4 h. ago Three in hospital as house destroyed in suspected gas explosion in Bristol

Videos and pictures of the fire shows thick black smoke and flames coming from the property in Yate

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6 h. ago Huge fire breaks out at central London substation as residents told to keep windows closed

Black smoke and flames were seen erupting in rush hour today near Warwick Avenue

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6 h. ago Rush hour 'explosion' in London sends smoke billowing into sky

Around 10 firefighters are said to be on scene battling the flames.

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6 h. ago 'Explosion' rocks major UK city as flames and black smoke 'erupt' during rush hour

According to London's Fire Brigade, the source of the fire was at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage in Westminster, and it saw 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters descend on the area

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7 h. ago Westminster 'explosion': Chaos as flames and black smoke 'erupt' in city blast during rush hour

100 firefighters and 15 fire engines have been dispatched following a devastating fire at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage in Westminster

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7 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Passengers face disruption across TfL and National Rail network at rush hour

Passengers taking the Victoria or Central lines may face disruption on

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16 h. ago Alejandría shopping centre rocked 'by huge explosion' as cops lock down Colombian city

Police have reportedly activated a security operation around Alejandría Shopping Center in downtown Cúcuta - with an official cordon in place as the area goes into lockdown

Economics

27 h. ago Death toll in Iran port explosion rises to at least 46 killed, with over 1,000 injured

The death toll from a huge explosion that rocked one of Iran’s main ports has risen to 46 people killed

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29 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on multiple TfL lines at rush hour

London Overground services are disrupted following a passenger being taken ill onboard a train

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29 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on multiple TfL and National Rail lines at rush hour

London Overground services are disrupted following a passenger being taken ill onboard a train

Politics

31 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on TfL and National Rail lines at rush hour

A fault with the signalling system has caused disruption to Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains services

Politics

46 h. ago Kindness of strangers: I was stuck on the road while hitchhiking when a travelling circus helped me get home

I tucked myself up and went to sleep outside a church, and when I woke up I saw a strange convoy approachingRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesIt was 1985. No one had ever heard of Ivan Milat or the horrors of Belanglo state forest, so hitchhiking was still a thing. I lived in Adelaide and wanted to go to my brother-in-law’s 40th birthday party in Canberra. Young, foolhardy and totally broke, I decided to hitch the 1,300km there.I packed a bag and set out around the corner from my house. I’d been on my feet for all of three minutes when a beautifully restored American hot rod pulled up in front of me. Behind the wheel was a friend I hadn’t seen since primary school. He invited me to get in, then gave me a lift all the way up to the outskirts of the city, where the major highway to Sydney begins. It was my first of many lucky breaks on this trip. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Iran's president visits those injured in port explosion that killed at least 28 people

Iran’s president has visited those injured in a huge explosion that rocked one of the Islamic Republic’s main ports

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64 h. ago Pep Guardiola calls for major FA Cup change ahead of Man City vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to see changes made to the FA Cup semi-final set-up moving forward ahead of the champions' latest trip to Wembley this weekend

Politics

66 h. ago Shocking moment 'thug armed with a crossbow' is seen prowling the streets of Leeds as three people are injured in terrifying daylight attack and armed police swarm city to detain suspect

This is the shocking moment a man strolls along a street in Leeds with what appears to be a crossbow amid reports three people have been injured in a daylight attack in a major city today. 

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68 h. ago Carnage as three people are 'attacked by a man armed with a crossbow' in Leeds city centre

Three people have been left injured amid reports of a man spotted 'armed with a crossbow' in a major city today. 

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69 h. ago Uniqlo announces new opening in major UK city with more to follow

The brand has been expanding its collection of UK stores, and has this week added its latest store to one major city

Politics

2 d. ago Massive explosion rocks Iran as four are killed and more than 500 injured with blast blamed on shipment of ballistic missile fuel

The blast at the Shahid Rajaei port happened as Iran and the US met Saturday in Oman for the third round of negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

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3 d. ago Iran explosion: Massive blast rocks Bandar Abbas with at least 80 casualties

A massive explosion has occurred in Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, with locals stating they felt it in nearby towns - officials are unsure what caused the chaos

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3 d. ago LIVE A666 and M61 traffic updates as crash causes rush hour delays

The crash was reported at around 3pm - updates as we get them

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