25 m. ago Agents race to Texas crash site as balloon from space is found in crops

Agents rushed to a West Texas farm after a massive balloon from space crash-landed in a crop field.

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2 h. ago Teenager, 19, dies in crash after car fails to stop for police in north London

The male driver, who survived, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

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2 h. ago Soo Catwoman dies aged 70: Model and punk icon's children release heartbreaking statement after star fell into a coma

Punk and fashion icon, Soo Catwoman has died aged 70 after falling into a coma.  

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3 h. ago Boy, 7, dies after his head got stuck in car window while mother was ‘passed out’ in front seat, police say

Mazi Simmons was sitting next to his two other siblings when he was found, Atlanta police said

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3 h. ago Family praise ‘hero’ who was shot while stopping terrorist entering synagogue

Adrian Daulby is believed to have been shot dead by police during the incident in Manchester.

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4 h. ago Police release image of potential witness after woman found dead between two cars

Nirodha Niwunhella died on August 21 and a man has been charged with murder

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4 h. ago In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but amid rising antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start nowIt was the Jewish New Year last week, when the traditional greeting is shana tova: a good year. This time around, you’d often hear it in adapted form, as Jews wished each other something more modest: “A better year.” As if, given the times we live in, “good” would be too much to ask for; as if we ought to scale down expectations. It turns out we didn’t scale them down enough.I was in synagogue when word spread of the murderous attack at Heaton Park in north Manchester that left two people dead, along with the killer. Yom Kippur is rightly described as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, but it is also a moment of vulnerability. Those who follow tradition, and that includes plenty who wouldn’t describe themselves as believers in God, do not eat or drink for 25 hours; many switch off their phones, and don’t watch TV or listen to the radio; they engag...

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4 h. ago The Yardbirds's Chris Dreja dead at 79: Iconic rock guitarist's family pays tribute after 'years of health woes'

The iconic rock guitarist, best known for The Yardbirds, had been battling health conditions for a number of years.

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4 h. ago Hikers make horror discovery as two women found dead in beauty spot

Hikers came across the remains of two women, believed to be aged in their 20s or 30s, in a scenic region of Australia's Victoria state - a place known for its breathtaking vistas

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5 h. ago Manchester synagogue victim died after being shot by police, as Lammy heckled at vigil – latest

Justice secretary faces calls of ‘shame on you’ as crowd gathers to remember victims of terror attackSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Chris Dreja dead: The Yardbirds founder dies after health battle as tributes shared

Chris Dreja, a founding member of the influential British rock group The Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79 following a long illness

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5 h. ago Plan to open third betting shop in same street approved despite fears

Dozens of residents in Llanrumney, Cardiff, opposed plans for a new betting shop on their high street with one councillor saying it 'risks harm to the most vulnerable'

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8 h. ago 'Devoted and caring' father 32, named as man shot dead in street

Kassim Mohammed, 32, died after he was shot in Watery Street, Sheffield, and a tribute has now been paid by his family who said he was a "devoted young father"

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8 h. ago Did your cup of tea taste different this morning? Blame Storm Amy! Scientist reveals the surprising impact bad weather has on our cuppas

Storm Amy may destroy any possibility of a getting a proper cup of tea this weekend, according to a scientist at the University of St Andrews.

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9 h. ago Veteran MP Diane Abbott admits declaring £40,000 of earnings late as she blames 'pressures of work'

The 72-year-old blamed 'the pressures of work' for breaching House of Commons rules on the registration of financial interests.

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9 h. ago Ruben Amorim 'problem' warning handed to Man United as five replacements emerge

Ruben Amorim has come under fire for Manchester United's poor start to the Premier League season, but Gus Poyet believes the club's hierarchy shouldn't be pointing the blame solely at the manager

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9 h. ago The synagogue heroes shot by police: Armed officers left one terror victim dead and one injured as they barricaded doors

One of the victims killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday was shot by police, GMP has confirmed.

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9 h. ago Manchester synagogue victim died after being shot by police, as attacker’s father expresses ‘sorrow’ at killings – latest

Faraj al-Shamie says his family condemns his son’s actionsSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Patricia Routledge death: Keeping Up Appearances star dies, aged 96

Actor rose to fame as endearing snob Hyacinth Bucket in BBC sitcom

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10 h. ago Police shot dead Manchester terror attack victim and left another seriously injured, admit officers

One of the victims killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday was shot by police, GMP has confirmed.

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