83 m. ago Motorist in North Carolina tells 911: 'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield'

A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when a cat carcass crashed into her windshield

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83 m. ago US government endorses female crash test dummy – for first time in history

Some American automakers, however, have expressed skepticism, arguing the new model may exaggerate injury risks

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90 m. ago Chaos as SPFL clash due to be shown live on TV is called off just 15 MINUTES before kick

THE SCOTTISH Championship clash between Queen's Park and Ross County has been postponed - with the officials taking the decision just 15 MINUTES before kick-off. BBC Scotland were all in position to broadcast what promised to be an intriguing battle between two teams fighting it out at the bottom end of the division. But at...

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2 h. ago Shocked US driver calls 911: ‘I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield’

Motorist told dispatcher ‘you may not believe me’ and said windshield was shattered while driving on North Carolina highwayA motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front windshield along a highway near the Great Smoky Mountains national park.In a call to 911, the unidentified driver on US Route 74 in Swain county, near Bryson City, told a dispatcher that a bald eagle dropped the cat. Bryson City is about 65 miles south-west of Asheville. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute

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2 h. ago Cop30 delegates ‘far apart’ on phasing out fossil fuels and cutting carbon

President of talks urges ministers and high-ranking officials to find common ground as conference nears its endCop30 live – latest updatesClimate crisis talks look likely to stretch well into the weekend in Brazil, with countries still far apart on the crucial issues of phasing out fossil fuels and cutting carbon.The Cop30 president, André Corrêa do Lago, urged ministers and high-ranking officials from more than 190 countries to find common ground: “We need to preserve this regime [of the Paris climate agreement] with the spirit of cooperation, not in the spirit of who is going to win or is willing to lose’” he said. “Because we know if we don’t strengthen this, everyone will lose.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago US speed skating star eyes Winter Olympics glory after pneumonia battle and gruesome bike crash

Jordan Stolz is still only 21 years old but believes he is ready to shine at the Winter Olympics in February

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3 h. ago President Zelensky says he won't 'betray' Ukraine as he faces impossible Trump peace plan dilemma

‘Now is one of the most difficult moments of our history’, says Ukraine President as US tells him to sign up to losing territory or lose arms

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3 h. ago Motorist sentenced after 43mph smash saw victim lose his leg

Adam Shakeshaft's victim said he felt 'like his life had been ripped from him'

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3 h. ago I'm A Celebrity's Shona McGarty 'beating her demons' in jungle after EastEnders exit

The actress, who played Whitney Dean in the soap for 16 years, is coming out of her shell on the ITV reality show, according to her mum and biggest fan Jennifer

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3 h. ago Surrender by Thursday: Zelensky insists he will 'not betray Ukraine'... but faces impossible choice after US sets peace deal deadline and Kyiv insider says 28

The 28-point plan that the U.S. has presented to Ukraine endorses some of Moscow's demands and leaves security guarantees for Kyiv vague.

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3 h. ago 'Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are bullying me – but I want one of them to win if I can't'

Danny Noppert has spoken out on the world's two best darts players Luke Humphries and Luke Littler following his 6-2 win over Ricky Evans in the Players Championship Finals in Minehead

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3 h. ago Ireland crash victim brought 'light, laughter and adventure' as funerals held today

Mourners gathered today for the funerals of two of the victims of a tragic road accident in Ireland

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4 h. ago Cop30 live: summit president says ‘everybody will lose’ as fears rise that conference will end without a deal

André Corrêa do Lago issues plea to preserve Paris agreement with countries far from reaching agreement on scheduled final dayAn informal stocktake plenary is now underway [see live feed at the top of the blog]. Here the presidency will update parties on the state of the negotiations.My colleague Damian Carrington will be keeping across the main developments. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Mark Williams behaviour baffles Judd Trump and left him nervous – 'Never seen him like that'

Judd Trump beat Mark Williams 4-0 in Saudi Arabia, but the world number one made a telling admission at the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship

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4 h. ago Co Louth crash victim brought 'light, laughter and adventure' as funerals held today

Dylan Commins' funeral took place just hours after his pal Alan McCluskey was laid to rest today (November 21) after they both lost their lives in a horror car crash

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4 h. ago Judd Trump suffers wardrobe malfunction live on TV as referee steps in

Judd Trump was in action against Mark Williams in the quarter-final of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship on Thursday, when he suffered quite the embarrassing wardrobe malfunction

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5 h. ago Luxury McLaren £100k supercar consumed by fireball after 'reckless' driver crashed into house

The driver was going at an average speed of 91mph in a 30mph zone

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5 h. ago Amorim expects Sesko back before attacking duo depart for Africa Cup of Nations

Manchester United centre-forward out for a ‘few weeks’Mbeumo and Diallo in line for Afcon trip in DecemberRuben Amorim has revealed Benjamin Sesko’s knee injury will rule him out of action for “a few weeks” but Manchester United’s head coach is hopeful the striker can return before he loses Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to the Africa Cup of Nations.Sesko sustained the injury after coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham prior to the international break. Asked how long the 22-year-old will be out of action, Amorim said: “He’s going to stay a few weeks out. I don’t know how long, but he’s not that serious. We have to be careful with him. He’s going to recover, he’s feeling better. So in a few weeks, I expect to have Ben.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘It’s one of the few ’ – Luke Littler, 18, reveals why winning Players Championship Finals would be so special

LUKE LITTLER may have become the youngest-ever darts World No 1 at 18, but there is one glaring achievement missing from his resume. It is the Players Championship Finals, one of three active major tournaments the Englishman has yet to win. While he came close in 2024, falling to Luke Humphries in the final, Littler...

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