ago At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam

Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel turns upside down during sudden thunderstormA tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people and leaving seven others missing, state media reported.The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during the tour of Ha Long Bay, a popular destination for visitors, according to the reports. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago At least 38 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam

Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel overturns during sudden thunderstormA tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, killing 34 people and leaving seven others missing.The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing the tour of Ha Long Bay, a popular destination for visitors, state media reported. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Haunting moment Felix Baumgartner prepares paraglider for doomed flight before death

Extreme sports athlete Felix Baumgartner tragically plunged to his death during a paragliding accident in Italy. His partner has shared what he was doing before the deadly flight

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20 h. ago Vietnam tourist boat capsizes during thunderstorm leaving 18 dead including children

A tourist boat has capsized in Vietnam during a thunderstorm, killing 18 people and leaving two dozen others missing. The boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members

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20 h. ago Michelle and Barack Obama spill on who's 'biggest baby' in their relationship after addressing divorce rumors

The former President, 63, and First Lady, 61, participated in a fun couples challenge - but things turned a little tense when the couple couldn't agree on some answers.

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21 h. ago Little known cheap holiday spot dubbed the 'new Magaluf' as £2 pints a hit with Brits

This little known holiday destination is perfect for Brits with good food, sandy beaches with one tourist claiming her accidental experience was '10 out of 10'

Economics

21 h. ago Vietnam tourist boat capsizes with at least 18 bodies recovered

A sudden squall caused the vessel to overturn just off the coast of Vietnam, reportedly carrying a total of 53 people including 48 tourists and five crew members.

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21 h. ago Gene therapy maker Sarepta tells FDA it won't halt shipments despite patient deaths

Drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics says it won’t comply with a request from U.S. regulators to halt all shipments of its gene therapy

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