35 m. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago ‘Not out of the woods by any means’: Newborn fights for life after circumcision ‘gone awry’ nearly kills him

Exclusive details: Cole Jordan Groth’s father told The Independent that his newborn son is expected to remain hospitalized for “at least a couple of months.”

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83 m. ago Adorable child Preston Ordone famous for viral 'Okay Baby' video dies tragically

A toddler who became a viral sensation for his adorable 'OK' videos has died in a tragic car accident as his influencer parents battle serious injuries in separate hospitals.

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92 m. ago ‘I wish I’d never written that damn movie’: Rust director Joel Souza on finishing his film after the fatal on

He was hit by the same bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The film-maker talks about his hopes for his western, his complicated feelings towards star Alec Baldwin – and why the industry hasn’t learnedJoel Souza never liked guns. “I didn’t grow up around them and I don’t like the culture,” says the grey-haired 51-year-old film-maker sitting at a desk at his home in Pleasanton, California. “Guns make me recoil. The idea of touching one, picking one up, I find very off-putting.”In October 2021 he was in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the set of his sixth feature, the western Rust, when a gun being held by the film’s star, Alec Baldwin, was discharged accidentally during rehearsals. The weapon should have been loaded with blanks but a live round had found its way into the chamber. The movie’s Ukrainian cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally wounded. Souza was hit in the shoulder by the same bullet that killed her. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Trump praises video of Colorado raid where 100 undocumented migrants were arrested at club

At least 114 people were detained and placed on buses for ‘processing and likely eventual deportation’

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2 h. ago Playing to win: are video game movies replacing superhero blockbusters?

The record-breaking box office for A Minecraft Movie has been followed by a rush of announcements for more films based on gamesMargot Robbie and Sydney Sweeney are two of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. As such, they’ve both logged their time in superhero movies of recent vintage (though Robbie’s turn as Harley Quinn is probably better-known than whatever Sweeney found herself doing in Madame Web). It feels notable, then, that in recent weeks they’ve both been connected to multiple projects based on video games. Robbie’s Lucky Chap plans to produce a movie based on The Sims; Sweeney, meanwhile, will produce OutRun, based on a 30-year-old arcade game, and has also signed to star in a movie based on the more recent hit game Split Fiction. Score a bunch of points for the gamers. Is the dawn of gamer cinema finally here?Regardless of this Hot Lady defection, superhero movies and other comics-based properties will likely stick around for years to come. Marvel still kicks off the ...

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2 h. ago 'We're an American family in Europe and one breakfast habit disgusts us'

American mum Meg James, who often shares insights to her life after having moved her family over to Spain, has shared the one common breakfast habit she refuses to adhere to

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2 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: warnings of six to 10 hours to restore supplies across Spain

Official from Spanish grid operator says outage is an unprecedented incident and declines to comment on causesHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mum diagnosed with breast cancer at routine screening despite displaying no symptoms

Sharon Seery, 52, received the shock diagnosis after attending a routine screening last year.

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2 h. ago Paisley mum warns women not to fall victim to former neighbour's 'threats'

Jacqueline McCaig said that Paul Richardson made her life a living hell with "threats and intimidation" that lasted four years.

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2 h. ago Why Putin’s latest ceasefire claim raises immediate suspicion

As Putin makes his grand three-day truce announcement, Ukrainians on the ground are immediately dismissive of claims he is serious – there are good reasons for that, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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2 h. ago Friedrich Merz's party approves German coalition agreement, bringing him closer to the chancellery

German election winner Friedrich Merz’s party has approved an agreement to form a coalition government with a center-left rival

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2 h. ago Heartwarming Leigh Halfpenny video watched by 2.6m as family overjoyed

It was a tense moment for the Wales full-back and his entire family, but it all turned out well

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2 h. ago Seann Walsh is seen for the first time in public with his newborn Casper and partner Grace Adderley

Seann Walsh was seen for the first time in public with his newborn son Casper and partner Grace Adderley as they enjoyed the sunshine in London on Monday.

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2 h. ago ‘A lot of Russians have been killed. We like this’: on the frontline with a Ukrainian artillery unit

Soldiers expect Moscow to launch summer offensive and dismiss US efforts to bring peace as ‘pretty disappointing’Europe live – latest updatesFrom a line of trees the Ukrainian gun team prepared to fire. An artilleryman, Yurii, loaded a 152mm shell into an old Soviet-made howitzer. “We are ready!” Yurii said. He moved away from the barrel. “Fire!” the unit’s commander replied. There was an almighty boom.White smoke filled the dugout, which was hidden beneath camouflage nets and cut pine branches. From the undergrowth, a chiffchaff resumed its spring warbling. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Calls for Irish rappers Kneecap to be axed from Glasgow's TRNSMT festival

It comes after video emerged of the Irish rap group allegedly saying "kill your local MP" and "the only good Tory is a dead Tory."

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2 h. ago CBBC icon makes TikTok debut and fans think she still looks like legendary character

An actress made her debut on TikTok today, and her first video was flooded by fans who were delighted to be reminded of an iconic CBBC programme which started in 2002

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3 h. ago Killer strangled loving mum to death then sent chilling message to her sister

Victoria Thomas was found dead at her home after her partner Alcwyn Thomas strangled her to death following a night of drinking and cocaine use

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3 h. ago Home Bargains slashes £90 'stylish' gift set parents 'will love' to just £18

The budget retailer has dropped the price of the Nanobébé Ultimate Newborn Set by 80%. The gift set is available in two colours and includes 24 pieces in total

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3 h. ago Sickened This Morning fans rage 'that's put me off my breakfast' as man with 'world's fastest sperm' reveals training regime and insists 'it's a real, professional sport'

Monday's instalment of the ITV show saw Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley welcome Tristan Milker, 20, and Asher Proeger, 19, over video call.

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